The Woodworking Project Planner is a free 16-page printable PDF for woodworkers planning projects. It includes workshop goals, project plan, cut list, materials & hardware and graph paper, in A4, US Letter and a hyperlinked digital version. Every page is undated, so you can start on any day and print as many copies as you need.

Build with confidence using this woodworking project planner. Draw each project plan, write the cut list and materials, sketch on graph paper, keep tool and lumber inventories and log finishes and safety.

What's inside the woodworking project planner

  • Workshop Goals
  • Project Plan
  • Cut List
  • Materials & Hardware
  • Graph Paper
  • Tool Inventory
  • Lumber Inventory
  • Finishing Log
  • Workshop Safety
  • Finished Builds
  • Cost & Pricing
  • Notes

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All 16 pages of the US Letter version, exactly as they print. Tap a page to see it larger.

  • 1. Cover
  • 2. This Planner Belongs To
  • 3. Contents
  • 4. Workshop Goals
  • 5. Project Plan
  • 6. Cut List
  • 7. Materials & Hardware
  • 8. Graph Paper
  • 9. Tool Inventory
  • 10. Lumber Inventory
  • 11. Finishing Log
  • 12. Workshop Safety
  • 13. Finished Builds
  • 14. Cost & Pricing
  • 15. Notes
  • 16. Thank you page

Who this woodworking project planner is for

This planner is for woodworkers building furniture, shelves, cutting boards, toys and home projects, whether in a full workshop or a corner of the garage. It suits beginners learning basic joinery, experienced makers designing their own pieces and woodworkers who sell their work. Good woodworking starts with careful planning, and accurate cut lists, material lists and finishing notes save wood, money and frustration while helping you build safely and confidently.

How to use your woodworking project planner

Write making goals for the year. Plan each project with dimensions, joinery and steps, and sketch it on the graph paper. Build a cut list so you buy the right lumber and waste less. List materials and hardware. Keep tool and lumber inventories current. Record stains, oils and finishes on the finishing log. Follow the workshop safety checklist, photograph finished projects and work out cost and pricing for commissions or sales.

Formats included

A4 PDF

For printing in most of the world (210 × 297 mm).

US Letter PDF

For printing in the US and Canada (8.5 × 11 in).

Digital PDF

Hyperlinked tabs for tablets and PDF annotation apps.

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Woodworking Project Planner questions

Is there a cut list?

Yes. Look for the "Cut List" page in the 16-page woodworking project planner. Every page is undated, so you can start any day and reprint a page whenever it fills up. Download it free, print only the pages you need and add more copies of any page later.

Can I record finishes?

Yes. Use the finishing log. Other pages in the 16-page woodworking project planner include "Workshop Goals", "Project Plan" and "Cut List", so related notes stay together. Every page is undated, so you can start any day and reprint a page whenever it fills up.

Does it include a safety checklist?

Yes. Look for the "Workshop Safety" page in the 16-page woodworking project planner. Print the A4 or US Letter PDF as often as you need, or write in the digital version on a tablet. Every page is undated, so you can start any day and reprint a page whenever it fills up.

Is the Woodworking Project Planner really free?

Yes, the Woodworking Project Planner is completely free for personal use. Download the 16-page PDF without an account or email address, print it at home as often as you like and share the page link with friends. FolarraStudio is free to use. In the future, a few clearly labeled ads may help keep it free.

What size is the Woodworking Project Planner?

The Woodworking Project Planner comes in A4 (210 x 297 mm) and US Letter (8.5 x 11 inches), plus a hyperlinked digital PDF for tablets. Choose the file that matches the paper in your printer and print at Actual size or 100%, so nothing is cut off. Both paper sizes have the same 16 pages.