Honest Review · 2026
TedsWoodworking Review
16,000 plans, 54,000 customers, $67 one-time. Is it worth it?
Quick Verdict
- Best for
- Weekend hobbyists, beginners, people with stalled projects
- Price
- $67 one-time (vs $39/month standard)
- Guarantee
- 60 days, no questions asked
- Library
- 16,000 plans, searchable + filterable
60-day guarantee · No monthly fees
What Is TedsWoodworking?
Ted McGrath is a certified master woodworker with over 25 years of professional experience. He's taught more than 4,000 students in person and built a production team of 12 full-time craftsmen and draftsmen whose sole job is creating, building, testing, and refining woodworking plans.
TedsWoodworking is his flagship collection — a library of 16,000 plans covering furniture, outdoor structures, toys, storage, garden projects, and more. It's sold through a one-time purchase that includes lifetime access, monthly additions, and a custom plan request service.
The 16,000 Plans Claim — Is It Real?
Fair question. 16,000 sounds like a number designed to impress rather than inform. But when you look at the math, it's actually the expected output of a real production team operating for 25 years.
The math:
12 craftsmen producing 3–4 tested plans per week × 50 weeks × 25 years ≈ 16,000 plans. That's not padding — that's the natural output of a full-time production team. What makes it credible isn't the number; it's the physical testing requirement behind every single one.
What I Like & What Could Be Better
What I Like
- ✓Every plan is physically built and tested before publishing — a 12-person team does nothing else
- ✓Searchable, filterable library with category filters and difficulty levels
- ✓Custom plan requests included at no extra cost
- ✓Monthly new plans added — lifetime access, no recurring fee
- ✓60-day money-back guarantee removes all the financial risk
- ✓$67 one-time vs $39/month alternatives — the math is obvious within 2 months
What Could Be Better
- ›The sales page is long and dated — don't judge the product by the page selling it
- ›Some plans skew toward beginner and intermediate level — advanced builders may find the ceiling lower than expected
- ›Digital delivery only by default — physical USB or DVD is available but costs extra
Who It's For — and Who It Isn't
✓ Good fit
- ›Weekend hobbyists who want to actually finish projects
- ›Beginners who need hand-holding through each step
- ›Anyone with a half-finished project in the garage
- ›Grandparents making heirloom gifts
- ›DIYers who've wasted money on bad plans before
✗ Not ideal for
- ›Professional furniture makers with established workflows
- ›Advanced builders looking for experimental or high-end joinery
- ›People who prefer physical plan books over digital
- ›Those who only want 1–2 specific plans (cheaper to buy individually)
Is It Worth $67?
The honest answer is: with a 60-day money-back guarantee, the only way to lose is to never try it. You have two full months to go through the library, start a project, and decide for yourself. If it's not for you, you get your money back — no questions, no hassle.
The better question is: what does one completed project cost? Carol Brewer built two Adirondack chairs and sold them both at a craft fair the first weekend — $175 each, $350 combined. The collection paid for itself five times over. Kevin Walsh built a bunk bed his kids use every night. He estimates it saved him $700 over the store-bought alternative.
One project. That's all it takes to recover $67. And the library has 15,999 more after that.
How It Compares
| Feature | TedsWoodworking | Free YouTube Plans | Individual Plans Online |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | $67 one-time | Free (but no curation) | $5–$30 per plan |
| Plan quality | Physically tested | Varies widely | Hit or miss |
| Searchable library | ✓ Yes | ✗ No | Limited |
| Tested before publish | ✓ Every plan | ✗ Rarely | Sometimes |
| Custom plan requests | ✓ Included | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Money-back guarantee | 60 days | N/A | Varies |
Final Verdict
TedsWoodworking is the right choice for anyone who's started a project and not finished it — or who's tired of gambling on plans that might not work. The 60-day guarantee makes the decision simple: try it, build something, and see for yourself. Best for anyone with a half-finished project in the garage.
60-day guarantee · No monthly fees
60-day money-back guarantee. One-time payment. No subscriptions.