r/Woodworkingplans

Hi everyone,
I’d like to share the biggest project I’ve ever built.
Over the past several years I designed and built this full-size mechanical riding horse completely from scratch.
My goal was to recreate a realistic riding motion using woodworking, mechanical engineering and a simple drive powered by a standard drill.
Every part of the mechanism went through multiple prototypes before I was happy with the final movement. It took countless hours of designing, rebuilding and testing, but seeing it finally work made every setback worth it.
This project taught me more than any other build I’ve ever done.
I’d really love to hear what fellow makers think.
If you have any questions about the mechanism, design process or construction, I’ll be happy to answer them.

What if you could just describe a piece of furniture and get everything you need to actually build it?

In this video, I put a commonly known side table design to the test. I open the web, type in a description of a side table, and it generates an editable 3D model, along with the engineering drawings and a full build plan: cut list, joinery, and step-by-step assembly. Then I take those files straight into the workshop and build the real thing from scratch.

After many people asked about the horse head from my life-size mechanical riding horse, I decided to turn it into a much simpler woodworking project.
It’s made from a single wooden panel, a little yarn for the mane, and can be painted and customized however you like.
It’s a fun project to build and a great way to practice cutting, sanding and finishing while creating something unique.
I’d love to hear what you think!

Hi all! I’m hosting a small get together soon and am ISO plans for a wooden chair similar to the two pictured. Either stackable or foldable for better storage.

I’ve looked online, Reddit, Etsy, etc. but haven’t found trustworthy plans for chairs tall enough for a patio table. Most are low lying and laid back ( Adirondack style) or the plans seems to be AI with no reviews.

I’ve no problem paying for plans, but as mentioned, haven’t found a source that seems trustworthy. Would anyone be able to point me in the right direction? Thank you in advance.

Just finished this intarsia bull head.

Used a mix of woods for the different tones and cut each piece separately before fitting it together. The horns and facial curves needed a bit of adjusting to get everything sitting right, especially with the grain direction.

I usually design my own scroll saw/intarsia pieces with the cutting and fit in mind before I start building them.

Pretty happy with how this one came out.

If so, do you happen to have the plans? Thanks!

Hey Everyone!
You’ve all been very supportive on here of my projects.
Tonight I’m doing my very first TikTok Live from inside my woodshop. Where I’ll be continuing to build the drawer system for my new nine foot assembly table that I’m creating out of an old pool table. If you want to hang out, get to know me, or just watch the build happen live, stop by tonight around 9pm Central.
Link to my TikTok is in Bio.
Hope to see you there!

I’m designing a built-in home office and have a layout challenge that I’m struggling to solve.
The wall is 13’-4” wide. The plan is for a built-in desk centered on the wall with base cabinets and shelving on both sides.

The issue is that on the left side, a window is very close to the corner. From the back wall to the edge of the window trim I only have about 13-1/4” of depth available. I don’t want the left side to look awkward because of the window.

Side cabinets/shelving limited to 13-1/4” deep
● Desk section projects out to about 28” deep
● Open shelving above with cabinet doors on the lower sections

Any design help here would be super helpful. See images of space. See AI look I'm going for (window location is off in this drawing).

Thanks