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Whether it’s a simple trick for holding a workpiece better, or a way to get a little more from your dust collector, we’ve gathered some of the best shop tips here.


Scroll Saw Arm Rest

Scroll Saw Arm Rest

It seems it would be helpful to have a third hand for tasks like repositioning the blade while making cuts … Read More

Plans Stand

Plans Stand

Woodworking magazines and project plans are easily buried while working on a project. Here's a way to keep them front … Read More

Workmate Mate

Workmate Mate

A fold-up workbench is a great shop addition. The challenge is keeping track of the bench dogs it comes with. … Read More

Table Saw Switch Cover

Table Saw Switch Cover

Make a simple, safe way to operate your table saw. This switch cover allows you to turn off your saw … Read More

Dry Erase Reminder

Dry Erase Reminder

A small piece of dry erase tape can help you keep track of shop supplies. You can also use it … Read More

Shop Apron Upgrade

Shop Apron Upgrade

A clever way to quickly hold your apron in place. Read More

Hardware Sorting Tray

Hardware Sorting Tray

Most of us have a miscellaneous collection of hardware. Sure those bits and bobs are useful, but it isn't easy … Read More

Garage  Shop Panel Saw

Garage Shop Panel Saw

A garage shop doesn't leave you with a lot of room for working with large sheets of plywood. Here's a … Read More

Door Helper Jig

Door Helper Jig

Installing cabinet doors often turns into a juggling act of holding the door in place, aligning the hinges and screws, … Read More

Small Parts Tray

Small Parts Tray

Each of my tools in the shop have accessories that I use all the time. Here's a simple way to … Read More

Magazine Holder

Magazine Holder

Keeping track of woodworking plans and magazines can be tough in a small shop. They can quickly get buried or … Read More

Shop-Made Fence

Shop-Made Fence

Being able to bury a saw blade in an auxiliary fence lets you streamline your workflow. Here's an easy way … Read More

Turntable Sander

Turntable Sander

A combination disc/belt sander is a valuable shop workhorse. The problem is it can be tough to find a place … Read More

Light Cover

Light Cover

Dust finds its way into every corner of a shop. Most of the time, it's just a nuisance. But it … Read More

Interchangeable Workstations

Interchangeable Workstations

Often having a small shop means shuffling tools on and off your workbench. This platform lets you do that and … Read More