Shop Improvements

Want to add a compressor to your shop or garage? Learn what the best pipe materials are for a compressed air line— and what not to use.

5 projects for a better shop—adjustable sawhorses, a super-handy tool rack, a workbench with storage space, a miter saw stand and a…

Need to heat your garage shop so you can work year-round? Several options are available, but the most efficient system is usually a gas-fired,…

Protect your workbench with rosin paper. Install this simple paper holder at one end of the bench and roll it out when you need it.

Workbench for a small space. A fold-out work table, a roll out table saw stand, a miter box table and lots of storage—cabinets, drawers,…

Replace the ballast when your fluorescent light flickers or makes an annoying hum. The repair will only take about 10 minutes.

Tips for building the best workbench for auto and small engine repair. Build a grease gun holder and add a central vacuum system to your garage.

Build this solid, roll-around, folding workbench in a day with simple hardware and only two sheets of plywood.

Tired of sawdust covering your workbench and woodworking tools? This adjustable vacuum hose holder attaches to the shop vacuum and can be rolled…

A professional woodworker shares basic, time-tested tips that will help you work faster and get better results on your furniture projects.

Make a simple adjustable fence and a right angle drilling jig to make your drill press work quicker and more accurately. Store them nearby so…

Organize and store all those small shop tools and accessories that clutter your workbench in a chunk of foam insulation. It'll hold drill bits,…

Adapt your sawhorses to make workbenches, scaffolding supports, cutting surfaces, outfeed tables, paint racks and other useful helpers in your…

Assemble a simple cross cutting jig with a stop block for your table saw. Use it to quickly and accurately make repeat cuts.

Build a simple table saw sled to make perfectly square cross cuts in both small and wide boards. You only need a 4x4 sheet of 1/2-in. plywood…

Improvise a low-cost drum sander using your drill press and a custom sanding table with dust collection. Build it in an hour from scrap wood.

Cut plywood sheets and long boards easily, accurately and safely on a portable table saw with this fold-up, jobsite work table. Construction is…

This workbench is simple enough and cheap enough that you can make it in a morning, and yet it's big enough for serious woodworking and hobby…

T-12 fluorescent bulbs, long used in garages and shops, are being replaced by energy-saving T-8 bulbs. However, you'll probably need to replace…

Upgrade any workbench with these DIY enhancements. 7 simple projects enhance functionality and increase the storage capacity of your workbench.…