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I use my jig saw frequently in my shop. In the past, I would just clamp the workpiece to the edge of my workbench to make the cut. But after nearly cutting into my bench one too many times, I decided to make this versatile benchtop table. The V-notch at …
Gluing up wide panels can be a chore. This is especially true if the panel is wider than your workbench because it’s almost impossible to stand the clamps up while positioning your workpieces. To avoid this hassle, I came up with the solution you see here. I made two clamp …
I’ve always found it helpful to have more than one vise in my shop. This notion inspired this simple small parts vise. It’s based on a centuries-old woodworking vise design, but I modified it to be made out of plywood and a few clamps. It elevates the workpiece, which I’ve …
Miter saws are great for cutting down long boards. But there just isn’t enough space in my shop for a dedicated miter saw workstation. For too long, I would set my miter saw on the floor, find some scrap pieces to hold up the ends of the board, and then …
I grew tired of always fighting with the cord on my power tools. It just seemed to be in the way while sanding, routing or using any other corded tool. So I hit on a simple solution to the problem, as you can see here. You start with a long …
Handy Tool Stand My collection of pliers was just thrown into a drawer with the idea that I'd build suitable storage for them "some day." I finally grew tired of rummaging through the drawer every time I needed a pair of pliers. Here's my solution. It's just an L-shaped stand …
