Workbenches & Jigs

Not only does this simple guide keep stock perfectly square to the router fence, it also supports the back edge of the routed stock to minimize tear-out.

Cutting on-the-money rabbets for half-lap joints with a portable circular saw and handheld router is a breeze with this two-in-one jig. Perfect for those who want great joinery but do not have a table...

Use this simple jig to align both your tablesaw blade and rip fence for clean, accurate cuts.

Here is a no nonsense router jig that helps you trim solid-wood edging perfectly flush with plywood panels. No more heavy sanding and no risk of sanding through the thin plywood veneer. The jig base a...

Stand it upright and you have a sturdy stool for reaching the top of your lumber rack or doing household chores. Flip the stool over, fill it with tools, and you are ready to tackle a repair anywhere ...

Build the holder as shown or customize it to fit your tool needs. Either way, it keeps your lathe tools and accessories close at hand. Now, if only hollowing a bowl were this easy.

Want to keep large drill bits and other hold-boring accessories close at hand and easy to find? This compact carousel hold a multitude of specialty bits, such as holesaws and Forstner bits, and swivel...

Need a foolproof way to trim solid wood edging on plywood panels. This router-table mounted fence will do just fine.

Hanging picture frames and mirror frames, shelves and plaques with keyhole slots can spell trouble if they are not exactly the same distance from the top of the project. Build this routing jig to fit ...

See instantly what profile each of your router bits create by building this handy bit display with matching profiles. You can sit the bit support on your workbench or build the optional wall mount and...

Is time of the essence in your shop? Even the precious few seconds wasted while holding an orbital sander until its pad quits spinning can add up. To remedy this, build this benchtop sander rest.

Without a special clamp, gluing up a mitered frame can be an exercise in frustration. When gluing up numerous frames in the shop, we created these simple glue-up jigs. You can make your own to fit any...

For flawless half-lap joints, rough cut them with a dado blade, then do some fine-tuning on your router table using this versatile helper.

Ripping thin strips can be dangerous if not done correctly. This rip-fence saddle supports the stock being ripped and keeps your fingers safely away from the blade.

You could wrestle the top onto your drill-press table, support it with outfeed stands, and bore the outside rows of holes. But what about the inside rows? They are beyond the reach of most drill press...

Clamps are often found standing in a corner of the shop or stacked in a pile. Here are three separate plans for a pipe clamp rack, bar clamp rack, and a C-clamp rack to alleviate that problem and show...

To keep glue and glue brushes close at hand make this simple glue caddy. It can be easily transported to your project assembly area and then returned to the wall.

To keep chisels sharp and easy to find, place them in this storage/display rack. Not only does it make your chisels look great, separating them helps protect the sharpened ends.

Keep your attachments organized and at arms reach with this Bandsaw Accessory Store-All shelf. This shelf is easily customizable to fit your accessories, and mounts to your bandsaw in no time, If your...

Aligning jointer knives does not have to be difficult. Using an inexpensive dial indicator, a shop-made holder, and these six simple steps, you can achieve perfection in under 30 minutes.