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Shop-Made Hand Tools

Dovetailed Shoulder Plane
Shop-Made Hand Tools

Dovetailed Shoulder Plane

Make an heirloom tool and learn the secret to creating double dovetails in metal — it’s easier than you think.

Aluminum Squares
Shop-Made Hand Tools

Aluminum Squares

Build your own precision layout tool. All it takes are a few pieces of aluminum and a little time at the table saw and drill press.

Sliding Bevel Gauge
Shop-Made Hand Tools

Sliding Bevel Gauge

Brass blades paired with wood bodies make these bevel gauges as attractive as they are useful.

Hand Plane
Shop-Made Hand Tools

Hand Plane

A simple design and a unique method of securing the blade makes building this plane an easy alternative to a traditional wood plane.

All-Purpose Layout Tool
Jigs & Fixtures

All-Purpose Layout Tool

Build this handy tool in an afternoon and you’ll use it for a wide range of tasks around the shop.

2-in-1 Desk Set
Gifts & Accessories

2-in-1 Desk Set

Combining brass and an eye-catching exotic hardwood, this handy desk set gives you the opportunity to develop some new skills.

Sanding Block
Jigs & Fixtures

Sanding Block

Some scrap wood and a few simple steps are all it takes to build this basic, must-have shop tool.

Shop-Built Mallets
Lathe

Shop-Built Mallets

These mallets are designed to last a lifetime. But the best part is, you can build them in a weekend.

Custom Chisel Case
Workshop & Garage

Custom Chisel Case

Keep your chisels and other tools close at hand and protected with this classic wall case.

Shop-Made Beam Compass
Jigs & Fixtures

Shop-Made Beam Compass

Aluminum and figured wood come together in this practical layout tool you can build in a weekend.

Precision Miter Square
Shop-Made Hand Tools

Precision Miter Square

Sharpen your skills by making this custom-designed layout tool, and the etching on the blade will showcase your attention to detail.

Custom Brass Hammers
Shop-Made Hand Tools

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.