Workbenches are one of the most important woodworking projects in your workshop. Second to that are the storage cabinets for tools, and all of those handy dandy jigs that can make the life of a woodworker so much easier.
This project is a must in your shop and you can put it together in a weekend for less than $100 plus the cost of your own wood. Its fence adjusts in a flash and locks into T-slotted mini-tracks with t...
Box joints offer both strength and unique good looks. Although not as refined as dovetail joints, they can be cut on a table saw or router table using a simple shop-built jig. Not only that, but you ...
A rock-solid workbench and plenty of storage are essentials in any shop. Of course, both require space, which is especially tough to find in a shop that shares the garage with cars or has to fit in a ...
A pair of sawhorses come in mighty handy when you cut sheet goods or need to set up a temporary work area. But where do you corral them when you are not using them? If you build these sturdy horses, ...
Taper jigs do not get much more basic than this hold-down taper jig. Build the plywood base and hardwood hold downs. Then, mark the angled cut line(s) on your workpiece. Position the rip fence so the ...
Elevate your benchtop scroll saw to new heights with this sturdy shop-made stand. It provides solid support directly beneath the saw to help minimize vibration. The top measures approximately 24 x 12 ...
The two roomy drawers in this easy-to-build benchtop base keep your mini lathes centers and other accessories close at hand. When you are done with your turning session, just grab hold of the convenience...
Not impressed with particleboard utility cabinets available at your local home center? Neither were we. So we designed s sturdy, east-to-build set of cabinets. Build one or more of the components to...
Most jigs rely on a small cam to position the board, but do not provide enough support along the length of the board to prevent racking. Without proper alignment, the dovetails vary slightly in length...
A built-in dust chute links it directly to your shop vacuum or dust collector. We designed this sanding table to fit a 10 inch Jet Contractors Saw. You will probably have to alter the tables size to...
A simple, no non-sense design. Given how specialized the tools are for pocket-hole joinery, some woodworkers have balked at using the technique for projects. Nowadays, the dedicated jigs for drilling ...
Sheet goods often present a real challenge when it comes to cutting them down into project-sized pieces. Even if you have the room in your shop to maneuver a full sheet of plywood, single-handedly bal...
Every woodworker has some treasured tools that deserve the ultimate in protected storage. They may include a marking gauge that belonged to your great-grandfather or a set of carving gouges you purcha...
This brass-bound creation will be a proud part of your tool collection for years to come.
What more could a home woodworker want? How about an inexpensive and sturdy workbench you can tackle in just one weekend. It is equipped with an ingenious vise, a tool tray, and lots of other ...
We knew you would want a way to keep the multitude of projects, techniques, and feature articles from WOOD organized and stored in style. With that in mind, we designed a special binder (made of wood,...
If ever a sanding block was a work of art, this is it. Supple to the touch and easy on the eyes, it will serve you well for many years to come.
Do not grieve over sloppy router-cut dadoes. Instead, gear up for accuracy with this easy-to-make-and-use scrap wood problem solver.
Before designing this workbench, we talked to numerous woodworkers to determine what features they wanted. With your recommendations in mind, we designed this sturdy work center. Our bench has a base ...
This router jig is a specialist at through or stopped dadoes and grooves. Included is an exploded diagram.