This little anteater might just be one of my favourite scrap wood builds so far.

I made it to solve a simple problem… charging cables always ending up on the floor. Turns out, this fun little scrap wood anteater does the job perfectly and actually gets used every single day.

These FREE plans are designed to be simple, beginner-friendly, and perfect for using up scrap wood or pallet offcuts. If you’ve got a bandsaw and a bit of spare wood lying around, this is a really satisfying little project to make.

It’s quick to build, doesn’t need much material, and makes a great small gift or desk tidy. Kids love it, adults smile at it, and your cables finally stay where you want them.

✅ What you’ll get:

• Easy-to-follow digital plans

• A beginner-friendly bandsaw project

• Designed for scrap wood and offcuts

• Perfect for gifts, desks, or workbenches

🛠 Tools needed:

Bandsaw

Sander

Drill

4mm Drill Bit

This is a digital download and the plans are completely free.

If you make one, I’d love to see it. Feel free to tag me on instagram with a photo.

Thanks for supporting small makers and turning scrap wood into something useful.