Page 12 - Workshop Setup & Tool Maintenance

What are the best features to have on a workbench? The workbench might be the single most used tool in any woodworker’s shop. But a workbench doesn’t need to feature fancy joinery or details, It only needs to be flat, sturdy and at a height that you can work comfortably. Any other features you add to your workbench should depend on the kind of work you do. Instead of talking about workbench design or how to build a workbench, this video will show you several simple upgrades you can make to whatever you’re using as a workbench.

The Dust Right 750 CFM Mobile Dust Collector rides on smooth-rolling casters to service all the power tools in most small shops. It features a large wire basket in the base for neatly storing

How the heck do you move a full-size lathe into a workshop in the first place, especially if it's in a basement?

Perhaps this versatile tool could find a home in your workshop. It's easy to use and much quieter than a router!

One problem with small shops is that there's never enough floor space. The same often goes for counter space. This fold-down desk project provides a simple, sturdy solution.

If the area inside the base of your router table is empty, you’re missing an opportunity for better storage. After all, there are accessories that go along with table routing — bits, wrenches, bit insert rings and featherboards, to name a few. You might also have a box joint jig, other boxed sets of specialized bits or guide collars, push pads and various odds and ends that could really use a drawer.

Build this sturdy top with four router bits and home center supplies.

How to set your band saw blade tension, blade tracking, and guide blocks.

Make the most of your bench grinder with this collection of handy tips and tricks.

Wouldn’t it be great if all "standard size" materials were really standard?

You probably rely heavily on your table saw for accurate cuts, every time you use it. Here are some easy checks you can do on your saw to make sure it's cutting perfectly.