Build a Measuring Tool Organizer for the Workshop Wall
Build a Measuring Tool Organizer for the Wall Measuring tools – rules, folding rules, digital calipers, marking gauges, dividers, and angle finders – are small, precise, and easy […]
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Shop Tour: The Green Woodworking Studio
Shop Tour: The Green Woodworking Studio Green woodworking – working with freshly cut, unseasoned wood – is a different craft from dry-wood furniture making. Bodgers and chair makers […]
Shop Tour: The Ultimate Garage Shop Reveal – Five Years to the Perfect Workshop
Shop Tour: The Ultimate Garage Shop Reveal After five years of planning, saving, and building in stages, this 600-square-foot converted two-car garage is everything the owner set out […]
How to Build a Workbench in Under 4 Linear Feet of Wall Space
How to Create a Workbench in Under 4 Linear Feet of Wall Space Not every small shop has a long wall to dedicate to a workbench. Sometimes you […]
How to Store Finishing Chemicals Safely in a Small Shop
How to Store Finishing Chemicals Safely in a Small Space Finishing chemicals – lacquers, thinners, stains, oil-based finishes, solvents, and cleaning products – are some of the most […]
How to Build a Shop in a Detached Garage on a Budget
Build a Shop in a Detached Garage on a Budget A detached garage is the ideal shop building – separate from the house, dedicated to the craft, with […]
How to Maintain and Sharpen Saw Blades
How to Maintain and Sharpen Saw Blades A dull saw blade is the most common cause of burn marks on rip cuts, rough crosscut finishes, and difficulty feeding […]
Shop Tour: The Family Workshop – Three Generations of Builders
Shop Tour: The Family Workshop – Three Generations of Builders When a grandfather, his son, and his grandchildren share a workshop, the space has to work for very […]
Shop Tour: The Retired Contractor’s Dream Garage Workshop
Shop Tour: The Retired Contractor’s Dream Garage Workshop After 35 years building custom homes, this retired contractor finally built his own workshop exactly the way he always wanted. […]
Build a Workbench with Built-In Power Strip and Outlet Access
Build a Workbench with Built-In Power Strip and Outlet Access Most shop workbenches are built without any electrical consideration – outlets are accessed by running extension cords across […]