Outdoor Project Plans
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PROJECT: Shou Sugi Ban Side Table
Our outdoor occasional table incorporates a Japanese charred wood technique that can protect against bugs and rot.
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Turned Grilling Tool Handles
Do you spend your summers demonstrating your grilling prowess? Turn your own handles for your grill tools, and your friends will be just as impressed with what you produce in your shop.
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PROJECT: Civil War Folding Table
Where do you sit if you’ve made our extremely popular Civil War folding chair? How about this matching Civil War folding table! The author’s reproduction utilizes pre-made balusters for “turned” legs.
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PROJECT: Tabletop Fire Pit
Our weekend project will light your way to outdoor enjoyment. Brighten your backyard or patio with this fun-to-build project.
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PROJECT: Folding Bike Rack
This freestanding, foldable rack is easy to build and makes it easy to grab your bike and go for a ride.
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PROJECT: Patio Garden Cart
Flowers, veggies and herbs will thrive in this mobile cart. Made from cedar, it can be built in a weekend. You’ll be planting in no time!
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PROJECT: Civil War Officer’s Chair
A piece of classic Americana, this folding chair holds a place in our nation’s history.
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Full Plan Download: Bar Height Adirondack Chair
This version of Chris Marshall’s complete Tall Outdoor Chair plan includes more construction drawings and complete building instructions.
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PROJECT: Outdoor Storage Chest
Whatever deck or patio items you need to store this fall, here’s a stylish and weather-resistant chest to keep them dry year-round.
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PROJECT: Turning a Coopered Birdhouse
Learn the barrel-making coopering technique and create a home for your feathered friends