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For beginners with a small shop & basic tools

Never start a cut without a cut list.

TedsWoodworking is a library of 16,000+ step-by-step plans, each with a materials list, cut list and measured drawings. Here's what's inside, who it suits, and who should skip it.

Sample garden bench plan sheet showing dimensions and a cut list 48" (1219 mm) 18" Garden Bench · Plan 214 Illustration only. Real plans vary by project. CUT LIST 2 × Seat slat48" 1 × Back rail48" 4 × Leg17¼" 2 × Stretcher42½" 2 × Apron15" Materials: 3 × 2×4×8 ft, 2 × 1×6×8 ft, 2½" screws
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What you actually get

Plan count, contents and bonuses (monthly new plans, tutorials, video classes) as described on TedsWoodworking's own site.

Why free plans keep wasting your weekends

Random free plans & videos

  • Missing measurements or steps
  • No materials list, so you buy wood twice
  • Pause, rewind, guess the dimension

A plan sheet with a cut list

  • Every part sized before you cut
  • Shopping list ready for the lumber yard
  • Step-by-step assembly on one page

Is it for you? An honest check

Good fit if you…

  • Are a beginner or weekend hobbyist
  • Want clear plans more than design theory
  • Like having a big menu of projects to pick from
  • Want gift ideas you can actually finish

Skip it if you…

  • Already design your own furniture
  • Only learn from video, never from drawings
  • Want one specific plan you can buy on its own

Gift season: start now, not in December

Hand-made gifts take a few weekends: cutting, sanding, finishing, drying. Pick a plan this week and you have time to make mistakes and fix them. Start the week before Christmas and you'll be rushing the finish.

Questions people ask first

Is it a monthly subscription?

According to Ted's affiliate information, the main offer is a one-time payment (currently listed at $67). After checkout you'll see optional extras, including a monthly membership. You can decline them.

Do I need a big workshop or expensive tools?

No. The library includes small crafts and simple projects. Each plan's materials and tools are listed, so check before you start and choose projects that match the tools you own.

Is it digital or printed?

Digital. The plans are downloadable, so you can print the ones you're building.

What if it's not for me?

The purchase is processed by ClickBank, and ClickBank's refund policy applies. Check the refund terms shown on the order page before you buy.

One weekend project. One cut list. Start there.

Browse the library, pick something small, and see the difference a measured plan makes.

See the plans on TedsWoodworking →

P.S. The real cost isn't the plans. It's the boards you cut wrong and the weekends that end with a half-built project. A cut list fixes that before the saw comes out.