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DIY Projects

Overthinking Garage Workshop Lighting – Installation in-Progress

Feb 16, 2021 Stuart 121 Comments

I’ve started to install new garage workshop lights. Do you have any suggestions, corrections, or questions? Read More

Kreg Pocket Hole Screw Assortment

DIY Projects

Reader Question: Should I Buy a Kreg Pocket Hole Screw Assortment as a Beginner?

Dec 17, 2020 Stuart 26 Comments

A reader is looking to get into pocket hole joinery. Should they buy a screw assortment or not? Read More

Zipbolt Countertop Connector in Wood Hole

DIY & Home

Zipbolt Countertop Connectors are Fantastic!

Aug 10, 2020 Stuart 32 Comments

My first experience with Zipbolt countertop connectors has been stellar. Read More

My DIY Multi-Function Table - Part 1 Goals and the Frame - SketchUp Design

DIY Projects

DIY MFT Workbench Part 1: Design Goals and Frame Construction

Jun 16, 2020 Ben V 29 Comments

Here’s how Ben V designed and built the bones of his MFT (multi-function table) workbench. Read More

Basil Seedlings at 14 Days View from Above

DIY & Home

My Herb, Vegetable, and Flower Seed-Starting Experiment, Part 1 (2020)

Apr 19, 2020 Stuart 12 Comments

I’m trying to grow vegetables, herbs, and flowers from seed this year, and he’s how it’s going so far. Read More

Jalapeno Seedlings 2020

DIY & Home

Tell us About Your Garden Plans for 2020

Apr 14, 2020 Stuart 50 Comments

Do you have any home gardening plans this year? Read More

Greenes Cedar Elevated Planter Box

DIY Projects

I Bought 2 Greenes Elevated Cedar Planter Boxes, First Impressions

Apr 6, 2020 Stuart 33 Comments

I bought 2 Greenes elevated cedar planter boxes, here’s what I think of them so far. Read More

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 49 Comments

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

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. Read More

Packout Hanging Cleat sketch in Fusion360

DIY Projects

My 3D Printing Design Process – How I Made a Packout Tool Box Mounting Bracket

Apr 2, 2019 Benjamen 28 Comments

Here’s how Benjamen designed and 3D-printed a Milwaukee Packout mounting bracket. Read More

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. Read More

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 25 Comments

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

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. Read More

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 26 Comments

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

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 34 Comments

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

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. Read More

Trend Jig Countertop Seam Joint Example

DIY Projects

How to Make a Clean Corner Seam in Wood Countertops?

Sep 7, 2018 Stuart 46 Comments

How would you create a clean seam when joining wood countertops or benchtops at a corner? Read More

8020 1010 Aluminum Extrusion

DIY Projects

How Much Does it Cost to Build with 80/20 Aluminum T-Slot?

Aug 31, 2018 Stuart 35 Comments

A couple of readers asked me to talk a bit more about 80/20 pricing. Read More

Industrial Container Cabinet Build

DIY Projects

Workshop Storage Progress – My Industrial Bin Rack is Coming Along

Aug 29, 2018 Stuart 27 Comments

After a lot of planning, some waiting, experimentation, and luck, my industrial bin storage rack is starting to come together. Read More

Ceiling Stain

Adhesives, Sealants, & Lubes

How Would You Fix These Small Drywall and Paint Issues?

Jun 5, 2018 Stuart 40 Comments

How would you fix these minor drywall and paint issues? Read More

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