Category Archives: DIY & Home

Tips on Choosing Wood for a DIY Bit Holder

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Stuart

In response to our post about Jeff’s new DIY red oak hex bit holder, Scott emailed in a few tips about which types of wood are best for similar steel-bit holder projects.

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Red Toolbox T010-F Workbench

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Stuart

Red Toolbox’s T010-F workbench is a fold-away tool center meant for use by children, and yet it incorporates many well though out features that I can see being very handy for adult use. It has a 24″ x 17.5″ work surface, … Continue reading →

Posted in Awesome & Cool, DIY & Home, Workholding & Vises | 1 Comment

Rockwell JawStand – Save $15 and Free Shipping via Woodcraft

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Stuart

A few people have asked about where to find the new Rockwell JawStand. It looks like it was just added to Woodcraft’s catalog, which is great because their $15 off $75 and free shipping promo is still ongoing. The JawStand … Continue reading →

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Campbell Hausfeld’s New Versatile Air Inflation Kits

Posted on August 12, 2010 by Stuart

Proper tire inflation provides for optimal performance and fuel economy, but also makes your vehicle safer to drive. Many drivers are conscious of this, but not everyone has the space, budget, or need for a large air compressor. Campbell Hausfeld is introducing … Continue reading →

Posted in Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers, DIY & Home | Tagged Campbell Hausfeld | 3 Comments

DIY CNC Machines – Easier Than Ever!

Posted on April 28, 2010 by Stuart

You may have noticed a drop in the number of posts here on ToolGuyd, and there’s a good reason for that. Aside from working on a few new reviews, I had been reading up on how to build a small … Continue reading →

Posted in Awesome & Cool, DIY & Home | Tagged CNC | 6 Comments

ZipWall ZipPole Quick & Easy Dust Barrier

Posted on April 27, 2010 by Stuart

ZipWall’s flasgship dust barrier and lower cost steel ZipPole systems are used to put up plastic barriers to control and contain dust during indoor home improvement projects. These poles are extendable and spring-loaded to effortlessly hold plastic sheeting in place. As far … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessories, DIY & Home | Tagged ZipWall | 1 Comment

Newton, an Innovative DIY Bookshelf Concept

Posted on April 15, 2010 by Stuart

The Newton is a rather nifty bookshelf idea that suspends a few books off the wall with only two L hooks and an old c-clamp. This design also looks to be easily copyable and adaptable. Maybe something similar can be constructed … Continue reading →

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Spiral Supports Instructional Video

Posted on March 17, 2010 by Stuart

If you read our recent review of Spiral Supports, a novel new type of shelf support pin, and are still a bit unsure as to how they work, take a look at this brief instruction video and it should answer … Continue reading →

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Spiral Supports Fine Tunable Shelf Support Pins Review

Posted on March 15, 2010 by Stuart

Spiral Supports are a brand new shelf support pin of a unique design that is claimed to provide perfect shelving every time. These shelf pins are quick and easy to adjust, and can be used to eliminate the wobbling or trembling … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessories, DIY & Home, Reviews, Woodworking | Tagged Spiral Supports | 11 Comments

Really Neat DIY Cleanroom Box

Posted on March 10, 2010 by Stuart

There is a really neat (pun not intended) DIY cleanroom box project tutorial over at the I Heart Robotics blog that caught our attention. This step-by-step how-to is very detailed, and shows how to create a small cleanroom-type workspace from some cheap industrial … Continue reading →

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Homemade Overarm Pin Router – Free Plans & Discussion

Posted on February 15, 2010 by Stuart

Over at ArmChairDIY, there’s a great post about overarm pin routers that also includes free plans for making your own. The plans are from an older Popular Mechanics tutorial by Rosario Capotosto, and they are extremely detailed and easy to follow. … Continue reading →

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How to Use a Rotary Tubing or Pipe Cutter

Posted on January 15, 2010 by Stuart

After yesterday’s quick review of a Superior Tools pipe cutter, we received a few inquiries about how to properly use such a cutter. Most if not all rotary tubing and pipe cutters share a similar design. Like a C-clamp, there … Continue reading →

Posted in DIY & Home, Editorial, Hand Tools, Tool Basics | Tagged Pipe Cutters, Tutorials | 4 Comments

Winterize Your Home, NOW!

Posted on December 2, 2009 by Stuart

If your home is not yet winterized, then you had better get started since December is here and winter is on the way! A great place to start is by caulking and sealing windows and other common leaky areas where cold air … Continue reading →

Posted in Adhesives, Sealants, & Lubes, DIY & Home, Tips | Tagged DAP | 1 Comment

Dremel 30 Minute Miracles – Tips, How-To, & Contest!

Posted on November 5, 2009 by Stuart

Dremel recognizes that more and more folks are turning to DIY projects as the economy forces them to “fix up” rather than “move up” or upgrade. To help new and seasoned DIYers alike, Dremel published a “30 Minute Miracles” brochure, … Continue reading →

Posted in DIY & Home, Promotions, Rotary Tools, Tips | Tagged Dremel | 1 Comment

Ryobi Tek4 Cordless Electronic Tool System

Posted on September 18, 2009 by Stuart

Ryobi designed their Tek4 cordless electronic tools around a nifty (and affordable) 4V lithium-ion rechargeable battery system. Ryobi’s main selling point is that use of this system will save on costs and waste compared to using traditional AA-based tools.