Best woodworking project plans according to redditors

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https://www.amazon.com/Tiny-Home-Ultimate-Vacation-Weekend/dp/B0772VGGC9/

https://www.amazon.com/Allwood-Bella-237-Cabin-Loft/dp/B00O3PMNY4/

https://www.amazon.com/Allwood-Timberline-483-SQF-Cabin/dp/B00M8R8GH2/

https://www.amazon.com/Tiny-Home-Ultimate-Vacation-Weekend/dp/B0771NM4R5/

https://www.amazon.com/Allwood-Eagle-Point-1108-Cabin/dp/B00LYGIEU2/

https://www.amazon.com/MODS-40-Foot-Tiny-Home/dp/B073FZ8PP9/

https://www.amazon.com/Goshen-Timber-Frames-The-Osborne/dp/B00J0DVQZ6/

https://www.amazon.com/Allwood-Kit-Cabin-Getaway-cabin/dp/B01NAR617Y/

https://www.amazon.com/Allwood-Ranger-Kit-Cabin-Loft/dp/B072C7D1L3/

https://www.amazon.com/DuraMAX-Flat-Top-Insulated-Building/dp/B010SFKQQY/ (not actually a house)

https://www.amazon.com/Allwood-Kit-Cabin-Lillevilla-Escape/dp/B00O76AL5W/

https://www.amazon.com/Allwood-Garden-House-Kit-Arlanda/dp/B017X5FTYG/

https://www.amazon.com/Romtec-2028ES-Birdwatcher-Prefabricated-Cabin/dp/B01G2C76YM/

https://www.amazon.com/BZBCabins-com-Lakeview-Log-Cabin-Kit/dp/B01H10R91O/

https://www.amazon.com/Weizhengheng-expandable-prefab-module-container/dp/B079C1FKCS/

I somewhat regret commenting that one which isn't a house isn't a fucking house because now I feel like, my lack of comments on the others somehow implies a lack of problem with them. The truth is, I neither know, nor am saying, anything about any of them.

To my everlasting shame, I just used these.

http://www.amazon.com/Childrens-Trundle-Drawer-Woodworking-1CPT1/dp/B004FW4YW4/ref=pd_sim_sbs_hg_48

I could probably scan them to a pdf, though. You want?

I actually own the book, and it's slightly thicker companion tome by the same guy, "Understanding Wood." Humorous as the cover and titles are, they're really incredible resources. R. Bruce Hoadley really knows his stuff.

Amazon will sell you houses starting at around $5000 if you already have plumbing and stuff it's not too difficult to hook up. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072C7D1L3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_IeRhDbZWMAB2N here's one that's a full house for 20k

It's commonly called a "Nanny Rocker"

Here's one for $1,000: (Thanks /u/Bkben84)
https://www.thetot.com/product/nursery-works-ami-bassinet-rocker/

Here's one for ~$915: (Thanks /u/plimso13)
https://www.ontwerpduo.nl/shop/rockid/

Here's a $20 woodworking plan and instruction booklet to build one:
https://www.amazon.com/Build-Your-Own-Nanny-Rocker-Side-Cradle/dp/B00024WALG

Someone should really make a modern plastic version of the cradle that attaches to any rocking chair.

This will probably not fully answer your question, but there is a difference between seasonal wood movement due due to RH (relative humidity) changes and cracking, checking, twisting, or warping due to wood's drying process.

Once wood has been properly dried and it reaches EMC (equilabrium moisture content), then it is stable in it's environment. It should not continue to crack, warp, twist, etc. It will only move - grow and shrink across the grain - as the seasons change.

Some chainsaw carved logs crack, and some don't. That's just the nature of the log it was carved from - not anything done to prevent it. Logs ends can be painted or coated with wax to slow down the drying. That can help prevent cracks, but it won't eliminate them entirely. If a log is green when it's carved, it will likely do whatever it would have done had it not been carved (split or not split).

As for large furniture carved from many pieces glued together, it is important to start with dry and stable lumber. Also wood that is quarter sawn or rift sawn will generally be more stable than plain sawn. Use only the most stable lumber with MC = EMC when it's glued, and that will give you the best protection from future problems.

To expand upon using the words "properly dried" above - if wood is kiln dried improperly it can become case hardened. In this case, there are internal stresses inside the wood. Everything looks great on the outside, but if you plane off the surface or cut though the board, the wood can bend or twist because of those internal stresses.

This is similar to wood from branches or trunk wood from trees that don't grow straight up. The internal stresses in these woods is caused by how they grew. Years of fighting gravity will cause wood to be in tension in one side and compression on the other. This wood will also twist and bend when it's cut lengthwise.

I hope this answers part of your questions. I defer to u/skidemon1198's father - Whatever he says will probably be more coherent (and valuable!)

EDIT: Book recommendation: Understanding Wood - Bruce Hoadley

Make her a beautiful jewelry box. Every girl has some sort of jewelry, and a really pretty box to put it on her dresser is always awesome. The fact that you made it yourself is an extra plus.

A quick google of "jewelry box designs" yields a variety of sites with free plans, such as this one.

If you want to make it quirky, you could put in a small music box component so that it'd play a little tune whenever she opened it. Imagine every time she opens it, it plays Borne free or something else equally silly.

You know, the internet is a wonderful place. A quick five minute google search would get you what you need.

Woodworking Project Paper Plan to Build Glider Chair https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00491HSSS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_bskUzbF9YBJVA

Sorry, no advice here but..

If you are in the US and have an amazon account here is a link to the same kit for 15 dollars less w free shipping kit

Buying seconhand is certainly worth a shot if you're looking for a starter plane, although it's always a bit of a gamble. Very satisfying if you can get a rusty old wreck and bring it back to useable condition!

If you would prefer to buy new have a look at this Woodstock set on Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/Woodstock-D4063-Professional-Woodworking-5-Piece/dp/B00BN5P7LS

This looks practically identical to the Faithfull set which is commonly available in the UK. In which case expect the pieces to be a little rougher than in the product photos! Again assuming the quality is the same they're well usable and excellent value for money, once the irons are sharpened properly.

You should also consider a belt sander, which is far better as a sanding option for taking the surface off rough wood than a random-orbit. Will do a decent job at flattening off too.

This is the set I got, although if you're outside Australia you might want to get it Here

Unfortunately OP isn't OP.

The beat I could find though is a book on how to make them yourself!

http://www.amazon.com/Woodworking-Pattern-Instructions-Holiday-Reindeer/dp/B001G3KCE4