My goal was an organized workshop. Here’s how I designed modular cabinets to maximize the use of space.
How to Make a Clean Corner Seam in Wood Countertops?
How would you create a clean seam when joining wood countertops or benchtops at a corner?
How Much Does it Cost to Build with 80/20 Aluminum T-Slot?
A couple of readers asked me to talk a bit more about 80/20 pricing.
Workshop Storage Progress – My Industrial Bin Rack is Coming Along
After a lot of planning, some waiting, experimentation, and luck, my industrial bin storage rack is starting to come together.
What Should the Ultimate Bosch 12V Compact Cordless Power Tool Station Include?
Here’s Part 0 of my in-progress Bosch sponsored project, centered around their 12V Max compact cordless power tools.
How Would You Fix These Small Drywall and Paint Issues?
How would you fix these minor drywall and paint issues?
Cool Videos: Laura Kampf Made Her Own EDC Screwdriver and Bit Box
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.
Tool Storage Rack Side Rails Question
I’m building an organizer storage rack, and am stuck. What to build the side rails out of?!
A Quick Caulk Rack out of PVC and Wood
I built a caulk rack to better declutter and organize my supply cabinet.
10 Reasons to Visit the World Maker Faire in NYC (Sept 23 & 24, 2017)
Here are 10 reasons why you might want to visit the NYC Maker Faire this weekend.
Project: Magnetic-Mounted LED Light Strips
Here’s a quick little project using LED strips to bring task lighting anywhere you have a metal shelf.
Custom Socket Storage Idea
I created angled socket rail holders to save space and make the socket sizes easier to read.
Dewalt LED Flashlight Heads Available via Surplus Electronics Shop
Ooh, a bunch of Dewalt DCL040 LED flashlight heads. What shall I do with them? You can buy your own at $2.50 apiece.
Brainstorming: How to Make Best Use of a Corner for a Workbench or Tool Cabinet
My workbench build planning has hit a snag – how to best utilize a corner space?!
Cabinet Build: Back to the Drawing Board
So, I’m rethinking everything about how I built my cabinet, to better fill an L-shaped space more efficiently.
What Happens When You Overextend and Break a Tape Measure, and How to Fix It
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.
Project: How I Made a Wood Carving Mallet
Ben shows you how he made a Carver’s mallet that’s both decorative and functional.
Your Biggest Project Blunder?
What was your biggest project blunder?
Adafruit’s ADABOX: a New Subscription Service for DIY Electronics Stuff
Adafruit, one of our favorite electronics supply shops, is starting AdaBox, a subscription service for electronic project components.
How Do You Plan for a Project?
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?