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

DIY Projects

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

How-To

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

DIY Projects

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

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

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

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

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

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