http://daveosborne.com/dave/index.php We have articles and plans for the do it yourself person on home renovations, home improvement and home repair from a construction expert. en-us Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:35:51 GMT http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/4-drawer-dresser-plans.php http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/4-drawer-dresser-plans.php dave/projects This is a good project to learn how to dado gables and make drawers. A table saw with dado blades and router should be used to build this project. This project is part of the bedroom furniture series of matching cherry furniture. Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:03:36 GMT http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/11-drawer-dresser-plans.php http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/11-drawer-dresser-plans.php dave/projects This plan is for a chest of drawers including a gallery of felt lined drawers for jewelry and/or watches on top. This project is part of our bedroom furniture series of matching cherry furniture. Tue, 15 Dec 2009 23:44:44 GMT http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/endtable.php http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/endtable.php dave/projects This is a good starter project to learn how to dado gables and make drawers. A table saw with dado blades and router should be used to build these end tables. Wed, 9 Feb 2005 23:44:00 GMT http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/entertainment-center-plans.php http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/entertainment-center-plans.php dave/projects This plan is for an entertainment center that has glass doors for the remote to work through the glass and drawers sized for DVD storage. This project is part of our bedroom furniture series of matching pieces done in cherry. Wed, 16 Dec 2009 02:15:39 GMT http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/king-size-bed-plans.php http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/king-size-bed-plans.php dave/projects Here is a design for a bed and attached headboard for a king-size mattress with optional box spring. The structure is 3/4" plywood, covered with solid cherry to match our bedroom furniture set. Tue, 8 Dec 2009 22:13:20 GMT http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/bedside-night-table.php http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/bedside-night-table.php dave/projects This starter plan is for a 2 drawer bedroom night table which is part of our bedroom furniture series of matching pieces done in cherry. Tue, 22 Dec 2009 01:08:15 GMT http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/queen-size-bed-plans.php http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/queen-size-bed-plans.php dave/projects Full plans and directions to build a queen size bed. Thu, 3 Dec 2020 03:41:00 GMT http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/bedroom-wardrobe-plans.php http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/bedroom-wardrobe-plans.php dave/projects This plan, part of our matching bedroom furniture series, is for a free standing European style wardrobe with shelves rather than a clothes rod. The space for the shelves could be easily converted to a hanging closet, if desired. Tue, 15 Dec 2009 07:22:14 GMT http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/benchseat.php http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/benchseat.php dave/projects Simple but very practical, this bench seat can be used as a footstool, spare bench for company and a storage box. With extra care in selecting the wood and finishing it, this piece of furniture can be an impressive addition to any decor. Fri, 3 Sep 1999 19:48:00 GMT http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/bookcase.php http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/bookcase.php dave/projects These plans for a bookcase or storage shelves is a very basic project, kept simple for the beginning woodworker. The Instructions include the sizes of pieces to cut and how to layout the shelves and kick space of the bookcase. Wed, 21 Feb 2001 02:59:00 GMT http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/buffet.php http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/buffet.php dave/projects These plans are for persons with previous wood working experience, although I give basic instructions to complete this project and apply the stain or clear finish. The buffet is separate from the upper glass cabinet. Sat, 29 Jan 2005 22:08:00 GMT http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/toolbox.php http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/toolbox.php dave/projects This is a simple plan with instructions for the beginning woodworker based on my own design of tool box with provision for a handsaw, level and assorted tools. Sat, 7 Oct 2000 22:30:00 GMT http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/dollcradle.php http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/dollcradle.php dave/projects You'll need a jigsaw for this beginner woodworking project to cut the irregular shaped ends of the doll cradle. We made a template of the end full-size so you can print it off on your printer and cut around the shape. Thu, 21 Sep 2000 19:31:00 GMT http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/childtable.php http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/childtable.php dave/projects Nothing makes a child's eyes light up quite so much as something made their size. These are plans for a do it yourself picnic table sized for a child of 3 to 8 years of age, designed for the beginning woodworker. Wed, 17 Nov 1999 22:34:00 GMT http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/kidstable.php http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/kidstable.php dave/projects This is a simple plan with instructions for the beginning woodworker which includes how to build a tapering jig for the table saw. Tue, 12 Dec 2000 01:06:00 GMT http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/child-bench-seat-toy-box.php http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/child-bench-seat-toy-box.php dave/projects The Child Bench Seat and Toy Box Plan is a simple dual-function design for the beginner home handyman. The bench seat can be built out of a single sheet of plywood. It helps keep the kids organized. Mon, 8 Oct 2007 18:58:58 GMT http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/cabinet.php http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/cabinet.php dave/projects These are plans for a face frame corner cabinet with tips on scribing the base and making the corner door. It can be used as a model to build any size face frame cabinet or corner cabinet module. Mon, 24 Dec 2001 00:54:00 GMT http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/shelf.php http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/shelf.php dave/projects How to build a set of corner or nic-nac shelves. This is a very basic project, kept simple for the beginning woodworker. The Instructions include very basic directions in making a simple shelf series as shown in the picture. Sat, 7 Oct 2000 23:04:00 GMT http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/dogmedium.php http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/dogmedium.php dave/projects This dog house plan has an offset door to keep the wind off your pet. It is insulated with styrofoam on a 2x2 wood frame and designed for a medium sized dog. The walls are covered to protect the insulation. The roof is removable for easy cleaning. Fri, 8 Jun 2007 02:33:46 GMT http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/doghouse.php http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/doghouse.php dave/projects This is a simple plan with instructions for the beginning woodworker to make a very simple dog house from plywood for a small dog. Instructions include the layout of a simple compass. Sat, 7 Oct 2000 23:54:00 GMT http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/gazebo10sky.php http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/gazebo10sky.php dave/projects This plan is similar to the 12x12 Gazebo with skylight and is well suited to a roof over the hot tub yet able to watch the stars. The hard part is done for you, the calculation of the lengths of the hip, common and jack rafters. Enjoy! Wed, 2 Nov 2005 00:42:23 GMT http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/gazebo12.php http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/gazebo12.php dave/projects This plan is the larger version of our popular 10x10 hip roof gazebo with all the lengths of rafters figured out for you. This gazebo would be a nice cover over the hot tub or a gathering place for the family down by the pond. Tue, 11 Oct 2005 23:33:03 GMT http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/gazebohip12.php http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/gazebohip12.php dave/projects This is a bit of a twist on a gazebo, installing a skylight in its roof. The skylight can be switched for a little hip roof which adds a nice decorative feature. All rafter lengths are pre-calculated. Great for a hot tub or barbecue and chairs. Fri, 7 Oct 2005 02:19:40 GMT http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/gazebo-plans-3600mm.php http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/gazebo-plans-3600mm.php dave/projects This plan is the metric equivalent of our popular 12x12 hip roof gazebo with all the lengths of rafters figured out for you with terminology and the lumber and plywood sizes as used in Australia. Sun, 5 Jan 2020 19:33:19 GMT http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/gazebohip10.php http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/gazebohip10.php dave/projects A gazebo such as this would be a nice cover over the hot tub or a gathering place for the family down by the pond. All rafter lengths are already figured out for you. Sun, 16 Jan 2005 02:54:00 GMT http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/octgazebo.php http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/octgazebo.php dave/projects A plan for a 12' octagon shaped gazebo with an 8' deck extended in front. The design includes fly screening on the inside of the windows and doors, as well as benches around the perimeter on the inside. All the rafters are pre-calculated for you. Fri, 25 Aug 2006 21:17:40 GMT http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/lazysusan.php http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/lazysusan.php dave/projects I made one of these for playing Scrabble® to turn the board to face the player. This lazy susan can, of course, be applied to a number of different applications: on a large dining room table, on the bottom of an upright spice rack, etc. Mon, 11 Sep 2000 01:41:00 GMT http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/mission.php http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/mission.php dave/projects This plan removes the challenge of a handyperson to build a home entertainment center. The Instructions include cutting a sheet of plywood straight with a guide for a circular saw and how to make a router jig for cutting shelf dadoes. Sat, 5 Jul 2003 20:33:00 GMT http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/motorstand.php http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/motorstand.php dave/projects Here is a handy project to build to store and move your kicker motor around during the off season. This one is based off my own Honda 7.5. Fri, 27 May 2005 02:19:23 GMT http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/patio-roof.php http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/patio-roof.php dave/projects This plan gives a lean-to patio roof cover that is supported by the house with a ledger and at the opposite side with posts and beam. It is protected from the weather by metal roofing, ideal for a very sunny area. Tue, 22 Dec 2009 18:36:53 GMT http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/picnictable.php http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/picnictable.php dave/projects Use these beginner woodworker picnic table plans to help you build your own outdoor furniture. These measurements are from our own picnic table in our backyard, which we've enjoyed using every summer since I made it several years ago. Tue, 26 Oct 1999 18:11:00 GMT http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/sawhorse.php http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/sawhorse.php dave/projects A handy sawhorse to work off or stand on. The Instructions discuss how to cut compound angles on a table saw for those who don't have a compound miter saw, making an easy build for the beginner or experienced woodworker. Fri, 22 Sep 2000 03:06:00 GMT http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/bike-storage-shed.php http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/bike-storage-shed.php dave/projects This is a bike storage shed plan for residents who may be restricted to height as in a strata townhouse. The instructions are very basic for someone who likes to build things, but may lack the confidence and experience. Wed, 3 Oct 2007 01:52:19 GMT http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/shed6.php http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/shed6.php dave/projects This plan is for a small 6x8 shed with a lean-to roof using very basic instructions for the novice to be able to build a small shed for the first time. Also included is a complete List of Materials. Basic hand or power tools are all that is needed. Wed, 22 Apr 2009 01:22:27 GMT http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/shed8.php http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/shed8.php dave/projects Build your own little barn shed with these plans. Tue, 20 Feb 2001 00:27:00 GMT http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/shed10.php http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/shed10.php dave/projects Build your own barn shed with loft for storage. Mon, 8 Mar 2004 22:15:00 GMT http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/shed10g.php http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/shed10g.php dave/projects These plans are for a 10' x 12' gambrel roof shed, the mid size in our series of gambrel roof shed plans. These plans make it easy for a novice to build a shed. Tue, 15 Jun 2004 18:48:00 GMT http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/shedgarden.php http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/shedgarden.php dave/projects Easy plans for a 10'x12' gable roof garden shed, with step by step instructions. Sun, 17 Sep 2006 00:26:43 GMT http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/shed12.php http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/shed12.php dave/projects These are our most popular gambrel shed plans with a loft for storage. Sat, 13 Jul 2002 23:23:00 GMT http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/shed12wo.php http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/shed12wo.php dave/projects Easy plans to build a mid-sized shed like a little barn, complete with step-by-step instructions. Thu, 24 Jun 2004 17:37:00 GMT http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/shedgable.php http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/shedgable.php dave/projects These plans are for a mid-size gable roof garden shed or possibly a small workshop. Mon, 17 Mar 2003 00:23:00 GMT http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/shop-work-bench-table.php http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/shop-work-bench-table.php dave/projects This is a simple work bench for your shop with an overhang to clamp work pieces to and a shelf for power tools. Ideal receiving bench behind a table saw or as a table to assemble your projects. Heavy enough to fasten a vise to the top. Mon, 29 Oct 2007 20:49:30 GMT http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/staircalc.php http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/staircalc.php dave/projects This is our stair calculator that you can download to your laptop. Wed, 20 Apr 2005 21:52:23 GMT http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/stairpackage.php http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/stairpackage.php dave/projects All of Dave's articles in the How to Build Stairs series and the stair calculator. Sun, 27 Nov 2005 00:00:21 GMT http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/sunshine.php http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/sunshine.php dave/projects This plan shows how to make and install a sunshine ceiling, a frame around a fluorescent fixture, including a plastic diffuser. Sun, 8 Apr 2001 21:09:00 GMT http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/wheel-chair-ramp.php http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/wheel-chair-ramp.php dave/projects This plan includes my article on a translation of the Building Code into simple layman's terms for building residential ramps for the disabled in wheelchairs. I have given the desired slope and width, as well as height of handrails and curb. Thu, 1 Nov 2007 00:28:13 GMT http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/wishingwell.php http://daveosborne.com/dave/projects/wishingwell.php dave/projects This wishing well will look good over the well casing or in the front yard. Put a plastic pot in the wooden bucket, fill with flowers and enjoy your creation. The crank actually works to lift the bucket up and down and lock it into position. Sat, 24 Sep 2005 02:24:18 GMT