On this page I am hoping to place some simple fretwork designs that those new to Fretwork can download and practice their cutting on.

Many of these designs are based on very old projects drawn by the old Hobbies or Handicraft company. In most of these I have done my best to alter or adjust the designs to make them perhaps a little more practical for today's use. for example not many folks today have use for a matchbox holder frame or even a pipe rack of which there were a plethora of designs but adapted they do make nice photograph or mirror frames. I have also created small shelves to fit some of the designs where it has been difficult to see what the original was like or to replace a pipe shelf with holes. You may have to use your imagination to alter them yourself to suit your interest or skills.

Even if you are not interested in making the items to keep simply cutting them out will improve your fretworking skills for better designs.