Overview Working in the shop is a relaxing and rewarding way to spend some free time; either repairing or creating. While working it’s nice to have either news or music playing. The shop already has four speakers and an amplifier…
Tablet Arm Mount
Category: Workshop
Magnetic Board
There is a cabinet in the shop that has the chargers, audio, tablet and papers. The papers usually get lost somehow (probably fall out onto the floor and get swept up). A small bulletin board would be helpful but not…
Craftsman Vise: Bench Mounting
The bench vise is a garage shop necessity; it can be used for a range of tasks from automotive, metal and woodworking. Just as important as having a good vise is proper mounting of it. Project Overview The garage workshop…
Cordless Drill Shelf
A simple cordless drill shelf, made from 1/2″ plywood scraps and painted black to match the cabinets. There’s space for both drills and their accompanying tip holders. This is a project that should have been completed a long time ago.…
DIY LED Task Lighting
I have a fluorescent light under the shelf on the workbench that provides some additional light to the two task lights I use, but it is not as bright or as efficient as I would like like. A LED fixture…
Harbor Freight Review: Air Tools
Overview A four gallon hotdog style air compressor was purchased about ten years ago, primarily for running a Grizzly brad nailer and occasionally inflating tires. But with more and more car care projects, it would be nice to have some…
Sears Craftsman Dust Collector Refurb (113.299780)
Last summer I acquired a Sears Craftsman dust collector (113.299780) at auction for $50. It had been stored in a barn for quite some time (and it showed). Lots of rust, dust and other debris and possibly some animals living…
Rosewill USB Hub and Hard Drive Magnets
This quick project builds on a previous idea about using hard drive magnets to attach items to the workbench. Instead of a light this time, it will be a Rosewill USB hub. This device already has a couple magnets attached,…
Ikea Tertial Work Lamp Modification
There can never be too much light in a workshop, and the workbench is no exception to that rule. Part of the work area light is provided by an inexpensive Ikea Tertial work lamp. Good lamp, quite sturdy and can accommodate…
Clamp Rack – Part 2: F Style Bar Clamps
This completes the project started here. The difference between this rack and the pipe clamp rack is the top, the back remains the same. Initially I designed the slot depth 3 7/8″, but since the table saw blade height is…