Easy Woodworking Plans

Woodworking is one of the most popular and loved activities for many. There are so many articles and objects that you can make using wood. Secondly, you can make use of your creative and imagination in this activity and hence, it is loved by kids and adults together. One of the other advantages of trying woodworking at home is that you can make objects at home and save a lot of money. As first timers, you can try these and then look for the advanced ones.

Making Wooden Cutting Board

The following is the easiest among all the woodworking ideas. A cutting board is required in all households, so why not make an attractive one yourself? Take a look at the following procedure and enjoy working.

Things Required

• Hardwood
• Table saw
• Measuring tape
• Waterproof glue
• Bar clamps
• Router with 1/2-inch roundover bit
• Oil
• Sandpaper
• Safety glasses

Directions

1. Before working on any of these easy woodworking plans, you need to wear the safety glasses for safety of course!
2. Cut 16 strips of the hardwood of same length (the measurement depends on your desired size).
3. Using the glue, stick all the strips together and attach the bar clamps to it. Let it set for 20-24 hours.
4. After the prescribed time, take the clamps off and sand the top of the board.
5. Now using the saw, you can cut the board in the shape and length of your choice or you can leave it as it is.
6. Next, you should run the router to make the edges smooth and rounder. You should also sand the edges and the surface again.
7. Lastly, you should apply a thick coat of oil and let it set for a couple of hours.
8. Your easy cutting or chopping board is ready! You can use it right away.

Making Wooden Toy Box

If you have learned making wooden toys, now why not try making a wooden toy box to store the toys? It is also easy to make and can be made in a short period of time. Once you learn the method of making this box, you can make another one for storing other articles.

Things Required

• Plywood / hardwood sheets
• Screws
• Hammer
• Saw
• Safety hinges
• Handle for the box
• Measuring tape
• Wood putty
• Sandpaper
• Safety glasses

Directions

1. As mentioned above, safety glasses or goggles need to be used to prevent particles of wood from entering your eyes.
2. Using a measuring tape, make markings on the plywood according to your required length and breadth of the box.
3. If it is a rectangular box, then you need to have larger pieces for the top, bottom, front, and back. If a square one, all pieces can be made of the same sizes.
4. Now cut the plywood on the markings using the saw.
5. Next, lay the bottom board flat on the floor. Hold the front piece and nail a 2 inch screw into it. You might require a partner for this.
6. You need to follow the same procedure to fix the back piece in place.
7. The side pieces are also fixed with the same procedure. But you will also need extra screws to nail the side pieces to the front and the back piece.
8. Attach a handle to the top of the box, from the outer side. Next, attach the safety hinges to the top and the back of the box.
9. Lastly, fill the holes in the box with wood putty. Sand the box to smoothen it.
10. Your wooden toy box is now ready to be put to use. You can paint it to make it look attractive!

I hope you enjoyed reading these ideas. If you are looking for some more woodworking plans, free ideas are available on the Internet. Go through them and have fun, creatively. Good luck!