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A Collection of Stuff I think is Neat/Efficient using plywood/obs sheets
It got so insane there is a jet plane "backpack" & a speedboat!
A HANDFUL are 1/5th sheet for ppl with a CNC unit, OR YEARS WORTH OF JIG SAW TALENT
- A few are 1/8 sheet
- There are even 4 "Sub-1/8" sheet plans (Drafting Pad, Vise, Router Plane & Saw Push/Miter Guide)
- The "kids castle" is "3 sheets", of OBS,..... and 2x sheets of HDF
There is some ODD/WEIRD STUFF HERE! make sure you read the titles of projects when skimming
NOT ALL HAVE A PLACE HOLDER IMAGE!
Note: Most "CNC" plans can be done with careful jag saw work
The $150 "Starter" Wood Shop ($200 tax/safety in)
$60 in Tools $100 in OBS $15 misc (safety) $25 tax = $200
- After thought, but might as well price it, for everyone, because I looked it up obsessively
You'll need these to start > 5x sheets of 5/8" OBS will do, for ALL WOOD USED, About $100
- Example: My local Habitat For Humanity sells Good D-Grade, 5/8 inch, 4x8ft OBS for $21.25 each
- I can buy "small bulk" (5 ) for a discount ($100 tax).
- It may have tape/paint drips on it (surface/cosmetic), but its straight/unchipped for $20
- 1 sheet = Workbench https://www.instructables.com/Making-a-Workbench-for-20/
- Plans: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1a_pCQyo4AUqV_XEdy2VnD7qvPAM5X4gc/view
- 2.5 sheet plans: https://www.finewoodworking.com/fwnpdffree/011181054.pdf
- 1 sheet = wood storage cart https://www.instructables.com/DIY-Mobile-Plywood-and-Lumber-Storage-Cart-Only-1-/
- 1/2 sheet Pair Folding Saw Horses https://www.woodsmithplans.com/plan/fold-flat-sawhorses/ (see pic below) Store it: https://www.woodsmith.com/article/corral-your-sawhorses/
- 1/2 sheet = 500lbs hand truck plywood-hand-truck--winner-popular-mechanics-plywood-challenge (really 1/2 sheet "revised")
- 1/8 sheet Easy DIY Tool Caddy (drill your own pegboard) = https://www.woodsmith.com/article/easy-to-build-tool-caddy/
- Under 1/8 sheet = Shop Stool, you want a pair (I like square seat) https://youtu.be/Gs48mRwrl_c
- DO NOT stand on stools, stand on this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Qoj_ZgLScY
- Under 1/8 sheet = Saw Push https://stumpynubs.com/a-clever-table-saw-push-block-idea-for-cutting-thin-strips/
- Scraps of scrap left = Shop vice https://diycreators.gumroad.com/l/ZOeqz?layout=profile
- You likely have enough for this, Drafting Pad: https://www.pinterest.ca/pin/452471093784114280/
- 1 sheet = Flip Top Table (drill-press/Etc) USEFUL https://www.instructables.com/Flip-Top-Table/
- Depending on needs, many "micro/small" starter organizer can be found here: https://www.woodsmith.com/category/shop-storage/ (The entire site has GREAT stuff)
If your a sketchup pre, best "modular" workshop:
sideways pic, is the DIY \"Router Plane\"
If you have no tools yet: $60 Starter tools (Amazon returns & Most "Dollar stores")
$25 in POWER TOOLS ($5 new, amazon returns, self tested pre-purchase in decent starter quality)
- Circular Saw with Small/Safe Table Saw base (inserts in base, toggles) (yes its $5, I bought a few...)
- Dremel kit with Miter & Jigsaw head/mode > also make a plywood "router plane" for it
- Small Random Orbit Sander (palm)
- Wet/Dry 1.5 Gallon Shop Vac with "dust/fume catcher hood attachment/head"
- Power Drill/Driver, with hammer mode
$35 in NON-POWER TOOLS (& hardware, all at "dollar stores", $1 to $1.25 new, in decent starter quality)
- compare Habitat For Humanity prices, if they have over stock stuff
- Safety glasses
- LED Clip on lamp (both, for glasses, or as table lamp)
- 25x Drill bit kit (15x hs/7x flat/3x extenders)
- 14Pcs Pocket Hole Jig Kit (insert type sadly)
- 11x Socket / 26x driver bit / 2 port ratcheting hand driver kit (37pcs)
- 2x 24” ratcheting clamps
- Dado Blade Set, with retractable utility knife body kit
- 10ft Measuring Tape
- 12” Combination Framing Square (metal)
- Mini Micrometer (clamp/protractor/compass/pencil kit)
- Crescent wrench
- Claw Hammer/Rubber Mallet combo (flush top claw/double head)
- Glue Gun (the big type)
- Tube Gun (Caulking/Big Glue/Filler)
- Wood burner/engraver kit
- Heat Gun (the hot type)
- 3/8" & 1.25" chisels kit
- Paint bush kit (tray, opener/agitator, 5x bushes)
- Woven plastic drop tarp 64sq ft ("burlap" thicker colored type, not thin clear type)
added Hardware (at "dollar store" as above, or Habitat For Humanity, open box is $0.75)
- 75x count box of 1" and 2" nails and screws , plus some 1/4" bolts/wing nuts (5 boxes)
- Sandpaper multi pack (18 sheet)
- Gorilla Wood Glue 8oz (its the cheapest "good" wood glue, imho)
- Durham's Wood Fill, 1lbs Water Putty (for a $1.25, this is what you get, but 16oz!)
- ($2) Minwax clear oil-based interior polyurethane wood stain (943ml = 160sq ft covered)
- Door (piano) hinge pack (4 pairs = 8 hinges) Steel not brass (stronger, cheaper, in 8-pack)
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Special note "odd-ball 1 sheet plywood weirdo's"
- 1/4 Sheet night table (see pic, its ridiculously good)
- 1 sheet = Queen size platform bed https://youtu.be/wbB-pSGeH14 (will support king size, if side table platforms are forgone)
- 1 sheet = Minimalist Bunk Bed (2x single) https://www.instructables.com/Minimalist-Bunk-Bed/
- 1 sheet = 6 seat dining table https://youtu.be/suqLhVh8Ncc
- leg update https://youtu.be/RZdgcwOv97c
- 1 sheet = 5x arm chairs or 5x dining chairs with foot stool or 5x single/double arm office chairs
- 1 sheet 5x hidden storage end tables or 5x doored night stands ("chairkit" alike)
- 1 sheet "small 3 drawer dresser" (way bigger than a 3 drawer nightstand)
- 1 sheet 4x mini desks (adult) or 3x school desks (child)
- 1 sheet table 4 hide-away stools "eating nook" (mid-short) https://youtu.be/mqclFlPHbpE
- 1 sheet = Closet organizer: 2 styles
- https://www.ana-white.com/woodworking-projects/closet-organizer-one-sheet-plywood
- https://tombuildsstuff.blogspot.com/2013/02/easy-small-closet-organizer-plans.html
- 2 sheets = larger closer organizer with seat https://tombuildsstuff.blogspot.com/2013/01/coat-closet-revisited.html?m=1
- 1 sheet = entire bathroom https://youtu.be/Uwk-rp8vtlo & https://philip-becker.de/2019/06/09/bathroom-furniture-from-one-sheet-of-plywood/
- 1 sheet = https://youtu.be/i3QakFM6IqM Four Adult Portable Picnic Table
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Oh, a plane: http://m-sandlin.info/technicaldrawings/td.htm
- YES like an "aircraft" (ultralight), made of light plywood and canvas/etc
- There are like over 1000 variants of a "goat"
- like this is likely the smallest, with a cockpit (and option for pusher motor/pulse jet)
- IRL: https://www.ruppert-composite.ch/en/images/inhaltsbilder/P1-06-zulassung/P1060575.jpg
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Note on Plywood Chairs (they are like 500 ways to make a "simple chair")
- No "true" chair uses less wood than a DIY variant of: Aarne Armchair (Armless variant) by Hampus Pentinnen, maybe 6x chairs from 1x sheet, in 5/8 inch (Genius plan out)
- Although the ED-1 Piano cut (studiolo) or any Chairkit could be a contender in "best real chair"
- The Snap jack = better version https://www.instructables.com/How-to-Make-a-Secret-Foldable-Chair-at-Home/ (Heavy version is 1" thick) LIGHTER 1" inside/outside cuts & 12" seat = 16" much like here: https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/folding-chair-design/525 maybe 6x chairs from 1x sheet, in 5/8 inch (Genius plan out)
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Really useful top spot plans
1/4 sheet Micro Pantry (convert all to plywood)
1 sheet MFM Space Saving Pantry
4 sheet Hamster Wheel Standing Desk (It could be 100% plywood/obs)
A Sink made from Plywood!
How To Build Stairs with One Sheet of Plywood
- https://youtu.be/kSf-PKxmTLQ
- part 2: https://youtu.be/HNOg-xMn4Vw
- Heavy duty version: https://youtu.be/ACCabiamK-E
Like 10 different 1 sheet boats & THREE 1/2 (half) SHEET BOATS
One sheet wood boat (electric or paddle or sail boat)
2 Sheet SPEED BOAT! ("9.9hp Sea Flea"):
- See side panel "Plan Quick Links: https://muskokaseaflea.ca/StaticWeb2/?page_id=61
- https://muskokaseaflea.ca/StaticWeb2/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Full-Sixe-XL-May-3-web-version.jpg
Multi-sheet "Dreambox" HIDDEN IN PLAIN SITE CRAFT AREA/OFFICE DESK
- https://nation.ryobitools.com/nation/projects/hidden-craft-area-office-desk_13325
- https://youtu.be/WFe9_y4-LKM
- BUT convert to below (WHY? > Original plan is 50% over built, & 200% as heavy)
- This & using some HDF, will trim cost to about $125
- 3 SHEETS OF 5/8" OBS (main load, 3/4 > 5/8)
- 3 SHEETS OF 5mm (3/16) HDF (1/4 > 3/16)
- 1 SHEET OF 3/8" HDF (1/2 > 3/8)
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Notes:
2.5 to 9 sheet kitchen (2 sheet in 2 chair with MFM Pantry version)
1 to 2 sheets table/chairs
"Snap Jack" method "chairkit" & "piano" cut layout (minus footstool) "Cut" Table
- 1x "4x8ft sheet" 4x 14" folding chairs/40" table dinette set, flat-wall hide away
- in a 4x4ft wall space footprint, 3.5" thick
1.5 sheets Pantry/Workarea
- "MFM Pantry"
- "Pop Mech" 1/2 sheet corner shelf
- MFM Pantry needs doors open & cutting board braced over them as a worktop
OR 7 sheets Pantry/Workarea
- "Dreambox" as shelves, pantry & work area
2 Sheet Bedroom
Resizing platform bed to full/double
- allows night table platforms to each have a single drawer/door (or single side to have 2 drawers)
3x Drawer Small Dresser
- is ultra efficient, so efficient... it could have an UNPLANNED small top shelf
3 Sheet Living room
1 sheet for Tables
- 1/2 sheet "pop mech" coffee table short "modern builds" media console (style 2, 4ft)
1.5 sheet for Seats
- 2x "Chairkit" single/double arm chairs (with foot-stool) 1x modern sofa 1x "Chairkit" end table
0.5 sheets for Shelf
- Pop Mech 1/2 sheet corner shelf
1 Sheet Full Bathroom (even the mirror, with mirror finish paint!)
1 sheet entire bathroom
- https://youtu.be/Uwk-rp8vtlo & https://philip-becker.de/2019/06/09/bathroom-furniture-from-one-sheet-of-plywood/
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Main Post
For "most" furniture uses:
D-Grade OBS is same cost/200% stronger than HDF & 50% cheaper/90% as strong as than plywood
- Bent/Chipped sheets are just NEVER worth buying at full price (never ever imho)
- Worst to best: MDF/PB (never use, both sucks at cost) > HDF > OBS > Plywood
- 5/8"( ) Plywood/OBS can sub for "light, 1by" lumber, generally
- 1.25"( glued with 1/4", for 1.5") Plywood/OBS can sub for "light, 2by" lumber, generally
- HDF is superior to BOTH equal thickness particleboard & ANY MDF, if not full load bearing
- Engineered wood has a capstone of plywood, in all but the most extreme/costly methods
I WOULD NOT EXCEED LOADS OF "EQUAL TO A 500LBS PERSON LIVE/DEAD LOAD"
How Much Weight Can Plywood Hold? Plywood Strength Chart, Load Calculator
HDF Wall/Ceiling
- Sand > finer sand > finer, finer sand https://youtu.be/_ZAyCbU3oU8
- Sheath the wall/ceiling assembly with sheets of HDF, nailed into the wall studs. Mark the location of the wall studs onto your HDF sheet before nailing them, with lines spaced on center as you spaced the wall studs. Screws can be used in place of nails, but it will take a little more time.
- Patch and cover any defects in the surface of the HDF, seams between the HDF sheets, as well as nail or screw heads with patching compound applied with a putty knife. Sand smooth with some sand paper wrapped around a block to the surface of the HDF once dry.
- Paint or wallpaper as you like.
OSB Floors
- Sand > finish > buff, as though hardwood https://youtu.be/_ZAyCbU3oU8
FINE Finished OSB floor
Instead finish with a polyurethane coat, which will be extra work, but not only will it be heavy-duty, it will look incredibly glossy and clean with a smooth top. The polyurethane will also be important in the rooms with moisture.
Plans
Screwed Up (This Guy Escaped An Ikea Factory) All FREE/Minimal (for non-woodworker hobbyist)
Popular enough for a top spot:
DIY 1/4 Sheet Mini Desk (23x11x30", no plans, but visually simple, cut surface/brace out of 2 L-legs)
- https://www.bloooms.nl/en/home/13/mini-desk.html
- if carefully planned, each desk may ALSO have 1x, 4" deep, under shelf / keyboard tray area
DIY Computer Table HALF Sheet Plywood
Modern Computer Desk From 1 Sheet of Plywood
August 1986 Popular Mechanics
1/2, 1 & Multi-Sheet Plywood Projects Design Competition
not bad, the coffee table is nice for a 1/2 sheet
Greatest caddy toolbox...ever?
Could be 1/2 height = 1/2 sheet too. In the era before non-industrial access to CNC
Could become many \"units\" moving shelf/worktop levels
Others
1/4 Sheet night table
shelf cut from between \"legs\", leg/handle cutout support shelf/cabinet box
DIY Step Stool
DIY ROCKING CHAIR FROM 1 SHEET OF PLYWOOD
ONE Sheet Plywood Project / Small Dresser
Multi-sheet "Dreambox" HIDDEN IN PLAIN SITE CRAFT AREA/OFFICE DESK
- https://nation.ryobitools.com/nation/projects/hidden-craft-area-office-desk_13325
- https://youtu.be/WFe9_y4-LKM
1 sheet Convertible Plywood Coffee/Dining Table
3 School Desks 1 Sheet of Plywood
A Sink made from Plywood!
How To Build Stairs with One Sheet of Plywood
- https://youtu.be/kSf-PKxmTLQ
- part 2: https://youtu.be/HNOg-xMn4Vw
- Heavy duty version: https://youtu.be/ACCabiamK-E
One sheet wood boat (electric or paddle or sail boat)
Build Stacking Sawhorses from A Single Sheet of Plywood
Modern Sofa with 1 Sheet of Plywood
Making A Plywood Armchair
1 sheet Mid-Century Modern Record Media Console, 2 stlyes (modern builds)
- http://www.modernbuilds.com/mid-century-modern-media-console-diy
- https://www.home-dzine.co.za/diy-1/make-mid-century-tv-media-unit.html
- Style 2: http://www.modernbuilds.com/plywood-media-console
Alt Mid-Century Modern Record Media Console (kreg tools)
Light, on material use, Legs Method:
- outer brace beats top pinch with larger contact area for material used
- Tri emulates pedestal
- Quad is better for foot traffic than edge legs
- a 6 seat table can use either in a pair, again better for foot traffic
Quad units = top of legs, are also brace
2 Sheet "Snap Jack" Table & 4 Chairs (table shown, folding chairs are nothing special)
1/2 sheet Portable Medium Duty Surface
1 Sheet Plywood Table (full thing 1 sheet)
un shown scrap used to make 8x 2\" triangle leg brace under table top where legs mount
1/5th Sheet 0% waste Jag-saw Dining Chair 5x chairs from one 4x8ft sheet of plywood/obs
1/2 sheet, 0% Waste Table, 1 sheet version seats 6 ppl
Other "CUT" (look at that bookshelf!)
Pair Folding Saw Horses https://www.woodsmithplans.com/plan/fold-flat-sawhorses/
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