Woodsmith Shop-Made Beam Compass Plan

Aluminum and figured wood come together in this practical layout tool you can build in a weekend.

Step-by-step instructions, exploded views, materials list, and more—these plans have everything you need to build your own Shop-Made Beam Compass.

What you get (Downloadable PDFs):

Standard Plan:

• 8.5” x 11” PDF of 5 printable (digital) pages of step-by-step instructions
• 27 full-color photos illustrations and exploded views
• Shop-tested tips and techniques
• Cutting diagram
• Retail sources for hardware and supplies

What you get (Printed & Shipped):

Standard Plan:

• 5 pages of step-by-step instructions
• 27 full-color photos illustrations and exploded views
• Shop-tested tips and techniques
• Cutting diagram
• Retail sources for hardware and supplies
• 8.5” x 11” print shipped to you