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Short answer: Ted’s Woodworking is a good deal if you want a big library of project plans for a one-time price. It is not a course that teaches woodworking from scratch.
If you have a garage, a few basic tools and a list of things you want to build, keep reading. I’ll cover what you get, where it falls short, and who should skip it.
What is Ted’s Woodworking?
Ted’s Woodworking is a digital library of woodworking plans created by Ted McGrath. The sales page advertises more than 16,000 plans, sold through ClickBank as a one-time purchase.
You get access right after you pay, and you can download the plans. Some offers also include physical DVDs or a USB drive. Each plan is meant to give you the cutting list, the materials and the steps for one project.
What’s inside
The plans cover a wide range of projects, from quick weekend builds to larger outdoor structures:
- Indoor furniture: tables, chairs, beds, bookcases and cabinets
- Outdoor projects: benches, picnic tables, planters, sheds and gazebos
- Small builds: birdhouses, toys, boxes and shelves
- Storage and workshop: workbenches, tool racks and garage storage
The offer also lists bonuses. These include a DWG/CAD viewer for opening the plan files and a set of woodworking videos. Check the sales page for the current bonus list, since it changes from time to time.
Pros and cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Huge choice of projects for one price | Many of the 16,000 plans are variations of similar designs |
| One-time payment, no monthly fee | Plan quality and detail vary from plan to plan |
| Useful as a reference library for years | The members area can be slow to search |
| 60-day money-back guarantee through ClickBank | It is a plan library, not a step-by-step skills course |
The honest takeaway: you won’t use most of the plans, and you don’t need to. Most buyers want a handful of specific projects, and the value comes from finding those quickly.
Who it’s for (and who should skip it)
A good fit if you:
- Already know how to measure, cut and use basic power tools
- Have specific projects in mind, such as a shed, a bench or a bookcase
- Want plans in one place instead of buying them one at a time
Skip it if you:
- Have never used a saw or drill and want to be taught the basics first
- Only need one or two plans, which you can often find free or cheap elsewhere
- Prefer video lessons to written plans and diagrams
Price, guarantee and verdict
At the time of writing, Ted’s Woodworking sells for a one-time payment of $67. It comes with a 60-day money-back guarantee through ClickBank. If it isn’t useful to you, you can ask for a refund within that window.
My verdict: for a hobbyist with basic skills and a list of projects, it’s good value. Individual plans elsewhere often cost $10 to $20 each, so finding a few projects you’ll actually build covers the price. If you’re a complete beginner, learn the basics first, then come back to it.
Check the current price and bonuses for Ted’s Woodworking here