The area below your drill press table is the perfect spot to pack in some storage and turn your drill press into a robust work center. The drill press may...
Onboard Storage for Tools, Accessories, and 150 Pounds of Ballast After several years of making lots of shavings and dust with a small, underpowered lathe, I decided I deserved an...
This simple storage solution stashes your drills and drivers, charges their batteries, and organizes your drill accessories. When I first set up my shop, I built a few plywood cubbies...
My power tool cords were always in aΒ tangle, so I finally did something aboutΒ it. All it took was a couple of cable ties;Β a small standard one and a large resealableΒ one....
Fresh, clean lines, simple,Β strong construction, andΒ a design you can modifyΒ to fit any room. The credo of many great 20th century architects was βForm Follows Function.β And for this bookcase, it certainly does. The strong shelves are supported β¦
This rustic hinged-lid box is a design traditionally used as a basic tool chest, but I thought a scaled-down version would make a great chest for stashing toys. Nails, glue and a nice long dayThe original factory cart I built has served me well for many years, primarily carrying lumber, toolboxes, machines, and various supplies. However, as space has become even more constrained in my two-car garage shop, I realized I needed to maximize β¦
For a two-car garage shop, optimizing space is always the top priority. To help wrangle materials and supplies, I recently built a cart based on a brilliant piece of industrial design: the traditional American factory cart. These old-school carts were β¦
Six great ideas for space-challenged woodworkers to get more out of their small shops.
This dust collection cart houses a vacuum and cyclonic dust separator for an efficient, clean workstation. Project #2509 β’ Skill Level: Beginner β’ Time: 2 Days β’ Cost: $180 Every inch of space in a shop is precious. That is β¦
I frequently need an outfeed table or work support for long pieces, so I built this T-shaped assembly to use in conjunction with my Black & Decker Workmate. The table is just a horizontal board thatβs dadoed, glued and β¦
Build the perfect place to store and charge your growing collection of batteries and cordless tools. Cabinet making is a great skill to have, and once you successfully tackle your first cabinet, youβll have confidence to make another. Plus, you β¦
Plastic storage tubs make instant drawers for organizing shop supplies. When I worked in a restaurant as a teenager, I hauled dirty dishes in plastic bus boxes. Using them to organize my shop is much more pleasant. Bus boxes β¦
Not too big, not too small. This chest is a handy size for a basic set of tools. Editorβs note: This article originally appeared in the June 2009 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine. Itβs the modern joinerβs dilemma. An old β¦
All living things evolve, and so do woodshops. No matter where Iβve lived, Iβve changed my shop aroundΒ β relocating cabinets or shelves, changing one work area to another, adding to the infrastructure, etc. All of my older shops were β¦
In order to keep my bench clear for working, yet have the tools I need close at hand, I came up with this stowable mounting system. Each of my bench tools is mounted on a board with slotted guide bars β¦
This handsome hanging storage unit is a snap to build with screwed butt joints.
This wall shelf is an elegant, simple way to showcase a special piece of woodworking βan Asa-no-ha Kumiko panel. Project #2218 β’ Skill Level: Intermediate β’ Time: 2 Days β’ Cost: $75 Inspiration can come from any number of places. β¦
Jim Moon produced a faithful replica of this iconic cabinet, with a decorative touch or two of his own. In the world of historic furniture-making, Jim Moon casts a long shadow. He is not only a highly respected furniture β¦
Adapted from a 19th-century example, this wall-hung shelf is perfect for displaying your treasures.
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