A caution is in order regarding the more complicated drawings / plans
presented here. They are made to accommodate my own shop practices, as such they do
not list every step in the process and assume a reasonable amount of woodworking knowledge
in the areas of size allowances and the order of operations. The plans are offered
without any further support. You are free to use them for your own private use.
If you have any problems downloading these files, follow the directions at the
bottom of this page.
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| CAD Workbench |
This actually isn't a
plan; it's a CAD drawing for an easy to build workbench with drawers. This design is
modular and can be modified to suit a particular need. It is also an example of how
to set up a CAD drawing with different components on separate layers; this makes the
"take-offs" for subsequent detailed shop drawings much easier. THIS IS NOT
A PLAN.
This drawing is in DWG and DXF formats (ZIP) |
Mobile
Base
Design Guide |
This is an article with an
illustration that explains how to design a mobile base for typical woodworking machinery.
(PDF) |
Crosscut Sled
Design Guide |
This is an article with an
illustration that explains how to design a crosscut sled used on a tablesaw. (PDF) |
Plywood Cutting
Planning Sheet |
I usually plan my
cuts on plywood manually. When I do use software to plan or record a cutting layout it is
in the same CAD package I use to draw project plans. These series of diagrams are for
manually laying out cuts on standard 4x8 plywood as well as 5x5 Baltic Birch
plywood. (PDF) |
| French Cleat |
A simple drawing that
shows the wall hanging cleat system in profile. This is the method I use to attach
cabinets and such to the walls of my shop. Examples of its use can be found in the
shop tour. (PDF) |
| Saw Blade Storage Cabinet |
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This cabinet could be used for other purposes, the only aspect
that makes it a saw blade repository is the blade holding insert behind the door. The plan consists of four pages in PDF format. The blade holding
device within it is not part of the plan set. |
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| CD Holder |
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It is a little known fact that in the mid 1800's the Shakers
were rather progressive audiophiles. As proof, they were among the first to adopt
the use of the compact disk; they used CDs as a means of recording their hymns. This CD holder is made in traditional Shaker fashion; plain, utilitarian,
but eloquent in its simplicity. The plan for this piece of Americana consists of one
page in PDF format.
This is one of the few projects I've made without drawing the
plans first. There are only three parts to it so it isn't that difficult to figure
out. These make nice gifts. The one shown here is made of Ash with a clear
polyurethane finish. |
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| Coffee Table |
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A set of drawings for a Mission style coffee table. The
plan consists of five pages in PDF format. |
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| Shaker Shelf |
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A small set of shelves adapted from a much larger example of
Shaker work. The design is very straightforward and is easily adapted to different
dimensions. The plan consists of three pages in PDF format. |
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| Systainers |
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A set of systainer components drawn in SketchUp
version 6. These are not the highest resolution SketchUp components available but
they are good for layout planning. |
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| Zip |
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A simple jig for setting the width of a dado blade
before putting it onto the machine. SketchUp and PDF format |
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| Zip |
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A jig for holding a dial indicator for setting the
height of jointer knives. SketchUp and PDF format |
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| Zip |
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A jig for holding a dial indicator for setting the
height of planer blades. SketchUp and PDF format |
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| Zip |
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A block for holding Forstener drill bits or similar
items at an angle on a wall equipped with a French cleat. SketchUp
and PDF format |
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| Zip |
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A simple push block that can be used on a jointer
and sometime even a bandsaw. SketchUp and PDF format |
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| Zip |
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A jig normally used on a tablesaw against the rip
fence to cutting spline kerfs in frames and such. SketchUp
and PDF format |
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| Zip |
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A small cabinet used to store sheets of sandpaper. SketchUp and PDF format |
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