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Folding work bench plans.

boblaw — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 16:39:57 +0000

A fellow woodworker asked if I had a plan for a folding workbench or work center. I was able to come up with a few and have listed them here. A folding work bench is an ideal solution for a small shop, or for a shop that shares floor space in the garage.

The next folding workbench plan is ideal for someone looking for a fixed bench, but needs to make room for other tools. It attaches to your shop wall and folds down to make room. It has a 2 tier design that is quite clever.

http://www.buildeazy.com/newplans/wall_bench.html

The final folding workbench plan is almost a combination of the first 2 plans. It attaches to a wall and folds down, yet has ample work surface similar to the first workbench.

http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/hi_tools/article/0,2037,DIY_13936_3927170,00.html

Good luck with whichever plan you select.

Lumber Storage Rack

boblaw — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 20:11:13 +0000

If you are like me, your lumber storage can get out of hand, especially this time of the year. When you have multiple projects going on, it is too easy to just set down your scrap and continue working. Well, this isn’t the end all solution, but it should help. The key is to utilize whatever lumber storage that you have.

The above lumber storage rack is a nice project that will keep your lumber organized, off of the ground, and close at hand. Good luck. Click the image for the full lumber storage rack plans.

Side tip: Keep any lumber storage bins shallow. Anything too deep will hide your scrap lumber from view. Remember, out of site, out of mind.

Drill and Bit Organizer

boblaw — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 14:40:27 +0000

If you are like me, your workshop might be a mess from time to time. You are working on more than one project and your power tools from each might not be put away. Your bits are out of their cases and the scrap wood and other material that you can’t bring yourself to throw out is on the floor or stacked in a poor manner. Enough about my messy work shop.

Every little thing that I do to keep my shop organized makes me happy. Why don’t you do the same for yourself. Here are some simple plans for a drill and drill bit center that is wall mounted, exposed and easy to use. What is the number one reason that we don’t put our tools away? Done guessing? Because we can’t easily access the tool before or after it is put away.

Have your tools out in the open is a double edged blade. They are easily accessible and simple to put away, BUT, they will be subject to wood dust from future projects. This rack is very open and is easy enought to blow off. You could even fashion your own hinged cover if you would like to use up some wood scraps.

Good luck with this simple and enjoyable workshop project.

Router Table Plans

boblaw — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 17:56:17 +0000

These router table plans are from woodworkers workshop and might be a little fancier than what you are after, but you can’t argue with the function that this router table provides.

Features of this router table and workstation

Storage for bits, jigs, and supplies
Dust collection
Fence
Easily accessible power switch
Lighting

The above features are probably all of the things that you would want if you were to go into a store and purchase one brand new. Why not build it yourself. The plans are thorough and well illustrated with pictures of each step. The builder, Joe Johns, built his using Oak, but you could obviously use any wood that you choose.

Click the image for the complete set of plans.

Work Center Plans

boblaw — Sat, 27 Jan 2007 18:43:11 +0000

This workcenter could be used in the workshop, craft area, garage, or outdoors. This is a real versatile project ant the plans are as thorough as the get. The plans come from GP (Georgia Pacific) and are very detailed. There is a full material list and cut list along with an exploded view of the project. In my opinion, a woodworking plan with an exploded view is the best reference for any project.

Clicking on the picture will bring you to the direct plans in PDF format. Good luck and enjoy your extra storage.

Free Workshop Toolbox Plans

boblaw — Tue, 02 Jan 2007 17:07:53 +0000

This workshop toolbox is a real beauty. When working on a small project your tolerances are tighter and you can really show your woodworking skill (or lack of). This workshop tool box could be used for many other purposes, but whatever it is used for, make sure you show it off. Finished properly, with the right wood selection, this is a thing of beauty.

This plan is laid out very well with measured drawings from every angle and for every piece of the project.

Unique hardwood. I would encourage anyone building a project of this scale to choose a premium wood to do so. Nothing makes a project like this stand out like a beautiful wood.

Kitchen Island Plans

boblaw — Fri, 24 Nov 2006 12:01:33 +0000

If you have the room for an island in your kitchen, this is a nice project plan and can roll away if you are a bit cramped for space.

Doesn’t everyone want more counter top space or cabinet storage? At times it is very useful. This kitchen island is attractive, relatively easy to build and affordable. The casters make this a great project that won’t require you to damage your existing floors or make a permanent change to your kitchen layout. In fact, if you move, take this island with you.

Click on the picture to link to the complete plans for the kitchen island. The plans are in PDF format.

This island is so useful, you might want to make 2 of them. One for your workshop and one for your kitchen. If you choose to build 2, build the workshop island version first. You will get any of the kinks out and your kitchen island project is likely to turn out a little better. If building one for your shop, consider the height of your table saw and keep the island height in line with that. This will act as a terrific outfeed table for your table saw.

Good luck building!

Taper Jig for Table Saw

boblaw — Thu, 23 Nov 2006 11:54:53 +0000

If you are an avid woodworker, you have probably run into a need to cut an accurate taper for things such as table legs. Here are some wood plans for a simple table saw taper jig that will make the project go quickly and won’t require you to figure too much out on your own.

This jig is easy to build and you will find that it saves a lot of time and allows you to make repetitive and accurate cuts for your woodworking projects. Hang this one on the wall, you will be happy that you have a taper jig when the need arises.

Good luck. Don’t forget to recommend any plans that you would like to see posted at woodwork city. We will do our best to locate what you are after and post the plan within a day or two of the woodworking plan suggestion.

Cheap workbench plans

boblaw — Wed, 15 Nov 2006 19:53:34 +0000

If you don’t already have your own workbench, or want a simple and cheap workbench plan, this is a good starting point. The materials are common and the structure is stable. Best of all, the project plans are simple and can be built in a couple of hours.

Materials

(5) 2″x4″ 8′
Two pieces of plywood, or OSB (from 5/8″ thick to 3/4″)
3″ Deck screws
1 5/8″ Deck screws

Heck, with a material list like this, you might be able to complete the work bench with material that is laying around your work shop or lumber storage.

Click on the above picture to view the complete workbench plans.

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Downdraft Sanding Table

boblaw — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 14:47:23 +0000

Not only is the does this project server as a great downdraft sanding table, but the table does double duty as an additional work surface, or, as a terrific table saw out feed table. If you work with plywood, and don’t already have a table saw extension, you will certainly appreciate this.

Fighting to keep down in the workshop is a constant battle. A downdraft table does a real nice job of helping to eliminate some of the dust while sanding large or small woodworking projects. I have heard of people using their downdraft table when using other tools in the shop. It creates an air flow that draws the fine dust that is in the air toward the table. The benefits of this down draft sanding table are many. Good luck with the project. Thanks to Real Lalonde.

Click on the picture of the sanding table to link to the complete plans.

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