Designing Woodworking Projects Forum @ LumberJocks.com ~ woodworking community

Looking for information on designing your projects? Having difficulties reading project plans? Looking for help with computer programs such as Google’s Sketchup? Use this forum to discuss the ins and outs of project design, whether it is with paper and pencil, computer programs, or some other creative technique.

Forum	Topics
Woodworking Skill Share Your woodworking skills are displayed for several lifetimes in each project. Have you had to compromise your project...	8785
Woodturning On the lathe, by the lathe: do you have questions? frustrations? tips? This forum is for all the woodturners out there.	219
Woodcarving Relief, 3D, chip-carving, whittling; carving knives, chisels, pocket-knives, power tools. If you are a carver or want...	28
Scrollsawing Intarsia, fretwork, intricate design cutting and more! This forum is for scrollsawers: share your tips, ask questions...	61
Joinery Have a question? a tip/strategy to share? a challenge, perhaps? Share your "joinery" discussion here.	78
Finishing The finish, whether paint, wax, stain, or something else, can make or break a project. What are your tips and questio...	1526
Designing Woodworking Projects Looking for information on designing your projects? Having difficulties reading project plans? Looking for help with ...	3543
Power Tools, Hardware and Accessories Are you unsure of which tools, or hardware, you need, or which brands to buy? Investing in tools and hardware can be ...	15758
Hand Tools Wood, your hand tools, you and a little know-how. Share your questions, tips and strategies for the use and maintenan...	2031
Jigs & Fixtures Using a jig is like having a couple extra hands helping out. Show us your jigs, share your tips, strategies and, of c...	494
Wood & Lumber Different wood requires different woodworking strategies - from cutting to finishing. Share your tips and challenges ...	2834
Safety in the Woodworking Shop Before you pick up those woodworking tools, take the time to ensure your safety in the shop! Eyes, ears, fingers, and...	808
Focus on the Workspace Are you looking for or do you have tips to share regarding the workshop? Storage, equipment placement, efficiency, an...	900
Sweating for Bucks Through Woodworking If you are selling your work, then you have entered a woodworking dimension with added complexity and stress. If you...	766
Woodworking Trade & Swap All of us are holding onto treasure in our shops, that we either don't need, don't want, or could part with if presen...	2738
LumberJocks.com Site Feedback Connect with the Website Gurus and tell us what you are thinking, suggestions, problems, functionality issues, and so...	1547
Coffee Lounge Need a break from all the standing and wood dust? Chat with your Forum Friends about their projects, their life, thei...	6151

Topics	Replies	Last post
Interesting Doors ................. Photo Blog 22 days ago by Dan'um Style Saw this photo and am inspired to share with my lumber BUDS. As Lumberjock...	137	6 hours ago
Freestanding sign post design 69 days ago by woodify I’ve been asked to build a freestanding sign post and signs. There will...	8	7 hours ago
Installing Sketchup Cutlist 8 hours ago by jack4002 Installing this program has been my worst nightmare. Have downloaded/deleted ...	0	8 hours ago
Hand Tool Lovers 154 days ago by SeaBob I am just curious as to how people here like working with hand tools, opposed...	21	16 hours ago
Table Top Size 1 day ago by DonJ I have some mesquite slabs about 4’ long and 10 or so inches wide, with...	4	1 day ago
speaker cabinets 4 days ago by paulburch This past week my son and i got together to start somthing we have talked abo...	9	2 days ago
Design Inspiration needed: Retail Service Counter 3 days ago by ten4cmor Hi LJ’s, I was asked by my father to build a service counter for a w...	5	2 days ago
How to Design This Lamp Base? 4 days ago by tool_junkie We need some new lamps for our home and I am thinking of building a pair like...	3	3 days ago
Have you built a twin over queen bunk bed? 636 days ago by Lee Barker If you did, and you liked the plans, I’d appreciate some more info. ...	7	3 days ago
Question 3 days ago by MarkSr Hi LJ’s I have had answers both ways on this and looking for your in...	7	3 days ago
attractive hooks for butcher block table? 4 days ago by RinnyTin I’ve built a butcher block table for my kitchen, and have the idea of h...	3	4 days ago
designing waterfall butcherblock island 4 days ago by kenzaburo Hi all, New to the forum and relatively new to woodworking. For about four...	1	4 days ago
Free Router Table Plans 5 days ago by kdc68 I seen this link in WorkshopAddict.com. The plans appear complete and itR...	1	5 days ago
Haha - this picture made me laugh! 6 days ago by Benvolio	11	5 days ago
Need some help designing garage storage cabs 8 days ago by hiptech I’ve had cheap particle board storage cabinets for almost 20 years and ...	2	5 days ago
Easy measurement conversions? 8 days ago by rhybeka So I’m probably going to show my newbieness here but I’d rather b...	10	5 days ago
Boat Building: 12' Flat Skiff 7 days ago by Mark828 Ive had an old 6hp envinrude in the garage for a while now not being put to g...	12	6 days ago
wood for work bench 6 days ago by pmelchman what are the most ideal wood for work bench? what is not ideal? pros/cons ...	16	6 days ago
Band saw bowl 6 days ago by Martin Farley I’ve been trying to find plans on the internet for making a bowl on the...	1	6 days ago
X-legged table 937 days ago by Slava Hello. I set up to build a dining table. Since my wife is my ultimate ...	35	6 days ago

1 2 3 4 ... 178 next »
3543 topics

	Author	Latest activity		New comments or replies since you last checked
jonnytucker's Profile	jonnytucker	17 seconds ago	by jonnytucker	sign in to get readership tracking
Boxguy Embraces Diversity	Boxguy	8 minutes ago	by Boxguy	sign in to get readership tracking
This is my mallet. There are many like it, but this one is mine.	BTimmons	15 minutes ago	by CalgaryGeoff	sign in to get readership tracking
foster workbench working tray	garysharp	16 minutes ago	by CalgaryGeoff	sign in to get readership tracking
Perfecting poly finish??	watermark	19 minutes ago		sign in to get readership tracking
Carved Tramping Stick	RusticJohn	23 minutes ago	by RusticJohn	sign in to get readership tracking
The Hall Table	Borchik	26 minutes ago	by CalgaryGeoff	sign in to get readership tracking
Kitchen Table	tim0001	26 minutes ago	by bigkev	sign in to get readership tracking
Spalted Cherry & Tiger Maple Box	TechRedneck	29 minutes ago	by bluekingfisher	sign in to get readership tracking
Shop Made Inexpensive Moxon Vise	TechRedneck	30 minutes ago	by bluekingfisher	sign in to get readership tracking

Designing Woodworking Projects Forum

Woodworking Skill Share Your woodworking skills are displayed for several lifetimes in each project. Have you had to compromise your project...

Woodturning On the lathe, by the lathe: do you have questions? frustrations? tips? This forum is for all the woodturners out there.

Woodcarving Relief, 3D, chip-carving, whittling; carving knives, chisels, pocket-knives, power tools. If you are a carver or want...

Scrollsawing Intarsia, fretwork, intricate design cutting and more! This forum is for scrollsawers: share your tips, ask questions...

Joinery Have a question? a tip/strategy to share? a challenge, perhaps? Share your "joinery" discussion here.

Finishing The finish, whether paint, wax, stain, or something else, can make or break a project. What are your tips and questio...

Designing Woodworking Projects Looking for information on designing your projects? Having difficulties reading project plans? Looking for help with ...

Power Tools, Hardware and Accessories Are you unsure of which tools, or hardware, you need, or which brands to buy? Investing in tools and hardware can be ...

Hand Tools Wood, your hand tools, you and a little know-how. Share your questions, tips and strategies for the use and maintenan...

Jigs & Fixtures Using a jig is like having a couple extra hands helping out. Show us your jigs, share your tips, strategies and, of c...

Wood & Lumber Different wood requires different woodworking strategies - from cutting to finishing. Share your tips and challenges ...

Safety in the Woodworking Shop Before you pick up those woodworking tools, take the time to ensure your safety in the shop! Eyes, ears, fingers, and...

Focus on the Workspace Are you looking for or do you have tips to share regarding the workshop? Storage, equipment placement, efficiency, an...

Sweating for Bucks Through Woodworking If you are selling your work, then you have entered a woodworking dimension with added complexity and stress. If you...

Woodworking Trade & Swap All of us are holding onto treasure in our shops, that we either don't need, don't want, or could part with if presen...

LumberJocks.com Site Feedback Connect with the Website Gurus and tell us what you are thinking, suggestions, problems, functionality issues, and so...

Coffee Lounge Need a break from all the standing and wood dust? Chat with your Forum Friends about their projects, their life, thei...

LumberJocks Pulse

Woodworking Skill Share
Your woodworking skills are displayed for several lifetimes in each project. Have you had to compromise your project...

Woodturning
On the lathe, by the lathe: do you have questions? frustrations? tips? This forum is for all the woodturners out there.

Woodcarving
Relief, 3D, chip-carving, whittling; carving knives, chisels, pocket-knives, power tools. If you are a carver or want...

Scrollsawing
Intarsia, fretwork, intricate design cutting and more! This forum is for scrollsawers: share your tips, ask questions...

Joinery
Have a question? a tip/strategy to share? a challenge, perhaps? Share your "joinery" discussion here.

Finishing
The finish, whether paint, wax, stain, or something else, can make or break a project. What are your tips and questio...

Designing Woodworking Projects
Looking for information on designing your projects? Having difficulties reading project plans? Looking for help with ...

Power Tools, Hardware and Accessories
Are you unsure of which tools, or hardware, you need, or which brands to buy? Investing in tools and hardware can be ...

Hand Tools
Wood, your hand tools, you and a little know-how. Share your questions, tips and strategies for the use and maintenan...

Jigs & Fixtures
Using a jig is like having a couple extra hands helping out. Show us your jigs, share your tips, strategies and, of c...

Wood & Lumber
Different wood requires different woodworking strategies - from cutting to finishing. Share your tips and challenges ...

Safety in the Woodworking Shop
Before you pick up those woodworking tools, take the time to ensure your safety in the shop! Eyes, ears, fingers, and...

Focus on the Workspace
Are you looking for or do you have tips to share regarding the workshop? Storage, equipment placement, efficiency, an...

Sweating for Bucks Through Woodworking
If you are selling your work, then you have entered a woodworking dimension with added complexity and stress. If you...

Woodworking Trade & Swap
All of us are holding onto treasure in our shops, that we either don't need, don't want, or could part with if presen...

LumberJocks.com Site Feedback
Connect with the Website Gurus and tell us what you are thinking, suggestions, problems, functionality issues, and so...

Coffee Lounge
Need a break from all the standing and wood dust? Chat with your Forum Friends about their projects, their life, thei...