Build a Portable Workbench for Job Sites
A Job Site Bench That Goes Anywhere Job site work demands a stable, portable work surface that sets up fast and breaks down fast. The ideal portable workbench […]
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Build a Small Parts Cabinet with Bin Drawers
Build a Small Parts Cabinet with Bin Drawers A small parts cabinet with individual bin drawers is the most efficient small-item storage solution in any shop. The drawer […]
Build a Drill Bit Index Cabinet – Organized by Size
Every Drill Bit in Its Place A drill bit index cabinet is one of those shop items where the investment in organization pays back immediately. Without a system, […]
Build a Wrench and Plier Holder for the Wall
Build a Wrench and Plier Holder for the Wall Wrenches and pliers belong on the wall, not in a drawer. In a drawer, you dig through the stack […]
Build a Sandpaper and Abrasive Storage Station
Sandpaper Storage That Actually Works Sandpaper and abrasives accumulate in shops faster than almost any other consumable. A half-used sheet lives in the bench drawer, a few sheets […]
Build a Router Bit Cabinet – Organized, Dust-Free
Router Bits Organized, Protected, and Ready Router bits are precision cutting tools with carbide edges that cost $10-$40 each and can be ruined by improper storage. A dedicated […]
Build a Router Table Cabinet with Dust Collection Port
A Proper Router Table Cabinet A dedicated router table cabinet puts the router in its own house – under a flat phenolic or MDF table surface, with a […]
Build a Flip-Top Tool Stand for Drill Press and Belt Sander
Two Tools, One Footprint in the Shop A flip-top tool stand holds two benchtop tools on a rotating platform mounted in a storage cabinet. Flip the platform and […]
Build a Moxon Vise for Your Workbench
A Twin-Screw Vise for Hand Tool Work The Moxon vise is a portable twin-screw face vise that clamps to the front edge of any workbench. Store it on […]
Build a Workbench Leg Vise from Hardwood
The Leg Vise – The Most Powerful Clamp on Your Bench A leg vise is the original workbench vise and still the most capable design for hand tool […]