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38 easy & small woodworking projects

Published: Feb 16, 2023 · Modified: Jun 11, 2024 by Morgan · As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. This site contains affiliate links. ·

Ready to start woodworking? Explore 38 easy and small woodworking projects perfect for beginners! These projects are simple to build, use minimal materials, and are great for selling too.

It can be intimidating to get started woodworking. It is much easier - physically and mentally, really - to start with smaller projects.

Smaller projects are also easy to make in bulk, store and sell for a profit!

Today we wanted to share some of our favorite small woodworking projects that we have made and have step by step tutorials for!

32 small woodworking projects

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Remember to also always use safety equipment while woodworking and using tools. Make sure you have proper eye protection, ear protection and a good mask to keep yourself safe.

What small things can I make from wood?

Here are some of the best small woodworking project ideas:

  • Wooden signs
  • Cutting boards
  • Candle holders
  • Coasters
  • Trays
  • Boxes or crates
  • Picture Frames
  • Kids toys
  • Birdhouse or bird feeder
  • Planters
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What tools do I need to get started?

There are a few basic woodworking tools for beginners, but try to buy or borrow:

  • Hammer
  • Drill
  • Handsaw + miter box OR miter saw
  • Sander or sanding block
  • Tape measure
  • Straight edge like a long level
  • Workbench or table of some sort

Click here to read our guide to getting cheap and free tools!

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Small woodworking projects

Here are some of our very favorite small woodworking projects that we have made!

Small woodworking projects

Want to start small with your woodworking hobby? Here are a ton of small woodworking projects that you can make this weekend!

How to Build a Crate

Build this awesome crate today to use for storage. It's great on display in the living room for blankets or in the garage for gardening supplies. Anything you need to store, a nice crate is perfect for it. Instead of buying an expensive one at the store, build one yourself!

DIY chair planter with a stenciled design

This little planter is shaped like a chair and perfect for the front porch!

DIY Modern Metal & Wood Address Sign

Upgrade your house humbers with a wooden number base.

How to make a wooden lacing toy

Get your drill ready to make these cut our lacing toys for kids!

How to Build DIY Wooden Lanterns

These wooden lanterns are beautiful and add a dramatic touch to any room.

How to make Tic-Tac-Toe with a laser cutter

Grab your laser cutter and make this tic tac toe game to play with your famil!

DIY wooden toy tool set

If you have a scroll saw, you can easily cut out wooden tool shapes for kids to play with.

DIY Men's Watch Holder

Help the man in your life get his watch, wallet, and spare change organized with this simple build.

How to build a modern step stool - free plans!

Step stools always come in handy! Here's how to build one.

Custom Scotch Tray from a Slab

This paddle style tray is great for beer flights or serving whiskey.

How to build a DIY self-filling cat food dispenser

We designed this pet feeder for our cat, but it could work for any animal that grazes on their food.

How to build DIY wall-mounted cat stairs

Got a cat? This simple set of stairs helps them get up to a higer spot!

How to build a DIY dartboard cabinet

If you have a dartboard, you should really build it a simple cabinet! We made this one as a gift - and it was very well received!

How to build a DIY modern floating nightstand

This floating nightstand is perfect for a small space and really quick to whip together.

How to build a DIY paper tray organizer

This simple plywood shelf is perfect for organizing papers and flat items!

How to build a DIY wooden tomato cage

These wooden trellises are easy to build - seriously, they only look fancy because of the pre-made knob on top - and very handy in the garden!

DIY wooden laptop tray

This laptop tray is a very easy build and makes it easier to work from the couch.

How to make a DIY Magic Tissue Box for Babies

This tissue box is perfect for storing play scarves for small kids.

How to make a squirrel picnic table - free PDF plans!

These squirrel picnic tables are like little bird feeders and are adorable in the yard.

DIY Wooden Name Puzzle

If you're comfortable with a router, a name puzzle can be fun to build.

DIY wooden balancing stones

Balancing stones are perfect for toddlers and preschoolers to practice fine motor skills and are easy to make from scrap blocks of wood.

How to make DIY hanging wood hoop planters

These hanging hoop planters add a modern touch to any space and use hardly any wood.

How to make a hanging plant shelf

It's easy to make a hanging wooden plant stand!

How to Build a Wall-Hanging Test Tube Planter

Love propagation? Make one of these wall mounted test tube holders!

Wood House Plant Stand

Give your houseplant a house of its own with this plant stand.

How to Build an Easy DIY Wooden Trough Centerpiece

Troughs are easy to make and make a great centerpiece or shelf decor.

Couch Arm Cup Holder

This over the armchair cup holder is perfect for keeping the remote close by.

Hashtag String Art

String art is another simple woodworking project. You can make it in any size and any design!

DIY Wooden Lantern

Throw this lantern together with wood slats and a few small nails!

Angled tabletop plant stand

This plant stand has a unique look from the angled cuts, but is very simple to build.

How to Make a Wood Desk Organizer

Get your desk organized with this simple wooden paper and desk accessory organizer.

Desk Cubby Hole Wooden Trays

These wooden trays are super useful and can hold papers, pens, or anything similar on a desk in lieu of a drawer.

Faux Inlay Wooden Tray

This wooden tray is made from strips of wood in a rectangular pattern.

DIY two tiered serving tray plans

Two tiered trays pack a lot of storage into a space! This one has a high end look but is just made from strips of wood.

Simple Tile and Wood Tray

This simple tray is a piece of wood cut out with tiles glued for an inset look. It could be made in any shape or size.

Scrap Wood Art

This wooden art is made with slats of scrap wood. We painted a music note for a music lover, but you could paint any words or design.

Scrap Wood Coasters

Little wooden coasters can be customized to any color scheme and are really easy to make from scraps.

How to make a wooden bar tray

This is a super simple wooden tray with rope handles. You could also use leather strips for the handles.

Simple wooden cross gift idea

This wooden cross is a great gift for those who like cross decor, and it's super simple to make from scrap wood.

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