TedsWoodworking Review 2026: Are 16,000 Plans Worth It for Woodworkers?

16,000 woodworking plans sounds almost too good to be true. TedsWoodworking has been one of the best-selling woodworking resources online for over a decade — but does the size of the library translate to actual quality and usability? We went through the program in detail to find out.

What Is TedsWoodworking?

TedsWoodworking is a digital collection of over 16,000 woodworking project plans created by Ted McGrath, a certified master woodworker and AWI member. Plans range from beginner-friendly projects (birdhouses, shelves, garden furniture) to advanced builds (complete bedroom sets, boats, timber frame structures). Each plan includes a material list, cut list, dimensions, and step-by-step instructions.

What's Inside

• 16,000+ Project Plans: Organized by category — furniture, outdoor, kids, storage, workshop tools, and more
• DWG/CAD Files: Digital files compatible with design software for customization
• Step-by-Step Instructions: Each plan includes dimensions, material list, and assembly sequence
• Woodworking Guides: Bonus content covering joinery, finishing, tool selection, and safety
• 150 Premium Video Lessons: Included with most packages

Quality and Organization

The library is not uniformly professional — some plans are more detailed than others. However, the organization by difficulty and category makes navigation manageable, and the sheer volume means you can almost always find a plan close to what you need and adapt it. Most users report finding 50–100 plans they'll actually build, which more than justifies the purchase.

Pros and Cons

What We Like

• 16,000+ plans covering virtually every project type
• Both beginner and advanced plans in every category
• DWG files allow customization in design software
• Lifetime access with one-time payment
• 60-day money-back guarantee

What Could Be Better

• Quality is inconsistent across the library
• Search and filtering tools could be more intuitive
• Some plans require tools most home woodworkers don't own

Final Verdict

TedsWoodworking is the undisputed largest woodworking plan library online — and the value at its price point is hard to argue with. If you build even three or four projects from it, you've recouped the investment many times over. For any serious woodworker, it belongs in your digital toolkit.