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Sawdust Collection System
As a practical matter, workshops can be set up just about anywhere space is available. But if you set up in a basement, ... |
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See-Through Drawers
Here how to make it easier to find what you need around the workshop. Install storage cabinets with plastic see-through ... |
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Selecting Lubricants
Mechanical things that move need lubrication to keep them from wearing out. |
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Selecting the Right Fastener
Choosing the correct fastener and tool can make fixing things easier. |
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Shelf Height
If space is tight, consider using a panel saw to cut large sheets down to smaller sizes instead of setting up to handle them ... |
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Shop Cleaning
You can attach a length of soft copper tubing to extend the reach of a blow gun nozzle used with an air compressor. The extra ... |
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Shop Lights
Brightening up your workplace will make work easier and cut down on mistakes and mishaps. To free your benchwork of glare and ... |
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Small Part Labels
A hot glue gun can provide an alternative when labeling containers of small parts. Glue a sample of what's inside to either ... |
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Small Project Toolbox
Using smaller tool boxes for individual projects can save you time and effort. Subdivide you larger set with just the tools ... |
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Spring Inventory
Head to the shed and do a " tool inventory " to make sure you have all the items you'll need in the months ahead. Inspect the ... |
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Squares, Levels, and Plumbs
Tools that tell us what is "true" and what is not. |
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Steel Runners
If you are making up sliding jigs for the tablesaw or other tools, consider steel rather than wood for the guide runners. ... |
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Storage Wall
To conveniently store drywall, paneling, plywood and other long boards, build a second wall out about 2 ft. from a shop wall. ... |
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Storing Nail Sets
The plastic containers used for push-up deodorants can be recycled into excellent holders for items like nailsets, small drill ... |
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Storing Screws & Nails
Over the coarse of a few projects, you can accumulate quite a collection of small screws, nails, and other small parts. There ... |
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Storing Sledges
Keeping large handled tools, such as sledge hammers- and axes-, hung up on a wall surface keeps them neat and handy. To hang, ... |
 
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Surell Countertop Construction
In this segment, Bob Vila meets with Rich Rogers who explains fabricating techniques for Surell, a solid-surface material ... |
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Synthetic Oil
Try using synthetic oil in your workbench oil can. It works wonders in rejuvenating old electric motors, fans, etc. |
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Table and Radial Saws
Choosing the saw best suited to your needs. |
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Take Lighting to Task
As people age, they need more light to perform basic household tasks. So, of all the types of lighting used in your home, none ... |
