Multi-purpose table saw fence sled
Every woodworker needs some jigs to go along with their tools. This jig is one of my favorites to go with my table saw. This multi-purpose table saw fence sled has many uses, and because I’ve incorp... Read More
Category: Tools & Workshop
Use handscrews to hold small pieces
If you do enough woodworking, sooner or later you are going to come across a small piece you have to hold steady in order to drill, or cut, or router. Holding these small pieces by hand can be tricky,... Read More
Table saw push stick – DIY
Every few years, I find myself needing a new table saw push stick. The last one I’ve been using was actually given to me by my dad and was well overdue for a replacement. I had cleaned it up and... Read More
Plans for nesting sawhorses
These nesting sawhorses provide a slightly different twist on your typical shop sawhorse. They almost have a modern design to them. Although they don’t fold up to reduce storage space to the bar... Read More
Simple folding sawhorse
Continuing our series on sawhorse designs, here are some very simple folding sawhorse plans made from 2x4s and 1x4s with a 2×6 top. This folding sawhorse is strong, stable, and best of all it fol... Read More
DIY clamping blocks to keep things square
When you’re building boxes out of plywood, it’s always good to use clamping blocks to keep things square. These DIY clamping blocks are actually multipurpose. You can use them as corner cl... Read More
Drill Press Wood Vise DIY Plans
Have you ever needed to drill a hole in the end of small piece, or worse, a dowel? Or how about through the rounded face of the dowel? Neither of these is an easy task, unless you have a vise you can ... Read More
Pocket hole clamping jig
If you’ve ever used a pocket hole jig, you’ve probably also learned that face clamps and pocket hole clamps come in pretty hand for keeping your boards aligned and tight when you are inser... Read More
Table saw extension (phase 1)
I’ve owned my Delta 36-725 table saw for several years now, and I’ve been wanting to add a table saw extension for quite some time. Though there has always seemed to be a more pressing pro... Read More
Folding sawhorse plans
Continuing our series on sawhorse designs, here are folding sawhorse plans made from 2x4s with a 2×6 top. This folding sawhorse is strong, stable, and best of all it folds up to make it a little ... Read More
Folding 1×6 sawhorses
Continuing our series on sawhorse designs, here are plans for folding 1×6 sawhorses. These folding sawhorses are very light compared to those made of 2x4s, and since they fold they are also extre... Read More
Heavy duty sawhorse
Every workshop has or needs at least one set of sawhorses, and this heavy duty sawhorse is the one that will last for ages and take almost any beating you can give it. I remember my dad having a set o... Read More
Corner clamping jig
If you’ve ever made a picture frame, particularly using biscuits, you’ve probably ran into the challenge of holding two pieces together at the perfect 90° angle while the glue wood glue i... Read More
DIY Router Table plans
Need a new router table to step up your wood working game? You don’t need to invest in an expensive premade router table, you can build your own router table starting with the basic designs in t... Read More
DIY Steambox for bending wood
If you are really into woodworking, sooner or later you are probably going to come up with a need to bend wood. There’s one tried and true method for bending solid wood, and that is steam bendin... Read More
Circle cutting router jig
Here’s a simple alternative to some of your standard shop made circle cutting jigs. This circle cutting router jig is infinitely adjustable so you can make it to cut any size circle you choose. ... Read More