Top 10 Best woodworking project plans and kits in 2026

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• •Wood Steamer: You get all the hardware and fittings you need to bend wood to your will, including a steamer and a plan for building your box; with our steam kit, you can create beautiful curves effortlessly, adding an organic touch to your projects
• •Powerful & Efficient Steaming: The 1.3-gallon steam generator for wood bending offers 2 hours of continuous steam, heating to 212°F in just 23 minutes; refill the generator during use for uninterrupted wood bending sessions
• •Safety & Convenience: Designed with safety in mind, the wood bending steamer kit includes a 12' cool-touch hose, thermal protection, and an automatic suck-back valve to prevent accidents; the steam generator kit is compact and easy to store, making it perfect for any workshop
• •Customizable Steam Box Build: The compact steamer kit includes a plan to build your own steam box with a dowel rack for even steam distribution; it also contains hinges and a latch for secure door construction, providing smooth performance for bending handles and more
• •What’s Included: The steam machine set comes with (1) steam generator, (1) 12” hose, (1) brass fitting, (2) hinges, (1) latch, (1) plan; the capacity of the reservoir is 1.3 gallons and it heats to 212°F in just 23 minutes

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• •Introduce kids to woodworking—with real tools and supplies
• •Over 80 smooth pine pieces, including a lightweight hammer and nails
• •Encourages creativity as kids strengthen problem solving and motor skills
• •For ages 4-11 years

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• •MATERIALS NOT INCLUDED, PAPER PLAN ONLY
• •Build it yourself!
• •Includes templates and detailed instructions
• •Woodcraft is America’s leading supplier of saws, planes, power tools, hand tools, wood stain and paint, routers, sanding, wood, kits, dust collection and more. Our award winning family of brands includes WoodRiver, Highpoint, Pinnacle, Woodcraft and Woodcraft Magazine as well as the greatest selection of woodworking books, videos, and plans.

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• •You build it plans for a red, white, and blue lawn lighthouse with a patriotic theme.
• •Lighthouse is 7 ft. tall and can be built to go over pipes and stumps.
• •Plans explain how to build the lighthouse from beginning to end. With some intermediate woodworking skills and common shop tools, you can build this lighthouse for your yard.
• •Choose your own light; use solar, electric, or low voltage lighting. Optional cast aluminum top can be purchased separately.
• •Lighthouse plans are sent to you on a USB thumb drive in PDF format. Detailed plans include full-color photos and easy to understand instructions. 45 pages total. 8 1/2 x 11" pages can be printed or viewed on your computer.

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• •MATERIALS NOT INCLUDED, PAPER PLAN ONLY
• •Build it yourself!
• •Exploded illustrations for various project steps, a cut list and cutting diagram
• •Convenience Plus Buying Guide so you know exactly what supplies are required to complete the project - These plans are for beginner or an accomplished woodworker
• •Woodcraft is proud to be America’s leading supplier of high-quality woodworking hand tools, power tools, domestic and exotic wood, shop supplies, project plans and kits, plus so much more! Offering first-rate products for all your woodworking needs and designed to help you make wood work. Our family of brands include WoodRiver high-quality tools and supplies, Highpoint professional-grade fasteners and hardware, precision-engineered Pinnacle tools and Woodcraft Magazine.

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