Classic box joints and a coopered lid combine to create a stylish home for your tools. Traditionally box joints are used to make boxes with straight sides and corners. So how do you make “curved” box joints like you see on the lid of this tool chest? It may seem...
Shop Projects
Find the best woodworking plans, essential tools, and high-quality hardware to bring your projects to life. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced woodworker, we offer carefully selected resources to help you build with confidence.
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...
Cut Accurate and Clean Rabbets
A straightforward guide. After trying every method we could imagine we show you step-by-step our two favorite ways to cut this essential case joing. What you get: Step-by-step photos Advice on building Helpful illustrations Check Price & Availability Note: We do not...
Dado Blade Storage Case
Use your dado blade to build its own storage case and keep everything organized and protected. This easy-to-build storage case will keep all the parts of your dado set together and within easy reach. All you have here is a two-sided open case. One side holds the...
DIY Workbench
Build this rock-solid DIY workbench in a weekend with common materials you can find at your local home center. This bench features rock-solid construction with plenty of space to spread out. For storage the bench can be outfitted with a simple shelf or with a bank of...
Double-Duty Planer Sled
Salvage your warped boards with this no-fuss planer sled. Unfortunately warped boards are a challenge woodworkers encounter all too often. But if a board isn‘t warped too badly it can be salvaged with a planer and this sled. This sled supports the board so it doesn’t...
Dovetail Jig
Save yourself years of practice with this incredible jig. Complete plans drawings and instruction for building a jig that assists you in making hand-cut dovetails accurately and quickly using a Japanese ryoba saw. What you get: Step-by-step photos Advice on building...