Shop-Made Hand Tools
Shop-Built Cabinet Scraper
This classic scraper is the perfect tool for smoothing wood surfaces. Plus, it looks great doing it.
Joiners Mallet
The secret to this well balanced mallet is the two "pockets" in the laminated head. These pockets are drilled in the core pieces and then filled with lead weights.
Crooked Knives
Channel your inner blacksmith to create a unique knife blade and handle for tackling curved cuts.
Miter Plane
This traditional hand plane style blends stunning looks with glass smooth surfaces. Combine metalworking with some woodworking and you have one amazing tool.
Edge Clamps
These shop-made edge clamps are bound to come in handy when gluing hardwood edging on plywood.
Router Plane
Despite its look, this is no Mickey-Mouse project. This shopbuilt router plane is sure to become a favorite tool in your shop, and one that will get used often.
Setup Gauge
Combine a 6" ruler with a few pieces of wood and brass to create a sweet tool to simplify tool adjustments.
Dovetailed Shoulder Plane
Make an heirloom tool and learn the secret to creating double dovetails in metal — it’s easier than you think.
Aluminum Squares
Build your own precision layout tool. All it takes are a few pieces of aluminum and a little time at the table saw and drill press.
Sliding Bevel Gauge
Brass blades paired with wood bodies make these bevel gauges as attractive as they are useful.
Hand Plane
A simple design and a unique method of securing the blade makes building this plane an easy alternative to a traditional wood plane.
All-Purpose Layout Tool
Build this handy tool in an afternoon and you’ll use it for a wide range of tasks around the shop.