English Layout Square
Wooden layout tools can be superior to metal ones. They are lightweight inexpensive and as accurate as woodworking requires. Based on an antique English layout square this shop project is easy on the eyes accurate easily replaceable and awesome to use. What you get:...Shop Marking Knife
Get a better grip on your layouts with this shop-made handle for your marking knife. Japanese-style marking have right or left beveled edges and steep angles giving them a really sharp point — perfect for accuracy. However one drawback is that they don’t come with...Shop-Made Marking Knives
Create quality layout tools using straightforward steps and shop-tested metalworking techniques. When it comes to creating a layout it’s hard to beat the crisp line you get with a marking knife. And making your own set of knives gives you an opportunity to learn...Infill Block Planes
The precise adjuster for the iron and the solid heft make these planes a delight to build and use. There’s nothing quite like the feeling of using a fine plane — especially if you made it yourself. And if you’ve never had that experience then building one of these...Compact Router Table
Don’t be fooled by its small size. This portable router table packs in a lot of big-time features. Just like its bigger brothers putting a compact router in a table adds to its versatility. Two lift-up extensions provide a surprising amount of workspace. The...Ultimate Router Table
This router table might be the best one you’ll ever build… it’s got storage a dust collection system and a micro-adjust fence. This router table combines all the features you want in a router table. The large thick top is equipped with a miter track...Classic Try Squares
All it takes to make a set of precision layout tools is a relaxing afternoon in the shop. Try squares look simple but play a crucial role in any shop. Primarily they help you determine if something is perfectly square. Although these are precision tools try squares...Infill Smoothing Plane
Show off your craftsmanship and attention to detail with this great-looking heirloom tool. For years a hand plane has been the symbol of fine craftsmanship. As you can see this isn’t an ordinary plane. The design is called an infill plane since the wood parts...Custom Chisel Set
These hand-made specialty chisels are sure to be a treasured addition to your hand tool collection. When our designer Chris Fitch showed up in our shop with this set of chisels everyone dropped what they were doing to take a look. They got a lot of attention. The...
Precision Crosscut Sled
Accurate and chip-free crosscuts plus a versatile fence make this a must-have for your table saw. The lightweight sled design makes cutting large workpieces on the table saw a snap. The rock-solid fence ensures square cuts every time — with easy-to-adjust controls to make setup quick and simple.