Shop projects

Canadian Woodworking shop project articles focus on building workbenches, storage, jigs, and upgrades that improve workflow, organization, accuracy and enjoyment in your shop.

  • scratch stock

    Make a Scratch Stock

    This shop-made tool will help you customize small mouldings, as well as add pleasant details to the edges of surfaces. Whether it’s a bead, a groove or something else entirely, a scratch stock will add a third dimension to your work.

    July 13, 2015
    Rob Brown
  • Build a drill charging station

    This custom-made rack will store your drills for easy access, and charge your batteries, all in one tidy area. It will also store any drill- related items in a handy drawer.

    June 13, 2015
    Rob Brown
  • A Different Spin on Storage

    Need more shop storage? This rotating rack can be custom- built to the size you need, and will give you flexible storage for years to come.

    May 13, 2015
    Steve Der-Garabedian
  • cam clamps

    Make a set of cam clamps

    Easy and inexpensive to make, these quickly adjusting clamps with non-marring jaws are ideal for a wide range of light duty clamping jobs.

    May 13, 2015
    Carl Duguay
  • Saw Blade Holder

    Saw Blade Holder

    This blade holder will not only protect your sharp saw blades, and keep them well within arm’s reach, but it also won’t interfere with the regular use of your saw.

    May 13, 2014
    Rob Brown
  • Auxiliary drill press table

    Adding an auxiliary table to expand the work surface and accommodate accessories can enhance the functionality of the drill press and make life in the shop more enjoyable.

    May 13, 2014
    Rick Campbell
  • Rolling Shop Storage

    Rolling shop storage

    These rolling storage cabinets will help out in more ways than you can imagine around the shop. You won’t know what you did without them.

    May 13, 2014
    Hans Braul
  • Pint size workbench

    Pint-sized workbench

    Build this super-sturdy, efficient workbench for your small shop and you’ll never regret it. It’s big on functionality, but small on space.

    May 13, 2014
    Carl Duguay
  • bow saw

    Make your own bow saw

    This traditional bow saw is great for many tasks around the shop. It’s also a lot of fun to make.

    July 13, 2013
    Steve Der-Garabedian
  • storage panels

    Hinged Storage Panels

    Using wall space efficiently plays a key role in keeping a small shop running smoothly and safely. These panels can be customized to the size you need, and almost any smaller tool can be housed on them.

    May 16, 2013
    Cynthia White
  • Build a Mitre Crosscut Sled

    This simple sled provides a safe, accurate and easy way to cut mitres on large work-pieces.

    May 13, 2013
    Rob Brown
  • Moxon vise

    Build a moxon vise

    This little bench top-helper will lend a hand at a moment’s notice. 

    May 13, 2013
    Carl Duguay
  • Sandpaper Storage Shelf

    Organize all your sandpaper and get some practice with basic box construction at the same time.

    May 13, 2012
    Ted Brown
  • Heirloom tool cabinet

    Sure, you can hang all your tools from sheets of pegboard, but that doesn’t do much for the atmosphere of your shop. A wall-hung hand tool cabinet will help organize your tools as well as show off your skills.

    May 13, 2012
    Rob Brown