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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.

Clamp Rack
Carts & Stands

Clamp Rack

This article shows you how to make a simple wall-mounted clamp rack.

The Holtzapffel Workbench
Popular Woodworking

The Holtzapffel Workbench

We revive a 19th-century bench that was designed just for cabinetmakers.

Wall-Hung Tool Racks
Popular Woodworking

Wall-Hung Tool Racks

Toolboxes, chests and cabinets are ideal for storing your tools during transport, but they aren't convenient for the workshop.

Traditional Sawbench
Jigs & Fixtures

Traditional Sawbench

An essential shop fixture, this cross between a sawhorse and workbench will quickly become a loyal and dependable assistant.

21st-century Workbench
Popular Woodworking

21st-century Workbench

This new bench combines features from several historic forms in one design that is perfectly suited for the modern wood shop.

A Better Miter Saw Stand
Popular Woodworking

A Better Miter Saw Stand

This miter saw workstation is compact and inexpensive to build.

Mobile Clamp Cart
Carts & Stands

Mobile Clamp Cart

This rolling stand holds a complete collection of clamps in very little space.  

Hand Plane Cabinet
Popular Woodworking

Hand Plane Cabinet

Hand planes are the thoroughbreds of the shop.

Panel-Cutting Sled
Jigs & Fixtures

Panel-Cutting Sled

For less than the cost of a sawblade, you can build a precision crosscutting sled that handles large panels with ease.

Drill Press Table
Jigs & Fixtures

Drill Press Table

This table is as good (or better) than the store-bought ones and much less expensive.

Quick Cove Moulding
Popular Woodworking

Quick Cove Moulding

Here's the trick to set up your table saw to cut cove moulding.

Downdraft Sanding Table
Popular Woodworking

Downdraft Sanding Table

This project can turn a dust-filled shop into a pleasant work area.