Workshop Planning

Cut down on project time by making things easy to find.

A few classic implements will come in handy again and again.

For mounting heavy objects on a wall, studs are a must.

Do you have these tools?

Garages, workshops and tool sheds can all get a little messy over time.

New to DIY? Put these tools at the top of your wish list!

Keep some of this handy material in your workshop for its spontaneous uses.

With these few simple tips, you can keep your tools working beautifully through many DIY tasks.

Substitutes for tools can be very useful in a pinch.

Pressure washers come in a multitude of designs.

Make three tables with materials you can fit in your car.

Learn about the most common staple gun malfunctions and how you can fix them.

A soldering gun is an everyday tool for DIYers.

A lathe tool rest is a woodworking implement that is used to support the cutting tool to cut furniture pieces. The lathe spins at very high speed which helps in the precise cutting process of furniture parts. If the lathe tool rest is not set up properly, the cutting tool will kick back when it came

Ice luge is one of the quickest ways to get your favorite shots chilled and also the coolest ways to serve drinks at pool parties, birthdays, BBQs or weekend festivities. An ice luge stand holds firmly onto a significantly sized block of ice which has 2 channels carved on it. A typically measured amount

An ice luge is a sufficiently huge block of ice with channels built for pouring spirits (typically liquor) down. A pre-determined amount of liquid is dispensed at the top and in a matter of a couple of seconds a chilled drink is doled out at the bottom, usually into an open mouth. It is considered almost

For the construction of a military obstacle course you will need to make a trip to the junk yard. There you can find some of the necessary materials to complete your project. Tires are a necessity, of course, and used tires can be found easily at almost any junk yard. You may be able to locate large

A dog obstacle course requires items to jump over, run through, and run around. For the course you can use tires or hoops for the dogs to jump through. Ramps leading to raised platforms with a second ramp leading down work well. Attach a non-skid indoor outdoor carpet for safety. Weave poles can be fashioned

When building an obstacle course for kids, there are many different obstacles that can be used. A wooden ladder can be placed directly on the ground for children to run through. Hoola-hoops can be hung with rope for climbing through. Old tires may be laid out military style. Nets and ropes can be used

A nail set and a nail gun, although they serve a similar purpose in construction, are two different tools that are used in building projects. A nail set is a small tool that looks similar to an ice pick and is used to drive a finish nail into the surface of the wood, whereas a nail gun is a device that

Cutting metal without using a linear cut is done with a sheet metal nibbler. This small, but powerful, tool is perfect for cutting holes in metal. Most sheet metal nibblers are pneumatic or air driven. The shear moves up and down like a piston against the cutting edge. Cutting away 1,000 small half moon

There are many different ways to use a sheet metal bead roller. This piece of machinery can cut or bend metal while following a specific design. Although powerful enough to cut through metals of high gauge, the sheet metal bead roller can be easy to use. Practicing on the machine will improve your skills

A work bench isn't the only thing you need in a workshop.

This article is intended to be an expansion of the article How To Build A Heavy Duty Sawhorse Part 1. This article assumes that a standard sawhorse has been built in part one and the additional supports, braces, and structural attachments are being fitted in this article. Materials 2 – 2x6's