Woodwork Inspiration for Your Next Project

If you are looking for your next DIY project, there are loads of great woodwork machinery projects that you can try to update your home or improve your woodworking skills. We look at a range of woodworking projects which you can try at home, from traditional projects like bird feeders to fun toys and puzzles!

Hexagon Shelves

Hexagon shelves are a new home trend which is perfect for your next woodworking project. Also known as honeycomb shelves, you can make a few different ones and connect them for a unique DIY storage solution. You will need a mitre saw and the woodworking skills to cut the pieces and add a 30-degree angle at each end.

Bird Feeder

The traditional bird feeder is a classic woodworking project that is great fun to make and perfect for attracting beautiful birds to your garden. For this project, you will need a mitre saw, table saw and a cordless drill and you can find a range of bird feeder plans online. Use wood that has been treated for outdoor use and make sure that the bird feeder is practical and won’t drop lots of seeds to the floor.

Wine Bottle Holders

Floating wine bottle holders are a great personalised gift that you can make at home with the right woodworking machinery. A scroll saw can be used to add unique details like an initial or monogram. These clever designs are the perfect talking point at a dinner party and are quick and simple to make.

Animal Puzzles

This is another DIY woodworking project that makes a great gift that will be treasured by the recipient. Depending on your scroll saw skill level, you can choose as simple or complicated a pattern as you like. From simple stacking elephant puzzles to multiple piece snail puzzles that can help children with counting, these classic wooden toys are always popular. Also, make sure you use a router for smooth edges if it is a present for children.

Bookends

Bookends are a really practical and useful DIY project that can be very simple, using just a circular saw and a cordless drill. If you are going for a rustic interior, then chunky wooden bookends can be a great home accessory that is really easy to make. If you want a more complicated woodwork project, then you could try illusion bookends or you could use several different pieces of wood to create unique scenes like mountains and landscapes.