DustyTools Workshop Organization

Create Custom Visual Labels for Your Festool Systainer Tool Boxes

Sep 12, 2019 Ben V 24 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. Read More

How-To, Storage & Organization, Tool Reviews

My DIY Router Table with Drawers and Dust Collection, from Start to Finish

Jun 14, 2019 Ben V 43 Comments

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

DIY Projects, How-To, Routers

Here are Some Ways to Organize Your Toolbox Drawers

May 9, 2019 Ben V 25 Comments

Here are some of the different ways Ben has been organizing the contents of his DIY tool cabinets. Read More

How-To, Made in USA, Storage & Organization

Every Tool Cabinet Needs Drawers – Journey to an Organized Workshop Part 4

Mar 14, 2019 Ben V 18 Comments

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

DIY Projects, How-To, Storage & Organization

Adding a Durable Low-Friction Work Surface – Journey to an Organized Workshop Part 3

Mar 6, 2019 Ben V 15 Comments

Here’s how I added low-friction worktops to my tool cabinets and work stations. Read More

DIY Projects, How-To, Storage & Organization

Adding Sides to Modular Tool Cabinets – Journey to an Organized Workshop Part 2

Feb 21, 2019 Ben V 22 Comments

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

DIY Projects, How-To, Storage & Organization

Hardware for Connecting T-Slot Aluminum: Anchors, End Fasteners, and Brackets

Feb 15, 2019 Ben V 32 Comments

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

DIY Projects, Fasteners, Hardware, How-To

My Journey to an Organized Workshop with Modular Tool Cabinets: Part 1, Design

Feb 12, 2019 Ben V 75 Comments

My goal was an organized workshop. Here’s how I designed modular cabinets to maximize the use of space. Read More

DIY Projects, How-To, Storage & Organization

JoeM on Why Dewalt Probably Won’t Make a USB-Chargeable Cordless Power Tool Battery: “First off... The whole point of the FlexVOLT line is to be capable of having a fully-cordless worksite. The…”
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Bruce on New Makita 2-in-1 Cordless Ratchet has Interchangeable 1/4″ and 3/8″ Anvils: “Makita has a bit holder you can order from eBay”
Boggsy on Why Dewalt Probably Won’t Make a USB-Chargeable Cordless Power Tool Battery: “Ah, nice! AvE mentions something that might be worth exploring: Combining corded with flexvolt (1x or 2x) to…”