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Ted's Woodworking bonuses, and what they're really worth
Reviewed 30 August 2026 · how we research
Four extras are bundled into the one-time price. The sales page assigns each a dollar "value" that adds up to a big number; those figures are the vendor's, not market prices. Here is what each bonus actually is and how useful it is day to day.
1. DWG/CAD Plan Viewer
Vendor-stated value: $47
A viewer for the plan drawing files that also lets you edit dimensions and re-derive a cutting list. Genuinely useful if you often need to resize a project to fit a space or use different stock. If you never customise plans, you will not touch it.
Real value: moderate, and higher the more you modify plans.
2. 150 Premium Videos
Vendor-stated value: $77
Technique lessons and full project walkthroughs. In practice this is the most valuable bonus: video fills the gaps that the written plans leave around joinery order, clamping, and finishing. Quality is decent if not studio-grade.
Real value: the strongest of the four, especially for beginners.
3. Start a Woodworking Business
Vendor-stated value: $27
A short guide on pricing work, finding customers, and selling projects. It is a reasonable primer if you have never thought about the money side, but it is general - not a substitute for real market research in your area.
Real value: light. A starting point, not a plan.
4. Complete Woodworking Guides
Vendor-stated value: $39
General reference material on tools, wood types, and basic methods. Useful background for a newcomer, but the same ground is covered free and in more depth across established woodworking sites and YouTube channels.
Real value: light. Nice to have, not a reason to buy.
Honest summary: the bonuses are a fair sweetener on a $67 purchase, not the main event. The videos carry most of the weight; the CAD viewer earns its place if you customise plans; the two written guides are minor. Don't let the stacked "value" figure drive the decision - judge the core plan library on its own.
FAQ
What bonuses come with Ted's Woodworking?
Four: the DWG/CAD plan viewer, 150 premium videos, a 'How to Start a Woodworking Business' guide, and a set of general woodworking guides. All are included in the one-time price.
Are the bonuses worth anything?
The 150 videos are the most useful in practice. The CAD viewer is handy if you resize plans. The two guide bonuses are light. The dollar values on the sales page are vendor figures.
Do the bonuses cost extra?
No, they are part of the one-time price. Paid upsells (DVD, USB, extra plan packs) are a separate thing.
Are the dollar values real?
They are figures the vendor assigns. Treat them as marketing, not prices you would pay elsewhere.
What is the DWG/CAD Plan Viewer?
A tool to open and edit the plan drawing files so you can resize a project and re-derive its cutting list.
What is in the 150 videos?
Technique lessons and full project walkthroughs for beginner to intermediate builders. This is the most valuable bonus in practice.
Is the woodworking business guide useful?
It is a short primer on pricing and selling. A starting point, not a substitute for testing prices in your own market.
Can I get the bonuses without the main product?
No, they are bundled with the purchase.
Do the bonuses update over time?
The core plan library gets monthly additions. The bonus guides are generally static.
Which bonus matters most for a beginner?
The 150 video classes, because they cover the basics the written plans assume you already know.
Keep reading: full review · price and value math · what's in the plan library