The goal: The maximum tools in the minimum space. This cabinet was carefully drafted to hold all the hand tools needed in a modern shop from the planes to the measuring tools. Includes step photos illustrations a cutting list and construction. What you get:...
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Arts & Mysteries: Making & Using Sawhorses
If you are going to be doing a significant amount of sawing by hand you are going to need to buy or build a good set of sawhorses. If you are going to be doing a significant amount of sawing by hand you are going to need to buy or build a good set of sawhorses. This...
Assembly Table
This handy project combines a large flat worksurface with flexible clamping options and extra storage. When it comes time to assemble a project the first thing you need is a large flat worksurface to spread out the parts. Then you need clamps glue and other supplies...
Band Saw Template Jig
Cutting multiple identically shaped parts has never been easier. This simple jig is the key. Whenever you have a project that calls for identically shaped contoured parts a template and this template jig can quickly rough out multiple parts on the band saw. And after...
Band Saw Tune-Up
You can turn your band saw into an all-purpose precision workhorse. All you need are some simple tools and a few minutes of time. A well-tuned band saw can slice thin veneers make intricate scroll cuts and even cut accurate joints. This article takes you step-by-step...
Bench Deadman
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...
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...
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...
Cabinet-Base Workbench
This workbench has it all — classic looks plenty of storage plus a top and vises able to handle the most demanding tasks. Just about every woodworker would like to build a workbench like this one. But a lot of them might be a little intimidated about building what...
