Shop Projects

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

Custom Scraper Shaves
Shop-Made Hand Tools

Custom Scraper Shaves

A few pieces of scrap, some hardware, and a cabinet scraper are all it takes to build a set of fine hand tools.

Utility Tool Tote
Workshop & Garage

Utility Tool Tote

This combination tool tote and step stool is easy to build and a handy addition to any shop.

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

Create precise layout gauges with premium materials that garner attention for easy, accurate marking in your woodworking projects.

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

Create custom wooden hand planes with this easy-to-follow plan—perfect for smoothing, shaping, and fine-tuning joints.

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

Compact and portable, this briefcase-sized folding router table delivers full-size performance and folds flat for easy storage or transport.

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.