Build a Jig Storage Cabinet
A Jig Storage Cabinet That Makes Jigs Findable Shop jigs are the most frequently lost items in any woodworker’s shop. A crosscut sled, a tapering jig, a box […]
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Build a Shop-Made Tool Tote for Carrying Hand Tools
A Shop-Made Tool Tote for Carrying Hand Tools A tool tote is the carpenter’s version of a briefcase – it carries everything you need for hand tool work […]
Build a Sandpaper Dispenser for the Workbench Wall
A Sandpaper Dispenser for the Bench Wall Sandpaper sheets stored in a drawer or a pile become useless quickly – the corners fold, the backing tears, the grits […]
Build a Level Storage Rack for Long Levels
A Level Storage Rack for Long Levels Levels – particularly long levels (48 to 72 inches) and laser levels – are easily damaged by improper storage. A 4-foot […]
Build a Drill and Driver Station with Charging
A Drill and Driver Station with Charging A dedicated drill and driver station solves a common shop frustration: the cordless tools are always charging, always at a different […]
Build a Plane Till – Hanging Storage for Hand Planes
A Plane Till for Wall Storage A plane till is traditional workshop wall storage specifically designed for hand planes. Unlike hooks or open shelves that can damage plane […]
Build a Chisel Rack for the Workshop Wall
A Proper Chisel Rack for the Workshop Wall Chisels stored in a drawer or a pouch get nicked, dulled, and jumbled. A dedicated wall-mounted chisel rack keeps them […]
Build a Wall-Mounted Hand Tool Cabinet
Build a Wall-Mounted Hand Tool Cabinet A wall-mounted hand tool cabinet keeps your most-used hand tools clean, protected, and organized behind closed doors. Unlike a pegboard or open […]
How to Add a Second Workbench for Assembly
Adding a Second Workbench for Assembly Many productive shops operate with two benches: the primary workbench for hand tool work, vise work, and precision layout, and a secondary […]
How to Build a Recycling and Waste Station for the Shop
A Recycling and Waste Station for the Shop Every shop generates waste: wood scraps below the keep threshold, sawdust and shavings, used sandpaper, paint-soaked rags, finish containers, fastener […]