Craft a Frame-and-Panel Blanket Chest Step by Step
Build an heirloom blanket chest using frame-and-panel construction. Detailed joinery, panel sizing for wood movement, and hinge installation covered.
Gordon Hale
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Projects & Plans
Build projects and plans for every level — practical furniture and shop pieces you can actually finish.
Gordon Hale
Roubo-Inspired Workbench: An Advanced Build Walkthrough
Tackle a massive Roubo-style bench with a leg vise and drawbored joints. A demanding build covering timber selection, joinery, and flattening.
Gordon Hale
Designing a Modular Shop Storage Wall From Plywood
Organize your shop with a modular French-cleat storage wall. Build reconfigurable plywood holders for tools, clamps, and hardware that grow with you.
Gordon Hale
Turn Scrap Hardwood Into a Set of Coasters
Rescue small offcuts by making a tidy set of hardwood coasters. A quick, low-cost project to practice sanding, chamfering, and applying finish.
Gordon Hale
How to Make a Classic Shaker Step Stool
Make a timeless two-step Shaker stool with housed dado joints. This project teaches layout, sawing, and glue-up on a small, forgiving weekend build.
Gordon Hale
Weekend Cutting Board Project: End-Grain Made Simple
Glue up a durable end-grain cutting board from hardwood offcuts. Learn strip layout, safe planing, and a food-safe oil finish in one weekend.
Gordon Hale
Floating Nightstand Plans: A Clean Wall-Mounted Build
Mount a minimalist floating nightstand with a hidden French cleat. Downloadable dimensions, drawer details, and finishing tips for a clean modern look.
Gordon Hale
Build a Sturdy Workbench in a Weekend: A Beginner's Plan
Build a rock-solid workbench in two days with basic lumber and simple joinery. Full cut list, tool list, and step-by-step assembly for first-timers.
Gordon Hale