Your Workshop

Advice for your inspiring workshop is here with topics that include shop storage, dust collection, lighting & wiring, and shop jigs. You'll also find tips about shop layout, maintenance, and workbenches.

WOOD-inspired Workshop

After his retirement, Eric Ralston bought 2 1/2 acres of land in northern Ohio and built a home and the shell of a two-story, 24×24' garage.

Where should you position bench-dog holes?

I’m building a workbench, and wondering about where to space the holes for the bench dogs. Is there a rule of thumb?

Collecting dust is just the first step

MOF dust has clogged the bags of my dust collector, and I can tell the machine Isn’t pulling in as much air as it used to. What’s the best way to clean those bags?

Well-planned mile-high workshop

A woodworker’s paradise sits at 8,000' elevation in the Rocky Mountains.

Best on-the-go tool tote bags

Sometimes, you just have to pack up tools and work in a location other than your shop.

Cover-up clamp rack for added storage space

I needed a space-efficient storage solution for all my clamps. I found many plans for roll-around carts but couldn’t justify the loss of usable floor space.