I've been reviewing woodworking resources for three years, and the one question I get more than any other is: "Is TedsWoodworking actually worth it?" So I went in — properly. I spent time inside the members area, searched through categories, tried building from several plans, and talked to other users. Here's the honest answer.
The short version: yes, for most hobbyist woodworkers it's worth the $67. The long version is more nuanced — and it depends heavily on what you're hoping to get out of it.
What You Actually Get for $67
16,000+ Woodworking Plans
Step-by-step instructions, cut lists, materials lists, and multi-angle diagrams for every project in the library.
Searchable Members Area
Filter by keyword, category (100+), or difficulty level. Not a chaotic zip file dump — it's actually organised.
Monthly New Plans (Free)
5–8 new plans added every month to your library at no extra cost — lifetime. No subscription required.
Custom Plan Requests
Need something specific? Submit a request and Ted's team will draft and test it for you.
150 Premium Videos
Hosted by experienced woodworkers covering techniques from beginner joints to advanced builds.
DWG/CAD Plan Viewer
Edit and modify plans to fit your exact space and dimensions. Useful for adapting standard plans.
Who Is This Actually For?
✓ Weekend hobbyists who keep starting projects but can't find plans that work all the way through
✓ Beginners who want clear step-by-step instructions without guessing what comes next
✓ Anyone who's wasted money on lumber from bad free plans found online
✓ Hobbyists with a basic setup — table saw, drill, clamps — looking for projects that fit what they have
✓ People who want to build things to sell at craft fairs or gift to family
✓ Semi-experienced builders who want access to a huge variety without buying plans one at a time
Are the Plans Actually Any Good?
This is where the honest answer matters most. The quality is not perfectly uniform across 16,000 plans — that's just the reality of a library this size. Some plans are exceptionally detailed. Others are more basic and read more like reference documents than complete build guides.
What sets this apart from free plans on Pinterest or YouTube is that every plan is supposed to have been physically built and tested before publishing. The cut lists match real lumber dimensions — not nominal sizes that catch beginners out — and the assembly steps are written by people who've made the mistakes so you don't have to.
In practice, most buyers report that the plans they actually choose to build work well. The search and filter system helps you quickly find the more polished, detailed plans rather than the more basic reference ones.
60-Day Money-Back Guarantee
TedsWoodworking is sold through ClickBank, which means the refund process is handled by a neutral third party — not just the seller's promise. If you don't love it within 60 days, you get your money back. No hoops to jump through.
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My Final Take
If you've ever abandoned a project because the plan fell apart halfway through, or you've spent more time searching for decent plans than actually building — TedsWoodworking solves that problem cleanly. The library is big enough that you'll find what you need, the search works well, and the $67 one-time price is genuinely fair for lifetime access to a resource of this size.
It's not perfect — no library of 16,000 plans could be — but for most hobbyist woodworkers the value is clear. The gap between "plans that look complete online" and "plans that actually work in your shop" is exactly what this tries to fix. For $67 with a 60-day guarantee, the risk of trying it is low.