There's a lot you can make with a little lumber! These one board woodworking projects are great for beginners and are really easy to build!
The price of lumber is skyrocketing, and building your own projects isn't always cheaper. But what if you could make something with a single board?
I've found 30 creative one board woodworking projects that are perfect for beginners! You don't need to invest a ton of money in wood, so you can experiment and practice while honing your skills.
When you're feeling more confident in your abilities, don't forget to check out my woodworking plans page for even more ideas!
You can make this easy DIY magazine rack with a single 1x3 board! It's perfect for displaying your favorite magazines (so you remember to read them), or attach it to the side of a cabinet for cookbooks!
We're terrible at keeping score when a cornhole game heats up! With this DIY cornhole scoreboard, we can keep track of points easily and see who's winning at a glance. This cornhole score keeper separates into two parts to make storage easy, and is made with just one board!
These DIY railing planters are so easy to make, and don't need any special hardware! Add these deck rail planter boxes to your wooden balcony or deck rail for an instant garden anywhere!
Get your skis off the floor and onto the wall with this easy to make garage ski rack! Insert the ski tips between the dowels, and hang the poles on hooks beside them!
Cooking is chemistry with this DIY spice rack! Spice-filled test tubes hang suspended from a beautiful walnut frame. Make your own with this easy tutorial!
This gorgeous cutting board requires no sticky glue-ups and is easier to make than you think! The marble inlay is perfect for keeping cheese cool when you use the board for charcuterie!
Keep your drills, batteries and chargers all in one place with this DIY cordless drill storage rack! Get the free woodworking plans and get your shop organized!
Customize your storage with this DIY adjustable desktop organizer! It expands from 12" to 24" long, or fits into a corner with the 90 degree configuration.
This modern bench was made from a single 2x10 board and it's perfect for a small entryway. Store your shoes below and have a seat to put them on before you head out for the day!
Hang your coats or decor from this traditional style coat rack with a shelf.
I know it's hard to believe, but this end table was made with only one board! What color will you paint yours?
Stylish hexagon shelves for great for any room in the house! It's an easy beginner project that only requires a 1x4 board.
You can make this easy DIY trellis in less than an hour and your climbing plants will thank you.
You won't have to look down while you're cooking from a recipe on your tablet with this DIY tablet holder made from one board.
Elevate your decor with this easy to make Bajot table.
I love the 3D design of this piece of art! It's a great way to use up those little scraps or a single board.
Your monitor should be at eye level to be comfortable. It's better on your back, shoulders and neck. Make this one for just $15!
Be ready for entertaining and back yard BBQs with this DIY bottle opener. It even has a cap catcher box!
This unique storage box can be used anywhere! Put it in the bathroom, the living room, or on a bookshelf. The possibilities are endless.
I love the classic look of this round mirror! This project may look complicated, but it's a really easy one board woodworking project.
If you love using fresh herbs when you're cooking, then this project is for you. Even if you've never built anything in your life, you can build this!
Why not display your jewelry as a work of art? With this organizer made from one board, it's easy to find your favorites.
No matter your design style, a shaker peg rail will always fit in. Where will you hang it?
Combine a reclaimed piece of barn wood and hairpin legs and you have a stylish piece of furniture that looks like it cost a fortune.
You can make this simple one board storage solution in 30 minutes using pallet wood and jam jars. What a great way to get your stuff up off the bathroom counter!
Do you know a little girl who would love to have one of these in her bedroom?
A modern bar cart is the perfect piece of furniture for entertaining!
Make working at your desk easier on your posture with this DIY footrest made from a single board.
Grow herbs anywhere you want with these easy DIY herb planter boxes.
This is genius! How many times have you wished you had something like this to hold your glue gun? It works so much better than that little metal stand, and prevents glue from burning your tabletop!
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Cheryl
Monday 22nd of February 2021
I have only been wood working for about three years and I still have trouble with some of my angles.....especially if I have to use a jig. I am going to try the round mirror that you showed. The angles plus the circles should be an interesting challenge! BTW, I am 73 years old and LOVE my wood working shop! Thank you for all of your patterns and good advice!