This article shows you how to make a simple wall-mounted clamp rack. This article shows you how to make a simple wall-mounted clamp rack that can hold virtually every type of clamp manufactured today. Article also includes a quick roundup of the three types of clamps...
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.
Classic Leather Tool Bag
Carry your tools in style with this rugged bag. You can make it in a few days using simple tools and techniques. The look and feel of leather has a certain charm. Team that with durability and you’ve got a perfect combination for a tool bag. And the best part is you...
Classic Oak Tool Cabinet
Searching for a permanent fixture to house your collection of hand tools? Then look no further than this great-looking cabinet. Big-time storage: That's the name of the game with this sturdy oak cabinet. For this project the goal was to come up with a design that...
Classic Sawhorses
In just an easy weekend you can build these must-have shop helpers that will last a lifetime. These sawhorses are built to stand up to years of heavy use. They’re great for setting up a temporary assembly table. And for trimming boards to rough length or cutting sheet...
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...
Classic Workbench
Sturdy and solid — nothing on this workbench is fragile. Even the metal vise features heavy wooden jaws so it has a wide clamping surface and holds a pair of bench dogs. Most shops could use more storage space. So why not build a workbench where the base not only...
CNC Router
Turn your woodworking shop into a machining cutting carving and milling powerhouse with our shop-made CNC machine. In the past computer numerically controlled (CNC) machines were predominantly found in large industrial settings. But just as computers have gotten...
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 Lathe Station
Give your midi-lathe a home with rock-solid support and plenty of storage space. A midi-lathe is the perfect balance of affordability and capability. But unlike their larger cousins midi-lathes often lack the mass to dampen troubling vibration. These vibrations can...
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 support...
