The TimberVerseJakub Gawel Woodworking

Projects & Plans

Watch it built. Then build it.

Each project gets its own page: a build film, real photos, tools and materials with a cost guide, a cut list, step-by-step instructions, the maths behind it and plans to download.

DifficultyWhat the levels mean

No. 01 · Bird & wildlife boxes

Apex Nest Box

2 · Beginner⏱ About 2 hours≈ £13 materials

One planed board, six crosscuts, seven parts. A first build that teaches measuring, angles and safe cutting.

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No. 02 · Bird & wildlife boxes

Bird Box No 2

3 · Improver⏱ 2–3 hours≈ £10 materials

A slope-roof bird box from one 6×1 and one 4×1. A single 30° bevel cut makes the tops of the back and front, and less than 40 mm of wood is left over.

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No. 03 · Bird & wildlife boxes

Bat House

3 · Improver⏱ About half a day (3–4 hours)≈ £12 materials

A crevice bat box from one rough-sawn board: three stepped boards, four risers and a roof, nailed together, with two 20 mm gaps bats crawl into from below. Based on the Kent Bat Group design.

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No. 04 · Small makes & gifts

Simple Tray

2 · Beginner⏱ 2–3 hours≈ £10 materials

A sturdy screwed tray with a slot handle at each end, about 450 × 300 × 100 mm, from one 25 mm rough-sawn board. Five parts, straight cuts, drilling and 18 screws. Built in the workshop first: the photos are the real tray.

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No. 05 · Small makes & gifts

Christmas Tree

2 · Beginner⏱ 1–2 hours≈ £6.21 materials

A stepped outline Christmas tree about 701 mm tall and 580 mm wide, from one 2.4 m length of 38 × 63 mm CLS (3x2) on a short 4x2 base. Every cut is 30° (flip the board between cuts), the bar fits between the bottom legs, each tier tucks inside the one above, glued and screwed. Built and tested in the workshop. Make it any height from 400 mm to 1500 mm with the custom size panel. Style inspired by the Biscuit Tree Woodworks 30° stepped tree.

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In the workshop · Next plans

Tool toteThe open carry box from the sessions, with a shaped handle.
Raised bedA simple bed for community gardens, sized to standard boards.
Garden benchA rustic bench in the style of the fire-pit seating.

How difficulty works

Five levels, from first cut to full frame.

Every project is rated on the same scale, so you can pick one that stretches you without stopping you.

  1. Difficulty 1 of 5
    1 · First buildHand saw, straight cuts and screws. About 1–2 hours. Fine for complete beginners and supported learners.
  2. Difficulty 2 of 5
    2 · BeginnerAdds angle cuts and drilling. Some steps need a helper.
  3. Difficulty 3 of 5
    3 · ImproverBevels, rip cuts and a power saw, with more parts to keep square. About half a day.
  4. Difficulty 4 of 5
    4 · ConfidentProper joints like halving and mortise, where measuring accuracy matters. About a day.
  5. Difficulty 5 of 5
    5 · AdvancedFrames and structures, heavy parts, two people and several days.