For less than $10 add a sliding deadman to a workbench. For less than $10 Christopher explains how to add a sliding deadman to a workbench which easily supports and clamps large panels doors and long boards. Article includes step photos illustrations a cutting list...
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Bench Hook
The single most important hand-toll appliance is 3 sticks of wood. This old time aid to sawing by hand belongs in every wood shop. Here's how to make one use one and additional uses and functions. What you get: Step-by-step photos Advice on building Helpful...
Bench Rail
Turn any workbench into a multipurpose workstation with this versatile rail system. This dual-rail system attaches to any workbench and adds a lot of functionality without a lot of time or material. First grooves in the pair of rails accommodate sliding accessories....
Bench Vise
Raise your work to a whole new level. This vise provides a solid grip and all-around access. The design is based on a traditional style of vise once common in Europe. Stout hardwood jaws and rugged Acme threaded rods deliver all the clamping force of a standard vise...
Bench Vise Stand
Designed to tackle the toughest tasks this strong stable and easy-to-build stand is a great home for your bench vise. Your bench vise needs a solid base that can stand up to sawing pounding and torquing on the vise handle. The stand you see here can handle it. For...
Benchtop Heirloom Tool Chest
This compact and handsome storage project creates the perfect place for your small hand tools. Building a tool chest like this is a good way to hone skills that you can use in furniture projects. In the process of building this relatively small project you'll learn...
Benchtop Miter Saw Fence
This no-fuss fence system makes getting accurate cuts with your miter saw as easy as 1-2-3. The fences on most miter saws are so short that supporting long workpieces is a challenge. And making multiple identical cuts is out of the question — there’s no place to add a...
Benchtop Router Table
The small size of this router table doesn't mean it doesn’t pack a punch. It packs all the functions of a full-sized router table. Not every shop has room for a larger router table. But almost every shop could use one. Upgrade your shop space by adding this compact...
Benjamin Seaton’s Tool Chest
Build this 18th century tool chest with guidance from Christopher Schwarz. Build this 18th century tool chest with guidance from Christopher Schwarz. The large design features storage for loads of hand and power tools. You’ll be able to fit power tools like a jigsaw...
Better Finger Joints
A joint that was once strictly utilitarian has become a centerpiece of modern design. A joint that was once strictly utilitarian has become a centerpiece of modern design. Discover several methods to make this distinctive joint – including an easy-to-make jig....
