Tedswoodworking Review · Updated July 2026
Our verdict
TedsWoodworking is a huge, cheap dump of woodworking plans that's genuinely useful if you're a beginner-to-intermediate builder who wants variety and doesn't mind sorting through inconsistent quality. The biggest strength is sheer volume for one low price with a 60-day money-back guarantee; the biggest caveat is that the plans vary wildly in detail and organization, so it's not the polished, premium experience the sales page implies. Buy it for the bulk inspiration, not for flawless engineering drawings.
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At a glance
- Price
- ~$67 one-time (frequently discounted from $99+)
- Format
- Digital download — PDF plans, DWG/CAD files, video library
- Plan count
- 16,000+ (includes duplicates/variants)
- Guarantee
- 60-day money-back via ClickBank
- Best for
- Beginner to intermediate hobbyists wanting variety
- Skill level
- All levels, but strongest for small-to-medium projects
What we like
- One-time payment (around $67) for 16,000+ plans works out to fractions of a cent per plan versus $5-$15 for individual magazine plans
- Most plans include cut lists, material lists, and dimensioned diagrams so you can price a project before cutting
- Covers a genuinely wide range: birdhouses and cutting boards up to sheds, gazebos, beds, and full furniture sets
- Instant digital download plus DWG/CAD file access lets you edit dimensions if you own SketchUp or a CAD tool
- 60-day money-back guarantee through the ClickBank checkout gives you a real, enforceable refund window
- Bonus content (150 videos, a 'Woodworking Guide' PDF, and a DWG/CAD file viewer) padded on top of the core library
What to know
- Quality is inconsistent — some plans are excellent, others are thin scans or low-resolution diagrams
- The '16,000' count is inflated by duplicates and minor variations of the same project
- Organization is clunky; searching and filtering the archive takes patience
- Aggressive upsells appear after purchase, and the marketing tone overpromises polish the product doesn't fully deliver
What you actually get for the money
When you buy TedsWoodworking you get instant access to a member's area with the full plan archive plus a set of bonuses. The core is the plan library — advertised at 16,000+ projects covering everything from a weekend cutting board to a two-car garage. Each plan is meant to include a step-by-step build sequence, a cut list, a materials list, and dimensioned diagrams.
On top of the plans you get roughly 150 instructional videos, a 200-page 'Complete Woodworking Guide' covering fundamentals like joinery and finishing, and a DWG/CAD file pack that lets you open and modify plans if you have SketchUp or a CAD program. There's also a section for premium woodworking guides.
The honest reality: the library is enormous, but the '16,000' number is padded. You'll find the same coffee table shown three ways, or a plan and its mirrored variant counted separately. Realistically you're looking at a few thousand genuinely distinct projects — which is still a lot for the price.
Plan quality — the part the sales page won't tell you
This is where an honest TedsWoodworking review has to be blunt. Quality is not uniform. Some plans are clean, well-dimensioned, and would pass in a woodworking magazine. Others look like they were scanned from an old book, with low resolution, missing measurements, or diagrams that assume you already know what you're doing.
For a beginner this inconsistency matters. If you pick a weak plan, you may hit a step where the drawing doesn't match the cut list, or a dimension is ambiguous. Experienced woodworkers shrug this off because they can fill gaps with common sense. Newer builders should preview a plan fully and cross-check the cut list before buying lumber.
My advice: treat the library as a massive idea and starting-point catalog rather than a set of infallible blueprints. When you find a well-drawn plan, it's excellent value. When you find a weak one, move on — there are thousands more.
Who TedsWoodworking is genuinely good for
This product fits hobbyists who like browsing, tinkering, and building a range of projects without paying $10 a plan every time inspiration strikes. If you own a basic shop — a saw, drill, sander, and a few clamps — and you enjoy the process of figuring things out, the sheer breadth here keeps you busy for years.
It's also well-suited to parents and DIYers who want simple, satisfying projects: toy boxes, planters, birdhouses, bookshelves, workbenches. These smaller plans tend to be the most complete and beginner-friendly in the collection.
Finally, anyone who values a one-time cost over subscriptions will appreciate that there are no recurring fees. You pay once and keep access.
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Who should skip it
If you're a professional cabinetmaker or a serious furniture builder who needs precise, engineered, tested plans with exact hardware specs, this isn't your primary resource. You'll be frustrated by the inconsistency and better served by paid premium plan services or a good book from a known author.
Skip it too if you dislike sifting. The archive rewards patience; if you want a curated shortlist of ten perfect projects, the volume works against you here.
And if you don't yet own basic tools, spend your first dollars on equipment, not plans. Free plans on YouTube and manufacturer sites will carry you through your first few builds before you need this library's breadth.
Pricing, upsells, and the guarantee
TedsWoodworking sells through ClickBank, usually at around $67 after a 'discount' from a higher anchor price. The upside of ClickBank is the enforceable 60-day money-back guarantee — if the library disappoints, you request a refund and get it, no shipping to return since it's digital.
Be ready for upsells immediately after purchase. Once you buy, you'll be offered additional plan packs and premium bundles. None of these are required; the core purchase stands on its own, so you can decline everything and still have full access to the main library.
At roughly $67 for thousands of usable plans plus videos and CAD files, the math is favorable even accounting for the weak plans you'll ignore. The real cost is your time spent filtering.
How it compares to free plans and paid alternatives
Free plans exist everywhere — YouTube channels, Ana White, manufacturer sites, and woodworking forums. If you only build occasionally, free may be all you need. What TedsWoodworking buys you is not exclusivity but consolidation: thousands of plans in one place so you're not hunting across a dozen sites.
Against premium single-plan services (Fine Woodworking, Woodsmith, individual designers charging $8-$20 per plan), Ted's wins on price and breadth but loses on polish and reliability. A $15 Woodsmith plan is almost always cleaner than a random plan from Ted's.
The smartest approach for many buyers is to use TedsWoodworking as the bulk workhorse and occasionally buy a premium plan for a showcase project where precision really matters.
The bottom line on this TedsWoodworking review
TedsWoodworking earns a 7.1 because it delivers real value at its price while overselling itself in the marketing. You get an enormous, download-once library that will keep a hobbyist busy indefinitely, backed by a genuine refund window. You also get inconsistent quality and clunky organization you'll have to work around.
Go in with realistic expectations — a giant catalog of ideas and starting points, not a museum of perfect blueprints — and it's an easy recommendation for casual and intermediate woodworkers. Expect a premium engineered experience and you'll be let down.
Because it's backed by a 60-day guarantee, the low-risk move is to buy it, spend an evening exploring the archive, and refund it if the plan quality doesn't fit how you build.
Frequently asked questions
Is TedsWoodworking a scam?+
No. You do receive a real, large library of plans plus videos and CAD files, and the ClickBank checkout offers a genuine 60-day refund. The main criticism isn't fraud — it's that the marketing overstates the plan count and polish. Manage expectations and it's legitimate.
How much does TedsWoodworking cost?+
It's typically around $67 as a one-time payment, often shown as discounted from a higher price. There are no recurring subscription fees, though you'll see optional upsells for extra plan packs after you buy.
Are the 16,000 plans really all unique?+
No. The count is inflated by duplicates, mirrored versions, and minor variations of the same project. You realistically get a few thousand genuinely distinct plans, which is still substantial for the price.
Do I need special software to use the plans?+
The plans are mostly PDFs you can open and print on any device. The bonus DWG/CAD files require SketchUp or a CAD program if you want to edit dimensions, but you don't need that software to build from the standard plans.
Can I get a refund if I don't like it?+
Yes. Because it sells through ClickBank, you're covered by a 60-day money-back guarantee. If the plan quality or organization doesn't work for you, request a refund within that window.
Is it good for complete beginners?+
It can be, especially for the smaller, well-documented projects like planters, boxes, and shelves. Just preview a plan fully and check the cut list before buying materials, since plan quality varies across the library.
Bottom line: worth a look?
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