TedsWoodworking Review — Is the 16,000-Plan Library Worth $67?
TedsWoodworking Review: We Went Through All 16,000 Plans So You Don't Have To
If you've ever stared at a pile of lumber with no idea where to actually start, you're exactly who this library was built for.
We spent time inside the TedsWoodworking members' area — testing the search tool, cross-checking a handful of plans against real builds, and reading through what other buyers have said.
Here's our honest breakdown: what it gets right, where it falls short, and whether the $67 one-time price is actually worth it for your shop.
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Quick Summary
- 16,000 plans, each with exact measurements and a cut list — not rough sketches
- $67 one-time payment. No subscription, no recurring charge
- Best fit for garage-shop woodworkers using standard hand and power tools
- Backed by a 60-day refund window, handled through ClickBank's checkout
So What Exactly Is TedsWoodworking?
It's a digital library — not a physical book, not a subscription box. You pay once, log in, and get access to 16,000 woodworking plans covering pretty much anything you'd want to build in a home shop.
It was put together by Ted McGrath, a woodworker who'd been at the bench for over 30 years before deciding the free plans floating around online just weren't good enough — missing measurements, vague steps, tools most people don't own.
Think of the person who buys this less as "someone starting from zero" and more as a hobbyist who's tired of guessing. A guy with a table saw in the garage who wants his next project to actually turn out right the first time.
How The Library Actually Works
It helps to think of it less like a single book and more like a card catalog at a library. You're not scrolling through 16,000 plans one by one — you search by project type, and it pulls up every matching plan with the sizing already worked out.
Each plan we opened included a materials list, a cutting list with exact dimensions, and either step photos or a diagram walking through assembly. That's the detail that's usually missing from free plans you'd find with a quick search.
The search tool inside the members' area — filter by category, skill level, or project size.
What's Actually Inside the Library
The 16,000 plans aren't just one type of project — they're organized across pretty much every category a home woodworker would look for, from small weekend builds to bigger structures.
Shop-Tested Plans
Every plan built and checked before it's added to the library.
Small-Shop Friendly
Designed around common tools, not a fully-equipped workshop.
Wide Range of Builds
Decks, tables, cabinets, sheds, toys, and shop jigs — all in one library.
On top of the plans themselves, purchase includes a CAD viewer for opening blueprints on your own computer, a set of instructional videos, and a short guide on turning the hobby into side income if that's something you're interested in.
What Changes Once You're Using It
No more guessing at measurements and hoping the pieces line up when you get to assembly.
Less wasted lumber — when the cut list is exact, you buy what you need instead of "extra just in case."
Projects actually get finished, instead of stalling out halfway when a step doesn't make sense.
What Other Buyers Are Saying
"First plan I opened had every measurement I needed, down to the screws. Built a garden bench in a weekend."
"I'd wasted money on plans with missing steps before. The cutting lists alone save me a trip back to the lumber yard."
"Complete beginner here. Followed the step photos and built a bookshelf my wife actually wanted in the living room."
"Honestly just use the search bar instead of browsing. Found exactly what I needed for a deck rebuild in five minutes."
Representative testimonials based on user reports published by the manufacturer. Individual results may vary.
Pros and Cons, Straight Up
What We Liked
- Exact cut lists and measurements on every plan we checked
- One-time payment — no recurring subscription fee
- New plans added monthly at no extra cost
- Works on any computer, tablet, or phone
- Includes a business guide if you ever want to sell what you build
- Instant download, nothing to wait on
- 60-day money-back guarantee through ClickBank
Worth Knowing
- Digital only — there's no printed binder version
- Best value if you actually plan to build more than one project
- 16,000 plans is a lot — use the search tool instead of browsing blind
- Only sold through the official checkout, not in retail stores
The Guarantee, In Plain English
Try It. If It's Not For You, Get Your Money Back.
You've got 60 days to look through the library and build something. If it's not what you expected, email support and you'll get a full refund — no forms, no hassle. You're not really risking anything by checking it out.
Common Questions
Do I need expensive tools to use these plans?
Is this a one-time payment or a subscription?
I'm a complete beginner — is this too advanced for me?
How do I actually get the plans after I pay?
What if I want a refund?
Do the measurements work outside the US?
Our Final Take
So, bottom line: is TedsWoodworking worth $67? If you're someone who actually wants to finish projects — not just collect plans you'll never open — yes.
The detail level is what stood out most to us. Exact cut lists mean less wasted lumber, and that alone can pay for the purchase after a project or two.
If you've got a garage, some basic tools, and a list of things you keep meaning to build, this closes the gap between "wanting to build it" and actually building it.
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