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Plywood Carrier

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The big problem in a one-man shop is there’s only two hands and one back. And that one back gets tired after years of lugging sheets of plywood around).particleboard).

Ultimate Miter Saw Stand

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

This clever rolling stand allows you to make dead-on crosscuts, and then it folds up when not in use. Plus, you need only two sheets of plywood to build it.

Deluxe Router Table

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

This is it! The final installment on how to build a deluxe router table.

Rolling Clamp Rack

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

When you’ve got so many clamps that it’s a problem getting them to where the work is being done, build this rolling clamp rack!

Rough Lumber Cut-off Stand

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Cut long lengths of lumber to rough size without four sawhorses or a helper.

Jim's Redesigned Router Table

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

This newly redesigned router table is packing tons more storage space and sporting a totally overhauled chasis while retaining its cool running router carriage and dust collection system.

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$175 Workbench

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

After a lot of figuring I came up with a simple plan: Build a bench for less than $175.

The Shop Box System

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Four space-saving modules help you saw and assemble projects at the three most desirable heights.

Router Table-Mate

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Make your own router table for less than $50 by using these woodworking drawings and techniques. This one is easy to make and store.

Router Fence for a Table Saw

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Your table saw is a router table and jointer just waiting to happen. Replace one of the saw's wings (or adapt your existing table board) to hold a router table insert, and you're in business.

German Work Box

Wed, 01 Oct 2003 00:00:00 GMT

Simple to build, mobile and packed with storage, this toolbox stores your tools and keeps the ones you're usin at the ready.

Scrapwood Scraper Plane

Tue, 06 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Using off-the-rack hardware and scraps, you can build an excellent scraping plane.

Drill Press Table

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Drill presses are designed mostly for metalworking. Dress yours up with this table - we give you all the project plans - and you'll find it indispensable for woodworking, too.

An Interview with Sam Maloof

Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A 1982 interview with woodworking icon Sam Maloof.

24-hour Workbench

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

With just 24 hours of working tim and $180 to spend, you can build this rock-solid bench.

I-beam Work Island

Sat, 01 Feb 2003 00:00:00 GMT

This worktable's strength comes from skyscraper technology, and we show you the woodworking techniques to do it yourself.

Traditional Sawbench

Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Plastic sawhorses are OK in a pinch. However, once you build a sawbench you will wonder how you ever worked wood without it.