10 Awesome Woodworking Projects for Every Skill Level. From novice to advanced, these woodworking projects will challenge and delight. By Timothy Dahl and Joseph Truini. Sep 25,   Here, are 10 woodworking projects taken straight from the pages of Popular Mechanics, and they’re accessible to woodworkers of all skill levels whether you’re a novice DIYer or seasoned pro. All of these projects include full plans, and a materials and tools list, so you have everything you need to get started!. I’ll share with you some beginner woodworking projects I’ve done when I’m just getting started in this industry. Here are some help for you: Table of Contents.  There you have it – 45 woodworking plans for beginners you can try. I personally hand-selected the above selection as they significantly help me develop my skills and patience and even enhance it. In the long run, it will get you more convenient with the fundamentals of building with woods. Discover beginner woodworking projects that make excellent homemade gifts either for yourself or a loved one and are perfect for beginners.  Are you more of a beer person? This is the perfect beginner woodworking project for you. Just like the DIY wine racks, these wooden beer caddies are great for gifting. They even come complete with a handy bottle opener! Wooden Beer Caddy from DIY Candy. Surely a classic of its own kind. We are continuing the list with another fun tutorial, this time for an oversized Tic Tac Toe cool woodworking projects for beginners name. If you want to make something delightful Christmas tree with the help of wood you need to watch this video. If you want some more stuff, you can get it through the internet, I am sharing some of the pictures of this wall planter for your help. It takes some serious woodworking knowledge and skill to build a nice wooden mobile stand. There have been countless Instagram gallery wall and frame ideas roaming around the realms of DIY.

In the evening they can have their own park at home. I found this online this wooden swing according to this idea as I think this is a basic necessity of every home. I am sharing some of the pictures with you.

You can have a look at these pictures. For the starters, it is a very easy task to do as it includes only the basic skills. You have to learn some basic skills, and then you can make your own swing at home. This one is really an attraction. Get your loved ones surprised after making it. Above is the link in which there is a video on the making of this swing.

Step by step you can learn how to make a swing at your home. I am very much sure that you can handle it. You can fulfill the requirement of your little ones in no time.

If you want stuff from the internet, I am sharing some pictures to get the ideas about this wooden swing. Just have a look at these pictures and you can get some of the examples. There are different other pictures of the swing, you can select one for your lawn from them. At your home, there must be a proper place for keeping a guitar as you have to take it with you while going out. Normally you get desperate when you are not finding your guitar.

You always have a fear of breaking that guitar. Have you ever heard about a guitar holder? I found this online it by myself because I was desperately finding a proper place for keeping my guitar. So, I am sharing some of the pictures with you.

Have a look at them. At the start as a beginner, you can be nervous. There is no need to be worried at all. I have also made it after learning some of the basic skills and find it very easy to complete. In your home, find a place first where it can be displayed.

I am sharing the above link in which there is a tutorial on the making of it. In this video, you can find the essential steps involved in its making. By following these steps you can get an idea of making it.

If you require some of the pictures from the internet, just have a look on the link below and you can get good ideas about it.

You can select the best one for you. There are many designs and examples of it. So, choose the best guitar holder for you. In your home, you are always in search of a rectangle shaped rack. In this rack, you can keep your books and some other material inside.

You can also keep a photo frame inside it. I found this online such type of a rack by myself to keep my things in a right place. This way, your valuable items and accessories cannot be misplaced. For the beginners, it is a somewhat difficult task, but not so much. You can do it by yourself very easily. I have completed this rack in no time and find it very easy to do. It was my first experience, but it was the amazing one.

I have not felt any hesitation in doing this. Above is the link that I am sharing with you, by following this link you can do it very easily. This tutorial mentions all the necessary steps of making the rectangle shaped rack. This type of rack has an ample place to keep the things in it. Do concentration in the making of the rack, you can complete it very easily. If you are not satisfied with the video, you can have some pictures on the internet, for your help I am sharing some of the examples with you, you can select a rack from these examples freely.

Have you ever heard a stairs shaped rack? It is a rack that you can differentiate from among a lot of racks. It would look very unique and elegant at your home. You can keep a lot of things inside it, as it has stairs so there is ample space in this rack.

For the beginners, it is a great experience to create a rack of such type. You can make it very easily at your home by learning some of the basic skills. This stairs shape rack leaves a very outstanding impact on the guests too. Above is the link in which you can see the video of making this rack. Just have a look at this video and you would come to know the essential steps to follow.

I am sure by following these steps you can do it very easily. If you are a choosy one and want some of the pictures as examples to select, I am sharing some of the data from the internet, by following the link below you can have a variety of pictures of this stairs shape rack.

Have you seen any rabbit that has a bow and is made of wood? It is really a funny type of rabbit, especially for your kids. However, you can place it in your drawing room for decoration. I found this online such type of rabbit for my drawing room to create a very cozy look.

I am very happy to have such rabbit and my guests also admire me as I found this online it with full effort. I am sharing some of the pictures of this wooden rabbit with you. Just have a look at these pictures. You can make this rabbit very easily and you need some of the basic skills and a very little effort.

So, for the beginners, it is a good start of woodworking. You can add a bow to the rabbit for a good impression. Above is the link to the video in which you can see the tutorial on how to make this rabbit. I am very much sure that you would like this video and with the help of it would find it very easy to make the wooden rabbit. On the internet, there are many pictures for your instance, so have an idea of them and choose the one which you want to make.

I am sharing a link in which some pictures of the rabbit are displayed, you can choose one picture from there. I have such type of table and chairs at my home. I found this online these by myself. You can keep them in your dining room or drawing room according to your demand. It looks very nice and catchy and all your guests would definitely admire them. I am sharing the pictures of these tables and stools, you can have a look at them.

The making of such kind of table and stools is a little tricky, but not so much difficult one; as for the beginners, it is a bit difficult but the hard work pays you a lot. Keep on trying and you would learn soon. Start your project with a courage and never think negative.

Follow these steps and complete your own tables and stools. Furthermore, there are some pictures and examples on the internet, so I am sharing some of the pictures from the internet.

I am sure you can create them very easily in your dining area. How would you feel to have a heart shape candle stand in your washroom? While taking a bath, it can give you a very soothing feeling. What an idea of keeping a wooden candle stand in the washroom!! Anyhow, it depends on you that where you keep it.

I am sharing more pictures of the candle stand with you, have a look at these pictures. For the beginners, it is a very easy task, just they have to learn some basic steps. The candle stand can be a good start for the beginners.

They can make such a candle stand for their home as well. Above is the link that I am sharing with you in which there is the tutorial on the making of such candle stand. There are some basic steps to follow.

You can search the internet for more pictures of that candle stand. Just check out the link I am sharing with you. You can have a good idea and it would become easy for you to select the best candle stand from the pictures. There is a variety of candle stands in this link, just choose which you like the most.

Have a look at the link below. To solve your problem I am introducing a mobile stand which is made of wood. You can connect your mobile to the charger by keeping the mobile on the stand as well as you would never miss your important calls. It is a very small stand, but it is very useful. I am sharing some of the pictures of such mobile stand. The making of such mobile stand is not so much difficult, it gives you a very relax feeling as you have now a proper place for your mobile.

If you are a beginner, you can start this project very easily and I am sure you can complete it in no time. I am sharing a link in which there is a video on the making of this mobile stand, I am sure you would get guidance from this video.

In this video, the step-by-step procedure is mentioned. You can have other pictures and examples from the internet. I am also sharing some of the pictures for your help. Just have a look at these pictures and decide which one you would choose as your first project. It would be fun making it. At home usually, your kids have not a proper place for keeping the stationary, and they really miss that place.

Sometimes their stationary is found lying in the drawers and you really need a proper place to keep them. I have introduced a wooden box in which you can keep the pencils and colors inside. I am sharing some of the pictures with you, just have a look at them.

Starting a project is not a very difficult job to do, I know you can do it very well. However, if you are a beginner, you need some of the basic tools and instruments as well as skills to learn the woodworking. The stationary box is an easy start for you to do. I am sharing the above link in which there is a video on the making of that stationary box. There is a step by step procedure that is mentioned in this video.

If you just have a look at the video you can get all the essential steps very easily. On the internet, there is more stuff, so you can search for the easy box to start. Here are some pictures and you can choose one picture for them to start.

Your kids would never miss out their stationary and it would be an ideal box for them. Have you ever seen plants which are attached to the wall with a wall planter? It can enhance the decoration of your lobby. When your guests would pass through the lobby, they would feel great. I am sharing some pictures of this wall planter.

While making such projects it needs a lot of time, but this wall planter would not take so much time of yours. However, if you are a beginner, you need some grooming on the woodworking ideas. Do the practice and then you can be a perfect woodworker. Above is the link in which I am sharing a video and in which you can find the steps of making this project very easily. There are some steps and some basic skills to follow only.

By following them you can complete this project very easily. If you want some more stuff, you can get it through the internet, I am sharing some of the pictures of this wall planter for your help.

On the internet, you can get a variety of pictures of this wall planter. You can get good ideas from there. You can select the wall planter from the pictures which you like the most. So, lets have a look at these pictures and start making your first project.

It would be a great pleasure to start it. If you and your kids are playing on the ground, you can use these kinds of dice while playing. There are some mathematical games in which you can use these dice. I found this online them as I usually play in the yard with some of my friends. I play some kind of mathematical games, so these dices help me a lot. I am sharing some pictures of these dice with you, have a look at these pictures.

At the start, this is a very easy task to do as there is no complex cuts and curves in it. You can complete it very easily being a beginner. Get your experience and then practice your skills, you would become a good woodworker soon. In the link above, you can see the video in which the making of these dice is mentioned. You can easily follow the steps and complete it. So, have a look at the above link and start making your own dice.

If you need some more examples of these dice, you can search the internet. I am sharing some of the pictures with you for your help. You can take out the best pictures from them and can start making these dice in your home. Have a look at this link and select the one which you like the most. In your kitchen, you really need a proper place to keep your knives. I found this online this knife stand with wood and it is very useful.

You can keep your knives at a proper place by using this wall knife stand. A knife is a thing that you need repeatedly in the kitchen while making food. Especially for the ladies, it is very essential. I am sharing some of the pictures of this wall knife stand with you, have a look at them. It is a little bit difficult task to manage for the beginner. It needs a lot of effort. You have to groom yourself, however, if you would work hard you can achieve your goal.

I am sure you can complete it with a little effort. In the link above I have mentioned a video by which you can learn that how to make a wall knife stand. It needs a step by step procedure and you can get it very easily by following some steps. Have a look at the link. Furthermore, a lot of data can be gathered from the internet.

So, here I am sharing some of the pictures with you from the internet. You can select the pictures of the knife stand which you think is the best one. You can then start your project and it is not a very difficult task to manage.

So, have a look at these pictures and make up your mind. Are you fed up with keeping your spice bottles in the cabinet? I have a solution for you.

I found this online a wooden rack for keeping your spice bottles. This is the first need of a lady in a kitchen. Every lady wants a spice rack in the kitchen. I found this online it very easily, and I am introducing it to fulfill the demand of the ladies. I have found it very easy to make and I am sure that you would also find it very simple to make. It requires no extra effort. The beginners can easily manage it. At the start, I also had no experience of making the woodworking projects, but now I am perfect, so you can also do it very easily.

In the link above, there is a tutorial in which the making of the spice rack is mentioned. Carefully watch it and follow the steps.

The procedure is very easy and simple. It involves some steps, so have a look at the video and get the idea of its making. If you want to get some stuff from the internet, you can find the pictures and other examples of this rack. These pictures are many and they can give you a variety.

You can also find many other design variants on the internet. Choose the one you want for yourself and start making it now. This oak table can also be made in different sizes and shapes as you can find on the internet. Some of the items you will need for this project are oak pieces, cutter, screws, etc. We have included a video tutorial here that illustrates the process of building a wooden oak table.

This is not the exact one that you see in the image above, but it can be modified to build any shape or design you want. The video tutorial also has English subtitles to make it easy for anyone to understand and follow the steps. You can search the internet for more tutorials for the exact oak table you want to build.

Or you can ask an experienced woodworker, who is willing to help you with the project. Have you ever seen a beautiful DIY floating shelf at the home of one of your friends or relatives and desire to have one for yourself? I have. The difference is that now I too have one at my home. And yes, I have built it myself. You too can make a nice wooden floating shelf if you have basic woodworking skill.

When I search the internet, I found the one above that I liked the most. The great thing is that they have also provided a video tutorial along with step by step procedure to make DIY floating shelves. Check the video link and see how easy it is. Some of the items you need for this project are hardwood plywood, saw, glue, nails, drilling machine, etc. The video is very easy to follow for anyone with basic woodworking knowledge and experience.

The first source link also includes a step by step procedure in plain English for those, who are not comfortable enough with the video tutorial. The final piece looks like the one in the image below.

It is absolutely loveable. As you can see in the picture, the shelves are hanging from a pulley that gives it a floating appearance. You can also alter the length of the wooden pieces to fit a particular space. The design, color and looks can also be modified to suit the surrounding area.

Can you believe that this amazing wine rack the image below has been built using old wood pallets? Perhaps you can. Although later I gifted it to my parents, who totally loved it. The best thing about this wine rack is that it is very easy to build. All you need is the basic understanding of woodworking and a few tools to get started. You can modify your wine rack any way you want or build in a design or color different from this one. The basic steps to build a wooden wine rack are the same for all variants.

I have included here the video tutorial that I followed in order to build myself a pallet wide rack. This rack can be built from old unused wood pallets you can find around the house. So it is also a great way to recycle those old pallets. You can also find a step by step tutorial at instructables. This tutorial helps you to make a wood wine rack from the scratch.

So what are waiting for? Just grab the items you need and start building a cool wooden rack for those nice wine bottles of yours. This is one of those things that you never know you need unless you have one.

This amazing wooden sofa sleeve works perfectly on either or both sides of a sofa set. It gives your sofa a nice look.

The sleeve can also be modified to include a cup holder, mobile holder, etc. You can easily find this item on any online furniture store, but an even better idea is to build one. This way, you can make a sofa sleeve design that you actually like and make space for cup and other things. I browsed many items and the one I like the most is the one in the image above. This was also my first ever wooden sofa sleeve cup holder that I built myself.

Thanks to this awesome tutorial from the source link I shared below, I could easily make one by following the simple steps mentioned in the tutorial. Some tools required for this project are hole saw, drilling machine, pencil, tape measure, clamps, etc. This tutorial explains every step properly with images so that anyone can make a wooden sofa sleeve easily. The steps in the video tutorial are different from the how-to tutorial from the second source URL.

You can follow any of the tutorials to make a wooden sofa sleeve with cup holder at home. This is another woodworking piece that I like the most in my house. I also enjoyed as well as learned a lot while building this one. You will not easily find many tutorials online that can help you with this project.

As you can see in the image, this shelf goes on both sides of the corner wall. It looks beautiful and can be used to organize books, trophies, pictures frames and many other things. The strength and design of the shelf depends on how properly you build it. First time workers definitely need some guidance to help them with the process.

Therefore, I am including this basic video that I found on YouTube that demonstrates the process of making corner wall wooden shelves.

The shelf in the first picture is made of red oak plywood. You can choose the wood type, color and design as you like for your project.

In case if you need more help understanding this project, you can refer the source link below. It discusses various items used, steps and tips and personal experience of the author who personally built a Zigzag shelf. A wall rack can be used to hang kitchen accessories, tools, and other small items. This rack can be built by reusing old wooden pallets from your house.

You need only a few items to build this beautiful rack. I suggest you to make more than one as they can be used anywhere in house for many purposes. For your kitchen, it can work as a knife rack. It gives you easy access to all essential tools while saving space. In addition, it adds a nice visual appeal to your kitchen wall. You can customize your wall rack with different materials, designs and styles. I am here sharing the source link to the step by step tutorial about how to make a rustic wall knife rack.

Read the tutorial for details. Follow the steps properly to make a nice and strong wall rack. This rack makes use of magnets to hold metal items. The tutorial explains the procedure for building this beautiful wall rack.

Make sure to use only high quality items for any woodworking project. Use the rack only to hang items that are not too heavy for the magnet to hold.

Also, be careful while working around this wall rack and beware of the knives falling off the rack. Ted's Woodworking Plans contains complete instructions from start to finish, leaving absolutely no guesswork.

Here is what you get:. Why would you buy a costly platform bed from Ikea or somewhere else when you can make one yourself at home? Oh yes, you can. A bed is the most common furniture piece used in the house and probably the costliest one.

So I am here sharing a great tutorial to help you to build a nice comfy platform bed that you can use anywhere in the house. I built my first platform bed by following the steps mentioned in the tutorial and the end result was everything I expected.

It was as beautiful as comfortable and strong. And if I can build it, anyone can. What you need is a little bit of woodworking experience and a lot of confidence. Collect the items as suggested in the video and start working now. This tutorial is easy enough for even beginners to understand and follow.

So I am not going to explain each and every step. I just want to assure you that if you follow the exact same process, you will surely manage to make a good platform bed yourself. For video learners, here is a link to the video tutorial for making DIY platform bed. Know that these are two different tutorials and will probably result in making two different platform beds.

You are advised to follow only one of the above two. A bottle carrier is a bucket like carrier used to carry beer bottles and so. The wall planter is made using pre-made wooden pallets which can save you a lot of time — just go to your local craft store to find something similar or use old wooden boxes, both will do the trick.

A little paint and sanding is all these need for the perfect rustic look. Building the whole wall planter will take just a few hours which makes this the perfect afternoon project! Project credit: Cool Woodworking Projects For Beginners Association hgtv. Not only is it fitting for a cookbook, you could also use it as a tablet stand — that way you can watch cooking videos from Youtube easily.

This is another budget-friendly plan that could be built from reclaimed wood if you happen to have some laying around in the house. You can also change the size and angle of the stand according to your personal taste, same goes with the finish you choose for protecting the wood. Project credit: jenwoodhouse. Why waste perfectly good material if you could use it for something cool like these tea light candle holders? First just cut out little circles of the plywood board using a hole saw.

Glue the circles together, clamp them and wait for the glue to set. Afterwards just sand the candle holders and drill a hole where the tea light could sit in. If you have the tools and some scrap plywood, you can give this DIY project a try this weekend.

It will literally take just a few hours! Project credit: beyondthepicket-fence. Imagine how you could surprise your spouse in the weekend by bringing breakfast to bed on a serving tray made by you.

However, this project comes with a twist…. This particular tray is made using reclaimed barn wood but the author of the project Beyond The Picket Fence surprised everyone with one fact: reclaimed barn wood has often some areas turned pink due to cow urine.

Using reclaimed wood for food serving tray is completely safe though if you sand the surface and seal it with food safe finishing products. Project credit: abeautifulmess. Wood glue can replace it just as well! The tutorial has just 11 steps and the finished sofa sleeve will look simply great on your sofa.

No more microwaving that coffee! Project credit: vintagerevivals. You like puzzles? You love pine? And you are in a desperate need for new flooring? This awesome flooring is made using small triangles that create a cool geometric pattern when put together.

The absolute hardest step is cutting the triangles which need to have 30 and degree angles. Though cutting the triangles is not really tough, you do need to have patience and accuracy — it can be a bit repetitive. If this flooring is used in the hallway, it will be a real showstopper! All that effort is worth it! Project credit: itallstartedwithpaint. This nifty bath caddy tutorial is perfect for all bath lovers.

You can just relax and enjoy your bath without having the fear of your phone accidentally falling in the bathwater. If you already have some reclaimed wood, then this project will barely cost anything. Friendly on your wallet and comfy for bath time — this is a great combo! Project credit: things2do.

Bird houses are usually the first projects you tackle when you start with woodworking, so this DIY bird feeder project is the perfect weekend project. Once the Cool Woodworking Projects For Beginners Guide bird feeder is ready, just fill it with seeds and use the rope to hang it on a tree branch.

Those little birdies never have to stay hungry now, all thanks to your DIY skills! Project credit: ellaclaireinspired. This rustic candle holder works amazingly as a centerpiece, especially during holidays. Imagine that gorgeous candle holder on the table beside Christmas decorations…. As all other projects in this list, building the candle holder is easy-peasy.

Just find a cedar board that you like, then mark and drill the holes. What makes this project even cooler is the creative freedom you have. You can align the holes whichever way you like — what matters is that you like the result and it fits your dining table! Project credit: momtastic. Do you remember those happy moments from your childhood when you went to the park and your mom or dad swung you?

Ryan Foy introduced this great tutorial for a tree swing that fits both the kids and adults, so you could feel like a child again! Besides the project being so easy that all you need to do is drill a few holes, the finished swing looks great too!

If you follow the step-by-step tutorial and tie strong knots, this swing should nicely support up to pounds. Why not build one swing for each member of your family? Project credit: hertoolbelt. We are continuing the list with another fun tutorial, this time for an oversized Tic Tac Toe game.

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