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ToolGuyd > Articles by: Ben V
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How-To

Create Custom Visual Labels for Your Festool Systainer Tool Boxes

Sep 12, 2019 Ben V 28 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.

Rain Bird Rotor Tool 5000 Rotor Screwdriver

Fasteners

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.

FastCap's FastBreak Sander

Sanding Finishing

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.

Router Table - Journey to an Organized Workshop

DIY Projects

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

Jun 14, 2019 Ben V 50 Comments

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

How-To

Here are Some Ways to Organize Your Toolbox Drawers

May 9, 2019 Ben V 26 Comments

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

EcoPoxy CNC Plaque

DIY Projects

Woodworking with Epoxy – EcoPoxy UVPoxy and Liquid Plastic

May 3, 2019 Ben V 32 Comments

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

Dewalt DCE530 20V Max Heat Gun

Cordless

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.

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.

Woodpeckers Pushguard - No Guard

Made in USA

New Woodpeckers Push Guard

Apr 11, 2019 Ben V 6 Comments

Woodpeckers has introduced a new push block.

Wall-Brackets-for-Rockler-Lock-Align-System

New Tools

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.

Layout & Measuring

Woodpeckers Paolini Pocket Rules

Apr 4, 2019 Ben V 17 Comments

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

Auer Packaging Assortment Boxes

Storage & Organization

Auer Packaging Assortment Boxes for Organizing Small Parts

Mar 29, 2019 Ben V 48 Comments

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

Building a Dust Deputy Cyclone

DIY Projects

Building a DIY Dust Deputy Cyclone Separator

Mar 25, 2019 Ben V 50 Comments

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

My Journey To An Organized Shop - Faztek Aluminium 7 drawer cabinet

DIY Projects

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

Mar 14, 2019 Ben V 27 Comments

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

Durable and Low-Friction Work Surface - Journey to an Organized Workshop Part 3 - Top Installed

DIY Projects

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

Mar 6, 2019 Ben V 16 Comments

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

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

DIY Projects

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

Feb 21, 2019 Ben V 27 Comments

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

Aluminum Anchor Fasteners, End Fasteners and Brackets - Anchor Fastener

DIY Projects

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

Feb 15, 2019 Ben V 35 Comments

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

My Journey To An Organized Shop - Faztek Aluminium 7 drawer cabinet

DIY Projects

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

Feb 12, 2019 Ben V 81 Comments

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

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