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8020 1010 Aluminum Extrusion

DIY Projects

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

Aug 31, 2018 Stuart 42 Comments

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

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.

Bosch 12V Max Cordless Router

DIY Projects

What Should the Ultimate Bosch 12V Compact Cordless Power Tool Station Include?

Jul 5, 2018 Stuart 45 Comments

Here’s Part 0 of my in-progress Bosch sponsored project, centered around their 12V Max compact cordless power tools.

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?

Laura Kampf EDC Screwdriver

DIY Projects

Cool Videos: Laura Kampf Made Her Own EDC Screwdriver and Bit Box

Apr 11, 2018 Stuart 6 Comments

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.

Bin Support Rack Question

DIY Projects

Tool Storage Rack Side Rails Question

Feb 23, 2018 Stuart 48 Comments

I’m building an organizer storage rack, and am stuck. What to build the side rails out of?!

Caulk rack installed and filled

Adhesives, Sealants, & Lubes

A Quick Caulk Rack out of PVC and Wood

Jan 16, 2018 Benjamen 42 Comments

I built a caulk rack to better declutter and organize my supply cabinet.

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Awesome & Cool

10 Reasons to Visit the World Maker Faire in NYC (Sept 23 & 24, 2017)

Sep 22, 2017 Stuart 9 Comments

Here are 10 reasons why you might want to visit the NYC Maker Faire this weekend.

Under mount LED strip lighting on Husky Work Bench

DIY Projects

Project: Magnetic-Mounted LED Light Strips

Jun 30, 2017 Benjamen 31 Comments

Here’s a quick little project using LED strips to bring task lighting anywhere you have a metal shelf.

Shot of my 45 degree socket organizers

DIY Projects

Custom Socket Storage Idea

May 10, 2017 Benjamen 29 Comments

I created angled socket rail holders to save space and make the socket sizes easier to read.

Bag of Dewalt 20V DCL040 LED Worklight Heads

DIY Projects

Dewalt LED Flashlight Heads Available via Surplus Electronics Shop

Mar 14, 2017 Stuart 36 Comments

Ooh, a bunch of Dewalt DCL040 LED flashlight heads. What shall I do with them? You can buy your own at $2.50 apiece.

ToolGuyd 8020 Corner Workbench Build Brainstorming Feb 2017

DIY Projects

Brainstorming: How to Make Best Use of a Corner for a Workbench or Tool Cabinet

Feb 27, 2017 Stuart 52 Comments

My workbench build planning has hit a snag – how to best utilize a corner space?!

ToolGuyd Tool Cabinet Build Mach 1

DIY Projects

Cabinet Build: Back to the Drawing Board

Dec 27, 2016 Stuart 43 Comments

So, I’m rethinking everything about how I built my cabinet, to better fill an L-shaped space more efficiently.

Used Milwaukee Keychain Tape Shot

DIY Projects

What Happens When You Overextend and Break a Tape Measure, and How to Fix It

Dec 19, 2016 Benjamen 33 Comments

I pulled the blade all the way out of my favorite Milwaukee key chain tape measure and broke it. Here’s what I did to fix it, along with some photos of the guts.

DIY Projects

Project: How I Made a Wood Carving Mallet

Oct 27, 2016 Benjamen 14 Comments

Ben shows you how he made a Carver’s mallet that’s both decorative and functional.

DIY Projects

Your Biggest Project Blunder?

Aug 30, 2016 Stuart 34 Comments

What was your biggest project blunder?

Awesome & Cool

Adafruit’s ADABOX: a New Subscription Service for DIY Electronics Stuff

Aug 9, 2016 Benjamen 7 Comments

Adafruit, one of our favorite electronics supply shops, is starting AdaBox, a subscription service for electronic project components.

Spax Screws at Home Depot Closeup

DIY & Home

How Do You Plan for a Project?

Aug 4, 2016 Stuart 22 Comments

I find that I’m not much of an improviser – I plan out a project and then buy what I need, usually more. What’s your approach like?

DIY Projects

DIY Brainstorming: The Perfect Cabinet Drawer Size?

Jun 29, 2016 Stuart 22 Comments

If you built your own tool and gear cabinet, how big (or small) would the drawers be?

DIY Projects

Pololu Arduino Day Discounts End Monday 4/4/16

Apr 4, 2016 Stuart 1 Comment

If you’ve been meaning to pick up some Arduino-compatible boards, Pololu’s “Arduino Day” sale is still going strong, thru Monday 4/4/2016.

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