About Ben V

Ben Vincent started his love for creating things at an early age, crediting Lego with its endless possibilities as his inspiration. Despite a failed attempt to pursue a degree in Mechanical Engineering, he eventually found a career in Software Engineering, and now has 58 worldwide patents to his name! As a very keen amateur he shares his passion for creating on Instagram and now on ToolGuyd!

My DIY Router Table with Drawers and Dust Collection, from Start to Finish

Jun 14, 2019 Ben V 33 Comments

This is how Ben V built a router table, featuring a motor box, fence storage, and drawers. Read More

DIY Projects, How-To, Routers

Here are Some Ways to Organize Your Toolbox Drawers

May 9, 2019 Ben V 25 Comments

Here are some of the different ways Ben has been organizing the contents of his DIY tool cabinets. Read More

How-To, Made in USA, Storage & Organization

Woodworking with Epoxy – EcoPoxy UVPoxy and Liquid Plastic

May 3, 2019 Ben V 28 Comments

Ben started experimenting with epoxy in his woodworking projects, here’s the stuff he used. Read More

DIY Projects, Project Supplies, Tool Reviews, Woodworking

New Dewalt Cordless Heat Gun

May 2, 2019 Ben V 33 Comments

Here’s what we know so far about Dewalt’s new cordless heat gun. Read More

Cordless, New Tools

Armor Tool Pocket Hole Jig

Apr 15, 2019 Ben V 28 Comments

Armor Tool has come out with a new pocket hole jig. Read More

New Tools, Woodworking

New Woodpeckers Push Guard

Apr 11, 2019 Ben V 6 Comments

Woodpeckers has introduced a new push block. Read More

Made in USA, New Tools, Safety

New Rockler Lock-Align Tool Box Organization System Accessories

Apr 9, 2019 Ben V 14 Comments

Rockler has added several new accessories to their Lock-Align tool box organizational system. Read More

New Tools, Storage & Organization, Woodworking

Woodpeckers Paolini Pocket Rules

Apr 4, 2019 Ben V 16 Comments

Here’s what you need to know about Woodpeckers’ popular multi-functional ruler. Read More

Layout & Measuring, Made in USA, New Tools, Precision Tools, Woodworking

Auer Packaging Assortment Boxes for Organizing Small Parts

Mar 29, 2019 Ben V 44 Comments

Although hard to find, Auer Assortment Boxes are proving to be great for small parts organization. Read More

Storage & Organization, Tool Reviews

Building a DIY Dust Deputy Cyclone Separator

Mar 25, 2019 Ben V 50 Comments

Here’s how I built my Dust Deputy dust separator. Read More

DIY Projects, How-To, Shop Essentials, Vacuums & Dust Collection

Every Tool Cabinet Needs Drawers – Journey to an Organized Workshop Part 4

Mar 14, 2019 Ben V 18 Comments

Here is how Ben V built drawers for his modular tool cabinets. Read More

DIY Projects, How-To, Storage & Organization

Adding a Durable Low-Friction Work Surface – Journey to an Organized Workshop Part 3

Mar 6, 2019 Ben V 15 Comments

Here’s how I added low-friction worktops to my tool cabinets and work stations. Read More

DIY Projects, How-To, Storage & Organization

Adding Sides to Modular Tool Cabinets – Journey to an Organized Workshop Part 2

Feb 21, 2019 Ben V 22 Comments

Here’s how I added side panels to my modular tool cabinets. Read More

DIY Projects, How-To, Storage & Organization

Hardware for Connecting T-Slot Aluminum: Anchors, End Fasteners, and Brackets

Feb 15, 2019 Ben V 32 Comments

Learn about the 3 main ways to fasten T-slot aluminum together. Read More

DIY Projects, Fasteners, Hardware, How-To

My Journey to an Organized Workshop with Modular Tool Cabinets: Part 1, Design

Feb 12, 2019 Ben V 75 Comments

My goal was an organized workshop. Here’s how I designed modular cabinets to maximize the use of space. Read More

DIY Projects, How-To, Storage & Organization

Ben V on My DIY Router Table with Drawers and Dust Collection, from Start to Finish: “Thanks for the tip! There's talk on the various CNC forums I am on about hooking directly…”
Roberto Mathis on If You Could Ask Milwaukee Tool One Thing, What Would it Be?: “Milwaukee should make a onsite cordless microwave that takes standard M18 2.0 batteries and or at least the M18 5.0…”
Stuart on Milwaukee Tool’s New M18 Fuel Cordless Table Saw: “Their user manual references a dado throat plate, and their parts manual lists 14-67-0010 as the dado throat plate assembly,…”
SteveW on New Milwaukee M12 Fuel Right Angle Die Grinder: “Don't forget about the Snap-On surface prep tool. It's been around a long time.”
Yanni on New Hilti 36V Worm Drive Style Saw and SDS Max Combihammer: “No doubt dewalt has More power then Hilti . It runs like a caged up animal. But balance on…”
Richard on Milwaukee Tool’s New M18 Fuel Cordless Table Saw: “Stuart, did you ever come up with a link for this part? Looks like it is part 44-66-0046, it…”