Shop-Made Hand Tools

Dovetailed Shoulder Plane

Make an heirloom tool and learn the secret to creating double dovetails in metal — it’s easier than you think.

Build your own precision layout tool. All it takes are a few pieces of aluminum and a little time at the table saw and drill press.

Brass blades paired with wood bodies make these bevel gauges as attractive as they are useful.

A simple design and a unique method of securing the blade makes building this plane an easy alternative to a traditional wood plane.

Build this handy tool in an afternoon and you’ll use it for a wide range of tasks around the shop.

Combining brass and an eye-catching exotic hardwood, this handy desk set gives you the opportunity to develop some new skills.

Some scrap wood and a few simple steps are all it takes to build this basic, must-have shop tool.

These mallets are designed to last a lifetime. But the best part is, you can build them in a weekend.

Keep your chisels and other tools close at hand and protected with this classic wall case.

Aluminum and figured wood come together in this practical layout tool you can build in a weekend.

Sharpen your skills by making this custom-designed layout tool, and the etching on the blade will showcase your attention to detail.

Create your own set of shop hammers using brass stock and a chunk of hardwood. You’re sure to pick up a few new skills along the way.