Top 10: Easy Woodworking Projects

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By Sean Michael Ragan
Posted 2011/02/16 @ 1:00 pm
Category Education, Kids & Family, Woodworking

I’ve built a lot of stuff with wood in my life, but I do not consider myself a “woodworker” by any stretch of the imagination. When I evaluate a project that uses wood, personally, what I look for is the maximum cool result for the least amount of technical skill and work. Here, then, are ten of my personal favorite bangiest-for-the-buck wooden projects from the vault. Enjoy!

#10

Beginner Woodworking Project for Illusionists?

#9

Nice DIY Bedframe Design

#8

DIY Wood toys for kids

#7

Weekend Project: Rok-Bak Chair

#6

Upcycling Wood Pallets

#5

How-To: Build Nob Yishigahara’s “Dualock” Cross Puzzle

#4

How-To: Trammel of Archimedes

#3

How-To: Build Large Couches on the Cheap

#2

Wooden Buttons From Fallen Branches

#1

Plywood Coffee Table

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20 Responses to Top 10: Easy Woodworking Projects

Dave on March 26th, 2011 at 1:53 am said:

#4 and #5 for me! Thanks for the post!

Stumbled from KS

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modernfurniture on April 27th, 2011 at 10:57 am said:

Some of these designs are amazing, personally I have never thought of the monochrome effect as being a good design for in the home,

but these are fantastic examples!

Modern Furniture

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Mark Hunt on April 28th, 2011 at 11:19 am said:

Great projects, but whats the Archimedes trammel for?

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- Sean Michael Ragan on May 3rd, 2011 at 5:14 pm said:
  
  Very, very little, actually. Other than as a toy. Which uselessness inspired one of its other common names, “The BS Grinder.” Also, less offensively, “The Do-Nothing Grinder.”
  
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- Federico Mena Quintero on November 16th, 2011 at 9:55 am said:
  
  The trammel is for drawing ellipses – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hfw0yYur5S4
  
  Adjustable version – http://www.fullchisel.com/blog/?p=70
  
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BuyGiftsItems on June 6th, 2011 at 8:31 am said:

Make money from home is not as difficult as most people believe that it
is simply to find a market that is hungry for a product or service can
provide.
a deal a day

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BuyGiftsItems on June 6th, 2011 at 8:31 am said:

Make money from home is not as difficult as most people believe that it
is simply to find a market that is hungry for a product or service can
provide.
a deal a day

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BuyGiftsItems on June 6th, 2011 at 8:31 am said:

Make money from home is not as difficult as most people believe that it
is simply to find a market that is hungry for a product or service can
provide.
a deal a day

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Auto Loan Companies on November 14th, 2011 at 10:43 pm said:

Really,,nice posting …this is great work by you…we can say your are naturally innovative.

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How To Make A Bench on January 25th, 2012 at 7:43 am said:

I really like your site. you have some really great ideas and tips. I’ll be sure to try them out. Thanks

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How To Make A Bench on January 25th, 2012 at 8:40 am said:

I am looking for work bench plans, or blue prints to show me how to build a bench. I have looked, but I have failed to find something. I want to make it from scratch, I don’t want to buy a ready made bench. Any help anyone can give me, it is so greatly appreciated. Thanks!!!

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- Wayne on March 5th, 2012 at 6:07 pm said:
  
  Hello–
  
  If you are looking for simple woodworking projects that you can do from home then you need to look no further.
  
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levi on February 14th, 2012 at 5:06 pm said:

search on youtube “cheap sturdy work bench” 2nd to top one

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My Wood Project on July 10th, 2012 at 6:35 pm said:

These are very nice creations, simple but elegant. And with us you can find the most cost effective way to complete your projects. Thanks for this post!!!

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Ron on August 12th, 2012 at 7:28 pm said:

I love what you did with the wooden pallets. The design reminds me of an adirondack chair.
I also like the very simple bed frame that still has a very nice look.
Keep up the good work.

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Cleo on October 26th, 2012 at 9:33 pm said:

Hi! I was researching for my brother when i came across this – he keeps ignoring me but I think a chest of drawers would be fairly easy. Hope you like the idea!

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Ron on February 9th, 2013 at 5:55 pm said:

These are all great projects to start with as they each teach the basics concepts of woodworking that someone will need to go on to more complicated projects.

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lucy on February 25th, 2013 at 12:16 pm said:

make easier projects for students.sincerly wood teacher

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- Ricky on February 25th, 2013 at 12:21 pm said:
  
  l dont argee these are amazing ideas for ”talented childern” to make.
  
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