In the Shop

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.


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

One-Touch Dust Control

One-Touch Dust Control

Turning on your vacuum and tools at the same time has never been easier. A power strip is all that's … Read More

Lathe Tool Rack

Lathe Tool Rack

Keeping your turning tools organized and close at hand is one easy way to make a turning project go a … Read More