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Build a Combination Square and Measuring Tools Holder

A Combination Square and Measuring Tools Holder Combination squares and other precision measuring tools – engineer’s squares, adjustable bevel gauges, steel rules, and protractors – are expensive, precision […]

4–6 hours Intermediate Jul 11, 2026

Build a Shop Broom and Mop Holder for the Wall

A Shop Broom and Mop Holder for the Wall Brooms, mops, and push brooms stored in corners lean, fall, and end up on the floor. A wall-mounted holder […]

1–2 weekends Intermediate Jul 11, 2026

Build a Grinding Wheel and Sharpening Stone Storage

A Grinding Wheel and Sharpening Stone Storage System Grinding wheels, oil stones, waterstones, and diamond plates are precision abrasives that need protection between uses. A grinding wheel stored […]

1 weekend Intermediate Jul 11, 2026

Build a Chisel Roll for Travel

A Chisel Roll for Travel and Job Site Work A chisel roll is a leather or canvas tool wrap that holds chisels individually, rolled up for transport, and […]

Half day Intermediate Jul 11, 2026

Build a Saw Blade Storage Case

A Saw Blade Storage Case Circular saw blades, table saw blades, and bandsaw blades are expensive, sharp, and easily damaged by improper storage. A dedicated blade storage case […]

1 weekend Intermediate Jul 11, 2026

Build a Bit and Driver Organizer

A Bit and Driver Organizer for Power Drivers Power driver bits – Phillips, square, Torx, hex, and specialty – accumulate fast and become useless quickly when stored loose […]

1 weekend Intermediate Jul 11, 2026

Build a File and Rasp Holder

A File and Rasp Holder Files and rasps are sharp on every surface – store them touching each other and they’ll dull each other within weeks. A proper […]

4–6 hours Intermediate Jul 11, 2026

Build a Marking Tool Station

A Marking Tool Station Layout and marking tools – marking gauges, wheel gauges, mortise gauges, pencils, marking knives, chalk lines, awls – are the first tools used in […]

1–2 weekends Intermediate Jul 11, 2026

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