Turn any workbench into a joinery powerhouse with this shop-made Moxon Vise. Designed for precision hand tool work like cutting dovetails and carving, this benchtop vise raises your workpiece to a more ergonomic height—making detailed tasks easier and more accurate.
Inspired by Joseph Moxon’s The Art of Joinery (17th century), this vise features a stout worksurface, dog holes for clamping accessories, and a robust front chop powered by premium Benchcrafted hardware. Whether you’re chopping dovetails or doing intricate handwork, you’ll appreciate the stability, visibility, and comfort this vise provides. The plan includes everything you need to build your own, with tips for using alternate hardware to suit your budget.
Perfect for hand tool enthusiasts and modern woodworkers alike, this Moxon Vise brings heritage woodworking into your shop with style and function.
Take on oversized glue-ups with confidence using these shop-built Deep Reach Clamps. Build sturdy, long-reach clamps that rival commercial F-style clamps—at a fraction of the cost.
Whether you're gluing up large panels or working on projects that need extra depth, these clamps deliver rock-solid performance. The clever design features a strong, slip-resistant bar made from hard maple and custom hardware like Acme threaded rods and barrel nuts—giving you greater clamping power and reliability than many store-bought versions.
Perfect for woodworkers who want to save money and enjoy building their own tools, these projects turn a few pieces of hardwood and hardware into workshop workhorses. Build one pair or both tailored to your needs.
