Simplify your woodworking journey with our list of one board woodworking projects. These efficient and creative ideas are ideal for anyone looking to create beautiful, functional builds with just one piece of lumber.
Woodworking is a fantastic hobby, and there is no greater sense of satisfaction than building something with your own hands.
Sure, it's great to build a giant dining room table where your family will sit and eat for years to come. But you're not always in a situation where you want to use a ton of wood for the ton of time on your building project.
Lumber has gotten expensive, and we are all about using up scrap wood, especially when you just feel like doing a project without necessarily having a specific need in mind.
That's where one board projects come in handy.
These are easy woodworking projects that you can build using just one piece of wood. NOTE - The simple wood projects below use a few different types of wood, but each individual project can be made from one board.
Here are our favorite 1 board projects for you to consider trying out!
Safety first!
Remember to always follow safety procedures when working with power tools. That means wearing protective gear such as safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and dust mask and using appropriate tools to ensure safe construction.
Creative One Board Woodworking Project Ideas
Here are a ton of ideas for single board woodworking projects that you can make this weekend!
One Board Woodworking Project Ideas
Looking for a simple, low cost woodworking project? Here are a ton of One Board Woodworking Project Ideas with tutorials and woodworking plans!
We've made a few wooden lanterns, but this is the simplest and one to easily make from one board!
I love this cute lil house shaped houseplant holder - a great gift idea and easy to make from 1 board!
This simple laptop tray is very easy to make and a great gift idea for someone who likes to work from the couch.
If you have one board and want to make zero cuts, how about turning it into a string art sign?!
This over-the-arm cupholder is a great first build and easy to make from scrap wood!
These floating nightstands are easy to make from one board and perfect for small space living.
If you have 18-24" of a pretty, wide board, how about cutting it into a paddle?
It doesn't get much simpler than this wooden home address number sign, but it's such an easy upgrade! These sell well if you can customize them, too!
This might be cheating, but you can make each of these floating shelves from 1 board - you will just need a separate 2x4 to mount them on the wall (or purchase hardware).
I am obsessed with this cute lil chair plant holder. Perfect for the porch and easy to assemble from one board!
You only need about 12" of board to make this simple hanging plant shelf! Makes a great gift for a plant lover!
You'll need a longer board - about 10' total - to make this picket fence style planter, but it's super easy to throw together!
This slanted plant stand is a great way to display a few medium sized pots and makes a great gift!
This squirrel picnic table is our most popular build ever - easy to make and such a funny gift to give!
This bug house is easy enough for kids to help make and makes a great way to attract pollinators and critters to your yard!
You can easily use 1 board to make this simple wooden box. It could be a jewelry box or makeup box and makes a great gift!
These cat stars are easy to make from 1 board and help your cats get up to a shelf, bed, or high hiding spot. Our cat loves being up high, so this was a fun project for her!
You will need a router and/or jig or scroll saw for this project, but a custom name wooden puzzle is the best homemade baby gift!
This simple cross is easy to make from just a small amount of wood. And, they make great gifts and sell well at craft fairs, especially if you have a nicer wood to use.
If you have a long, thick board - turn it into a floating shelf. Here's how and the hardware that we recommend!
Create a simple trough-style centerpiece that can be repurposed with different seasonal decor all year long.
This simple wood accessory holder is a great gift idea. You'll have to have a tablesaw to cut some of the smaller pieces, but otherwise this is a simple project.
This angled plant stand is a chic addition to any shelf and can hold 4 small pots or collectibles.
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