We are very pleased to offer Barley Harvest woodworking plans created by award winning Canadian woodworker Phil Barley. We love the traditional themes and practicality of Phil's projects. Everything is built to last, to be enjoyed by family and friends for years to come. We asked Phil to give us a little background on himself and his plans. Following are his comments:

After watching my Grandfather and Father for many years, I too, am a "self taught" woodworker.
I entered the Canadian Workshop toy contest in 1990, and won twice. Since then, I have designed and built mostly "country" furniture and accent pieces for our home and friends. I started The Barley Harvest as a legitimate small business in 1992.
I used to sell country furniture and accessories at a couple of local Arts stores, but now only find the time to design new projects, and add them to the web site. The projects on this site range from a solid pine armoire with an antiqued finish, to assorted Outdoor Furniture. Most of the projects here, occupy a place in my home or cottage.
I will be adding more plans as time permits, as I am a full-time Home Improvement Sales Professional, and only devote my spare time to The Barley Harvest and the development of new and interesting projects.

Please visit again, to check for new plans.

Thanks,

Phil Barley

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Standard Size Adirondack Chair Plan
BHP-12
Adirondack Chair
Muskoka Chair

Adirondack Chair

There are many, many different patterns for Adirondack chairs, to say the least, but this one is a sentimental favorite. I recently refurbished this last surviving chair of six, built by my Grandfather in the 1930's, at our Muskoka, Ontario cottage.
The traditional curved top is shown on the right. The plans also include patterns for the other back designs, scalloped and picket fence , as shown above.
I can attest to it's comfort, as I sit in it every weekend morning, listening to the loons and sipping my coffee, just as my parents and Grandparents did before me.
The original Adirondack chairs had flat backs and seats, but eventually the rigid lines became more relaxed and comfortable. I have sat in many styles around cottage country, and still think this pattern is the most comfortable.
The tall, curved back cradles you, and the 19" (48.3cm) wide seat wide seat is contoured and curves under your knees. The low profile allows you to stretch out your legs. The 7 1/2" (19cm) wide arms of this chair, will hold a dinner plate or magazine, and comfortably rest your arms with coffee in hand.
I have extended the height of the original back, so that taller people can rest their head. I have also lowered, and added a curved back seat slat , to match the curve of the back slats. This eliminates the "butt-bite", of the original design, caused by the space left between the back slats and the last seat slat.Plans also include pictures and dimensions of the taper sled I use on my table saw, to cut the back slats and back support pieces.
The chair is totally constructed of 3/4" (1.9cm) pine, but can be made with cedar fence boards. Some plans use 1" (2.54cm) to 1 1/2" (3.8cm) stock for the legs and arms, which I find too heavy looking.

Dimensions - 32 1/2"W x 37"D x 38"H (82.6cmW x 94cmD x 96.5cmH)

The downloadable instructions are in Adobe Acrobat

. The templates will print clearly for transferring onto 1" x 1" graph paper you can make with a roll of brown packing paper. Directions for building a Taper Sled, are also included. These plans are in standard and metric dimensions.

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Adirondack Settee Kit Plan
BHP-19

Adirondack Chair Settee Kit
Muskoka Chair Settee Kit

(Andirondack Chair plan sold seperately)

As a compliment to the Full Size Adirondack Chair, I have designed a Settee Kit to join 2 chairs together. This can be accomplished by building two new chairs from scratch, or joining 2 chairs that are already assembled. Simply remove the adjacent inside arms, join the chairs with 4 boards, then cut out the parts from the templates. After assembly, you will have a comfortable settee, with an extra wide center arm, and a matching lower shelf for magazines or plants.
Some settee's I find too wide, and don't seem to match the rest of the chair. The slats in this kit match the size of the two seat slats on the chairs, and the curved arm pieces match the outer arms of the chairs. The front and back edges of the shelves, are also curved to match the proportions of the chairs. I have added an 8' market umbrella to my settee, which provides shade as well as protection from light rain.

The downloadable instructions and templates are on Adobe Acrobat

. The 1 square = 1" templates will print clearly for enlarging onto graph paper found at Staples Business Depot or most office supply stores, or you can make your own, with a roll of brown packing paper. They also include step-by-step assembly instructions, with pictures.

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Dimensions - 67"W x 37"D x 38"H (170.2cmW x 94cmD x 96.5cmH)
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Adirondack Table Plan
BHP-22

Adirondack Table
Muskoka Table

This table matches the Adirondack Chairs and Settee. The legs are tapered like the back support of the chair, and the top slat widths match the chair slats.

If you are looking for a longer table, simply increase the plan's width dimensions by your desired amount, except for the legs.

The plans include part sizes, assembly instructions with 15 matching step-by-step photos, parts picture and paper cut-outs, which you can trace onto hardboard for permanent templates. Each is lettered in order of assembly.
The downloadable instructions are on Adobe Acrobat

. The templates will print clearly for transferring onto 1" x 1" graph paper you can make with a roll of brown packing paper. These plans are in standard and metric dimensions.

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Dimensions - 30"W x 18 1/4"D x 16"H (76.2cmW x 46.4cmD x 40.6cmH)

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Adirondack Footstool Plan
BHP-21

Adirondack Footstool
Muskoka Chair Footstool

This is a 2 position foot stool that fits the Full Size Adirondack Chair. The image on the left shows the lounge position, with the front legs folded under and held in place. The image on the right shows the footstool position. The legs are splayed outward to give the stool stability and to prevent the legs from folding under, when someone sits down.
The stool is large enough to create extra seating for guests or to use as a table. Washers between the legs and side panels allow free movement, especially when painted. Stop blocks prevent leg movement.
If you are looking for a plan with a more narrow footstool, to allow easier access in and out of the chair, simply reduce the plan's width dimensions by your desired amount.
The plans include part sizes, assembly instructions with matching step-by-step photos, parts picture which you can trace onto hardboard for permanent templates. Each is lettered in order of assembly, and the legs are marked for bolt locations.
The downloadable instructions are on Adobe Acrobat

Dimensions - 19"W x 23 1/2"D x 13"H (48.3cmW x 59.7cmD x 33.0cmH)

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Folding Adirondack Chair Plan
BHP-27

Folding Adirondack Chair

Muskoka Chair

Regular 65 degree angle

Reclined 50 degree angle

Folded to 12 1/4"

Unlike a regular Adirondack chair, where there are many different styles, most folding chairs seems to be fairly similar in the way they fold.
Unfortunately, most chairs that I have seen, utilize the "flipper" behind the back support. Most of these chairs are bolted using one washer, or none, in between the folding parts. Some designs rub on the sides of the main frame support, and over time show scraping marks, and can also bind if folded after moist weather.
In designing this chair, I felt it was important to keep the integrity of the original chair design, with the tapered back support. Since I, and many fellow Canadian cottagers, prefer to paint our chairs in bright colours, it was also important that there was sufficient space between the folding parts, yet keeping the structural strength.
In experimenting with various options, including nylon futon bushings and metal porch glider mechanisms, I found an inexpensive and strong solution to the needs of this design. While you can still build this chair using regular carriage bolts with washers between the folding parts, over time the holes may get larger and the chair may get sloppy.
The plans include the alternate use of carriage bolts encased in polyethylene tubing and custom made 1/4" washers, using UHMW plastic, used for table saw and router jigs for smooth movement. All parts are readily available at Home Depot, Rockler Hardware and Lee Valley Tools, as well as many other leading woodworking supply stores.
The image above, showing the chair in the upright position, is identical to the original in position and comfort. The image in the middle shows the chair reclined to 50 degrees....a very comfortable snoozing position. The back is supported by the arms and curved back seat slat, and all pieces are screwed and glued with Gorrilla Glue for the necessary strength. A recent Customer picked up some plans at my home and sat in one of the final prototypes. He found it very comfortable in the reclined position, and strong enough to hold his over 6' height and 210 lb. weight.
The right hand image shows the chair folded to 12 1/2" (3.81cm) and can hang on the wall of my garage.To fold the chair, push on the back and walk it forward into the folded position. To open the chair, pull up on the back. The chair will open to the reclined position, then pull on the back support to put it in the regular 65 degree angle. To recline the chair, while sitting in it, reach back and pull the back support forward. Lean back and relax!
If you are using your chairs on uneven ground or on the beach, you may want to add stop locks to the back supports. This will eliminate the back from reclining into the sand. To fold the chair, push the back support forward to unlock it, and fold forward.
The chair can be constructed of 3/4" (1.9cm) pine, cedar or redwood, with all pivot parts of 1/1/4" (3.2cm) stock for extra strength and gluing surface. Plans include pictures and dimensions of the taper sled I use on my table saw, to cut the back slats and back support pieces.

The downloadable instructions in Adobe Acrobat

. The templates will print clearly for transferring onto 1" x 1" graph paper you can make with a roll of brown packing paper. Directions for building a Taper Sled, are also included. All plans are in standard and metric dimensions.

For your FREE download, click

This plan is made up of more than one PDF file. To facilitate downloading they have been combined into a ZIP file that you can unzip once you have downloaded the file to your computer.

Dimensions - 32 1/2"W x 37"D x 38"H (82.6cmW x 94cmD x 96.5cmH)

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	Youth Size Adirondack Chair Plan BHP-13 Youth Size Adirondack Chair Muskoka Chair Both of these chairs are reduced from the original Standard Adirondack Chair, shown on the left side, but constructed from 1/2" (13mm) cedar fence boards and brass screws. The proportionately curved seat and back allows your children the same comfort you get in the Standard chair, and gives them an opportunity to grow into the three available sizes. The Youth sized plan measures 23 9/16"W x 29 3/4"D x 28 1/2"H (60cmW x 75.6cmD x 72.4cmH) One of our Customers made both chairs in teak and hickory ,for his grandsons. The traditional curved top is shown above, but the plans also include patterns for the other back designs, scalloped and picket fence , as shown on the Standard Adirondack page. Plans also include pictures and dimensions of the taper sled I use on my table saw, to cut the back slats and back support pieces. The downloadable instructions and templates are on Adobe Acrobat . The templates will print clearly for enlarging onto graph paper found at most office supply stores, or you can make your own with a roll of brown packing paper. Plans are in standard and metric dimensions. For your FREE download, click If this plan is made up of more than one PDF file they have been combined into a ZIP file that you can unzip once you have downloaded the file to your computer. Please note this plan is only available as an Adobe PDF download for your personal use. $4.50 Quantity:

Standard Size Adirondack Chair & Settee Kit Plan
BHP-20

Adirondack Chair & Settee
Muskoka Chair & Settee

As a compliment to the Full Size Adirondack Chair, I have designed a Settee Kit to join 2 chairs together. This can be accomplished by building two new chairs from scratch, or joining 2 chairs that are already assembled. Simply remove the adjacent inside arms, join the chairs with 4 boards, then cut out the parts from the templates. After assembly, you will have a comfortable settee, with an extra wide center arm, and a matching lower shelf for magazines or plants.
Some settee's I find too wide, and don't seem to match the rest of the chair. The slats in this kit match the size of the two seat slats on the chairs, and the curved arm pieces match the outer arms of the chairs. The front and back edges of the shelves, are also curved to match the proportions of the chairs. I have added an 8' market umbrella to my settee, which provides shade as well as protection from light rain. Plan includes Standard Chair and Settee.

The downloadable instructions and templates are on Adobe Acrobat

Dimensions - 67"W x 37"D x 38"H (170.2cmW x 94cmD x 96.5cmH)
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	Children's Size Adirondack Chair Package Plan BHP-15 Children's Size Adirondack Chair Package Muskoka Chair Both of these chairs are reduced from the original Standard Adirondack Chair, shown on the left side, but constructed from 1/2" (13mm) cedar fence boards and brass screws. The proportionately curved seat and back allows your children the same comfort you get in the Standard chair, and gives them an opportunity to grow into the three available sizes. The smaller plan measures 15 3/4"W x 19 7/8"D x 19"H (40cmW x 50.5cmD x 48.3cmH), and fits my 6 month old Grandson Zaphod, with lots of room to grow. The Youth sized plan measures 23 9/16"W x 29 3/4"D x 28 1/2"H (60cmW x 75.6cmD x 72.4cmH) One of our Customers made both chairs in teak and hickory ,for his grandsons. The traditional curved top is shown above, but the plans also include patterns for the other back designs, scalloped and picket fence , as shown on the Standard Adirondack page. Plans also include pictures and dimensions of the taper sled I use on my table saw, to cut the back slats and back support pieces. Package includes youth and child plan. The downloadable instructions and templates are on Adobe Acrobat . The templates will print clearly for enlarging onto graph paper found at most office supply stores, or you can make your own with a roll of brown packing paper. Plans are in standard and metric dimensions. For your FREE download, click $7.50 Quantity:


	Child Size Adirondack Chair Plan BHP-14 Child Size Adirondack Chair Muskoka Chair Child and Youth size chairs are reduced from the original Standard Adirondack Chair, shown on the left side, but constructed from 1/2" (13mm) cedar fence boards and brass screws. The proportionately curved seat and back allows your children the same comfort you get in the Standard chair, and gives them an opportunity to grow into the three available sizes. The smaller plan measures 15 3/4"W x 19 7/8"D x 19"H (40cmW x 50.5cmD x 48.3cmH), and fits my 6 month old Grandson Zaphod, with lots of room to grow. The traditional curved top is shown above, but the plans also include patterns for the other back designs, scalloped and picket fence , as shown on the Standard Adirondack page. Plans also include pictures and dimensions of the taper sled I use on my table saw, to cut the back slats and back support pieces. The downloadable instructions and templates are on Adobe Acrobat . The templates will print clearly for enlarging onto graph paper found at most office supply stores, or you can make your own with a roll of brown packing paper. Plans are in standard and metric dimensions. For your FREE download, click If this plan is made up of more than one PDF file they have been combined into a ZIP file that you can unzip once you have downloaded the file to your computer. Please note this plan is only available as an Adobe PDF download for your personal use. $4.50 Quantity:

Child's Step Stool Plan
BHP-09

Child's Step Stool

This solid cherry and maple child's bathroom stool, is a straightforward project, but utilizes many angled cuts on the table saw and drill press.
The basic joinery is screw and plug, so that it has an interesting contrast and appeal to youngsters. The angle of the legs and their outwardly tapered shape, makes it very sturdy and strong. An adult can stand on any edge of this stool, and it won't tip over.
Plans include instructions, a dimensional materials list and full page parts assembly diagram.

DIMENSIONS: 9" x 12" x 5 5/8"

Original article published in Ryobi's Project Book, 1999

The downloadable instructions are in Adobe Acrobat

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	Cold Frame Plan BHP-06 Cold Frame Get a head start on the growing season with this unique cold frame. Simply find an old storm window, available at most second hand stores, and adapt the frame to it's size. Instructions are written so that the frame can be built to match any size window. The frame is also multi-level. The top section has the proper angled top, but the sections below, just add on to grow with your plants. Made of cedar fence boards and 2 x 2's, this is a great weekend project for the avid gardener. Plans include written instructions and CAD style drawings. The downloadable instructions are in Adobe Acrobat . For your FREE download, click If this plan is made up of more than one PDF file they have been combined into a ZIP file that you can unzip once you have downloaded the file to your computer. Please note this plan is only available as a Adobe PDF download for your personal use. Get a head start on the growing season with this unique cold frame. Simply find an old storm window, available at most second hand stores, and adapt the frame to it's size. Instructions are written so that the frame can be built to match any size window. The frame is also multi-level. The top section has the proper angled top, but the sections below, just add on to grow with your plants. Made of cedar fence boards and 2 x 2's, this is a great weekend project for the avid gardener. Plans include written instructions and CAD style drawings. This plan is available for download only. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader (available free) to open and print this PDF file. If this plan requires multiple PDF they will be in ZIP format. $3.95 Quantity:


	Complete Package of Adirondack Furniture Plan BHP-25 Full Package Andirondack Plans (Standard, Youth, Child, Settee, Footstool, Table) The downloadable instructions are in Adobe Acrobat . For your FREE download, click If this plan is made up of more than one PDF file they have been combined into a ZIP file that you can unzip once you have downloaded the file to your computer. Please note this plan is only available as a Adobe PDF download for your personal use. $16.95 Quantity:

Country Clock Plan
BHP-03

Country Clock

This Country Clock is a simple, attractive project that gives you the opportunity to try an antique finishing process.

If Country isn't your style, try this mantle clock with a stained or natural finish without the hearts...it's a great looking timepiece no matter what you choose.

Plans include a complete numbered and dimensional materials list, parts and assembly diagram, antiquing process, and clock face.

DIMENSIONS: 11"W x 5 3/4"D x 18"H

Country Clock

The downloadable instructions are in Adobe Acrobat

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Crokinole Board Game Plan
BHP-11

Crokinole

The history of Crokinole is still debatable, according to The Online Guide To Traditional Games. But, I obviously believe it's truly Canadian, eh! And so does Mr. Crokinole, Wayne Kelly, author of The Crokinole Book.

We grew up with Crokinole at the Cottage, and still have the three original boards my Grandfather made of solid oak and white walnut. A couple of coats of floor wax each spring, keeps them smooth and fast.

This though, is a Junior Board, and is made of veneered pressboard for beginner woodworkers. The edge of the playing surface is covered in pine, iron-on veneer.

It is 3 inches smaller than the standard board, and uses 1 1/8" men. The scoring lines are etched into the board, permanently sealed under 5 coats of urethane. No need to mark the points on the board, as 5, 10, 15 and 20 are pretty easy to remember.

The pins are brass screws covered with surgical tubing. When I replaced the old, cracked black rubber sleeves on the original board with surgical tubing, it was a whole new game! There is some luck involved, but as in billiards, judging the angle and hitting a delicate shot, takes skill and practice.

Plans include detailed instructions, measured drawings, and playing rules.

Dimensions: 28 1/8"W x 1 1/2"H

The downloadable instructions are in Adobe Acrobat

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	Folding Adirondack Chair & Footstool Plan BHP-28 Folding Adirondack Chair & Footstool Muskoka Folding Chair & Footstool Unlike a regular Adirondack chair, where there are many different styles, most folding chairs seems to be fairly similar in the way they fold. Unfortunately, most chairs that I have seen, utilize the "flipper" behind the back support. Most of these chairs are bolted using one washer, or none, in between the folding parts. Some designs rub on the sides of the main frame support, and over time show scraping marks, and can also bind if folded after moist weather. In designing this chair, I felt it was important to keep the integrity of the original chair design, with the tapered back support. Since I, and many fellow Canadian cottagers, prefer to paint our chairs in bright colours, it was also important that there was sufficient space between the folding parts, yet keeping the structural strength. In experimenting with various options, including nylon futon bushings and metal porch glider mechanisms, I found an inexpensive and strong solution to the needs of this design. While you can still build this chair using regular carriage bolts with washers between the folding parts, over time the holes may get larger and the chair may get sloppy. The plans include the alternate use of carriage bolts encased in polyethylene tubing and custom made 1/4" washers, using UHMW plastic, used for table saw and router jigs for smooth movement. All parts are readily available at Home Depot, Rockler Hardware and Lee Valley Tools, as well as many other leading woodworking supply stores. The image above, showing the chair in the upright position, is identical to the original in position and comfort. The image in the middle shows the chair reclined to 50 degrees....a very comfortable snoozing position. The back is supported by the arms and curved back seat slat, and all pieces are screwed and glued with Gorrilla Glue for the necessary strength. A recent Customer picked up some plans at my home and sat in one of the final prototypes. He found it very comfortable in the reclined position, and strong enough to hold his over 6' height and 210 lb. weight. The right hand image shows the chair folded to 12 1/2" (3.81cm) and can hang on the wall of my garage.To fold the chair, push on the back and walk it forward into the folded position. To open the chair, pull up on the back. The chair will open to the reclined position, then pull on the back support to put it in the regular 65 degree angle. To recline the chair, while sitting in it, reach back and pull the back support forward. Lean back and relax! If you are using your chairs on uneven ground or on the beach, you may want to add stop locks to the back supports. This will eliminate the back from reclining into the sand. To fold the chair, push the back support forward to unlock it, and fold forward. The chair can be constructed of 3/4" (1.9cm) pine, cedar or redwood, with all pivot parts of 1/1/4" (3.2cm) stock for extra strength and gluing surface. Plans include pictures and dimensions of the taper sled I use on my table saw, to cut the back slats and back support pieces. The plans include part sizes, assembly instructions with matching step-by-step photos, parts pictures and full size paper cut-outs, which you can trace onto hardboard for permanent templates. Each is lettered in order of assembly, and the pivoting parts are marked and measured for bolt locations. Instructions also include expanded images of the step-by-step procedure. The downloadable instructions are on Adobe Acrobat . The templates will print clearly for transferring onto 1" x 1" graph paper you can make with a roll of brown packing paper. All plans are in standard and metric dimensions. For your FREE download, click Dimensions - 32 1/2"W x 37"D x 38"H (82.6cmW x 94cmD x 96.5cmH) $7.95 Quantity:

Garden Gate Planter Plan
BHP-07

Garden Gate Planter

This is an easy to build and versatile planter. It can be made with cedar fence boards, or 3/4" pine, painted and antiqued, like the picture. If you don't own a table saw, this project can be made of stock lumber from any building centre.
The back slats make it look like a gate, and you can change the pattern to suit the style of your home or match your picket fence.
Two planters look great on the deck on both sides of the patio door. The section at the top holds a plastic planter, to keep the wood protected. The tray and shelf have open slats for drainage.
The shelf at the bottom can hold a potted plant as shown , or a display of garden sculptures. We remove the plants for the winter, fill the top with pine branches and cones, and put Christmas decorations on the shelf.
A great weekend project for the beginner, or a very marketable item at craft shows. Plans include step-by-step instructions and a numbered diagram.

Dimensions - 26"W x 48"H x 10"D

The downloadable instructions are in Adobe Acrobat

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Mission Folding Chair Plan
BHP-30

Mission Folding Chair©

Unlike a regular folding directors chair, which uses metal braces, this design is completely made of wood except for two bolts. This chair utilizes a dowel ended cross support that runs in a dadoed slot in the legs.

In designing this chair, I felt it was important to keep the integrity of the original chair, made by my Grandfather in the 1930's. I have refurbished the last 2 original chairs, but I find that they are too small for most people.The new design is 3" wider and 2" taller, so it can be used at a regular height dining table. I have changed the design by adding mission style side panels for strength, ease of assembly and material replacement when needed.

As seen in the pictures above, the chair folds to 5" wide for easy storage. Great for carrying in your trunk for the kids ball games, picnics, the beach or tucking away in a corner for extra seating when guests arrive.

The Adobe PDF plans include 38 colored, step by step images, that you can zoom in on to get a closer look. There are also 4 pages of sized images with all dimensions shown. The only templates necessary are the arm supports and back dowel supports, that are supplied on 1/4"x1/4" graph paper for easy copying.

You will need a table saw, router and table, band saw, stationary sander, drill press and dado blade.

The downloadable instructions are on Adobe Acrobat . Directions for building a Taper Sled, are also included. All plans are in standard and metric dimensions.

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Dimensions - 23 1/2"W x 22"D x 36 1/2"H (59.7cmW x 56cmD x 92.7cmH)

2007 Copyright, The Barley Harvest, all rights reserved

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Outdoor Harvest Table and Benches Plan
BHP-01

OUTDOOR HARVEST TABLE AND BENCHES
(Picnic Table)

A traditional picnic table can be difficult at times to get in and out of, as well as the general design
lends itself to a park type setting, rather than the upscale look you want on that new deck you just built.
This Harvest Table design combines the classic, clean lines of Shaker styling in both the table and
benches, and matches the 5/4 cedar look of your deck. The complete project is made from spaced
deck boards to allow for drainage, mortised and tenoned into breadboard ends . The plans can be
easily adapted to a longer or shorter length. The center boards can be changed or the breadboard
ends can be reduced to one board instead of two. This table seats 8 people.
The tung oil finish gives a lasting beauty to the cedar, allowing you to touch it up each spring
without sanding and scraping off old flaking finishes. The amount of coats you give the project, will
determine the shine of the final coat.
All tenons are glued in the center section with polyurethane glue, and pinned with cedar pegs on
either side. As well as an attractive look, the joint is rock solid and should not split or seperate, since
the humididty changes outdoors are not as extreme as they are inside your home.
The cedar 5/4 boards and 4x4's should be purchased well ahead of time, and allowed to dry in a
stacked, spaced position. If this material is stored outside at your lumber store, it will absorb a lot of
rain, if not covered properly.
Plans include a rough materials list, finished part sizes, detailed step by step instructions, diagrams, templates, and a page address for additional on-line instructions with 21 close-up pictures. Assembly instructions are organized to avoid duplicate setups. You will need most major power tools to build this project.

Dimensions - Table - 72"L x 31"W x 29 1/2"H

Benches - 72" x 15 3/8" x 18"H

Original article published in Canadian Home Workshop, Summer 2002.

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	Package of 3 Adirondack Chairs Plan BHP-16 Package of 3 Adirondack Chair Plans Muskoka Chair Both of these chairs are reduced from the original Standard Adirondack Chair, shown on the left side, but constructed from 1/2" (13mm) cedar fence boards and brass screws. The proportionately curved seat and back allows your children the same comfort you get in the Standard chair, and gives them an opportunity to grow into the three available sizes. The smaller plan measures 15 3/4"W x 19 7/8"D x 19"H (40cmW x 50.5cmD x 48.3cmH), and fits my 6 month old Grandson Zaphod, with lots of room to grow. The Youth sized plan measures 23 9/16"W x 29 3/4"D x 28 1/2"H (60cmW x 75.6cmD x 72.4cmH) One of our Customers made both chairs in teak and hickory ,for his grandsons. The traditional curved top is shown above, but the plans also include patterns for the other back designs, scalloped and picket fence , as shown on the Standard Adirondack page. Plans also include pictures and dimensions of the taper sled I use on my table saw, to cut the back slats and back support pieces. Package includes Standard, youth and child plan. The downloadable instructions and templates are on Adobe Acrobat . The templates will print clearly for enlarging onto graph paper found at most office supply stores, or you can make your own with a roll of brown packing paper. Plans are in standard and metric dimensions. For your FREE download, click $10.95 Quantity:

Pinball Game Plan
BHP-17

Pinball

This Canadian Home Workshop 1990 prize winning game is based upon my Grandfather's 80 year old Bagatelle game.

Updated to include movable flippers similar to those on today's electronic pinball games, judges found the design to be well designed and well-made.

The 3/4" wooden balls travel fast out of the slot and bounce off the surgical tubing on the pins. The flippers work together and can easily shoot the balls back up the board into the 100 point hole.

Plans include a materials list, instructions, dimensions, numbered diagrams, full size parts templates, and a distance layout chart for the the point holes and pins.

This game has provided us with lots of fun and is a real eye catcher in your games room.

DIMENSIONS: 18"W x 28"D x 2 3/4"H

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Pine Armoire Entertainment Center Plan
BHP-05

Pine Entertainment Armoire

While it's true that many of us choose to fill our homes with all the latest entertainment equipment, it's also true that many of us prefer to hide the equipment when not in use.

Besides being a solid piece of furniture, this armoire offers flexibility. An adjustable shelf in the lower part of the cabinet, and an adjustable-rebuildable VCR rack in it's upper portion, allows for the accommodation of many different electronic toys.

This project was also designed to be built using a minimum of expensive power tools. By making use of standard No.2 pine, it's possible to construct your own version of the armoire without a jointer or planer. All that's required is a table saw, router, belt sander, and a jig saw.

The bottom photo shows the front exposure with the raised panel pocket doors in the closed position. The adjustable shelf in the lower section will allow the addition of CD racks.

The TV sits on a swivel, pull-out shelf to allow better viewing.

The plans show the unit being built as complete 72" tall side panels, but depending on the clearances in your shop, you may have to build separate top and bottom sections......believe me!...a friend of mine had to notch out the header beam in his century home, to get this project out of the basement!!!

Plans include step-by-step instructions, materials list with part numbers, and assembly drawings.

DIMENSIONS: 38 1/2"W x 20"D x 72"H

Original article published in Canadian Workshop, July, 1993

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Racketeer Game Plan
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Racketeer

My Father built his "Racketeer" game more than 60 years ago. Similar to the British game Skittles & tops, his version was much larger and had 6 more pins to knock down in the center areas. The smaller size and the density of the woods that I have used actually intensifies the top's actions, speed, and duration of spin. This plan won the 1991 toy contest in Canadian Home Workshop magazine.
There are 3 different pin sizes with accompanying point structures. The top can pass over the shorter mahogany pins, worth 10 points, and will actually travel through the port holes to the other pins. The corner Kingwood pins are worth 25 points, and the "Kingpin" made of Cocobolo, is worth 50 points....and it is possible to knock it down.
There is no skill involved, just luck. The harder you pull the string through the "holster", the longer the top will run....but may, or may not knock down more pins!
This great family game can be made as designed, or with other hardwoods and joinery, and with store bought miniature bowling pin BP-300. The top can also be made with a solid wooden wheel toy wheels and dowel.

DIMENSIONS: 17 14"W x 35 3/4"D x 4 3/4"H

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Shaker Clock Plan
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Shaker Clock

Despite it's modern inner workings, this solid cherry and birds-eye maple clock, follows a traditional Shaker design.

The glass door opens to reveal the paper, clock face, which you can modify to suit you taste. The drawer can be used to store candles and matches, or keys.

Construction techniques can be modified for those without biscuit joiners. Dovetails, dowels, mortise and tenons, or screws and plugs, are all ways of assembling this great timepiece.

Plans include materials list and dimensions, complete instructions, parts assembly diagram, and clock face.

DIMENSIONS: 12"W x 4 1/2"D x 15 1/4"H

Original article published in Canadian Home Workshop, March, 1999

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Shaker Hall Table Plan
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Shaker Hall Table

This historically accurate Shaker reproduction hall table will give you a valued piece of furniture without the high cost of an original antique.

If antiquing doesn't appeal to you, this table looks great in oak, cherry, or natural pine.

The construction techniques include dovetailed drawers, using a dovetail jig and router, tapered legs using a tablesaw jig, and mortise and tenon joinery. The plans though, may be altered for more simpified construction.

Downloadable plans are in Adobe PDF format and include full colour photos and close-ups, distressing technique, layout diagram and dimensional parts list.

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DIMENSIONS: 36"W x 16 1/8"D x 29 1/4"H

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Trash and Recycle Bin Plan
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Trash and Recycle Bin

CLASS TRASH

My neighbour down the road at our Cottage in Muskoka, refers to my dog as, the 'Recycle Dog'. On garbage day, she tours all the recycle bins on the road and licks out any remaining morsels of tasty tidbits in the cans.
After discussing my predicament with the local Recycle driver, he said he would empty the bins as long as he could see them. Hence, the lattice work design allowing the bins to be seen clearly behind the door on garbage day, and yet the look of the design is consistent when the compartment is empty. The door is self locking, due to the weight of the lid, and the garbage bag area is separate from the recycle area. The baluster on the left door stile, hides the seam of the door, and a handle is unnecessary due to the open lattice panel.
Our garbage truck driver is in the habit of placing a stick under the lid of the bins. When he comes back the next week, and doesn't see the stick, he knows that there is garbage inside. Unfortunately, my dog takes the sticks when they fall out, and the garbage man has to hunt for more. An idea taken from the typical mailbox , I have installed a red flag on the lid, which is raised on garbage day, to indicate that the bin is full. The driver puts it down when empty.
The lid is heavy enough to keep out the raccoons and dogs, and has a self-locking support brace, when the lid is raised. A handle on the lid is not necessary, as the front lip is large enough to hold onto. The bin is raised on 2 cedar runners to keep the plywood off the ground and let air circulate.
The cedar spindle balusters add some charm to the ordinary look of a garbage bin. To add a personal touch, the center section of lattice could be left out, and your name and house number could be placed on the plywood.
Plans include materials list and dimensions, complete instructions, close-up photos available on line, and parts assembly diagram.

DIMENSIONS: 54"W x 28"D x 40"H

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Washstand Plan
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Wash Stand

This solid cherry and birds-eye maple washstand can be built with any other wood, but this design lends itself to the distinctive contrasts of these two hardwoods. The birds-eye maple door panels add interest and beauty, and the cherry will darken with age to accentuate the contrasting tones.

This is an intermediate-plus project involving mortise and tenon joinery, panel doors and basic cabinet construction. The doors open with European hinges and the drawer is friction fit.

After lots of careful sanding and four coats of antique oil finish, this will make a prized possession in your home. For accent pieces take a look at the complimenting plans for the dresser mirror and child's bathroom stool.

Plans include a dimensional materials list, instructions and full page assembly diagram.

DIMENSIONS: 28 1/2"W x 15 1/4"D x 28"H

Original article published in Ryobi's Project Book, 1999

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Bagatelle Board Game Plan
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Bagatelle

The original Children's Bagatelle game shown here, was made by my Grandfather some 80 years ago. Like my Mother and Uncles did back then, my Great Niece plays with this old game at the cottage, every time she visits.
This is the game that inspired me to design the Pinball game in 1990, but since Children's Bagatelle is timeless, I made this one for my Great Niece for Christmas, and pass the plans on to you.
All dimensions are the same, but I added a few new features. The original game must have had an angled block underneath, due to the fade mark and nail holes. This would have raised the top off the table to give the board the correct slope. Since I wanted to have the new game hung on the wall, it has legs at the top corners that fit flush into the back. I also added a groove for the balls to rest in, when hung on the wall.
The original games had a cue for pushing the balls. I'm not sure if our original game had a cue, but I designed one for these plans, that works well. It also fits snug into the ball channel, holding them in place while hung on the wall.
If you click on the Online Guide To Traditional Games, at the bottom of this page, it will give more history on Bagatelle.
A great, simple game for children, as it requires no skill. The ball bearings really bounce off the brass nails, and make a pleasant "ping" sound. Pure luck will get the highest scores
Plans include parts list and sizes, complete measured drawings for construction, and measurement charts for nails and holes. You will need a table saw, mitre saw or box, frame clamp, sabre saw or band saw, and drill.

Dimensions:16 1/4"W x 31"L x 1 1/4"H (41.27cm x 78.74cm x 3.18cm)

As can be seen in this 1886 picture from the Billiard Archive (Pittsburgh, Pa.), smaller table-top versions of bagatelle were produced in the late 19th century. To increase the challange for the player on this smaller table, nails were added as barriers around the target holes. Then, instead of sticks to propel the balls (also reduced in size), a spring loaded plunger was added. Table-top bagatelle games of this type became popular children's games. Eventually these table top games evolved, and with the addition of mechanical devices (and legs) by the 1920s, became the modern Pinball Machine.

(from The Museum & Archive Of Games, University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada)

The Online Guide to Traditional Games

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Country & Shaker Clocks Plan
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Country Clock

Country Clock

Shaker Clock

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