How to Design Simple 2D Woodworking Plans on Your Phone (Metric/Imperial)

Have you ever wanted to build a simple bookshelf or workbench, but gave up on drawing plans because 3D CAD software (like SketchUp or Fusion360) had a steep learning curve? Or maybe you found a great blueprint online, only to realize it's in millimeters when your tape measure is in inches (or vice versa)?

In this guide, I will show you a super simple workflow to design 2D woodworking blueprints right on your smartphone or browser using a free tool I developed called "DIY Deck".

Because it handles all coordinates internally in high-precision millimeters and converts them on the screen, you can seamlessly switch between Metric (mm) and Imperial fractions (1/16") without breaking the blueprint!

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Have you ever wanted to build a simple bookshelf or workbench, but gave up on drawing plans because 3D CAD software (like SketchUp or Fusion360) had a steep learning curve? Or maybe you found a great blueprint online, only to realize it's in millimeters when your tape measure is in inches (or vice versa)?

In this guide, I will show you a super simple workflow to design 2D woodworking blueprints right on your smartphone or browser using a free tool I developed called "DIY Deck".

Because it handles all coordinates internally in high-precision millimeters and converts them on the screen, you can seamlessly switch between Metric (mm) and Imperial fractions (1/16") without breaking the blueprint!