Veteran woodworker and woodworking forum poster KnotScott sees lots and lots of posts! Here are some of his top forum thread picks for the past week… Enjoy!

How to make a flag case with one board:
This project post is from fellow woodworker Ed Sallee. Check out his tutorial for making a simple flag case from one board. A very honorable project for any skill level.

3HP Router vs Shaper:
Ever wonder whether or not you should get a shaper instead of having a router in a router table? See what other’s thoughts are on the subject.

Advice on Using a Jointer:
This one is pretty much self explanatory. A great thread if you’d like a few tips about using your jointer.

Should I get a planer or a jointer first?:
Here’s an ongoing debate with no definitive right or wrong answer. Read on to see the varying opinions about which of these dimensioning tools you should buy first.

How to Pick a Bandsaw Blade:
Here’s a great discussion on how, what, and where to buy proper band saw blades.

Shop Made Bandsaw Fences:
This discussion shows several clever ideas for making your own band saw fence, along with some great pics.

Rehabbing an old Craftsman TS:
Many of us have owned or used these classic old Craftsman contractor saws. Here’s a thread that discusses what can be done to breath new life into these timeless workhorses.

Cleaning Bits and Saw Blades:
This thread hits on a multitude of effective methods for keeping your blades and cutters clean and performing at their best.

Previous Posts by KnotScott:
KnotScott’s Wide World of Woodworking: Bandsaws, Glues, Jawdropping Projects and MORE!

KnotScott’s Wide World of Woodworking: Saw Stop Blades, Hot Router Deals, Classic Table Saw Debate and MORE!

Knotscott’s Forum Thread Picks: Maloof’s Passing, Common Woodworking Errors, Planers and More!

So it’s refreshing to discover Ozzie Josh D, who made a gorgeous new wooden shell for his iPod Mini… Complete with a wooden touch wheel. All with a Dremel! Observe:


Here’s how he describes it: “It’s handmade (with special thanks to my 8yr old dremel) from Australian red cedar, Camphor Laurel for the clickwheel, brass plates, brass screws and the guts from the first ipod i ever had.”

Unfortunately no plans are available ;) However, he did take some great build pics and included notes. Here are some excerpts:

“The first step was to cut the old shell in half so i could use the original screen and wheel hole cuts as a template for the cut on the wood front.”

“To protect the internals of the mini from being slotted in and out of the wood case as I carve it down, I made a little block shape to use as a guide.”

“I ended up needing to do some fine carving around the screen and clickwheel border to have the front faceplate sit as snug as possible over the mini’s internal parts.”

“I was kind of drilling blind with the screw pilot holes, aiming to get as close to the inside as i could without splitting the inside ridges.”

Check out the Wood iPod build pictures and notes here >>

You can see his final product in detail here >>

I saw it here: Wood iPod Mini who first saw it here, And here we have a wooden iPod who credits this source: wood ipod which got it here originally: iLounge reader creates all-wood iPod mini, accessories.

So join me in fanboy worship as I provide a brief overview, history and review collection of this new saw currently available for pre-order.

SawdustStop? Controlling Air Flow Changes the Game…
What really caught my attention on this saw, thanks to the fine folks at the PopularWoodworking blog, is how the new SawStop PCS has harnessed the previously squandered power of airflow created by the spinning blade.

Here’s how PW’s Glen Huey puts it: “SawStop molded the blade guard and manipulated the lower dust shroud to move the air – and the corresponding wood dust – directly toward and into a hose connection in rear of the blade guard.”

Here’s the shroud top on the new PCS:

And the lower dust shroud:

You can also check the specs yourself here: SawStop 10″ Professional Cabinet Saw specs

An Early Mention of the SawStop PCS by Steve Gass at WoodNet
As far as I can discern, this thread at WoodNet: sawstop professional vs. orig cab is the first time that the PCS gets mentioned semi-officially by Steve Gass, SawStop inventor: “It will be a left tilt. It will also have a new guard design and fantastic dust collection performance (over and under). Production is currently scheduled for June.”

SawStop PCS Prototypes Released for Testing… Before Official Release
To beta test their new saw, SawStop offered a limited release for field testing. For a reduced price and early access SawStop requested feedback from its testers. The release also served to build buzz in the major woodworking forums (links below…).

Here’s a copy of the SawStop email pitching the PCS prototype:

SawStop is looking for people to test our latest cabinet saw. The Professional Cabinet Saw is slated for official launch this summer, but we need your help testing the first batch of production units.

We’re offering the new Professional Cabinet Saw at a discount off of the expected MSRP. In return we ask that you use the saw frequently and report back on your impressions and any issues you have with the saw. The saw will include our standard one-year warranty.

The Professional Cabinet Saw is a 3 HP, 220V cabinet saw that features SawStop’s patented safety system, advanced dust collection and premium levels of fit and finish. It delivers the performance you need from a cabinet saw at an affordable price.

Please see the attached document for more information on the Professional Cabinet Saw.

Here’s what you need to do to qualify to be a field tester:
·Pay for and receive the saw between March 23 and April 10
·Commit to use the saw frequently for 30-45 days after receiving it
·Report back on your experience using a questionnaire that will come with the saw

You may purchase either a 36” or a 52” fence system and you have the option of buying a mobile base.

Special field testing prices are as follows:
36” fence system: $2,499
52” fence system: $2,559
Mobile base: $175

Shipping is included in this price. Local taxes apply.

If you are interested in participating in our field testing and being one of the first to own the new SawStop Professional Cabinet Saw, please reply to this email or call Dylan Walter at 503-570-3200.

Act now. There is a limited supply of saws available for field testing.

Thanks,
SawStop

10 Reviews from Current SawStop PCS Owners
I pulled these comments and reviews directly from SawmillCreek and Woodnet forum threads… you can find all links to the specific forum threads in the resources section below. I hope these help potential buyers piece together a sense of the new saw’s quality. Overall, the SMC boys like it more. The Woodnetters are a notoriously prickly lot, though that’s what gives that forum it’s charm in my opinion. That said, the Woodnetters who were testers liked it alot - their compatriots just gave them he** for liking SawStops ;)

1) Paul Ryan Overall:
“And the saw, HO HO HO, it is a keeper. It seems to have lots more power than my 3 hp SC, it cut 7/4 hickory with the stock blade like butter. The dust collection is better than the SC, and the fit and finish is 2nd to none. The mobile base is real nice, just wish it had 4 swivle casters instead of 2. All in all I am very happy.”

2) barryvabeach Overall:
“I have one of the field test models, and while it has been beaten to death on the brake - marketing issues, I will say the same things as many others, although I bought it for the brake, even without it is a pretty nice saw. I haven’t seen the PM or new Unisaw in any detail, so I can’t provide that comparison, but the SS professional cab saw is pretty nice to use. It has a gas cartridge that provides some additional lift when raising and lowering the blade - so that works very smoothly easily, it has a zero clearance insert that locks in place and removes without any tools or screws - though as a downside , if you want to make you own zci - you would have to use a screw to hold it in place, the changeover from blade guard to splitter is tool free and pretty easy since both can be stored on the side of the saw. The miter gauge is pretty average, though it can be stored on the side also, the fence is quite good - but there is no onboard storage. The saw has plenty of power, and you can adjust nearly anything you can think of in a very precise manner ( you don’t need a hammer ) . I don’t use a dado blade so I can’t speak to that, but I change between a WWII and the Sawstop blade in a minute or two with no adjustments of the brake mechanism. Overall I am quite pleased.”

3) routerhead Overall:
“I use the Professional model for hobby use but it would be suitable for much heavier use. I wanted a lower cost saw than the Industrial version and have no regrets whatsoever buying it. I would be in line again to order another one if anything happened to the one that I got through the field tester program.

If you choose the Professional saw, take a look at purchasing the mobile base from the Industrial saw. The Industrial Mobile base is primo and will fit the Professional saw with a conversion kit that will be included.”

4) Tapper Overall:
“I also bought one of the field test models and so far, with limited use am quite pleased with it. It replaced a Unisaw - bought it primarily for the safety feature as I’m getting a little older and wanted to take the possibility of a serious accident out of the tablesaw equation.

Under the field test program the saw was $2,500 for the 36″ model with free shipping, quite reasonable considering that other competitive “new generation” cabinet saws without the safety feature are near this price.”

5) Tom Willoughby, Overall Review:
“As others have mentioned, I also had an unlevel right extension wing. A little masking tape above the bolt holes helped level things out but it still isn’t perfect. It is much closer than the wood I’m cutting so no worries.

I am very pleased with the SawStop PCS.”

6) rprice54, Overall Review:
“Once I got over the sticker shock, I am very pleased with my PCS. It seems to be a very well made and well thought out machine, even down to making adjustments to it (parallel, tilt axis, vertical axis, etc). I hope to never use the brake, and I still feel like I have a great saw. Is it better than some of the other high end saws? I have no idea, because I’ve never laid hands on them. It’s the best saw I’ve owned. Good ’nuff for me. I can’t imagine I’ll ever NEED more saw.”

7) Paul Ryan on PCS vs. New Delta:
“The new PCS saw is as much a cabinet saw as the new Delta. I own the new PCS so I may be partial to it. The trunion on the new SS PCS are mounted to the cabinet NOT THE TABLE like a contractor saw. I have had to adjust my table, it is really easy, not so with a trunion that is mounted to the table. I have looked over a new Delta very closely at my dealer. It is a nice saw but IMHO the trunion is no beefier than the new SS PCS, I think they are equal. The SS has a gas shock on it to help lowering and rasing the blade. I do like the table on the Delta beter because it is larger, that is really nice. The fences are equal in my opinion, the riving nife is much nicer on the delta. And then the SS has a blade brake too. The delta is a nice saw but other than the larger table I don’t think it has anything the SS PCS doesn’t.”

8) Rob Pierce on the Riving Knife and Brake:
“I’m liking the riving knife, I had to resaw some 1″ strips of walnut 1/4 thick from my 3/4 stock. I used pieces at least 2″ wide so the blade was never exposed. The ripped strips came out looking great, needing just a bit of sanding. No pinching or burning on the blade.

Now if I could just get it to clean up the shop while I’m gone it would be perfect….”

9) Andy Sowers on Assembly:
“Anyone else have to adjust the miter slot to blade parallelism? Mine was initially out by just over 0.01. After adjusting the table, I got it down to about 0.001. The table bolts were pretty loose initially, so that probably explains why it was out so much to begin with.

Everything went according to the manual instructions, except it was a pain to tighten the left rear table bolt because it was blocked by the trunion assembly. Tilting the blade away provided enough clearance to access the bolt, but this also required sliding the dial indicator out of the way. That made it tougher to check the alignment as you were tightening up the table bolts.”

10) Brent Bell on Assembly:
“I had only two small problems in the assembly. One was with the same bolt holes on the mobil base that others have described. The other was with leveling the extension wings. The right wing was especially uneven with the main table. I contacted Sawstop and was given several tips. One was to shim between the main table and the extension with aluminum foil. It did the trick. Now all of the parts of the saw top are very uniform - probably as good as I could possibly measure with my straight edge.”

My SawStop PCS Forum Thread Sources
New Saw Stop?
SawStop PCS Dedicated Thread
New Saw Stop PCS Dust Collecting Blade Guard
Old or New Saw Stop PCS
SawStop Professional Cabinet Saw Field Test - Just Ordered!
looking to start a fight maybe? Griz GO690 or Sawstop Contractor
Window shopping for Tablesaws again…

Other SawStop Resources:
SawStop Tackles Table Saw Issue #2
Sawstop vs. Powermatic PM 2000 in the Professional Wood Shop
First Reported Injury with Sawstop…
SawStop on Twitter

Staying safe on the table saw takes more than just push sticks and push blocks, but they are very important to keeping your paws (and your abdomen…) as safe as possible from the blade as well as kickback.

This free woodworking plan collection from ToolCrib.com catalogs and organizes all the free push stick plans and free push block plans that Google could find. We hope it helps keep you safe!

Here’s what you’ll find:
>> 4 Push Stick/Block Awards: “The Pushies”
>> 4 Fence Straddler Push Blocks
>> 4 Classic Push Block Plans
>> 8 Classic Push Stick Plans
>> 3 Small/Thin + Heavy Duty Push Blocks
>> 3 Non-Table Saw Pushers

Enjoy, and stay safe!

>> 4 Push Stick/Block Awards: “The Pushies”
The parents of these award winning push blocks and push sticks will be so proud! Put them to good use and they’ll do you proud too.

1) “Green” Award: Pushblock with Replaceable Body

2) Aesthetics Award: Table Saw Push Block (straddle-style) (maybe it’s just the photo shoot, but that’s one pretty push block…)

3) “Hard Sell” Award: Tablesaw Push Shoe (His description reads like an infomercial. I’m sold already!)

4) Groaner (Bad Joke) Award: “High-Tech” Push Blocks (mouse pads = high tech, ok I get it… I wasn’t as impressed as I hoped I’d be when I saw the name.)

>> 4 Fence Straddler Push Blocks
Who says straddlin’ the fence is a bad thing? Though these blocks and sticks can’t quite make up their mind about where they stand, they do a great job of keeping your paws safe…

1) Thin-strip rippin’ pushblock

2) Ride the rails for safer thin strip ripping

3) Table Saw Push Stick

4) Straddle Stick Safety

>> 4 Classic Push Block Plans
These classic push blocks have stood the test of time… Use them for inspiration or just work directly from the plans!

1) Push Block w/2 Alt Handles + Push Sticks

2) Plywood Push Block (see pic/popup)

3) How to Make a Push Block

4) Finger-Saving Push Blocks

>> 8 Classic Push Stick Plans
Push sticks, like the light saber, are often the jedi woodworker’s first project. Check these out for inspiration or to copy directly.

1) Shoe Style Push Sticks

2) Push Stick

3) Making a Push Stick

4) Make a Pushstick for Safety

5) 2 Push Sticks + 1 Push Block

6) Push Stick and Push Block

7) Push Sticks by Grampa

8) Pushstick Plans (on page 9)

>> 3 Small/Thin + Heavy Duty Push Blocks
I didn’t quite know where to put these so I made up a category that included the defining characteristic of each push block herein.

1) Small Piece Ripping Push Block

2) Wood Strip Cutter Jig

3) Heavy-Duty Push Block

>> 3 Non-Table Saw Pushers
Not every stick or block has to push wood across table saws. Not everything that pushes wood across jointers has to be a block… These sticks and blocks should help you stay safe on your other favorite power tools.

1) Sure-Grip Jointer Pushstick

2) Push Block for Routers

3) Jointer Push Gloves

>> Push Stick/Push Block Forum Discussions + Resources
Modified Bj’s push block
my dog ate my push block
Common Use for a Grr-Ripper
TS push block pic
Using a push stick?
Push Stick question (aluminum vs. wood)
Where do you keep your push stick?
Push blocks, Make em or buy em?

Push Sticks and Push Blocks - Always Keep One Handy …good article, no plans
Kreg Multi-Purpose Push Stick

And yes, there should be enough plans here for quite the orchestra ;)

If you know of any free instrument plans, please let me know in the comments - I was hoping to find free lap dulcimer plans but couldn’t scour any up in my searches…

>> 6 Free String Instrument Plans
When life gets you down, just… pluck it! These plans, guides, pictures and diagrams should get you deep enough into a project that momentum will carry you through any… omissions :)

1) Balalaika Plans - 65 Page Book in PDF Format, slow loading and thorough

2) Free Mandolin Plans

Mandolin Mechanical Drawings

3) Ukulele Soprano Plans in French + Metric

For Pay Ukulele Plans + amazing instructions (yes, their plans are $14. Look past the pricing to all their free guidance, incredible pictures and free videos… PRICELESS.)
Flying V Rockin’ Ukulele
Open-Source Ukulele Proto Uno Lazzzzored FTW!
GAA’s Homemade Ukulele
Not Free, but Mostly $5

4) CIGAR BOX VIOLIN by W.J. Sutherland, Science and Mechanics Magazine - 1949

5) Banjo, top and side views, mechanical drawing drawn by Jos. H. Handon.

Web guide to constructing a basic 5-string Banjo
“This guide serves to illustrate the construction of a basic 5-string banjo. It is of simple design using guitar-style tuners and a unique head-tensioning mechanism. It is assumed the builder has access to a drill press and band saw, although other techniques could be utilized in it’s construction.”
Building A Banjo By Jon Tirone (Also known as John Fisher)

6) How to Build a Cigar Box Guitar

Make.com’s Guitar Box Guitar Plans (PDF)

Also see 11 Free Guitar Plans, 20 Guitar Building Jigs and 35 More Resources for Newbie Luthiers

>> 3 Free Wind Instrument Plans
Wind instruments seemed to be the least represented in the free plan department… That’s ok - you can make up for their smaller numbers with the volume of the bagpipes :)

1) Native American Love Flute Plans

Tips on Building Wooden Flutes
Wooden Flute (Aerophone), Buffalo Horn Ladle, Ceremonial Pipes, all Paleo-Art Items by Mark A. DeCou
Flute Finger Hole Locations
How to easily build a low D pennywhistle
Wind Instrument Mathematics

2) Plan of a Bressan alto (PDF)

Plan of Rippert alto (Paris: Anonymous) in French
Hand Tools for Recorder Making

3) Irish Union Pipes in Concert D

Making Bagpipes
An Early Set of Great Highland Bagpipe Plans

>> 4 Free Percussion Instrument Plans
These free drum and percussion plans should get you in the groove… or at least get you in deep trouble with the parents of your favorite kids.

1) How We Make Tongue Drums

The Bonker Box (aka tongue drum) Plans from Mother Earth News
How to make/tune a “tongue drum”
Tongue Drum Project - walkthrough, based on Wood Magazine plans by Steve Roberts
Tongue Drum Making - no plans or pics, good walkthrough
More off-cuts – tongue drum
Tongue Drum Plans(for tongues)
Tongue Drum Plans
Tongue Drum ??

2) How to Make a Bodhran

3) Constructing stave drums

Building A Djembe

4) MAKE YOUR OWN CONGA DRUM

>> 3 Ancient Instrument Plans by Paul Butler
These are my pick of the crop of the gorgeous instruments lovingly recreated by Paul Butler… His extensive historical research, build notes and pictures should help fill your local Renaissance Fair with sweet song.

1) THE REBEC PROJECT

2) THE CITOLE PROJECT

3) THE ANGLO-SAXON LYRE

More Musical Resources:
KIDS MUSICAL ARTS & CRAFTS IDEAS & PROJECTS: MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS ARTS AND CRAFTS IDEAS / DRUMS / KAZOOS / FLUTES PROJECTS FOR CHILDREN
MIMForum Links

And don’t miss Free Woodworking Plans: 35 Free Woodworking Plan Collections from ToolCrib.com!

Folks, we heartily welcome back the man you know as KnotScott! You’ve seen him in forums, but now he’s taken his show on the road! Find out the latest news, tips, tricks and debates from the wide world of woodworking forums as KnotScott guides you through the best woodworking forum threads of recent days!

What Bandsaw To Get: See what models are being talked about for hobbyists in the popular $400-$500 price range.
Woodwhisperer Forum

Molding Head Cutter: Ever wonder what a molding head cutter could do for you that a router can’t? Read on to see the variety of opinions on this unusual accessory.
Woodwhisperer Forum

Best Glue: Here’s a thread that sheds some light on woodworking glue brand and type preferences. WoodNet

‘27 Model “T” Truck: There have been some truly remarkable projects posted on these forums over the years, but few that caught my attention the way John Fry’s endeavor has. Here’s what happens when you combine great craftsmanship with a very worthy application.

Also see Routing the flamed bed for the 27 “T” (PIX)

Enjoy!
WoodNet

Best Miter Gauge: There are a host of excellent aftermarket miter gauges available. Read what other woodworkers use, and what they like and don’t like about them.
LumberJocks

Let’s Talk “Drill Press”: Want to know what to look for a drill press?
WoodNet

Do I Really Need a High Dollar Table Saw?: This discussion takes us on a philosophical journey about what we really need to get the task done, versus what we want or think we need. Some definite food for thought…
WoodNet

Previous Posts by KnotScott:
Knotscott’s Forum Thread Picks: Maloof’s Passing, Common Woodworking Errors, Planers and More!

KnotScott’s Wide World of Woodworking: Saw Stop Blades, Hot Router Deals, Classic Table Saw Debate and MORE!

Though this belief may not be quite accurate, creating heirloom toy containment systems can begin teaching about organization and taking care of what’s important.

This collection of free toy box plans has the following sections:
>> 4 “Golden Child” Toy Box Plans…
>> 5 Toy Box Bench, Toy Storage Bench Plans:
>> 5 Mobile Toy Storage Plans:
>> 6 Classic Toy Box Plans:
>> 33 More Free Woodworking Plan Collections:

>> 4 “Golden Child” Toy Box Plans…
There are free toy box plans, and there are free toy box plans. These plans go above and beyond the requirements of toy containment in one of several ways: fantastical enjoyment, multipurpose, and extreme efficiency…

Turtle Toy-Box by David Marks

Toy Storage + Chalk Board

Toy Storage System

Pirate’s Treasure Chest

>> 5 Toy Box Bench, Toy Storage Bench Plans:
These double duty multi-tasking toy bench storage plans give your children a place to rest when they’ve finished the exhausting work of picking up their toys.

Child’s Bench Toy Box

Toy Box Bench

Toy Box Bench

How to Build a Wooden Toy Box

Toy storage seat

>> 5 Mobile Toy Storage Plans:
Mobility can be just the answer for cramped spaces or large play areas with widespread toys…

Toy box on castors (metric…)

The Covered Wagon Toy Box

Toy Box on Wheels, With Rope Pull

Underbed Castor Box Toy Storage Units

Toy Caddy W/ Removable Partitions

>> 6 Classic Toy Box Plans:
The classics never fade. As long as you don’t paint rainbows, unicorns and winged kittens on these boxes, your children will use them for years to come ;)

Toy Box: A Place For Everything

simple, butt-jointed toy box

Toy Box Competition…

Build a Toy Box (metric)

Build a Better Toy Box

Toy/Blanket Chest

>> 33 More Free Woodworking Plan Collections:
34 Free Woodworking Plan Collections from ToolCrib.com

Here are the new plans we added today, ordered in the categories of the original post.

+1 Wackiest Sawhorse:
3 Legged Sawhorse

+7 Basic Free Sawhorse Plans:
Wood Sawhorse Plans

Basic Woodworking Sawhorse Plans

Saw Horse Plans

Scrapwood Saw Horse Plans - Metric

Mr. Wizard’s Sawhorses (PDF)

Vintage, 1991 Sawhorse Plans from Popular Mechanics

Sawhorse Classic from Fine Woodworking

+3 Space Saving Sawhorses:
Stacking Sawhorse Plans

Simon Shea Stackable Sawhorse Plans

Light Folding, Medium Folding, Heavy Fixed Sawhorse Plans

+1 SawHorse for Sheet Goods
Sawhorse worktable

+3 Sawhorse Etcetera/Accessories
Add an adjustable outfeed roller to your sawhorse

TALE OF TWO SAWBUCKS

Low-Standing Sawhorses

This is a collection of our collections - we update this page every time we create a new free plan collection!

By tracking the plans our visitors clicked in 2008 we created The 38 Most Popular Free Woodworking Plans of 2008.

>> 20 Free Workshop Plan Collections
>> 3 Free Furniture Plan Collections
>> 10 Miscellaneous Free Plan Collections

>> 20 Free Workshop Plan Collections
Most of our free plans concentrate on the workshop… we have begun straying outside the workshop as we run out of free plans ;) If you know of any other free plan collections, or have any you’d like to see let us know in the comments section below.

Sawhorses + Mobile Bases:
24 Free Sawhorse Plans in the Hunt for the Ultimate Sawhorse

15 Free Mobile Base Plans: Put Your Power Tools on Wheels

Workstations, Outfeed, Benches, Stands, Router Tables:
14 Work Surface Expansion Plans: Workstations, Carts and Worktables

10 Downdraft Table Plans and Build Notes for Wood Shops

8 Free Benchtop and Contractor Table Saw Workstation and Outfeed Table Plans

11 Free Miter Saw Stand Plans + 9 Pictorial Idea Guides, 2 Videos, 6 Paid Plans and MORE!

15 Free Table Saw Outfeed Plans: Mobile Tables, Folding Tables, Outfeed Stands and More!

ToolCrib.com’s Ultimate Guide to Free Woodworking Workbench Plans

ToolCrib.com’s Ultimate Guide to Free Router Table Plans

Workshop Storage:
17 Free Garage Woodshop Plans: Ingenious Space Savers for Garage Workshops

Wood Storage 101: 14 Lumber Storage Plans and 7 Storage Tips

Build Your Dream Workshop: 23 Free Workshop and Shed Plans

12 Free Workshop Storage Plans: Tool Cabinets, Rolling Carts, Under Stair Storage and More

9 Sandpaper Storage Ideas (+ free plans)

13 Free Clamp Storage Plans: Space Savers, Mobile Clamp Carts, Pipe Clamp Racks and MORE!

15 Free Toolbox Plans for Woodworkers

Jigs/Sleds:
ToolCrib.com’s Ultimate Guide to the Crosscut Sled

7 Table Saw Jointing Jig Plans: Straight Edge, No Jointer

16 Planer Table, Cart, Sled and Jig Plans and Resources

14 Circular Saw Jig Plans: Crosscut Jigs, Ripping Jigs and More!

>> 3 Free Furniture Plan Collections
Take a load off, with free furniture plans! These collections help you “drill down” into just the free plan you want!

“Off Tha Chain” Porch Relaxation: 4 Free Porch Glider Plans, 4 Free Porch Rocking Chairs

32 Free Picnic Table Plans + Top 3 Most Awesome Picnic Table Plan Awards

52 Outdoor Bench Plans: the MEGA GUIDE to Free Garden Bench Plans

>> 10 Miscellaneous Free Plan Collections
These plan collections - for now - defy easy categorization. I think you’ll agree though, that they’re all awesome.

11 Free Guitar Plans, 20 Guitar Building Jigs and 35 More Resources for Newbie Luthiers

25 Free Backyard Playground Plans for Kids: Playsets, Swingsets, Teeter Totters and More!

6 Wooden Star Wars Projects for the Jedi Woodworker

10 Free Wooden Bike Plans: Make Your Own Wood Recumbent, Bamboo Bike and More!

21 Free Cat Furniture Plans: Free Plans for Cat Trees, Condos, Scratching Posts and MORE

19 Free Jewelry Box Plans: Swing for the Fence with a Wooden Jewelry Chest!

31 Free 3D Puzzle Plans for Woodworkers: Burrs, Japanese Boxes, Tangrams and MORE

25 Fast, Easy and Free Woodworking Plans for Last Minute Christmas Gifts

20 Free Cutting Board Plans + the 4 that Blew My Mind

20 Free Toy Box Plans: Operation Toy Containment

These outdoor gliders and rocking chair plans put you in that summer sweet spot: the porch or deck! Though they are in short supply compared to their chained cousins, we rustled up 8 free plans so you can bliss out this summer :)

>> 4 Free Porch Glider Plans
Why swing when you can glide? Let the smooth, soothing motion of these porch gliders send you and your loved ones to “that happy place.”

Build A Classic Porch Glider w/PM Plans

Adirondack Loveseat Glider Rocker Plans

Child’s Glider Swing

Glider Mechanism Cut List (PDF)

>> 4 Free Porch or Outdoor Rocking Chair Plans
Most rocking chairs are for indoor use only… not these sturdy rockers! Put them on your porch, deck or patio and enjoy the relaxation that outdoor rocking chairs bring!

Adirondack Rocking Chair For Two

Fashion a rocking Muskoka chair out of composite wood

Porch Rocker

Adirondack rocking chair

>> 31 More Free Plan Collections by ToolCrib.com
11 Free Guitar Plans, 20 Guitar Building Jigs and 35 More Resources for Newbie Luthiers
17 Free Garage Woodshop Plans: Ingenious Space Savers for Garage Workshops
52 Outdoor Bench Plans: the MEGA GUIDE to Free Garden Bench Plans
16 Planer Table, Cart, Sled and Jig Plans and Resources
10 Downdraft Table Plans and Build Notes for Wood Shops
14 Work Surface Expansion Plans: Workstations, Carts and Worktables
8 Free Benchtop and Contractor Table Saw Workstation and Outfeed Table Plans
25 Free Backyard Playground Plans for Kids: Playsets, Swingsets, Teeter Totters and More!
14 Circular Saw Jig Plans: Crosscut Jigs, Ripping Jigs and More!
10 Free Wooden Bike Plans: Make Your Own Wood Recumbent, Bamboo Bike and More!
11 Free Miter Saw Stand Plans + 9 Pictorial Idea Guides, 2 Videos, 6 Paid Plans and MORE!
7 Table Saw Jointing Jig Plans: Straight Edge, No Jointer
13 Free Clamp Storage Plans: Space Savers, Mobile Clamp Carts, Pipe Clamp Racks and MORE!
15 Free Table Saw Outfeed Plans: Mobile Tables, Folding Tables, Outfeed Stands and More!
21 Free Cat Furniture Plans: Free Plans for Cat Trees, Condos, Scratching Posts and MORE
19 Free Jewelry Box Plans: Swing for the Fence with a Wooden Jewelry Chest!
The 38 Most Popular Free Woodworking Plans of 2008
31 Free 3D Puzzle Plans for Woodworkers: Burrs, Japanese Boxes, Tangrams and MORE
25 Fast, Easy and Free Woodworking Plans for Last Minute Christmas Gifts
Build Your Dream Workshop: 23 Free Workshop and Shed Plans
12 Free Workshop Storage Plans: Tool Cabinets, Rolling Carts, Under Stair Storage and More
20 Free Cutting Board Plans + the 4 that Blew My Mind
15 Free Mobile Base Plans: Put Your Power Tools on Wheels
Wood Storage 101: 14 Lumber Storage Plans and 7 Storage Tips
32 Free Picnic Table Plans + Top 3 Most Awesome Picnic Table Plan Awards
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