Shop Projects
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Improved Project Dollies
Like many people, this reader uses movers dollies to improve shop mobility, but he offers a clever upgrade for this time-tested technique.
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Reader Dan Martin’s Shop-made Blade Guard/Hold-down
Reader Dan Martin made his own table saw blade guard for a Powermatic 66 saw. The guard includes a dust collection system and doubles as a great hold-down as well. See it in action in this reader submitted video.
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PROJECT: Sharpening Cart
Whether you are a woodturner or a worker of flat wood, a means to organize your sharpening supplies and tools is a handy thing. This rolling cart takes care of sharpening clutter and tool storage in one package.
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Making a Forgiving Shopmade Collet Chuck
Carl Ford of the American Association of Woodturners explains his process for creating his own collet chuck, and gives an example of a potential project.
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PROJECT: Wooden Hand Plane
Two days at Minnesota’s North House Folk School turned a blank of wood and steel into a first-rate hand plane.
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Caster Release Tool
This reader has come up with a handy tool that lets him unlock his swiveling casters without bending down and without potentially hurting his fingers.
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PROJECT: Krenov-inspired Shop Cabinet
Knife hinges and an inset door are precise details that elevate your cabinet work to the next level of craftsmanship.
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Making a Sturdier Shop Vacuum System
Tired of dragging around (and tipping) both his shop vac and Dust Deputy, this reader built a cart to keep his vacuum system together.
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A Cheap, Slippery Smooth Workbench Surface
Looking for a smooth, clean surface for your next workbench or outfeed table? This reader has a suggestion for a cheap, easy-to-use option.
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PROJECT: Table Saw Outfeed Table
Taking advantage of some great lumber and highly functional hardware, maker Matt Cremona creates a multipurpose super shop helper!
