Andre Roubo’s Try Square
PDF Download: Full PDF plans and templates for Andre Roubo’s try square. Download: Complete Plans for Roubo’s Try SquareAndre Roubo’s 18th-century plans for a try square – which he called a “triangle” – is one of the most...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...Combination Router Table
A flip-up top adds a new angle to table routing. The result is a unique two-in-one workstation for the ultimate in shaping and joinery. Installing a router upside down in a router table is a surefire way to upgrade any workshop. The versatility of a router table opens...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...Custom Brass Hammers
Create your own set of shop hammers using brass stock and a chunk of hardwood. You’re sure to pick up a few new skills along the way. Small brass hammers come in handy more often than you’d think. The compact design makes them perfect for chopping out mortises or the...Custom Chisel Case
Keep your chisels and other tools close at hand and protected with this classic wall case. Chisels get used on just about every project you build. So having them close at hand is a must. Plus they need to be protected so they stay sharp. The solution to both these...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...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. Removing marks and ridges left over from machining and hand tool shaping can be a challenge. For many of these types of tasks we turn to a scraper shave. This...Dovetailed Shoulder Plane
Make an heirloom tool and learn the secret to creating double dovetails in metal — it’s easier than you think. Hand tools are fascinating. Often times they’re a simple form that is designed for one purpose. How they look is overshadowed by how they perform. Of course...Edge Clamps
These shop-made edge clamps are bound to come in handy when gluing hardwood edging on plywood. If you build a lot of projects that use 3/4″ plywood you know covering the exposed edges of the plywood with strips of solid wood edging is a fairly routine matter. In...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:...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. A full-sized permanent router table setup might be a great solution — if you have the space. But if you only use a router table...Hand Plane
A simple design and a unique method of securing the blade makes building this plane an easy alternative to a traditional wood plane. A lot of woodworkers have an incurable weakness when it comes to hand planes — especially wood planes. There’s just something special...Heirloom Brass Compass
Sharpen your skills by making this custom layout tool. Plus learn simple techniques for working with brass along the way. Made entirely from brass and steel this layout tool is sure to be the perfect addition to any shop. If the thought of working with brass and steel...
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.