Woodsmith plans

Whether you hang this case on a wall or set it on a bench, a tilting rack keeps your chisels right at hand.

Designed with common materials, this portable work surface holds up under heavy loads.

Free up some floor space with this power tool setup.

Keep your pocket hole jig and all its accessories in one compact, portable workstation.

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It's the hassle-free way to cut plywood. And it has features that will save you time and money.

A flip-up top adds a new angle to table routing. The result is a unique, two-in-one workstation for the ultimate in shaping and joinery.

A router lift makes working at the router table so much easier. Bit height adjustments and even bit changes can all be handled from above the surface. The thing is most commercial lifts cost way more than the router it holds, but with our plans, you can build your own router table lift for about $50. Simple hardware combined with some plywood and maple creates a robust, easy-to-use router lift.

These shop-made drawer guides have a simple way of holding the drawer in the opening