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.

  • Panel Mitre Sled

    This handy sled will help make mitres and bevels with ease.

    March 13, 2012
    Ted Brown
  • Elliptical Router Jig

    An ellipse is fairly easy to make, and looks very impressive. All you need is an accurate jig.

    January 13, 2012
    Rob Brown
  • wooden hand plane

    Making a wooden smoothing plane

    Making your own plane is a great shop project that results in a fine tool that you will use on a regular basis. 

    May 13, 2010
    Ted Brown
  • Veneer jointing jig

    This quick and easy jig makes short work of jointing veneer to produce virtually invisible seams.

    March 13, 2010
    Jacques Jodion
  • Adjustable Crosscut Sled

    Make accurate and dependable 90° cuts with this adjustable table saw sled.

    January 13, 2010
    Andy Bardowell
  • Reversible mortise jig

    There is still hope for those of us who don’t have a commercial jig for cutting a mortise and tenon joint.

    September 13, 2009
    Dan Barrett
  • Router bit cabinet

    Without them your router is an expensive paperweight, so protect your investment in high quality bits by storing them in this elegant wall cabinet. 

    September 13, 2009
    Michael Kampen
  • streamlined workbench

    Streamlined workbench

    A good workbench is one of the most important tools in a workshop.

    September 13, 2009
    Carl Duguay
  • Height Adjuster

    This jig will enable you to make precise height adjustments on your table saw blade or router table bits.

    May 13, 2009
    Eric Gabe
  • mortising mallet

    Mortising Mallet

    You’ll make quick work of chopping mortises with this easy to build mallet.

    May 7, 2009
    Karel Aelterman
  • Milling table

    Use this jig to mill boards too wide to run through your thickness planer.

    March 13, 2009
    Michael Kampen
  • Traditional Hook Knife

    Hook, crooked or bent - whatever you like to call them, these knives are exceptionally versatile tools that you can make yourself.

    January 17, 2009
    Scott Richardson
  • Ultimate router fence

    Build this rock solid fence to handle any routing task with ease and accuracy.

    January 13, 2009
    Michael Kampen
  • Miter Sled

    With this sled you can quickly and easily make perfectly fitting miter joints.

    November 13, 2008
    Carl Duguay