Plans that stop short
A photo, a parts list and three vague steps. The rest is guesswork.
TedsWoodworking Review: an independent look
Build a dining table, a workbench, a garden bench or a bunk bed this weekend.
A beginner-friendly library of 16,000+ woodworking plans, each one built and tested before it was published.
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Our verdict
Is TedsWoodworking worth $67?
For most hobby woodworkers who build more than a couple of projects a year, yes. You pay once and get one searchable place for plans, cut lists and materials lists. If you only need a single plan, or you want a teacher walking you through every cut, look elsewhere.
By TheWoodshopGuide · Last updated · How we review
What we like
- One $67 payment covers the whole library and the monthly additions.
- You can search by keyword and filter by category or difficulty, so you aren't stuck scrolling through a giant download folder.
- Each plan comes with a cut list and a materials list, which saves trips to the lumberyard.
- Custom plan requests are included, and the vendor quotes about two weeks per request.
- You get 60 days to ask ClickBank for a refund.
What to keep in mind
- 16,000 plans can be a lot to take in. It works best when you arrive with one project in mind.
- This is a plan library, not a course. The bonus videos and guides cover technique, but nobody checks your work.
- Plan counts, testing and customer numbers come from the vendor. We can't check all 16,000 plans ourselves.
- Physical copies on USB or DVD cost extra.
- The $67 price is set by the vendor and can change.
The problem
Why most weekend projects stall
If a few of these sound familiar, the problem probably isn't you.
Missing measurements
Half the dimensions are there. You find the other half the hard way.
A tool list that costs more than the project
Some plans assume a fully equipped shop you don't own and don't need.
$67
Less than one wrong cut
One missed measurement in good hardwood can scrap $60 or more of lumber. The entire tested library costs $67, once.
Weekends lost to searching
Saturday morning disappears into forums, Pinterest boards and dead links.
The garage graveyard
A half-built bookcase leans on the wall, waiting for a step that never made sense.
Why plans fail
The real problem is the plan, not you
Plenty of plans look professional. They fall apart around step 4 or 5, right when the project gets interesting.
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Steps that skip the hard part
The tricky joint gets one sentence. The easy sanding gets a paragraph.
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Measurements that are almost right
A 1/16-inch error at the first cut becomes a joint that won't close at the last one.
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Diagrams that show the result, not the process
A pretty exploded view doesn't tell you what to cut first or how to clamp it.
Drag or flick the handle to compare. Left: a plan with gaps and guessed sizes. Right: a plan written after the piece was built.
The number one reason hobbyists quit isn't talent or tools. It's bad plans.
The origin story
Where these plans came from
The library started with a teacher, a magazine plan and a Saturday class that went sideways.
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The teacher
Ted McGrath
Woodworker, educator and author, and a member of the AWI (Architectural Woodwork Institute).
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1989
The cabinet that stalled a class
A Saturday class follows a magazine plan for a white oak cabinet. The plan lists nominal lumber sizes, not actual ones. By step 6, three of eight students are stuck.
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The rewrite
Build it, then write it
Ted builds the cabinet himself and rewrites the plan from his own measurements. At the next class, nobody gets stuck.
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4,000+ students 25 years
A habit, repeated
The same rule carries through 25 years of teaching and more than 4,000 students: build it first, then write it down.
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The team
Twelve people, 100+ testers
According to the vendor, a full-time team of 12 writes the plans and more than 100 workshop students test them. A plan counts as finished only when a weekend hobbyist with a basic table saw can follow it.
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Today
16,000+ tested plans
The result is a library of more than 16,000 plans, each one built and checked before it was published.
Background as described by the vendor.
The solution
Meet TedsWoodworking
TedsWoodworking is a digital library of more than 16,000 woodworking plans, each with step-by-step instructions, a cut list, a materials list and schematics, sold for a one-time $67 through ClickBank.
One purchase gets you every plan, cut list and diagram in the library, organized in a members area you can search from any device.
American Woodworker Magazine singled out the collection for how clearly its plans are laid out.
What's inside
What's inside the TedsWoodworking library?
Five things set these plans apart from the free ones you've already tried.
Finished plans, not sketches
Step-by-step instructions, exact cut lists, materials lists and multi-angle schematics with exploded views.
- Every plan was physically built before publishing
- Measurements checked to 1/16 inch
- Views from several angles, so joints make sense
A materials list down to the last screw
Each plan lists every board, fastener and finish. You buy what the project needs and nothing else.
- One trip to the lumberyard, not four
- No pile of offcuts you paid for and can't use
A library you can search
The plans live in a searchable database, so you never have to dig through a giant ZIP file. Type a keyword, browse 100+ categories or filter by difficulty. Finding a project takes seconds, not Saturdays.
Made for the tools and space you have
Most plans call for a table saw, a drill, a few clamps and a sander. Ted started out in a 7 x 8 ft shop.
- Small-shop friendly projects in every category
- Advanced plans for the day your shop grows
New plans every month
New plans are added monthly, and you can request a custom plan at no extra cost.
- No subscription, ever
- No expiry date
Always growing
How do the monthly plans work?
The library keeps growing, and you don't pay again for the new plans.
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Build
The vendor says the team builds 5 to 8 new projects each month in the shop.
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Test
Workshop students build from the draft. Every joint is tested, every measurement is checked, and any step that trips someone up gets rewritten.
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Publish
Finished plans appear in your members area, already sorted into the right category.
Project categories
16,000 plans, sorted the way you think
Open a category to see example projects, or filter by how ambitious you feel.
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- Nightstand
- Bookcase
- Shaker side table
- Six-drawer dresser
- Bunk bed
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- Shoe rack
- Floating shelves
- Garage cabinet
- Under-bed drawers
- Built-in closet
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- Planter box
- Garden bench
- Adirondack chair
- Porch swing
- Pergola
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- Firewood shed
- Bike shelter
- Garden shed
- Playhouse
- Gazebo
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- Birdhouse
- Cat tree
- Dog house
- Chicken coop
- Rabbit hutch
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- Picture frame
- Coat rack
- Keepsake box
- Wall clock
- Inlaid jewelry chest
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- Cutting board
- Spice rack
- Farmhouse dining table
- Bar stool
- Kitchen island
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- Toy train
- Toy chest
- Sandbox
- Rocking horse
- Loft bed
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- Tool cart
- Clamp rack
- Workbench
- Miter saw station
- Router table
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- Wine rack
- Guitar stand
- Canoe paddle
- Bandsaw box
- Puzzle box
Plan counts as reported by the vendor. Example projects are illustrative.
By the numbers
The library by the numbers
- Woodworking plans
- 16,000+
- Customers
- 54,183
- Projects built
- 173,226
- Categories
- 100+
Figures reported by the vendor.
Any skill level
Start with a birdhouse. Work up to a dovetailed chest when you're ready.
Any budget
Plenty of projects use common pine and plywood from any home center.
Any shop size
Plans for a corner of the garage, a full shop and everything in between.
Buyer stories
What buyers report
Testimonials provided by TedsWoodworking; some are shortened for length. Individual results vary.
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“Best plan collection I’ve reviewed in 20 years of editing.”
“I’ve evaluated dozens of plan packages for our publication. Most are padded with filler. Ted’s plans are consistently detailed — real cut lists, real dimensions, real assembly order. This is the one I recommend to readers who ask.”
Willie StarkChief Editor — Valdosta
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“Already made my money back.”
“Built two Adirondack chairs from the plans and sold them at a craft fair for $175 each. The whole package cost me $67. Do the math.”
Carol BrewerCharlotte, NC
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“I’ve only owned a saw for six months.”
“I am brand new to this. Bought my first table saw in January. I was worried everything would be over my head. Built a small bookshelf from one of the beginner plans last month. It’s not perfect but it’s standing and my wife loves it.”
Tony RussoPhoenix, AZ
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“Finally, plans I can actually follow.”
“Color pictures, thorough descriptions, every step laid out. Way better than the Pinterest plans I was trying to work from. I’m not an experienced builder and I finished a nightstand on my first try.”
Wayne MyersPortland, OR
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“Searched ‘chicken coop,’ built one by Sunday.”
“The members area has a search bar right at the top. Typed ‘small chicken coop,’ got nine options, picked the small-size one. Had it done by Sunday. My neighbor asked me to build him one too. Charged him $400.”
Jessica TurnerHouston, TX
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“Asked for a plan that didn’t exist. They built it for me.”
“I needed a specific corner cabinet to fit an awkward space in my kitchen — 34 inches wide, angled wall. Nothing in the library matched exactly. Submitted a custom request and Ted’s team had a plan drafted for me in about two weeks. Fit perfectly. I didn’t even know that was part of the deal when I signed up.”
Ray AndersonSacramento, CA
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“The cut list was dead-on.”
“Bought the exact lumber on the materials list. Every piece fit. No extra trips to the store. That’s never happened to me before with downloaded plans.”
Oliver WhitfieldBirmingham, UK
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“Third time’s the charm. Actually built something this time.”
“I’ve bought two other plan bundles before. Never built a thing from either one. Found a storage bench plan in Ted’s library, had the lumber list in my hand within five minutes, and finished the build in three weekends. It’s on my front porch right now.”
David TomczakAtlanta, GA
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“My shop is half a one-car garage.”
“I don’t have a fancy shop. It’s literally half my garage with a folding workbench. Plenty of plans in here that work for tight spaces. Built a wall-mounted tool cabinet and a step stool so far. Both fit my space and my budget.”
Dennis OakleyBaton Rouge, LA
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“Four projects in three months. More than the last five years.”
“Usually I buy something like this and never open it again. But the plans are so well organized that I keep going back. Coffee table, cutting board, floating shelves, and a toy chest for my grandson. All from this one package.”
Greg HarmonColumbus, OH
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“Best woodworking investment I’ve made in 20 years.”
“Of all the woodwork plans I’ve bought over the years, this is the best collection I own. An excellent resource for beginners and seasoned woodworkers alike — tons of blueprints for small crafts, furniture, and outdoor projects. Considering the quality and depth of these plans, it’s an outstanding bargain.”
Melvin JonesAWFS Association — Lake Ariel, PA
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“Built my kids a bunk bed. Sturdier than the $800 one we almost bought.”
“Found the bunk bed plan within a week of joining. The instructions were detailed enough that I — a guy who’d only ever built one shelf — finished it in four weekends. Solid pine, still standing eight months later. Saved us hundreds.”
Kevin WalshDenver, CO
Community
What fans say on Facebook
From the TedsWoodworking Facebook community. Tap any comment to enlarge it.
Video testimonials
Hear it from buyers
Two short video testimonials published by the vendor.
Customer gallery
See what customers have built
Customer projects as published by the vendor. Images enhanced for display.
Your project could be next on that wall.
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A real example
Rick's table, one weekend later
Rick, a retired electrician, found a Shaker table plan on Pinterest. He followed it carefully. The tenon dimensions in the plan were reversed, so none of the joints fit.
The plan was redone with the correct measurements. He cut the joints again, and the table was finished the following weekend.
Same man, same tools, same wood. A different plan.
A customer story shared by the vendor.
Stop searching. Start building.
- Plans that were built and tested before publishing
- Browse by category, difficulty or keyword
- New monthly plans, free for life
- Custom plan requests at no extra cost
- A clean, professional result on the first try
Included with your purchase
Four bonuses, free today
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Free today
Bonus 1DWG/CAD Plan Viewer
Open and edit any plan to fit your own space, or draw your own plans from scratch.
$47Free -
Free today
Bonus 2150 Premium Woodworking Videos
Lessons from veteran instructors, from basic joinery to advanced techniques. New videos are added over time, and you keep access for life.
$77Free -
Free today
Bonus 3How to Start a Woodworking Business
A quick start on what to sell, marketing, suppliers, licenses, bookkeeping and taxes, and how to scale with outside help.
$27Free -
Free today
Bonus 4Complete Woodworking Guides
200+ pages with drawings and photos, from hand tools to dovetail joints. Worth reading before your first cut.
$39Free
Plus free lifetime updates. New plans every month, with no recurring fees.
Price and bonuses are set by the vendor and may change.
Pricing
One price. The whole library.
Single plans online usually run $10 to $20 each. Here, $67 once covers all 16,000+ of them, plus every new plan added later.
Lifetime access
$67one-time
One payment. No subscription, no renewals.
- Full plan library, forever
- Monthly plan additions included
- All four bonuses
- 60-day money-back guarantee
Price and bonuses are set by the vendor and may change.
The full bundle
Everything you get
- 16,000+ woodworking projects$297
- Lifetime, searchable members areaIncluded
- Free monthly plansIncluded
- Custom plan request$250
- Woodworking guides and videosIncluded
- Physical copies on USB or DVDOptional, extra fee
- 60-day money-back guaranteeIncluded
- Bonus 1: DWG/CAD Plan Viewer$47
- Bonus 2: 150 Premium Woodworking Videos$77
- Bonus 3: How to Start a Woodworking Business$27
- Bonus 4: Complete Woodworking Guides$39
Total value $737
Your price today $67 one-time
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Zero risk
60 days to decide
Try the plans. Build something. If the library isn't for you, ask for a full refund within 60 days. No questions asked.
Refunds are processed by ClickBank, the retailer, not by this site.
Instant access
Start browsing in minutes
Checkout takes a couple of minutes. Your login arrives right away, and you can open any plan, or download the whole collection and bonuses, right away.
- Instant downloadFrom any computer, tablet or phone.
- Prefer it on the shelf?Physical copies on USB or DVD ship worldwide for an extra fee.
Three things worth remembering
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There's no risk in trying
You have 60 days to ask for a full refund.
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The price can change
$67 one-time is the current price. The vendor sets it and can raise it at any time.
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Every plan is tested
Built first, written second. That's the whole idea.
FAQ
Questions buyers ask
15 questions
Is TedsWoodworking legit?
TedsWoodworking is sold through ClickBank, an online retailer operating since 1997, and every order comes with a 60-day refund through ClickBank. The plan counts, testing process and customer figures are reported by the vendor; we can't check all 16,000 plans ourselves.
Who is Ted McGrath?
According to the vendor, Ted McGrath is a woodworker, educator and author, and a member of the Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWI). He taught more than 4,000 students over 25 years before the plan library grew into TedsWoodworking.
How do I access the plans?
Everything lives in an online members area you can open from a computer, tablet or phone. You can open any plan, or download the whole collection right after checkout. If you prefer something physical, the vendor ships copies on USB or DVD worldwide for an extra fee.
Is the members area organized?
Yes. Plans are grouped into more than 100 categories, and you can search by keyword or filter by difficulty level.
Will I actually use it?
That part is up to you. The library works best when you open it with one project in mind. Pick something you want to build this month. If the plans don't help, the 60-day refund covers you.
Is there a monthly fee?
No. It is a single $67 payment, and the monthly plan additions are included.
I don't have room for a workshop. Will this work for me?
Many plans fit a garage corner, a porch or a small shed. Ted himself started in a 7 x 8 ft shop.
Can I sell what I build?
Yes. You can sell the pieces you build from the plans. One of the bonuses covers how to start a small woodworking business.
Can I buy individual plans?
No. The plans are sold as one library. Per plan, that works out far cheaper than buying single plans elsewhere.
I can't afford expensive tools or materials. Is this still for me?
Most plans need basic tools: a saw, a drill, clamps and a sander. Many projects use common pine and plywood, each materials list helps you buy only what the project needs, and the vendor includes tips on getting materials for less.
Are there enough plans for beginners?
Yes. The vendor says most plans are beginner-level, with intermediate and advanced plans for later. You can filter the whole library by difficulty and start with birdhouses, shelves or planter boxes.
Is payment secure, and how does the guarantee work?
Checkout is handled by ClickBank, an online retailer operating since 1997. You have 60 days to request a full refund through ClickBank.
How long do I have access?
For life. Access has no expiry date.
How do custom plan requests work?
You send the request from the members area with your measurements. According to the vendor, the team drafts, builds and tests the plan, then delivers it in about two weeks. It costs nothing extra.
Who do I contact if I need help?
For login or download problems, contact TedsWoodworking support through the link in your welcome email. For refunds or order questions, go to ClickBank at clkbank.com. For questions about this review, write to us.
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One last thing
You already know what you want to build. A table for the dining room. A bench for the garden. A bed your kids will remember. What's been missing is a plan that works from the first cut to the last coat of finish.
- 16,000+ tested plans
- New plans every month
- Custom plan requests
- 4 bonuses
- 60-day guarantee
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