I have a bunch of scrap wood...what should I make?

Question

There are several scrap poplar boards ranging in size from 1 ft long to 3 feet long. There are some boards that are 10 inches wide and go up to 18 inches wide.

Any ideas?

Answer 1

a fire

Answer 2

a wine rack or a foot stool or a side table

Answer 3

well if you love nature build a simple bird house if you love fishing make a simple raft and if you like relaxing indoors build a small table but make sure that you have enough wood before makeing any thing if you need to take it a part itll be a big mess good luck

Answer 4

Looks like you have emough for a nice comfy foot stool.  Ever find yourself sitting on your couch after a long days work and wanting to put your feet up?  Yeah... I'd do the woodwork, then buy some pillow filling, and fabric to match your livingroom set for a soft cover to the stool.

Answer 5

If you have enough wood make an Adirondack chair.

Answer 6

Do you have a dog? Make a dog house! Or maybe a bird house.

Answer 7

I would suggest heading over to www.craftster.org . This is a crafting DIY site that has inspiration galore. Look in the "recycled crafts" section and I am sure you will find something to do there!

Answer 8

There are a number of sites which feature free plans for using scrap lumber. You may wish to check out some below.

http://www.knottyplans.com/index.php?pag...

http://www.woodsmith.com/issues/151/extr...

http://www.allcrafts.net/woodworking.htm

     scroll more than halfway down the page to the 'free patterns'

http://www.freewoodworkingplan.com/index...

I hope you find something to excite you at one of these places. Good luck.

Answer 9

When I have extra wood pieces, such as you, I make both bird and bat houses.  Instructions can be found on the Internet.  Also, I have made checker boards for friends.  Also, you can make really nice postal boxes.

Answer 10

A bonfire

Answer 11

shelving