Weekend projects
Every good build starts on paper.
Most weekend projects go wrong at step five, not at the saw. Keep scrolling and watch a plan turn into a chair.
Look closer
A good plan shows every cut.
Measurements, a cut list and the assembly order, so you are not guessing halfway through a Saturday.
Piece by piece
Measure twice. Cut once.
When each part is drawn and listed, the lumber you bring home matches the lumber you need.
Then, finally
You build it.
A finished piece you made yourself. Below: a free weekend project picker and an honest look at TedsWoodworking.
What should you build this weekend?
Pick the time you have and the tools you own. You'll get a realistic first project, the lumber to buy and one tip that saves a board.
Free, no email needed. Estimates are rough; your lumber yard and your plan have the final word.
Your first project
Two-shelf bookcase
- Lumber
- Three 1x10 boards, 8 ft
- Parts to cut
- 6
Check the case for square by measuring both diagonals.
Find a full plan for thisWhat TedsWoodworking is
It is an online library of woodworking plans sold by Ted McGrath, who describes himself as a woodworker and educator with more than 25 years of teaching workshop classes. Here is what his site says members get:
- 16,000+woodworking plans, according to the creator, from small gifts to sheds and furniture
- 100+categories you can search, with plans sorted by beginner, intermediate or advanced
- Each planis described as having step-by-step instructions, drawings, a materials list and cutting diagrams
- Monthlynew plans added to the members area, per the creator, with lifetime access
The creator also lists bonuses: a DWG/CAD plan viewer, a set of woodworking videos and written guides.
See the full list on the creator's pageWho it suits, and who should skip it
A good fit if you
- are a beginner or hobbyist who wants ready-made plans
- like printing a plan and following it step by step
- build on weekends and want many projects to choose from
Look elsewhere if
- you want live lessons and feedback from an instructor
- you only need one specific plan; buying that single plan may cost less
- you're building a deck or shed that needs a permit; check local codes and an engineer's drawings
Before you buy
The library is sold through ClickBank, which processes the payment and handles refunds. Prices and bonuses can change, so read the checkout page. A plan helps you cut the right parts; your results still depend on your tools, your lumber and your practice. Always follow your tools' safety instructions.
Common questions
Is it a subscription?
The creator describes it as a one-time payment with lifetime access to the members area. Check the current price and terms on the checkout page before you buy.
Is it digital or printed?
The plans are digital downloads you can print. The creator's page also mentions an option to have copies shipped.
Do I need a full workshop?
No. Plans are sorted by difficulty and many small projects need only basic tools. Larger builds like sheds or benches need more tools and space.
Can I get a refund?
The library is sold through ClickBank, which handles refunds. The creator advertises a 60-day money-back guarantee; confirm it on the checkout page.
Pick a plan. Clear a Saturday.
See the plans on the creator's siteOpens TedsWoodworking. Check the current price and refund terms there.