In one of my recent tutorials, I built this miter saw station out of 2x4s. I left the bottoms open with the intention of adding different storage options underneath and today I’m going to build a set of drawers under the drill press module so I can store all my bits and various accessories. Tools
Having a dedicated miter saw station not only makes your workshop more functional, but also makes using your miter saw safer and more convenient. There are many miter station build plans out there, so what’s different about this one? When designing this workstation, my goal was to integrate the following: Here are the tools and
I’ve been needing to build a crosscut sled for my new table saw for some time and decided this would be the first project I tackled this year. I was debating what size to make it when I realized what I really need is a miniature sled to cut small pieces. I was really impressed
If you’re like me, you have limited space for tools in your workshop, aka garage. What can I say, I love tools, but my single car garage has gotten so cramped, I can barely move around, let alone find room to build something. I desperately need to do something to save some space and optimize
I recently got my hands on a Pro Lift router lift from Rockler and decided to build my own router table top. If you haven’t seen that yet, you can read it here or watch the video. In part 2 of this router table build, I tackled making the router cabinet for the base. Click
Years ago, I purchased a second hand router table thinking it would make it easier to make rabbets on long edges and faster to bevel those edges. I quickly however abandoned the router table after frustrating attempts to change the bits and poor results due to a router insert that was neither flat nor perfectly
I found myself tired of the shadows and dimly-lit spaces around my shop, so I decided to upgrade my workshop lighting. This process could have been as easy as a trip to the big box store to grab the cheapest shop lights available, but that’s just not me. Since this is an investment and I’m going
The tapering jig is one of the easier to build but often overlooked. What is a tapering jig exactly? To put is simply, it’s a sled that works with your table saw to make rip cuts on an angle. It can be used to add a taper to furniture legs, cut plywood on an angle,
When I think of woodworking jigs, my mind usually goes straight to jigs used for the table saw. But what about the drill press? The drill press has much to offer but always seems to be neglected in my shop due to complicated and lengthy set up. That all changed when I made a drill
If you’ve ever tried to cut a half lap joint and been frustrated with the results, welcome to the club. Up until now my lap joints were pretty much hit and miss. Sometimes perfectly flush, other times loose or cut too deep. I grew tired of the inconsistency and decided there must be a better
In my last build, I made a really large wood picture frame with splines and I thought I’d share how I made a super simple corner clamping jig to clamp and align the corners during the glue up process. Watch the 2 minute video or read on! Click here to SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel for more DIY
This project began with me wanting to make a picture frame. I was doing some research on how I wanted to reinforce the mitered corner joints and that’s when I realized something. The corner splines I often see people use on decorative boxes and picture frames aren’t just decorative. They actually make the mitered joint
One of the easiest ways to hang frames flush against the wall is using keyhole slots. They are easy to make with a keyhole router bit. The tricky part is making all your keyholes the same distance from the top of the frame so your picture will be level. You can make a simple keyhole
If you’re into woodworking or even just own a table saw, I can bet you have a collection of scrap wood and cut offs lying around just like me. I reached a point when I could barely move around in my shop because of the various piles of wood that seem to accumulate everywhere. While
If you’re wondering why do I need a zero clearance insert for my miter saw? I have just one word for you: tearout. Ever noticed that the wood fibers seem all frayed along the cut when using your miter saw or table saw? That’s tearout. The wood fibers get ripped away by the blade because of
Homemade jointer guard If you’re like me, you love finding a good deal on Craigslist, especially when it comes to tools. You sometimes have to be patient, but oh the satisfaction when you snag that sweat deal. On the down side, that often means you’ll need to do a little work to get the tool
If you use power tools such as a table saw, router table or jointer, you already (hopefully) know the importance of using push sticks and push blocks is key to keeping your fingers safe. Making your own push blocks is easy using plywood scraps and an old mouse pad. Materials you’ll need to make these push
There are many posts out there about how to build your own cordless drill storage rack. It’s a nifty way to store your drills/drivers, chargers and bits on the wall, in a compact way. I had a bunch of spare plywood lying around, so I thought I would put them to good use and build
With wood burning season upon us, I decided it was time to start chopping wood in order to cut some bigger logs into smaller kindle. I inherited of this rusty old axe, so I thought I’d give it a try. After doubting my axe swinging skills for a minute, I realized that even the mightiest of
How to restore your old wood front door A wood front door is a great feature when it comes to your home’s curb appeal. However, years of exposure to sunlight, rain, snow and frost can significantly damage an exterior wood door and leave it looking worn out. With regular maintenance, your wood door can last
