Shop Projects

Modular Shop Cabinets

AWTania — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 15:53:58 GMT

These modular shop cabinets function in much the same way. Designed for ample storage, they also form a stunning piece of cabinetry. Make no mistake, though; these cabinets are firmly rooted in modern cabinetmaking techniques. They're built using the same modular construction system today's professionals prefer.

For more on how to build these modular shop cabinets, please visit our blog (http://americanwoodworker.com/blogs/projects/archive/2011/08/11/ws-modular-shop-cabinets.aspx).

Mobile Clamp Rack

AWTania — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 15:52:47 GMT

Tired of dragging clamps around my shop, I built this mobile clamp rack that brings them right to the job. It takes up only 21 x 32 in. of real estate and can handle.

See Through Chisel Holder

AWTania — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 15:50:28 GMT

Here’s a see through chisel rack that protects those sharp edges and allows me to see the right chisel for the job at hand. The rack is easy to customize for any size chisels.

For more on how to build this see through chisel rack, please visit our blog (http://americanwoodworker.com/blogs/shop/archive/2009/12/14/see-through-chisel-holder.aspx).

Tool Cabinet

AWTania — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 15:48:18 GMT

Old tool chests made by the masters utilized every square inch of space with custom-fit nooks and crannies for all of their hand tools. Today’s woodworker needs a different kind of storage space, geared toward power tools. Our tool cabinet is just the ticket. It offers a massive amount of storage space that can be customized to adapt to your ever changing arsenal of power tools.

For more on how to built this tool cabinet, please visit our blog (http://americanwoodworker.com/blogs/shop/archive/2011/08/30/ws-tool-cabinet.aspx).

Double Duty Shop Stool

AWTania — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 15:38:05 GMT

A combination stool and work support? OK, it’s an odd pair, but in my crowded shop, it makes a lot of sense. Anything that takes up less room is a good idea! The double duty shop stool seat is divided into three pieces. When you raise the center section, you get an absolutely rigid work support that extends to 48 in. high. That’s tall enough to hold long pieces on a drill press or serve as an outfeed support for a bandsaw or tablesaw.

For more information on how to build this double duty shop stool, please visit our blog (http://americanwoodworker.com/blogs/projects/archive/2011/09/15/ws-double-duty-shop-stool.aspx).

Wooden Bar Clamps

AWTania — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 15:33:19 GMT

End your clamp shortage once and for all. These wooden bar clamps are easy to make, a joy to use and they exert plenty of clamping pressure. If you build them with scrap lumber, they cost less than half the cost of a comparable aluminum bar or steel I-beam clamp. So why not turn what would be an ordinary purchase into a fun shop project?

For more on how to build these wooden bar clamps, please visit our blog (http://americanwoodworker.com/blogs/projects/archive/2011/08/11/ws-wooden-bar-clamps.aspx).

Dovetailed Tool Box

AWTania — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 15:30:38 GMT

A lightweight, sturdy toolbox is perfect for odd jobs around the house. Carpenters used to make their own, just nailed together. I’ve built a more sophisticated design using two different dovetail joints for this dovetailed tool box.

Mobile Miter Saw Stand

AWTania — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 15:28:09 GMT

Get more from your miter saw with a stand that handles everything. This mobile miter saw stand helps you work better.

For more on how to build this mobile miter saw stand, please visit our blog (http://americanwoodworker.com/blogs/projects/archive/2011/10/04/ws-mobile-miter-saw-stand.aspx).

Tool Storage

AWTania — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 15:23:37 GMT

From power tools to chisels, tool storage can assist any worker get to their tools quicker.

For a few ideas on tool storage, please visit our blog (http://americanwoodworker.com/blogs/projects/archive/2008/04/17/Tool-Storage.aspx).

Mobile Router Center

AWTania — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 15:20:56 GMT

Without question, a router table is one of the most versatile tools you can add to any shop. Whether you’re making doors or moldings, router tables are do-it-all tools. This shop-made unit is a fully featured mobile router center with portability, versatility and compactness. And you can build the whole thing for less than $260. It’s perfect for any shop in which floor space is precious.

For more on how to build this mobile router center, please visit our blog (http://americanwoodworker.com/blogs/projects/archive/2011/11/15/ws-mobile-router-center.aspx).

Drill Caddy

AWTania — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 15:18:03 GMT

This drill caddy is compact, yet big enough to hold your cordless drill, an extra battery, and all the tools and fasteners you’ll need for any installation project.

For more on how to build this drill caddy, please visit our blog (http://americanwoodworker.com/blogs/projects/archive/2008/06/28/Drill-Caddy.aspx).

Dream Workbench

AWTania — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 15:13:52 GMT

Tired of working on a sheet of plywood thrown over a pair of sawhorses? Had it with rolling benches that wiggle and wobble? Hate running around your shop whenever you need a tool? Boy, do we have the dream workbench for you.

For more information on how to build this dream workbench, please visit our blog (http://americanwoodworker.com/blogs/projects/archive/2011/05/24/dream-workbench-ws.aspx).