Workshop 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.

Low-Cost Utility Cart

This versatile cart combines storage space and a handy worksurface in a compact roll-around package. What grabs your attention with this cart is the painted finish. But there’s a lot more going on under the hood so to speak. For starters the cart adds a much-needed...

Machinist’s Chest

This turn-of-the-century tool chest made from riftsawn oak is as useful for storing tools today as it was 100 years ago. From the basic measuring and marking implements to your favorite hand tools this chest will keep everything in its place. You can also see why the...

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. This 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. This Popular Woodworking Magazine article by Willard "Bill" Anderson teaches you start to...

Maple Workbench

This traditional-style workbench has everything you'd expect... a large worksurface and built-in vises to hold your workpieces. A good workbench must accomplish a few things. First it must be sturdy. It’s the foundation you work on and if it moves your work will be...

Mini-Lathe Stand

Supersize your mini-lathe with this all-in-one lathe stand and workcenter. A mini-lathe packs some pretty serious turning capability into a tiny package. But just because they are small doesn’t mean that you can set your mini-lathe up on a wimpy lightweight stand....

Miter Saw Station

Fold-out tables a stop block and a mobile base extend the usefulness of your miter saw. There’s also a convenient storage space for cutoffs. With the miter saw mounted to the center cabinet two long extension tables provide sturdy support on each side when you’re...

Miter Saw Workcenter

With plenty of storage and a fence that extends to 8' this saw station has it all. This workcenter for your sliding compound miter saw is more than just a cabinet. Laminate tops provide smooth surfaces to work on and easy cleanup. The two shelves add storage capacity....

Mobile Air Tool Station

Keep your air compressor tools and all the accessories at hand with this versatile roll-around workcenter. Air-operated tools are a great addition to any shop. But the problem often becomes how to keep all the tools hoses and accessories efficiently organized. The...

Mobile Clamp Cart

This rolling stand holds a complete collection of clamps in very little space.   This rolling stand holds a complete collection of clamps in very little space. What you get: Step-by-step photos Advice on building Helpful illustrations Buy Now! Get Details [widget...

Precision Crosscut Sled
A woodworker using a precision crosscut sled on a table saw

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.

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