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

  • Sandpaper Storage Shelf

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

    May 13, 2012
    Ted Brown
  • Panel Mitre Sled

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

    March 13, 2012
    Ted Brown
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    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
  • Ultimate router fence

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

    January 13, 2009
    Michael Kampen
  • Featherboard

    Safety should always be ‘top of mind’ when working in the shop.

    March 13, 2008
    Carl Duguay
  • Saw Blade Storage Box

    This saw blade storage box (aka 'the box') contains 12 drawers and provides plenty of storage space for all the blades you will likely ever need.

    May 13, 2007
    Carl Duguay
  • Portable spray booth

    Hand rubbed oil and wax finishes are justifiably popular, but there are times when such a finish is not appropriate. For table tops and other surfaces subject to hard usage, water or abrasive products, a modern film finish is the best choice.

    May 13, 2007
    Carl Duguay
  • Router work station

    Without a doubt, the router is one of the most useful tools in our shop and to really get the most out of this tool it is best to mount it in a table.

    March 13, 2007
    Michael Kampen
  • Tool tote

    This classic wooden tool tote is a great way to keep your tools organized and protected, whether you are working at your bench, or away from your shop.

    January 13, 2007
    Michael Kampen
  • Shaker workbench

    A fundamental tool in many woodshops is the workbench. If you look at photographs of shops in days gone by you will often see a craftsman working on a project using the bench as a shop tool.

    May 13, 2005
    Jim Shaver
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    Easy build tool tote

    This toolbox tote is easy to build and makes home repairs much easier, because all your tools are close at hand at the work site.

    September 6, 2004
    Danny Proulx
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    Oak plywood hand tool cabinet

    Whatever your needs, this safe, accessible, and relatively dust free storage cabinet is just the thing for your shop.

    September 6, 2004
    Danny Proulx
  • Rolling shop cart

    This rolling shop cart has become a 'must have' in my workshop, and I'm sure that it will become one in yours as well.

    May 13, 2004
    Danny Proulx
  • Low cost storage

    Most woodworkers could use a little help in their basement or workshop.

    January 13, 2004
    Danny Proulx