Get 1 Year of Woodsmith + 5 FREE Downloadable Plans!
(*Offer Valid for New Subscribers Only)
$94
VALUE,
NOW ONLY
$29!

Shop-Made Hand Tools

Adjustable Pull Saw Miter Box
Jigs & Fixtures

Adjustable Pull Saw Miter Box

Cut small pieces accurately and safely with a pull saw using this shop-made miter box.

Classic Layout Tool
Jigs & Fixtures

Classic Layout Tool

Ordinary steel bar stock, a propane torch, and a few hours are all you need to created a handy layout tool.

Sharpening Stone Storage Box
Workshop & Garage

Sharpening Stone Storage Box

These sharp-looking boxes provide protection for your stones while keeping them handy whenever you need them.

Chisel Rack
Workshop & Garage

Chisel Rack

Behind each chisel, sandwiched between the two plates, is a magnet strong enough to hold even the largest chisel in place.

Heirloom Calipers & Dividers Set
Jigs & Fixtures

Heirloom Calipers & Dividers Set

With some simple tools and a little time, you can build a complete set of quality layout tools.

Shop-Made Spokeshaves
Shop-Made Hand Tools

Shop-Made Spokeshaves

There’s no better way to create smooth, even curves than using a tool designed specifically for that purpose. And you can’t beat the satisfying results when it’s a tool you’ve made yourself.

Heirloom Brass Compass
Shop-Made Hand Tools

Heirloom Brass Compass

Sharpen your skills by making this custom layout tool. Plus, learn simple techniques for working with brass along the way.

Handsaw Miter Box
Jigs & Fixtures

Handsaw Miter Box

This handy jig makes it easy to make cuts in small pieces safely and accurately every time with your handsaw.

Custom Scraper Shaves
Shop-Made Hand Tools

Custom Scraper Shaves

A few pieces of scrap, some hardware, and a cabinet scraper are all it takes to build a set of fine hand tools.

Layout Gauges
Shop-Made Hand Tools

Layout Gauges

Exotic wood and polished brass come together in a pair of handy layout tools.

Sheet Metal Bending Brake
Jigs & Fixtures

Sheet Metal Bending Brake

The possibilities for shop projects are endless with this simple jig for bending sheet metal.

Shop-Made Hand Planes
Shop-Made Hand Tools

Shop-Made Hand Planes

With a few simple tools and step-by-step techniques, you can make a pair of heirloom-quality planes.