SHOPNOTES: Sanding Table
You can do a lot more with pegboard than just organize your tools on a wall. Here's a quick pegboard project that can make sanding tasks a lot less dusty. To build one yourself, just click the following link:
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SHOPNOTES: Digital Set-up Gauge
Setting my table saw blade or router bit heights can sometimes be a guessing game. So I made a simple set-up gauge that's dead-on precise. To see how it's made, click the following link:
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SHOPNOTES: Rolling Tool Tower
If your shop is anything like mine, space is at a premium. One solution I've come up with takes tool storage to a new level. To see how it works, click the following link:
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WOODSMITH: Countersink Tip
Need to drill a countersink in a tight space? Let me show you a trick that might get the job done. Just click on the following link:
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ShopNotes: A smooth finish
I like to use MDF to make shop projects. It's flat, smooth, and inexpensive. To give the MDF some protection and dress up its bland appearance, I usually paint it. Here are a few tips for getting the best results.
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WOODSMITH: Rolling Cabinet Supports
My rolling shop cabinet gets a lot of mileage. But once parked, I like it to stay put. Let me show you how I solved this problem. Just click the following link:
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