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Phil's Shop Tour: Lumber Rack

In this first in a series of shop tour videos, I am showing off his Lumber Rack, but with the way I use this versatile system it may be better described as a material storage station.

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Phil's Shop Tour: Lumber Rack

In this first in a series of shop tour videos, I am showing off his L…

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Sawhorse Mounted Power Strip

This simple tip will help you add electricity to your sawhorses witho…

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Building a Wall-Mounted Utility Shelf

This shelf isn't meant to hold every tool you own. But it’s perfect f…

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The Perfect Organizer for Your Power Tools!

This wall-mounted system packs in a lot of storage — and an extra wor…

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Shop-Built Dado Blade Caddy

There’s no doubt that a dado blade is a great accessory for a table s…

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Storage & Organization: Shop Valet

Over the years, I’ve gotten into a shop routine. It starts by putting…

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Router Bit Storage Cabinet

This slim case corrals your routers, bits, and other gear, and the co…

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The Perfect Companion to Your Table Saw

Providing a home for blades, inserts, and more, this cabinet is the p…

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Choosing Sheet Goods

Over the years, I’ve used a lot of plywood for jigs, fixtures, and ot…

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Extension Cord Storage

I store my extra hoses and extension cords on the wall, keeping them …

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Build a Tool Cart with Custom Storage

Keep all your portable power tools right at hand with this roll-aroun…

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COMPLETING THE ANTIQUE TOOLBOX BUILD

Phil Huber continues his antique toolbox build by adding the base and…

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Building an Antique Toolbox

With some basic materials and simple techniques, you can build this h…

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BONUS ROUTER TABLE STORAGE

I was looking for some extra storage in the shop when I came up with …

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Shop Tool Wrench Caddy

This customizable caddy let's you keep all the important stuff close …

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Bungee Cord Vacuum Hose Holder

Here is a quick solution to keep your dust collection hose close-at-h…

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Building a Paneled Storage Chest Three Ways!

You’ll probably have only one problem when you build one of these win…

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BUILDING A HEAVY-DUTY, MOBILE MITER SAW STATION

Over the years, we’ve featured a number of different miter saw statio…

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CONVERT AN OLD GRILL INTO A SHOP CART!

Trash to treasure... If you’re throwing out an old grill, or (in my c…

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Building a Cordless Drill Charging Station

It’s not uncommon for a woodworker to own two or three different cord…

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Modular Benchtop Organizer

As you're working in your shop, it's easy for your workbench to becom…

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A Space-Saving Solution For Small Workshops

Give this space-saving “carousel” on top a spin or rotate the tur…

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Upgrade Your Planer Cart With Handy, Built-in Fea…

This easy-to-build cart turns a small benchtop planer into a compact …

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Easy-To-Build Table Saw Blade Rack

Keeping your table saw blades organized can be a headache. Throwing t…

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Workshop Storage & Organization: DIY Cleanup Cent…

Keep your cleaning and finishing supplies close at hand with this hea…

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Building a Mobile Lumber Cart

As woodworkers, we all tend to hoard small cutoffs that might, one da…

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Building a Wall-Mounted Utility Shelf

This shelf isn't meant to hold every tool you own. But it’s perfect…

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Upgrade Your Shop Vac With A Cyclone Separator

A low-cost cyclone separator kit and this simple cart can turn a shop…

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Table Saw Accessory Rack

Blades, push sticks, insert plates... a table saw requires a lot of g…

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Our Favorite Supplies For Hauling Lumber

There's more to buying wood for your next project than jumping in the…

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Stay Organized with a Shop Valet

There are a few items you almost always need when starting your shop …

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Drill Bit Storage System

With this simple storage system you can store your bits near the dril…

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Glue Gun Tote

Far from a simple craft tool, a hot melt glue gun is surprisingly wel…

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Steel Rule Holder

A set of steel rulers forms the foundation of accurate layout and mea…

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Band Saw Blade Rack

Finding a place to keep all of your band saw blades organized and clo…

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The Secret to Folding Band Saw Blades

The band saw is a versatile tool that’s easy to use, but folding th…

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Corral Your Sawhorses

WoodsmithPlans.com features this clever plywood sawhorse plan that fo…

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Shop Vac Upgrade

A low-cost cyclone separator kit and this simple cart can turn a shop…

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Upgraded Dado Caddy

Logan shares a readers suggestion on upgrading the dado caddy by addi…

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Stop Drill Press Racking

Solve the issue of your drill press table moving around while you try…

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Magnetic Pick Up Tool

Logan shares a quick way to retrieve lost nuts and flanges from the t…

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Don't Lose Your Drivers

Chris Fitch shares a quick and easy way to keep drivers stored with c…

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Small Parts Holder

There's no one-size-fits-all storage solution for the odds and ends h…

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Safe Screw Disposal

Throwing spent utility knife blades, broken screws, or nails straight…

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Plans Stand

Woodworking magazines and project plans are easily buried while worki…

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Dry Erase Reminder

A small piece of dry erase tape can help you keep track of shop suppl…

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Hardware Sorting Tray

Most of us have a miscellaneous collection of hardware. Sure those bi…

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Magazine Holder

Keeping track of woodworking plans and magazines can be tough in a sm…

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Light Cover

Dust finds its way into every corner of a shop. Most of the time, it'…

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Lathe Tool Rack

Keeping your turning tools organized and close at hand is one easy wa…

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Guide Bushing Install

The smooth surface of a guide bushing makes them difficult to install…

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Shop Tool Caddy

Keeping shop machines running in top shape requires a few simple tool…

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Better Glue Dispenser

Assembly time can get hectic. One way to keep things on an even keel …

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Double Duty Drawers

Large drawers seem like a good idea at first, but unless you're stori…

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Small Parts Storage Caddy

Storing and organizing small screws, washers, and other hardware isn'…

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Saw Blade Tubing Cutter

Inexpensive tubing provides a great way to protect the teeth on table…

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Caster Lock ID

Locking casters are great for shop carts and tool stands. The trouble…

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Laminate Labels

Plastic hardware bins simplify the task of storing and organizing sma…

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Small Parts Keeper

Whether it's doing some routine maintenance, or restoring an old tool…

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T-Track Accessory Storage

Power tool accessories like featherboards, stop blocks, and hold-down…

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Waterstone Storage

Storing waterstones in water leaves them ready at a moment's notice. …

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Drawer Location Labeling

A project with a lot of drawers provide plenty of opportunity for con…

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Safety Glasses Holder

Safety glasses are a critical part of woodworking. But rough use in t…

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Easy Access Paper Towels

A roll of paper towels comes in handy for cleaning tools, wiping up s…

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Rule Holder

Small metal rulers come in handy for many tasks while building a proj…

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Handy Epoxy Storage

Two-part epoxy is a great problem-solving finish. However over time, …

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Folding Bit Organizer

It doesn't take long to accumulate a large assortment of drill bits. …

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Tool Caddy

Chisels and carving tools are nice to have close at hand, but you don…

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Shop Notes Board

In the middle of a project, it's easy to lose track of materials and …

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Pet Collar Cord Keeper

Extension cords are a shop necessity. However, it isn't easy to keep …

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Handscrew Rack

Classic handscrews have so many uses around the shop. So you need a w…

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Swivel Storage Rack

It doesn't take long to accumulate a variety of small hardware items.…

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Overhead Storage Tray

Storage space is definitely at a premium in a small shop. That's espe…

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Easy Access Plans

Keeping your project plans close by is essential while building a pro…

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Glue Bottle Rack

Assembling a project can sometimes get a little hectic. But you can r…

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Instant Power Bracket

It seems like an outlet is never close by when you need one. See how …

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Cord Keeper

Power cords on tools can easily turn into a tangled mess. However, Ph…

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Propane Torch Storage

A propane torch comes in handy both in the shop and around the house.…

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Foam Tool Protector

The cutting edges of chisels, files, and other tools can get damaged …

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Push Pad Tray

Working at the jointer is a pretty basic task. So anything that impro…

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Plywood Lift

Getting a large sheet of plywood into place for cutting often require…

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Plywood Carrying Tote

Don't struggle with a large, heavy piece of plywood. To get a better …

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Small Parts Carousel

Keeping track of small parts is a challenge. Here's a simple carousel…

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Pocket Hole Jig Workcenter

There's no doubt a pocket hole jig can speed up the process of buildi…

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Easy Drill Bit Storage

It doesn't take long to accumulate a large number of drill bits. Here…

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Cordless Tool Station

Keep your tool chargers close at hand with this rack.

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Moving Plywood Made Easy

This back-saving carrier makes moving plywood a breeze.

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Modular Storage Blocks

Hardwood cubes make great router bit racks.

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Low-Cost Tool Cabinet

Home center materials make this cabinet rock solid.

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Shop Vacuum Corral

Simple rack holds all your vacuum accessories.

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Small Shop Solutions

Free up some floor space with this power tool setup.

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Space-Saving Tool Setup

Try this small shop trick for your jointer and planer.

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Get More Shop Storage

This pegboard system maximizes wall space in your shop.

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Stow-Away Work Table

This fold-down table makes a handy shop upgrade.

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Setting up Shop

Team up your workbench and table saw to save space.

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A Better Shop Apron

A pair of magnets eliminates tying knots.

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Quick & Easy Tool Holder

Strong magnets keep small tools close at hand.

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Shop Storage Solution

Build an adjustable rack with common hardware.

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Welder's Magnet

Unique Magnets Instantly Create Storage

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Clever Storage Containers

Add These Handy Organizers Anywhere in Your Shop

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Small Parts Storage

Make This Low-Cost Shop Organizer

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Corral Your Power Cords

Shop-made straps keep cords neat and tidy

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How to Fold a Band Saw Blade

All it takes is a quick flick of your wrists

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Storing Screws and Small Parts

Here are tips for keeping small parts organized and handy in the shop.

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Hassle-Free Thin Strips

This unique push block makes cuts safe, easy, accurate.

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Dust-Free Routing

This easy-to-make hood captures dust right at the source.

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Cordless Tool Station

Keep your tool chargers close at hand with this rack.

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Phil's Shop Tour: Lumber Rack

In this first in a series of shop tour videos, I am showing off his L…

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Temporary Drawer Pulls

Here is a quick tip that can help you avoid a sticky situation while …

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Pocket Screw Workstation

ocket screws are hard to beat when you want a strong, accurate joint,…