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Shop Projects

Enhance your workshop with woodworking plans for shop projects, from tool stands to workbenches, shop-made tools, and more.

Shaping & Smoothing Station
Jigs & Fixtures

Shaping & Smoothing Station

This shop-built power tool is an all-in-one solution for sanding, shaping, and smoothing tasks. Best of all, construction is fast and easy.

Table Saw Project Center
Workshop & Garage

Table Saw Project Center

Turn an ordinary contractor’s-style table saw into a versatile joinery, assembly, clamping, and routing station.

Shop-Made Spokeshaves
Shop-Made Hand 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.

Low-Cost Utility Cart
Workshop & Garage

Low-Cost Utility Cart

This versatile cart combines storage space and a handy worksurface in a compact, roll-around package.

Heirloom Brass Compass
Shop-Made Hand Tools

Heirloom Brass Compass

Sharpen your skills by making this custom layout tool. Plus, learn simple techniques for working with brass along the way.

Drill Press Edge Sander
Drill Press

Drill Press Edge Sander

Use the power of your drill press to smooth out the rough edges on your project workpieces.

Handsaw Miter Box
Jigs & Fixtures

Handsaw Miter Box

This handy jig makes it easy to make cuts in small pieces safely and accurately every time with your handsaw.

Locking Rabbet Jig
Jigs & Fixtures

Locking Rabbet Jig

Take a weekend to build this jig and you’ll be rewarded with easy-to-cut drawer joints.

Torsion Box Workbench
Workbench

Torsion Box Workbench

Flat, stable, and strong — you get it all with this unique bench that stands up to any task.

Drill Press Sharpening Station
Drill Press

Drill Press Sharpening Station

Powered by a drill press, this sandpaper sharpening system guarantees a keen edge on your tools.

Heavy-Duty Veneer Press
Clamps & Vises

Heavy-Duty Veneer Press

This easy-to-build veneer press ensures that you'll get even clamping pressure distributed across a wide surface.

The Butterfly Horse
Popular Woodworking

The Butterfly Horse

If you frequently run into the problem of now having enough saw horses (or not having enough room for more), you will be relieved to learn about "The Butterfly Horse" which is flexible and stores easily!