Workbenches & Jigs

Finally, the ultimate mitersaw center has arrived. This sturdy plywood unit rolls around and locks in place where needed. Fold-down table extensions let you manage long pieces for crosscutting. And th...

Savvy storage within easy reach. Extension tables for tablesaws make woodworking easier, but they sure eat up a lot of precious floor space. This handsome roll-away cabinet helps you put that valuable...

The smaller your shop, the smarter you have to be when laying it out to meet your needs. That is why we decided to go with a cabinet package that can be anything you want it to be. Read the boxed mate...

Looking for that single location where you can store all of your sanding supplies? This WOOD magazine original, featuring a half-dozen easy-to-build projects, may be just the tick. It includes holders...

This workbench is simple to build and super strong. We relied on inexpensive lumberyard stock and rugged mortise-and-tenon joinery to construct the base. For the benchtop, we laminated maple to handle...

Looking for versatility in a lumber storage rack? This ones got it! Our rack features adjustable supports that attach to vertical 2 x 4s for holding loads of boards. The unique sheet-goods bin lets...

Here is a great use for those prized wood scraps you stashed away for just the right project. Our compass incorporates an ingenious clamping system that holds a standard pencil (hexagonal or round)...

We put our background to work and designed a wall-cabinet system that works great for organizing hand tools, safety equipment, power-tool accessories, and much more. The cabinets go together quickly, ...

We built this sturdy mitersaw stand 24 inches deep to accommodate a 12 inch compound mitersaw. If you have a 10 inch saw, you can make the stand as shallow as 18 inches. Be sure to measure your saw...

Clear the air in your workshop with these easy-to-make projects. The less dust floating around in your workshop, the better. Not only does your shop stay cleaner, but, more importantly, your lungs...

This project is a must in your shop and you can put it together in a weekend for less than $100 plus the cost of your own wood. Its fence adjusts in a flash and locks into T-slotted mini-tracks with t...

Box joints offer both strength and unique good looks. Although not as refined as dovetail joints, they can be cut on a table saw or router table using a simple shop-built jig. Not only that, but you ...

A rock-solid workbench and plenty of storage are essentials in any shop. Of course, both require space, which is especially tough to find in a shop that shares the garage with cars or has to fit in a ...

A pair of sawhorses come in mighty handy when you cut sheet goods or need to set up a temporary work area. But where do you corral them when you are not using them? If you build these sturdy horses, ...

Taper jigs do not get much more basic than this hold-down taper jig. Build the plywood base and hardwood hold downs. Then, mark the angled cut line(s) on your workpiece. Position the rip fence so the ...

Elevate your benchtop scroll saw to new heights with this sturdy shop-made stand. It provides solid support directly beneath the saw to help minimize vibration. The top measures approximately 24 x 12 ...

The two roomy drawers in this easy-to-build benchtop base keep your mini lathes centers and other accessories close at hand. When you are done with your turning session, just grab hold of the convenience...

Not impressed with particleboard utility cabinets available at your local home center? Neither were we. So we designed s sturdy, east-to-build set of cabinets. Build one or more of the components to...

Most jigs rely on a small cam to position the board, but do not provide enough support along the length of the board to prevent racking. Without proper alignment, the dovetails vary slightly in length...

A built-in dust chute links it directly to your shop vacuum or dust collector. We designed this sanding table to fit a 10 inch Jet Contractors Saw. You will probably have to alter the tables size to...