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  • Hyper-Organize Your Shop

    by American Woodworker Editors     Tuesday, August 4, 2009
    A Hook-And-Slat Wall System Puts Everything At Your Fingertips By Jock Holmen I’ve struggled with the clutter in my small garage shop for years. Recently my neighbor remodeled his garage using a commercial wall-slat system. That gave me an idea...

  • Small Shop Solutions

    by Tim Johnson     Monday, February 23, 2009
    Sliding Wall-O-Tools I built this 8-ft.-long shelf system to take advantage of the narrow space in the corner of my garage. When the unit is “closed,” I've got ready access to the tools hanging on both doors. By sliding one or both doors...

  • Modular Shop Cabinets

    by Tim Johnson     Sunday, February 22, 2009
    In days gone by, apprentice cabinetmakers used to build their own tool chests. The chests were often works of art that both displayed the owner's level of craftsmanship and provided practical storage for tools. These modular shop cabinets function...

  • Full-Storage Workbench

    by Tim Johnson     Monday, February 23, 2009
    Tired of working on a sheet of plywood thrown over a pair of sawhorses? Had it with rolling benches that wiggle and wobble? Hate running around your shop whenever you need a tool? Boy, do we have the bench for you. Our dream bench starts with traditional...

  • Shop-Made Router Lift

    by Tim Johnson     Sunday, February 22, 2009
    Router lifts are hot items these days and for good reason. Veteran router table users love their ability to make super-fine micro adjustments or rapidly raise the bit right from the tabletop. No more fumbling under the table like a contortionist. The...

  • How to Deal with Knots

    by Tim Johnson     Tuesday, February 24, 2009
    Knots are usually considered defects in wood. They're cut out of boards and thrown on a scrap heap. But take a closer look at a knot. In a hardwood, it's surrounded by stunning grain. Why not make it the focal point of your next project? The best...

  • Tool Storage Projects

    by Tim Johnson     Monday, February 23, 2009
    Tool Storage Projects Download Plan PDF file-964 KB Clamp Warehouse Hang your long, heavy clamps on this rack designed for strength. The braces are notched into the bracket arms in a simple version of a timber-frame joint. Mill 2x4 dimensional lumber...

  • Is Your Shop Too Small?

    by Tim Johnson     Monday, February 23, 2009
    In a recent poll of woodworkers, the most common complaint, by far, was that their shops were too small. Even one guy with 5,000 square feet thought he was cramped! In spite of that, most of us would like to be able to turn out dining room tables, kitchen...

  • 6 Storage Tips

    by Tim Johnson     Wednesday, February 18, 2009
    1. Sandpaper Roll Storage I use pressure-sensitive-adhesive (PSA) sanding discs. For easy access, I like to get them out of their packages and lined up by grit. I hang my rolls of sanding discs on horizontally supported dowels so I can quickly grab the...

  • Tips For Using Shellac

    by American Woodworker Editors     Thursday, July 2, 2009
    Make friends with this beautiful, versatile finish By Mitch Kohanek Recently I was asked to judge a woodworking show. One of the best pieces was a wonderfully constructed grandfather clock. Unfortunately, a quick brushing of polyurethane ruined the clock’s...

  • $100 Router Table

    by AW-Editor     Thursday, April 17, 2008
    Sometimes, less really is more. Take router tables for instance. It's not at all difficult to ring up a big tab for a manufactured router table, complete with a new router, loaded with convenience, durability, adjustability and precision. But to me...

  • 4 Handy Tablesaw Jigs

    by American Woodworker Editors     Wednesday, August 26, 2009
    Unlock your saw's full potential. by Seth Keller The tablesaw’s power and precision put it at the center of everyone’s shop. Despite this honored position, a tablesaw is mostly used for mundane ripping tasks. To make better use of my tablesaw...

  • Folding Outfeed Table

    by Tim Johnson     Monday, February 23, 2009
    Roller stands are okay, but every saw really ought to have an outfeed table. It makes ripping lumber or plywood a lot more convenient and much safer. The bigger the table, the better. But how's it going to fit into a small shop? For those of you with...

  • Improved Crosscut Sled

    by American Woodworker Editors     Wednesday, August 12, 2009
    A split fence guarantees accurate cuts by Tom Caspar Whenever I want to make an accurate square cut, I reach for my crosscut sled. Unlike a miter gauge, its right-angle setting doesn’t need constant tweaking. My cuts are always right on the money...

  • Plumb Your Shop With AIr

    by American Woodworker Editors     Tuesday, September 15, 2009
    Flexible Hose Saves Time and Money by Richard Tendick Moments after I tripped over the air hose and dropped an armload of boards, I decided it was time to plumb my shop for air. I was tired of having 50 ft. of hose on the floor and dashing back to the...
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