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!

New Wera Impact, Deep, and Insulated Bit Sockets Sets are Coming Soon

Sep 16, 2019 Ben V 39 Comments

Wera is soon coming out with deep sockets, insulated sockets, and bit sockets. Read More

Electrical Tools, Mechanics' Tools, New Tools, Sockets & Drive Tools

Create Custom Visual Labels for Your Festool Systainer Tool Boxes

Sep 12, 2019 Ben V 24 Comments

I created visual labels for my Festool Systainer tool boxes, but you can use the same methods to label other brands’ tool boxes and cases too. Read More

How-To, Storage & Organization, Tool Reviews

The Surprisingly Useful Rain Bird Rotor Tool 5000 Screwdriver

Aug 8, 2019 Ben V 11 Comments

The Rain Bird sprinkler-adjusting screwdriver is a good single-purpose tool, but can also come in handy as a problem-solver. Read More

Fasteners, Screwdrivers, Tool Reviews

FastCap FastBreak Sander Quickly Eases Sharp Edges

Aug 6, 2019 Ben V 15 Comments

The FastCap FastBreak is a handy tool for breaking the edges of melamine and edge banding. Read More

Sanding Finishing, Woodworking

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

Jun 14, 2019 Ben V 43 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

Todd Barry on New Ryobi Cordless Band Saw, P590: “"Milwaukee makes a nice fixture for their portable band saw but it ain’t cheap." Never seen a…”
NZTom on Waterproof Heat Shrink Wire Splice Connectors – Good or Gimmick?: “Thanks for that link, I learned a lot from it.”
David A. on New Milwaukee Trim Square Fits in Your Pocket: “So true. I refuse to buy woodpecker products because of their completely RIDICULOUS prices.”
Bob on New Craftsman VersaStack Mechanics Tool Set: “*sorry half asleep here ment to say: I would buy just the organizer itself as it…”
Bob on New Craftsman VersaStack Mechanics Tool Set: “I like it overall. There seems to be some wasted space on the short sockets. Could consolidate and have more…”
Stuart on New Craftsman VersaStack Mechanics Tool Set: “This is a strange world we're in today. The "influencer market" is changing things, not always for the better. Recently,…”