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Shelf with pipes under it to hold tools such as clamps.

A pipe dream for small-tool storage

After installing a shelf over my workbench, I quickly realized there was additional storage potential on the underside of the shelf.

Ceiling grid makes the most of overhead shop space

I suspended a grid of 1×4s in 2'-square sections. Simple half-notch joints at each intersection hold a grid together. Now there’s room for hanging all sorts of things.

13 workshop short cuts from Chuck Hedlund

Come along with me and learn the simple timesaving techniques. I guarantee they’ll make you more productive and help you build every project better.
Super-simple outfeed table features oodles of storage

I couldn’t find a commercially available tablesaw outfeed table with ample built-in storage, and didn’t want to invest weeks in building one.

No tablesaw handy? Make a circ saw rip saddle instead

When building my kids a treehouse, I ran into a snag.

Lock your work down with shop-made hold-fasts

Nothing beats a hold-fast for keeping your workpiece anchored to your bench when an ordinary clamp just can’t reach.

This auxiliary fence add-on puts light where you need it

When it comes to using a tablesaw, having plenty of light to see what you’re doing is essential.

There’s just one catch to this screwdriver holder

I find it helpful to keep a screwdriver on hand to adjust jigs while at the tablesaw or to fine-tune my router table’s fences.

This slide-out tool setup saves space and your back

Benchtop tools are great space savers, but you still need to lug them into the open to use them.

Tip of the Day

Perfect power-strip hanging trick

Lining up protruding screwheads with the keyhole mounting slots on the back of a power strip can be... read more