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.
These two cutoff guides, a 4 foot and 8 foot, handle a range of workpiece lengths and help eliminate chip-out. You can make both guides to custom-fit your circular saw and router from a single sheet o...
The most useful tool in our shop is the tablesaw. Here is a simple-to-build jig that makes cutting chip-free crosscuts a breeze.
Keep reference material close at hand with this two-project setup. Simply swing the table up when you need to make notes. The upper cabinet has a drop-down door. Just pull up a stool and you have...
A beveled wall cleat system works great for supporting more than cabinets and tool racks. This easy-to-build light support fits and locks onto the same cleat, and can be located near any number of ...
Build this accommodating cabinet to store a small-shops worth of tools, hardware, and supplies. Made from simple joinery this cabinet is mostly glue and screw assembly...
No matter the size of your shop drawers, this compartmentalized box keeps everything tidy. If need be, you can move the lift out box quickly to wherever you are working.
This plan is also available as a downloadable PDF. A sturdy, dependable workbench belongs at the center of every hardworking home workshop. This heavy-duty, versatile model features a pair ...
Two easy-to-build components. A sturdy workbench and a versatile tool-storage wall complete with custom tool racks. It will make your workspace the envy of your friends. The durable MDF benchtop ...
Few workshop items hold as much raw potential as your workbench. We will shop you how to build a basic one and then how to tap into its full usefulness. You can build this workshop workhorse in a week...
In days gone by, to become a journeyman woodworker, an apprentice had to pass one final test. He had to use his new skills to craft a tool chest. If his master approved of his work, the apprenticeship...
Hang them at a convenient height, and lift off only the dispensers you need. Start by determining how many rolls of tape you use in your shop. Then, create a dispenser for each from this plan.
This simple cabinet design offers the ultimate in versatility; hence the name. It can have multiple drawers, shelves, or vertical dividers, or a mix of all three. Use it vertically as a base cabinet o...
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...
We put our background to work and designed a wall-cabinet system that works great for organizing hand tools, safety equipment, power-tool accessories, and much more. The cabinets go together quickly, ...
Because you can never have too many clamps, woodworkers tend to accumulate a lot of them. And because clamps come in a variety of sizes and shapes, storing them can be tricky. Here is a simple solutio...
After a simple glue-up and a quick turn between centers, you will have one strikingly beautiful tool in no time. And, with is supple ash handle and super-dense morado (Bolivian rosewood) head, you can...
Ripping table legs or other project pieces at an angle can be frustrating and even dangerous work. However, with our taper jig, you will be able to quickly set the precise angle and safely cut leg aft...
Build one or all three of these easy-to-make projects to keep your shop organized. Our trio includes an adjustable board rack, a mobile scrap sorter, and an upstanding storage cart.
Our rock-solid workbench incorporates two vises, a laminated top, and options for a hanging tool tray or under-bench cabinet. Even if you are not a hand-tool aficionado, you will find this traditional...
Make these classic toy tools for your kids or grandkids. This plan set includes full size drawings for a portable circular saw, a cordless hand drill and a jig saw.