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25 Beginner Woodworking Projects

They say the best way to get through writer’s block is to just start writing. I have heard from so many people who want to learn to use tools and try woodworking, but have yet to take that first step.

This one is for you. Seriously, pick up that hammer. Or jigsaw. Whatever you have  – go get it, because there is something here for you.

I have rounded up 25 projects from some of my favorite building bloggers. I’ll include a note about what tools you’ll need for each so you can easily select projects that fit with what you have. Go ahead, give it a try. And I would just be thrilled if you shared a photo of what you build so we can brag it up a bit!

 

Ready to get going?!

 

Desk Organizer from a Single 1×3 Board

by The Kim Six Fix

Required Tools: Handsaw, chisel, drill. (Or you can step it up like Kim did with a router and a miter saw.)

 

DIY Bowling Lane

by Handmade with Ashley

Required tools: Jig saw, miter or circular saw, Kreg Jig, drill.

 

Easy DIY Wood and Metal Shelving Unit

by The Created Home

Required Tools: You can do this one with just a drill!

 

Farmhouse Style Shiplap Wall Key Holder

by Sawdust Sisters

Required Tools: Miter saw, drill.

 

DIY Stuffed Animal Zoo

by The Handyman’s Daughter

Required Tools: Miter saw or circular saw, drill.

 

DIY Vegetable Storage Bin with Dividers

by Anika’s DIY Life

Required Tools: Jigsaw, Kreg Jig, drill, nailer.

 

Wooden Shiplap Placemats

by Handmade Haven

Required Tools: miter or circular saw, nailer.

 

DIY Book Ledges from a 2×4

by The Created Home

Required Tools: Miter or circular saw, table saw, nailer.

 

Hammer Coat Rack

by The Kim Six Fix

Required Tools: Miter saw, drill.

 

DIY Pallet Wood Candle Holder

by DIY Huntress

Required Tools: You can make this one with just a drill!

 

Quilted Wood Hearts

by The Created Home

Required Tools: Miter saw, jigsaw.

 

DIY Removable Drawer Inserts

by Sawdust Sisters

Required Tools: Miter or circular saw, nailer.

 

Scrabble Tile Wall Art

by The Kim Six Fix

Required Tools: Table saw or circular saw.

 

$10 DIY Tiered Planter 

by Anika’s DIY Life

Required Tools: Miter saw or circular saw, nailer, drill.

 

Star Wars Tie Fighter Bookshelf

by Handmade with Ashley

Required Tools: Circular saw, Kreg Jig, jigsaw.

 

3 Dog Bowl Stand with Storage

by The Awesome Orange

Required Tools: Miter saw, nailer, drill, router or jigsaw.

 

20 Min Shelf with Ornate Brackets

by Sawdust Sisters

Required Tools: You can make one with just a drill!

 

Ready to step it up and build some furniture? You totally have this. Let’s build big…

 

Outdoor Sofa and Loveseat

by The Handyman’s Daughter

Required Tools: Miter saw or circular saw, kreg jig, drill.

 

DIY Bar Stool Using Only 2x4s

by Sawdust Sisters

Required Tools: Miter saw or circular saw, Kreg Jig, drill.

 

Entry Table

by The Created Home

Required Tools: Miter saw or circular saw, kreg jig, drill.

 

Entry Way Bench

by Handmade Haven

Required Tools:

 

DIY End Table with Built in Planter or Ice Bucket

by The Handyman’s Daughter

Required Tools: Miter saw or circular saw, Kreg jig, drill.

 

Rustic Outdoor Bench

by The Created Home

Required Tools: Miter saw or circular saw, jigsaw, Kreg Jig, drill.

 

 

DIY Patchwork Plank Bench Tutorial

by Lazy Guy DIY

Required Tools: This tutorial lists a ton of tools, but don’t be intimidated. All you really need is a miter or circular saw, a Kreg jig, and a drill.

DIY Frugal Pergola

by The Created Home

Required Tools: Miter saw or circular saw, drill.

 

 

There you have it, 25 builds to get you started on your DIY journey. Just be warned. It’s addicting!

Happy building!

 

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gardenley

Wednesday 13th of January 2021

Nice work .Thanks for the share. Keep up writing so that we can get more informative blogs like this one.

Sarah

Thursday 1st of April 2021

Thank you!

Audrey

Monday 23rd of November 2020

This is very fantastic and creative too. I appreciate this innovative idea. Thank you for the post.

Sarah

Thursday 1st of April 2021

Thank you!

Mike Arthur

Monday 12th of October 2020

This is amazing! It has inspired me and taught me SO much. Please try to make the video of any project with making steps from first to last

Thank you!

Butterworth

Tuesday 15th of September 2020

Hi Sarah,

All of these 25 beginner woodworking projects will entice people who love to engage themselves in a DIY woodworking project. I also love t DIY projects. Among these 25 projects, I would like to build a desk organizer from a single board. This project I believe is the simplest.

turner

Monday 7th of September 2020

personally i really the shelving unit DIY i new to wood Turning i hope i can make the same