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When people search for woodworking plans and projects, what are they really looking for?

I think most people who want plans, don’t have good design capabilities. They can’t envision it until they see a picture or drawing. They want to say they built something. Get some satisfaction. Some want exploded views with dimensions. The biggest problem with plans is if you have to modify anything and you don’t understand how the parts interrelate, then you won’t make all the correct size changes.

try making a clock

Doing my juniour certificate woodwork project (Ireland) want suggestions
heres the design brief that i am doing

In an effort to raise awareness of the importance of forests and biodiversity, the United
Nations has dedicated 2011 as the International Year of Forests.
Design and make an artefact which celebrates the importance of forests in maintaining
biodiversity and in preserving the world’s fragile resources. The design should reflect the
interdependence of all life forms on earth. The finished artefact should be inspirational and
elegant in its setting.

Mechanical toys were the favourite project I did in school.
Obviously they don’t have to be as complicated as site below. They also are good for teaching pupils about cams, shafts etc.