Woodsmith Plans

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.

Roll-Around Tool Cart
Workshop & Garage

Roll-Around Tool Cart

Plywood panels, solid-wood frame members, and heavy-duty hardware make this tool cart tough enough to stand up to just about anything.

Sharpening Supplies Box
Tool Chests & Totes

Sharpening Supplies Box

Corral all your sharpening supplies in one spot and you'll never have to deal with a dull tool again.

Plunge Router Mortising Jig
Jigs & Fixtures

Plunge Router Mortising Jig

This simple, shop-made jig transforms your plunge router into a precision mortising machine and guarantees fast, easy, and accurate mortises.

Wall-Mounted Drill Press Shelf
Jigs & Fixtures

Wall-Mounted Drill Press Shelf

Reclaim the top of your workbench and add some valuable storage space with this handy drill press shelf and storage rack combo.

Oval Jewelry Box
Boxes

Oval Jewelry Box

This jewelry box, is an unusual project. With its oval shape and wing-like lids, it seems complex, but as you’ll see, there isn’t anything unusual about building it.

Utility Workbench
Workbench

Utility Workbench

The metal top on this bench creates a tough, durable worksurface that’s ideal for dirty, messy jobs.

Band Saw Circle Jig
Jigs & Fixtures

Band Saw Circle Jig

This jig is adjustable for different size circles and it’s held to the table with simple turnbuckles.

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.

3-in-1 Cut-Off Sled
Jigs & Fixtures

3-in-1 Cut-Off Sled

Reversible fences make this cut-off sled the perfect choice for accurate crosscuts and miters. For even more versatility, you can build the add-on tenoning jig.

Fretwork Picture Frame
Picture Frames

Fretwork Picture Frame

With a scroll saw and a few extra hours, you can turn a plain frame into this elegant one.

Modular Workstation
Workshop & Garage

Modular Workstation

Whether you build one or all three, these simple projects are a great way to keep your shop more organized.