WOODWORKING
PLANS AND PROJECTS
The Step-by-Step Guide to Start Your Carpentry Workshop and
to Enrich Your Home With DIY Wood Projects,
20+ Ideas and Illustrated Plans That You Can Easily Replicate
ANTHON Y DECK
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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
Dear woodworking lover, thank you for having in your hands this book that is based on my experiences as a woodworker developed over many years of working with wood, allowing me to make DIY projects of varying difficulty, therefore suitable for all lovers of the sector, from beginners to experienced professionals.
This book is perfect for you if you are just starting out but you already have an idea of how to do woodworking, you know the basic concepts and you already have a minimum of carpentry equipment, which as time goes by you can expand, to enrich your workbench along with your skills.
However, the content in front of you will satisfy you even if you are a seasoned woodworker, and as you scroll through the reading you'll discover why.
At first, the projects are more basic and don't need illustrated technical guides, in fact, the first part of this book is dedicated to very simple artifacts to make, which can satisfy those who are at the very beginning of DIY.
However, even those who are intermediate or even expert, but want to make quick and easy projects, can draw great benefit from the first section, enriching their homes with useful objects and beautiful to see, demonstrating that with a good idea and little material available you can make an attractive work!
The second part of the book is more technical, schematic and straightforward, so we will raise the learning curve with gradually more complex projects that require fully illustrated step-by-step instructions with three-dimensional drawings to be easily replicated, so as to strengthen your skills and to give you the satisfaction of an experienced woodworker, until we end with projects as a true professional.
Obviously if you are a beginner you can focus mainly on projects that are not too complicated and that make you feel more comfortable, without overdoing it and always in absolute safety in your work environment, so you can enjoy this activity relaxing and making you feel accomplished and stress-free.
The important thing is to get involved and be willing to experiment, even putting a little of your own creativity and inventiveness in the projects proposed in this book.
At any level, woodworking is therapeutic for the body, mind and spirit, so enjoy every moment during this wonderful activity.
So let's get started!
- PART 1 -
BASIC PLANS
PLAN #01 WOOD NAPKIN HOLDER
Eating outside is always fun. Unfortunately, the fun ends when the napkins get blown all over the place. For this DIY woodwork project, we are going to let frustration be the source of our inspiration. We are going to take a look at how to create a DIY wooden napkin holder.
Not only will this napkin holder prevent your napkins from flying away, but it will also look nice on your table. Additionally, it could be an excellent gift for friends and family. Take advantage of wood scraps in your workshop and youll be surprised at how easy it is to get this DIY project done.
Lets dive right into it.
Tools Needed
Saw (Hand saw or circular saw)
Tape Measure
Clamps
Pencil
Chisels
Sander
Materials Needed
Wood glue
Wood stain
Scrap wood
Sandpaper
Step #1: Size the Parts
The first step is to size the base of the napkin holder to fit whatever napkin you want. Cut your piece of wood to the length that you need. For this particular project, I recommend using a 1 x 6 and cutting it down to 3 sections (6, 3, 4).
Make sure that you make marks where to cut using a pencil so as not to mess up your sizes. For precision cuts, I recommend the circular saw. Its perfect for cutting the right lengths that you need for this DIY napkin holder.
Step #2: Sand Down the Pieces
Take your pieces and sand them down before you begin assembly. I recommend that you do this since there will be tight spaces once the pieces are attached together. Additionally, sand before assembly because it would be inconvenient to use a power sander.
I recommend sanding using 120 grit sandpaper first and then using a 220 grit sandpaper for a smooth surface.
Step #3: Attach the Pieces Together
Using wood glue and clamps, start attaching the pieces together. Apply wood glue to where the front and back board meet the middle board and clamp them up. Do that for both the left and the right side.
Once the pieces are attached together, clamp them and let the glue settle. The amount of drying time should be written on the packaging of the glue. Once the glue has settled, move on to the next step.
Step #4: Stain the Pieces
Once the glue has dried, you can stain the whole piece. Go for whatever look you want. You may even opt for paint rather than stain. Its all up to you.
I hope that the outcome of this DIY project has inspired you. Its very rewarding when you create something with your own hands using only a few tools. Its also satisfying to know that you didnt break the bank to create a work of art.
Simple right?
Let's have a look at other projects on the following pages!
PLAN #02 WOODEN WINE CADDY
Do you consider yourself a wine connoisseur? Do you enjoy sitting on the patio with your friends drinking your favorite bottle of wine? Do you enjoy drinking wine at outdoor concerts, festivals or picnics? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, then this DIY wooden wine caddy project is perfect for you.
Not only is this wine caddy easy to make, but it also requires minimal effort and time to finish. If you are really dedicated, you should be done within an hour. Not to mention, its cheap, with costs below $10.
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