Woodsmith Woodworking Plans
Woodsmith Plans has hundreds of the best DIY woodworking project plans from Woodsmith, ShopNotes and Workbench magazines... all for immediate download. You will find furniture plans for every room in your home, plans for workbenches and shop storage, shop-made tools, easy-to-build gifts.
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Shop Projects
Table Saw Crosscut Sled
Big results in a small package. Reach for this lightweight sled and make perfect crosscuts every time.
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Shop Projects
Drill Press Belt Sander
No space for a full-size edge sander? No Problem! This this shop-built accessory transforms your ordinary drill press into a belt sander with all the features of a full-size machine.
Accessories
Bird Feeder
This project gives you the chance to try your hand at installing cedar shingles and copper roofing without having to remodel your house.
Workshop & Garage
Modular Shop Cabinets
These cabinets are the ideal storage solution for any shop. Constructed with framing lumber, the modular design allows you to configure them to match the space in your shop.
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Shop Projects
Precision Crosscut Sled
Accurate and chip-free crosscuts plus a versatile fence make this a must-have for your table saw.
Carts & Stands
Knock-Down Workbench
Turn a single sheet of plywood and a few pieces of hardware into a portable workbench that “knocks down” for compact storage.
Accessories
Bird Feeder
This project gives you the chance to try your hand at installing cedar shingles and copper roofing without having to remodel your house.
Carts & Stands
Shop Vacuum
A low-cost cyclone kit and this simple cart turn a shop vacuum into a top-notch dust collector that can go anywhere in the shop.
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Cutting Boards & Utensils
Mini Cutting Board & Cheese Slicer
The small amount of material and time required to build this cutting board and cheese slicer set makes it the perfect gift for the holidays.
Shop Projects
Drill Press Belt Sander
No space for a full-size edge sander? No Problem! This this shop-built accessory transforms your ordinary drill press into a belt sander with all the features of a full-size machine.
Shop Projects
Table Saw Crosscut Sled
Big results in a small package. Reach for this lightweight sled and make perfect crosscuts every time.
End Tables
Eastlake Table
Sink your teeth into some late nineteenth-century woodworking with this creative, eye-catching heirloom project.
The Basics of Building a Workbench
Whether you want to make an easy-to-build weekend workbench or an heirloom workbench, you need to know the basics before you get started. Learn the construction techniques and materials to use for a sturdy base and a flat, solid top. Then make a workbench even better by adding a vise and storage to keep your tools and supplies close at hand.
