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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.


Square Assembly Station

Square Assembly Station

This addition to your workbench makes the task of assembling frames square a breeze. Read More

Anchor Bolt Storage Rack

Anchor Bolt Storage Rack

Don't be so quick to toss leftover building materials like the anchor bolts you see here. They can have a … Read More

Quick Tips Vol. 15

Quick Tips Vol. 15

Here's a handful of ideas that are useful in any shop. Read More

Convert an Old Grill Into a Shop Cart!

Convert an Old Grill Into a Shop Cart!

Trash to treasure... If you’re throwing out an old grill, or (in my case) if you found one on the … Read More

Quick Tips Vol. 14

Quick Tips Vol. 14

Just some ideas that you can use to make life easier in the shop. Read More

Branding Iron Guide

Branding Iron Guide

Adding a distinctive mark to your projects is easy with this branding iron combined with the jig you see here. Read More

T-track Accessory Storage Block

T-track Accessory Storage Block

Those short lengths of T-track can be put to good use around the shop. Read More

Quick Tips Vol. 13

Quick Tips Vol. 13

Lucky you. Here's some tips that will make life in the shop a lot smoother. Read More

Crosscutting Long Panels

Crosscutting Long Panels

Crosscutting long plywood panels can be a dicey affair. This simple trick let's you make these kinds of cuts accurately … Read More

Double-Duty Shop Drawers

Double-Duty Shop Drawers

This clever use of drawer space makes working in a small shop fun. Read More

Quick Tips Vol. 12

Quick Tips Vol. 12

A handful of little tips that keeps things organized and tidy in the shop. Read More

Shop Made Folding Bit Organizer

Shop Made Folding Bit Organizer

Here's an easy way to store a lot of bits on the pegboard rack above your workbench. Read More

Quick Tips Volume 11

Quick Tips Volume 11

These quick tips are like a bowl of little smokies covered in your favorite bbq sauce. You can always go … Read More

Ruler Holder

Ruler Holder

A place for everything, and everything in its place, that goes for rulers too. Read More

Woodworking Tips: Measuring and Marking Tools

Woodworking Tips: Measuring and Marking Tools

Having clean, clear, and accurate marks help you during the building process. Your cuts are only as accurate as your … Read More