Workshop Miscellaneous

Get your tools organized and up off the floor by building this workshop or garage organizer. With just a bit of plywood, you can build this organizer any size you wish. Follow along at the link to see how to build it.

For the purpose of sharpening, this 5 inch diameter CBN wheel is specifically designed to accommodate the 7/39.5 degree Woodmizer® sawmill blade profile. The wheel is perfect for the Wood-mizer BMS250 sharpening system and features an arbour hole with a diameter of 1/2 inch. If you want to manually sharpen your sawmill blade, it can also fit on a regular bench top grinder. Now, you can create the Woodmizer® profile on any brand of 7 degree blade.

Ok people, you may need to build this for your garage or workshop this fall. A wall-mounted yard tool organizer will help you find the rake and shovel when you need it, plus keep them up off the floor. Cheap and easy to build using free instructions.

For the purpose of sharpening, this 5 inch diameter CBN wheel is specifically designed to accommodate the 10/30 degree Woodmizer® sawmill blade profile. The wheel is perfect for the Wood-mizer BMS250 sharpening system and features an arbour hole with a diameter of 1/2 inch. If you want to manually sharpen your sawmill blade, it can also fit on a regular bench top grinder. Now, you can create the Woodmizer® profile on any brand of 10 degree blade.

These small parts storage boxes feature beautiful finger jointed corners. Make multiples for your workshop small bits and pieces to keep things organized. Also great for in the house too. Follow along and build your own nifty boxes.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a kit box that doubles as a platform for grinding the proper primary bevel on a wood plane iron. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

This is a handy project to build for your workshop or garage sink. This one is made using pallet wood. Here is how to build it.

A wooden Mallet, for smacking chisels and the like.

Use the free woodworking instructions at the link to build a whole load of fastener bins to get your screws or nails sorted and organized.

A Miter Saw Cabinet with folding wings. Folds down to 36 inch width. Lots of storage space in front drawers. DXF Format.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a flip-top mobile tool base. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a cart for moving sheet goods and for infeed/outfeed for table saw. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

This project is easy enough for almost anyone to tackle with confidence, and will produce a piece of equipment that will keep your workshop running smoothly for years. ...

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a set-up gauge for measuring height. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a wooden hanger for drying parts after applying a finish. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a step stool for the workshop. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

Build a portable paint and adhesives cart using the free downloadable woodworking plans at the link. You will be able to wheel it over to your project for finishing.

Here is a handy little tool for marking the center on the edge of a board. It will work on just about any thickness of board.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a panel cart on casters for moving sheets of plywood. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

This simple center gauge will either mark a spot or scribe a line down the edge of a board, it is easily made with a short wooden bar, two dowels and a screw.

Build this work stool tote and it will do double duty. Use it as a stool or turn it over and carry tools in it. Here are the free plans.

A miniature bow saw designed to work with a coping saw blade. Two drawings and a text file. DXF format. Plan is featured at CAD Files for Woodworkers. Created by Tom Lewis.

With a few sheets of plywood, MDF, some 2x4s, and common hardware, you can build this complete storage system and workcenter. It is designed for maximum utility in a minimum amount of space. Plus, you can customize it to suit your needs and shop layout.

Build a vertical sheet good cutting stand with this detailed tutorial. Everyone should build one.

Organization is the key to making any shop work well, no matter what the size. And if your shop is like most, it could use some additional storage space. (I know mine could.) That is where this shop system comes in. It is obvious there is a lot of storage space packed into this wall system. What is not so apparent is its easy-to-build design. Each unit is assembled from standardized components. And it is made from inexpensive, easy-to-find construction lumber, MDF, and plywood. The cutting diagrams and materials list are available to download in this Online Extra.

Learn how to build and install a wall-mounted tool storage system; includes step-by-step instructions along with tips, materials, and tools lists.

This handy wooden mallet was made from some left-over scraps of oak that I had salvaged from a pallet.

We all have extension cords laying around that have bad ends on them. This neat extension cord holder makes great use of these old cords. Extension cords, especially long ones, can be a real mess to string out and coil back up. Also plugs on the ends can become damaged by just yanking on the cord to unplug a tool. This is a good project to untangle those cords and fix the old damaged ones.

Marking gauge is an essential tool for basic carpentry and joinery. Download this plan to make one for your shop.

Base cabinets for the shop or garage. DXF Format<br>This free woodworking plans and woodworkers projects information is courtesy of the CAD Files for Woodworkers web site.