Wood Gifts You Can Make

Wood plan gifts for the holidays, house warming, birthdays and just because
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Splined-Miter Frame Woodworking Plan from WOOD Magazine
Splined-miter frame woodworking plan. No worries about misfit miters in this picture frame. Contrasting splines bridge the gap for a stunning look.
Book Stand/Tablet Holder Woodworking Plan from WOOD Magazine
Book Stand/Tablet Holder woodworking plan: Cookbooks in the kitchen, thrillers on the nightstand, reference books in the library—this handsome book stand handles them all, even marking your place without damaging the spine. Or, if your household is a little more high-tech, a simple modification turns it into an iPad stand.
Cool-as-Marble Business Card Holder Woodworking Plan from WOOD Magazine
Cool-as-Marble Business Card Holder With a few exotic scraps and a marble, you can build this eye-catching desk accent. We used zebrawood and wenge on our holder, but any two contrasting species will make this holder stand out on a desktop. Featured in November 2012 issue of WOOD.
Offset-turned Candlesticks Woodworking Plan from WOOD Magazine
Offset-turned Candlesticks Woodworking Plan. With just a roughing gouge, a squarenose scraper, and a parting tool you can create these eye-catching off-kilter candleholders. The secret to the out-of-the-ordinary profile is turning several cylinders on a single blank, each on a different axis. If that sounds tricky, follow along as we show you just how easy it is. Featured in the October 2013 issue of WOOD.
Military Memories Display Case Plan from WOOD Magazine
Military Memories Display Case: Honor a veteran with this handsome memorial keepsake box – display decorations, service medals, and memorial flag.
Double-Locking Angelfish Puzzle Box Woodworking Plan from WOOD Magazine
Double-Locking Angelfish Puzzle Box Making a puzzle box couldn’t be easier. Simply sketch in puzzled keys on two protruding parts of your design; then, use your bandsaw and scrollsaw to shape the parts. Here we take you through John Rhyne’s angelfish, but the technique can be applied to nearly any shape. Featured in November 2012 issue of WOOD.
Beer Caddy Woodworking Plan from WOOD Magazine
This crafty beer caddy is perfect for showing off your woodworking skills while packing a six-pack to the tailgate or picnic. But it also "works" as well as it "plays." We'll show you a source for metal cannisters that turn it into a handy hardware organizer. Featured in WOOD Issue 230, December/January 2014/2015
Multi-photo Frame Woodworking Plan from WOOD Magazine
Multi-picture Frame. Coordinate with your color scheme, pull together your pictures, and showcase your shop skills. All in a single frame. Not only is this frame fetching, it’s also flexible. Need more photo than the four spaces? Add a few parts and stretch a couple measurements. Or shrink it as needed. Featured in the December/January 2012 issue of WOOD.
Neoclassical Clock Woodworking Plan from WOOD Magazine
Neoclassical Clock woodworking plan: To achieve the classical, gilded appearance of this clock’s scalloped accents, we turned to an easy, modern finish: spray paint. The contrast between the gold paint and the natural glow of cherry makes this project stand out, and it’ll look as good on your mantel as it would in a French castle.
Interlocking Snowflake Ornaments Woodworking Plan from WOOD Magazine
With three eye-catching patterns to choose from, you'll scrollsaw these quick and easy snowflakes by the driftful. Featured in WOOD Issue 229, November 2014
Paper-clip Caddy Woodworking Plan from WOOD Magazine
Magnetic Paper-clip Caddy. Mysteriously, metal paper clips cling to the top of this wood turning. The secret, of course is a rare-earth magnet tucked away just below the domed top. With a cleverly hidden and nearly invisible joint, friends and coworkers will wonder how you got the magnet in there. http://www.woodstore.net/paperclipcaddy.html
A-cut-above Bookends Woodworking Plan from WOOD Magazine
These bookends only look like they’ll cut down on your reading. The clever optical illusion makes this project lots of fun, but it has a serious side, too. With a few simple alterations, the handle serves as a full-size saw-handle replacement. And with less than four board feet of lumber, it has big visual impact at a low cost. We’ll even add convenience to the mix with a kit of pre-thicknessed wood—enough wood to complete one set of bookends. Featured in the October 2014 issue of WOOD.
Candle Critters Woodworking Plan from WOOD Magazine
Birthday Cake Candle Critters woodworking plan. Have scraps of wood "lion" around? Turn them into an elephantine hit at your next celebration. These candle holders are sure to please.
Scrollsawn Ornament Woodworking Plan from WOOD Magazine
Only have short stretches of shop time, but longing for a beautiful project? Cut and glue a couple of pieces each day to slowly build this delightful flower medallion. Featured in WOOD Issue 234, September 2015