My first experience with Zipbolt countertop connectors has been stellar. Read More
DIY MFT Workbench Part 1: Design Goals and Frame Construction
Here’s how Ben V designed and built the bones of his MFT (multi-function table) workbench. Read More
My Herb, Vegetable, and Flower Seed-Starting Experiment, Part 1 (2020)
I’m trying to grow vegetables, herbs, and flowers from seed this year, and he’s how it’s going so far. Read More
Tell us About Your Garden Plans for 2020
Do you have any home gardening plans this year? Read More
I Bought 2 Greenes Elevated Cedar Planter Boxes, First Impressions
I bought 2 Greenes elevated cedar planter boxes, here’s what I think of them so far. Read More
My DIY Router Table with Drawers and Dust Collection, from Start to Finish
This is how Ben V built a router table, featuring a motor box, fence storage, and drawers. Read More
Woodworking with Epoxy – EcoPoxy UVPoxy and Liquid Plastic
Ben started experimenting with epoxy in his woodworking projects, here’s the stuff he used. Read More
My 3D Printing Design Process – How I Made a Packout Tool Box Mounting Bracket
Here’s how Benjamen designed and 3D-printed a Milwaukee Packout mounting bracket. Read More
Building a DIY Dust Deputy Cyclone Separator
Here’s how I built my Dust Deputy dust separator. Read More
Every Tool Cabinet Needs Drawers – Journey to an Organized Workshop Part 4
Here is how Ben V built drawers for his modular tool cabinets. Read More
Adding a Durable Low-Friction Work Surface – Journey to an Organized Workshop Part 3
Here’s how I added low-friction worktops to my tool cabinets and work stations. Read More
Adding Sides to Modular Tool Cabinets – Journey to an Organized Workshop Part 2
Here’s how I added side panels to my modular tool cabinets. Read More
Hardware for Connecting T-Slot Aluminum: Anchors, End Fasteners, and Brackets
Learn about the 3 main ways to fasten T-slot aluminum together. Read More
My Journey to an Organized Workshop with Modular Tool Cabinets: Part 1, Design
My goal was an organized workshop. Here’s how I designed modular cabinets to maximize the use of space. Read More
How to Make a Clean Corner Seam in Wood Countertops?
How would you create a clean seam when joining wood countertops or benchtops at a corner? Read More
How Much Does it Cost to Build with 80/20 Aluminum T-Slot?
A couple of readers asked me to talk a bit more about 80/20 pricing. Read More
Workshop Storage Progress – My Industrial Bin Rack is Coming Along
After a lot of planning, some waiting, experimentation, and luck, my industrial bin storage rack is starting to come together. Read More
How Would You Fix These Small Drywall and Paint Issues?
How would you fix these minor drywall and paint issues? Read More
Cool Videos: Laura Kampf Made Her Own EDC Screwdriver and Bit Box
I watched a nice series of videos showing how to make a screwdriver bit box out of a Zippo lighter, and a keychain screwdriver out of a shackle and bit holder. Read More
Tool Storage Rack Side Rails Question
I’m building an organizer storage rack, and am stuck. What to build the side rails out of?! Read More
A Quick Caulk Rack out of PVC and Wood
I built a caulk rack to better declutter and organize my supply cabinet. Read More
10 Reasons to Visit the World Maker Faire in NYC (Sept 23 & 24, 2017)
Here are 10 reasons why you might want to visit the NYC Maker Faire this weekend. Read More
Project: Magnetic-Mounted LED Light Strips
Here’s a quick little project using LED strips to bring task lighting anywhere you have a metal shelf. Read More
Custom Socket Storage Idea
I created angled socket rail holders to save space and make the socket sizes easier to read. Read More
Dewalt LED Flashlight Heads Available via Surplus Electronics Shop
Ooh, a bunch of Dewalt DCL040 LED flashlight heads. What shall I do with them? You can buy your own at $2.50 apiece. Read More