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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.

Classic Sawhorses
Carts & Stands

Classic Sawhorses

In just an easy weekend, you can build these must-have shop helpers that will last a lifetime.

Layout Gauges
Shop-Made Hand Tools

Layout Gauges

Exotic wood and polished brass come together in a pair of handy layout tools.

Turned Canisters
Centerpieces & Decor

Turned Canisters

Used for storage or as a table centerpiece, this set of containers is the perfect project to give as a gift or display in your home.

Portable Clipboard Storage Case
Workshop & Garage

Portable Clipboard Storage Case

Finger joints add classic styling and strength to this hardworking, take-along shop desk.

Sheet Metal Bending Brake
Jigs & Fixtures

Sheet Metal Bending Brake

The possibilities for shop projects are endless with this simple jig for bending sheet metal.

Shop-Made Hand Planes
Shop-Made Hand Tools

Shop-Made Hand Planes

With a few simple tools and step-by-step techniques, you can make a pair of heirloom-quality planes.

Make a Fixed-Width Panel Raising Plane
Popular Woodworking

Make a Fixed-Width Panel Raising Plane

A panel raising plane may be a tricky build, however you will be thankful for having it as it will give you accurate and even results in future projects - not to mention the satisfaction of accomplishing the task will be worth it alone.

Make a Shapely Bowsaw
Popular Woodworking

Make a Shapely Bowsaw

A bowsaw is a useful tool to have in the shop for cutting fret wood and curves. With this step by step instruction from Bill Anderson, you will be able to create your very own.

Folding Router Table
Router Tables

Folding Router Table

This briefcase-sized package transforms into a full-featured benchtop router table in minutes, and folds up for storage just as quick.

Shop-Made Shooting Board
Jigs & Fixtures

Shop-Made Shooting Board

This must-have jig allows you to take whisker-thin shavings off the end of a workpiece to fine-tune the fit of a joint.

Band Saw Template Jig
Band Saw

Band Saw Template Jig

Cutting multiple, identically shaped parts has never been easier. This simple jig is the key.

Wall-Mounted Tool Cabinet
Workshop & Garage

Wall-Mounted Tool Cabinet

Store and display your favorite tools in a cabinet that breaks the mold of traditional storage.