Shop-Made Power Tools

Router Table
Video Plan
Router Tables

Router Table

With a choice of bases, a rock-solid table, and fence-mounted accessories, this project is as rewarding to build as it is to use.

Router Table Wall Cabinet
Router Tables

Router Table Wall Cabinet

This compact router table wall cabinet saves space while offering a fold-out work surface and built-in storage for your woodworking tools — ideal for organized shops.

Extension Wing Router Table
Router Tables

Extension Wing Router Table

Maximize the benefits of this essential tool without sacrificing valuable floor space in your shop.

Sliding Carriage Panel Saw
Jigs & Fixtures

Sliding Carriage Panel Saw

Build a precision sliding carriage panel saw for cutting plywood in small shops. Accurate, space-saving, and budget-friendly!

Pocket-Hole Jig Workstation
Jigs & Fixtures

Pocket-Hole Jig Workstation

Keep your pocket hole jig and all its accessories in one compact, portable workstation.

Ultimate Router Table
Router Tables

Ultimate Router Table

This router table might be the best one you'll ever build... it's got storage, a dust collection system, and a micro-adjust fence.

4-in-1 Belt Sander
Jigs & Fixtures

4-in-1 Belt Sander

Build a belt sander that grinds, sharpens, shapes, and sands. This woodworking plan delivers high performance with plywood construction and off-the-shelf parts.

Compact Router Table
Router Tables

Compact Router Table

Build a foldable, portable router table in a weekend. This DIY router table is lightweight, sturdy, and perfect for small workshops or mobile use.

Lathe Sanding Drum
Jigs & Fixtures

Lathe Sanding Drum

Turn your lathe into a double-duty machine with a standard sanding belt and this shop-made drum.

Rotary Milling Machine
Jigs & Fixtures

Rotary Milling Machine

Create a 3-axis milling machine powered by a rotary tool. Precise, compact, and budget-friendly—perfect for wood, plastic, and soft metals.

Shop Vacuum
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.