Workshop Miscellaneous

A wooden Mallet, for smacking chisels and the like.

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.

Here are a couple of quick projects that will help your shop stay a little more organized. Plus, you can make them in about five minutes or so.

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 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.

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.

The caul press costs little to build and can easily be stored out of your way when you are not using it.

Follow along with the free step-by-step instructions at the link and build your own woodworking mallet.

Folded Saw uses Jig Saw Blade and Pop Rivet with washers.

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.

I use my scroll saw quite a bit, and I go through a lot of blades. So I came up with this convenient way of storing my blades while still keeping them close at hand. Now I do not have to get up every time I need a new blade.

Most shop floors are uneven. So whenever I build a shop-made tool stand, I allow for some handy leg levelers. (They add about 2 inches to the height of the stand.)

Pound for pound, a portable planer has to be one of the hardest-working machines in the shop. And when you combine your planer with this versatile stand, for you, the work will get a lot easier. The cutting diagrams and materials list are available to download in this Online Extra.

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 extension cord holder can be make from scrap wood and then hung on the wall. Simple.

When gluing up a solid-wood panel, the boards always seem to shift up or down slightly. So I used 1 3/4 inches square hardwood, as shown in the drawing.

As I get older, the sheet stock that I have to manhandle into and around the shop seems to get heavier and heavier. So rather than continue to rely on brute strength, I built this wheeled helper.

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

Here is one way to hang and use a two sided magnetic tool bar.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Australian Woodsmith is a practical magazine for all woodworkers. From Issue 30.

Here are instruction for an easy-to-build steam bending system.

The problem is holding the chisel at a consistent angle as you sharpen. To do this, I clamp the chisel to a simple sharpening guide.

At the link you will find a video as well as free plans to build your own outfeed roller for your planer. It is easy to build and works like a charm.

Here is a fun project that will help you customize your tape measure.

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.

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