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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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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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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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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 ... |
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The Bevel Gauge
In its various forms, this tool is also known as a sliding bevel, angle bevel, bevel square, sliding T-bevel, or adjustable ... |
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The Carpenter's Square
The carpenter's square is a deceptive tool. It looks simple?it's a ruler with an elbow, a straightedge that turns a corner. ... |
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The Fix-It Toolbox
You can fix hundreds of household things with basic tools. |
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Tool Slips
Shop injuries often can happen when something is difficult to remove and excess pressure is applied. When using heavy force, ... |
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Tool Storage
Save time searching for your tools by organizing your workshop. Use your wallspace for good visibility and easy access. Open ... |
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Tool Vibration
If you have a small air compressor or other machine in your workshop that vibrates, you can dampen it by putting special foot ... |
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Tool Wind Down
Giving the power tool time to wind down after a cut is an often-overlooked safety mistake. Even without power, the spinning ... |
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Using Electrical Cleaners
You can maintain and even repair electrical components with cleaners made for the job. |
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Warm Cords
Check the plug and the body of the extension cord while the cord is in use. Noticeable warming of these plastic parts is ... |
