Shop Projects

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

Workshop & Garage

Over-the-Bench Tool Rack

Construct a custom tool rack to organize hand tools within easy reach. This DIY woodworking plan is modular, efficient, and scrap-wood friendly.

Shop-Made Hand Tools

Joiners Mallet

The secret to this well balanced mallet is the two "pockets" in the laminated head. These pockets are drilled in the core pieces and then filled with lead weights.

Shop-Made Hand Tools

Crooked Knives

Channel your inner blacksmith to create a unique knife blade and handle for tackling curved cuts.

Handyman's Workbench
Workbench

Handyman's Workbench

Build a heavy-duty handyman’s workbench with a flat MDF top, strong mortise-and-tenon joinery, and optional tool storage. Perfect for serious DIYers.

Drill Press Storage Cart
Drill Press Tables

Drill Press Storage Cart

This shop project rolls underneath a drill press table, turning this unused space into a storage center for drill bits, accessories, and more.

Sander Station
Shop Projects

Sander Station

Organizing your shop never looked so good. This Shaker-inspired design corrals your power sanders, discs, and belts so you know just where to find them.

Table Saw Insert
Table Saw

Table Saw Insert

Create a zero-clearance table saw insert to improve safety, prevent kickback, and reduce chipout. Perfect for ripping thin strips with cleaner results.

Micro-Adjust Router Fence
Router

Micro-Adjust Router Fence

Upgrade your router table with a compact fence design that’s easy to micro-adjust and includes dust collection built right in.

Moxon Vise
Clamps & Vises

Moxon Vise

This bench-top auxiliary vise brings your workpiece to a comfortable height, and is a true staple for handwork in your shop.

Deep Reach Clamps
Clamps & Vises

Deep Reach Clamps

Shop-made, deep reach clamps. They’re perfect for gluing up a big panel, and won’t break the woodworking budget in the process.

Dovetail Jig
Jigs & Fixtures

Dovetail Jig

Create perfect dovetail joints every time with this easy-to-use jig. Designed for precision, it's ideal for drawers, boxes, and fine woodworking projects.

Miter Plane
Shop-Made Hand Tools

Miter Plane

This traditional hand plane style blends stunning looks with glass smooth surfaces. Combine metalworking with some woodworking and you have one amazing tool.