Choosing woodworking furniture plans often comes down to a simple question: do you want a printed book filled with multiple projects, or a downloadable PDF that walks you through one specific build? This guide compares four woodworking furniture plans with listed prices between $14.36 and $23.00, so you can see how format and project scope affect the choice.
Quick take: 40 More Woodworking Plans & Projects is a used trade paperback packed with 40 projects. Pupoire® Woodworking Plans is a new PDF download for a pet armoire clothes storage unit. Vinyl Record Stand Woodworking Plans is another new PDF, focused on a stand for LPs and 45s. The New Yankee Workshop Norm Abram PB 1989 First Edition is a softcover book that gathers classic furniture projects.
Listed Price Comparison
| Plan | Price | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| 40 More Woodworking Plans & Projects | USD 14.36 | |
| Pupoire® Woodworking Plans - Pet armoire clothes storage DIY unique wood project | USD 14.95 | |
| Vinyl Record Stand Woodworking Plans - LPs and 45s DIY unique wood project plans | USD 14.95 | |
| The New Yankee Workshop Norm Abram PB 1989 First Edition Woodworking Plans | USD 23.00 |
Decision Matrix
| Plan | Format | Project Focus | Best Fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 More Woodworking Plans & Projects | Trade paperback | 40 varied projects | Shoppers wanting a broad collection of plans |
| Pupoire® Woodworking Plans | PDF download | Pet armoire clothes storage | DIYers building a dedicated pet storage unit |
| Vinyl Record Stand Woodworking Plans | PDF download | Stand for LPs and 45s | Vinyl collectors with a specific storage need |
| The New Yankee Workshop Norm Abram PB 1989 First Edition | Softcover book | Classic furniture projects | Woodworkers who enjoy classic furniture projects from Norm Abram |
Plan-by-Plan Notes
#### 40 More Woodworking Plans & Projects
This trade paperback offers 40 projects in one volume, making it a convenient pick if you want variety without buying separate plan sets. Listed at $14.36, it's the lowest price in this group. The copy is used and in very good condition, with clean pages and all pages present; the spine may show some creasing from previous use. That condition detail matters if you prefer a pristine book. For a budget-conscious shopper who values multiple project options, this is a straightforward choice.
#### Pupoire® Woodworking Plans - Pet armoire clothes storage DIY unique wood project
For a dedicated pet armoire, this $14.95 PDF download delivers a complete plan set. It includes an 11 x 17 drawing package with full-size templates, a materials list, cut sheet, and hardware requirements, plus a 12-page photo guide with build instructions. It's an original design for a pet clothes storage unit, so the scope is focused. The limitation: you receive plans only, not materials or hardware, and you'll need to print the templates yourself. Choose this if a pet armoire is your exact project.
#### Vinyl Record Stand Woodworking Plans - LPs and 45s DIY unique wood project plans
This PDF download targets a very specific piece: a wooden record stand for LPs and 45s. The plan set includes a 15-sheet 11 x 17 drawing package with full-size templates, a materials list, cut sheet, and hardware requirements, plus a 14-page build guide with photos. As with the pet armoire plans, this is a DIY-only purchase-no parts are included. If you have a vinyl collection and want a custom stand, this focused plan set is a practical fit. Be ready to print templates and source your own materials.
#### The New Yankee Workshop Norm Abram PB 1989 First Edition Woodworking Plans
This $23.00 softcover is a first-edition book from 1989, published by Little, Brown and Company. It collects classic furniture projects like a drop-leaf table, blanket chest, bedside table, bathroom vanity, trestle table, bookcase, chest of drawers, candle stand, hutch, and slant-front desk. The book has clean pages and a solid binding, with light shelf wear on the covers. It's the most expensive option here, but it offers a large set of plans in a printed reference. The trade-off: it's a used book from 1989, so it's not a brand-new purchase.
Final Recommendation by Use Case
- For the widest project variety at the lowest listed price: Choose 40 More Woodworking Plans & Projects. The trade paperback contains 40 projects in very good condition.
- For a dedicated pet storage build: Pupoire® Woodworking Plans gives you a complete PDF plan set for a pet armoire, with templates and a photo guide. It's a narrow scope, but the detail is thorough.
- For a vinyl record storage project: Vinyl Record Stand Woodworking Plans provides a detailed plan for a stand built for LPs and 45s, with full-size templates and build photos. It's a single-purpose plan, so you know exactly what you're getting.
- For a classic, multi-project book: The New Yankee Workshop Norm Abram PB 1989 First Edition is a first-edition softcover that gathers ten classic furniture projects in one volume, ideal if you want a printed reference from Norm Abram.
