Do you want to bend sheet metal and plates without ponying up the cash for a commercially build brake? Check out these well-designed DIY solutions.
Craftsman Ratchet Toilet Paper Holder
Over at the Craftsman Experience, they built a toilet paper holder with a Craftsman ratchet. Literally!
Stop Making Excuses and Make Some Dovetails!
Struggling to find a new skill to learn? Give dovetail joinery a try. And here’s proof that you don’t need high-end or specialty tools to achieve good-looking results.
DIY Craftsman Tool Box Speaker
What’s cooler than making your own speaker enclosures? Building a boombox out of a tool box.
3 Fun-Filled DIY Project Books (and 1 Magazine)
With cold and snowy weekends on the way for many of us, here are a couple of books that offer fun projects and playful afternoons.
“Kid Wood” and “Real Construction Tools”
Foam “Kid Wood” and plastic “Real Construction” tools. Great for kids or a poor substitute for the real thing?
Simpson Strong-Tie Workbench Hardware Kit
Building a heavy duty feature-rich workbench isn’t for everyone, but neither is buying a pre-assembled retail model. This Strong-Ties kit offers full length, width, and height customization.
2×4 Basics Workbench Kit
These 2×4 Basics brackets help you built a heavy duty workbench with few tools and minimal planning.
DIY Toolbox Organizers
Check out these handy looking DIY toolbox organizers that GJ member 98TJ made!
How to Make a Curvy Toy Car Out of Wood
Looking for a primer on how to make a wooden toy car? We found a great project that clearly shows you how from start to finish.
DIY Project: How to Make a Dining Room Table With Pocket Holes
No fancy woodworking tools? No problem! Here’s how Jeff built a beautiful oak dining room table for less than $200 using pocket hole joinery.