Shop-Made Hand Tools
Adjustable Pull Saw Miter Box
Cut small pieces accurately and safely with a pull saw using this shop-made miter box.
Classic Layout Tool
Ordinary steel bar stock, a propane torch, and a few hours are all you need to created a handy layout tool.
Sharpening Stone Storage Box
These sharp-looking boxes provide protection for your stones while keeping them handy whenever you need them.
Chisel Rack
Behind each chisel, sandwiched between the two plates, is a magnet strong enough to hold even the largest chisel in place.
Heirloom Calipers & Dividers Set
With some simple tools and a little time, you can build a complete set of quality layout tools.
Shop-Made Spokeshaves
There’s no better way to create smooth, even curves than using a tool designed specifically for that purpose. And you can’t beat the satisfying results when it’s a tool you’ve made yourself.
Heirloom Brass Compass
Sharpen your skills by making this custom layout tool. Plus, learn simple techniques for working with brass along the way.
Handsaw Miter Box
This handy jig makes it easy to make cuts in small pieces safely and accurately every time with your handsaw.
Custom Scraper Shaves
A few pieces of scrap, some hardware, and a cabinet scraper are all it takes to build a set of fine hand tools.
Layout Gauges
Exotic wood and polished brass come together in a pair of handy layout tools.
Sheet Metal Bending Brake
The possibilities for shop projects are endless with this simple jig for bending sheet metal.
Shop-Made Hand Planes
With a few simple tools and step-by-step techniques, you can make a pair of heirloom-quality planes.