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: Sandpaper Organizer
The sanding pads for my random-orbit sander have an annoying habit of curling up and getting lost in my shop. A simple storage system solved both problems. To see how it's made, click 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: Circular saw crosscut guide
Guiding a circular saw through a square cut can be pretty hit or miss.
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WOODSMITH: Adjustable Clamping Jig
When it comes to glueups, you can never have too many clamping options.
Here's one that I think you'll find pretty handy.
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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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