Custom tools, dust collection, shop-made equipment
This project was built and designed by Connor from Shopfix. Connor shows how relatively simple, well-considered acoustic panels can kill reverb, tighten low end, and visually lift a one-car garage shop into a cleaner, more professional workspace. Watch the full …
This project was built and designed by Jodee from Inspire Woodcraft. Jodee set out to make a simple wooden spoon from a scrap piece of 4×6 pine as a toy for a three-year-old who keeps borrowing the household spoons, and …
This project was built and designed by Jodee from Inspire Woodcraft. Jodee upgrades a Jet JJ-6HHBT benchtop jointer by adding a simple base and infeed/outfeed extensions to better handle longer boards. The build focuses on practical shop solutions—sturdy knockdown furniture, …
This project and the methods demonstrated were built and tested by Rob from Make Things. In this video, Rob shares three reliable ways to make wooden knobs in the shop—each with its own pros, cons, and use cases. He even …
This project was built and designed by Jodee from Inspire Woodcraft. It’s a quick and approachable mallet build using hardwood scraps, minimal tools, and a clever gluing technique that speeds up the process significantly. This mallet is ideal for light- …
This project was built and designed by Clinton from Specific Love Creations. It’s a budget-friendly way to get long, straight cuts from a circular saw without the cost of a commercial track saw. Professional track saws excel at precise, repeatable …
This project was built and designed by Clinton from Specific Love Creations. It’s a clever, budget-friendly solution for raising your vehicle safely and gaining better access for oil changes, inspections, and basic repairs. By rethinking the common car ramp, Clinton …
This project was built and designed by Stan Sullivan from Simply Easy DIY. It’s a cost-effective way to turn a standard drill press into a functional sanding station, complete with an integrated dust collection system for a cleaner shop environment. …
This project was built and designed by Billy from Newton Makes. In this video, he shows how to build four different mallets using a mix of wood and metal—brass, aluminum, stainless steel, and all-wood designs—each with its own approach to …
This project was built and designed by Rob from Let’s Make Things. It’s a straightforward version of the traditional Moxon vise, built using common materials and just one power tool, making it highly accessible for any woodworking setup. With a …
This project was built and designed by Caleb from YouCanMakeThisToo. It combines two shop essentials—a planer stand and an air filtration system—into one compact, mobile unit. Designed to improve air quality while maximizing workspace efficiency, this project shows how repurposed …
This project was built and designed by Clinton from Specific Love Creations. It’s a compact and practical air filtration setup that uses a box fan and a standard filter housed in a custom-built frame to improve air quality in the …
This project was built and designed by Clinton from Specific Love Creations. It’s a compact downdraft table built to reduce airborne dust while sanding—making shop cleanup easier and improving overall air quality. Sanding can be one of the messiest parts …
This project was built and designed by Norm Abram from The New Yankee Workshop. It’s a redesigned version of his classic router station, enhanced with thoughtful updates to improve organization, dust collection, and usability. The updated design offers a cleaner …
This project was built and designed by Michael from Maker At Play. It’s a practical shop upgrade that adds a floor-level dust collection sweep, helping keep your workspace cleaner and your tools running better. Instead of constantly chasing dust and …
This project was built and designed by Tim from Casual Builds. It features a compact, mobile dust collection system using a Dust Deputy cyclone paired with a shop vac, all mounted on a custom storage cart for added efficiency. Ideal …
This project was built and designed by Izzy Swan, a creative builder known for his smart shop upgrades and time-saving woodworking solutions. This clamping system is one of his most practical ideas yet—a wall-mounted setup that offers big benefits without …
This project was built and designed by Caleb from YouCanMakeThisToo. It’s a simple, low-cost solar kiln that helps dry green lumber quickly and efficiently, making it a smart addition for woodworkers looking to process their own material at home. Drying …