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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 43 Comments

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

Brainstorm ID Cards

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.

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.

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.

Maker Faire NYC 2012 Shapeways 3D Printed Skull

Digital Fabrication

How to Get 3D Printed Parts Without Owning a Printer

Jan 22, 2019 Benjamen 16 Comments

Here are some options for getting 3D printed parts without having to buy and maintain a pricey printer.

How to Remove Large Nail with Mail Puller Step 3

DIY & Home

How to Remove Large Nails With a Nail Puller

Jul 11, 2011 Stuart 5 Comments

Here’s how to remove a large nail from a piece of wood with a conventional nail puller.

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