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Having a mobile bench is necessary in my small shop. But after moving my bench, I want it to rest solidly on its feet when working. While changing a car tire, I came up with the idea for the workbench lift seen here. Hydraulic power. The lift uses two small …
I recently built the Table Saw Storage Cart from Woodsmith No. 233. I decided to replace one of the pegboard frames with a plywood base for my Kreg Jig. By cutting a couple of hand holes in a piece of plywood, the workstation slides in and out easily. I even …
With John still having technical troubles, Logan and Phil discuss workbenches. Phil gives an update on the one he made last year. And Logan talks about a new one in the works for Pop Wood. This episode is brought to you by Shaper Tools, makers of Shaper Origin, the handheld …
Here’s a problem that almost every woodworker can relate to. You’re in the middle of a project and you need to check your plans. Of course, your bench is covered in tools and materials. It then becomes something of a treasure hunt trying to find your plans that are now …
Pocket screws are hard to beat when you want a strong, accurate joint, and you want it quickly. Whenever I find myself using pocket screws, I usually use a lot of them. So to make my pocket hole jig even more efficient, I decided to make the workstation shown here. …
When recently building a bed from Woodsmith, I realized that cutting some of the large pieces on my table saw would be cumbersome. Even with an outrigger, it was hard to keep parts square. That’s when I had an idea. As you can see in the photo above, I simply …
Dovetail joinery made with a router and jig is the go-to method for many woodworkers. And I’ll admit, it’s my preference as well, especially if I’m working with more than a handful of project parts. It’s just hard to beat the level of uniformity that can be achieved using this …
There’s a lot of appeal in the rolling tool carts often used by auto mechanics. There’s even a barber shop near the Woodsmith office that has a tool cart parked next to each chair. My dad had one in his workshop and even now I can remember what was in …
Over the years, I’ve found myself constantly setting up machines for the same measurements time and time again. So I made myself a set of setup blocks of the sizes that I commonly use. In addition to the standard setup blocks, I also cut frequently used profiles on hardwood blocks …
Audio Note: The Woodsmith offices and studio are undergoing some construction as of March 2022. So you'll hear some constrution noise in the background from time to time. Some things you can control ... Back from a Spring Break staycation, Phil gives a review of the workbench he built last …
While building a new workbench, I decided to make my own drawer guides. These guides lock the drawer in place so it can’t fall out. The guides on the drawer are a basic wood runner with one slight difference. The pivoting hardwood block falls down into the gap in the …
There are two ways to look at the space in your workshop. Most of us tend to focus on the footprint or square-footage of the space — and frankly, we want more of it. The other way to consider the space is to think of the shop’s overall volume. I …
Fence Ties. Dave Rodman of Minot, ND, uses aluminum fence ties that he bends into custom shapes for hanging molding and picture frames while they dry. They can also be reshaped with pliers for many uses around the shop. The ties store easily until they’re needed again. SAE & Metric …
Recently, I installed some 4"-dia. PVC drain pipe in my shop for a dust collection system. To get tight-fitting joints, I needed to cut the pipe ends squarely. I came up with a simple idea to do this that works with pipe of all sizes. A simple setup. Using my …
Lately I’ve been turning out a lot of simple projects with face frames that are held together with pocket screws. Holding the frames steady and square while screwing them together has proven to be a challenge that needed a solution. Adding a set of adjustable cleats to the sides of …
