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Metal Dowel Rod Holder Organizer Thing (ep90)

Hobby metal?  Metal dowels?  Tubing? Flat bar?  I really had a tough time naming this project.  I think I can sleep comfortably calling it a “Metal Dowel Rod Holder Organizer Thing”.  Ever since I was

Making A Zip Tie Holder (ep78)

  Zip ties or cable ties are one of those things that a shop almost needs to have.  I would like to imagine zip ties and duct tape are close relatives or in the very

Kraft Paper Holder For A Workbench (ep77)

Any of you that have been following me for a little bit probably already know that any clean horizontal surface doubles as a workbench for me.  It doesn’t matter if it’s the table saw, band

Random Orbit Sander Holder (ep74)

Whether you call it a random orbit sander or a DA (dual action) sander, mine needed a home: a holder to have it nearby when finishing projects.  Late one night I found myself cleaning the

Outfeed Table Organizer (ep73)

Not too long ago I had Jay Bates and April Wilkerson in my shop to work on some projects together.  They made me an assembly/out-feed table while they were here.  I have been getting a

How To Make Hardware Organizer Labels (ep64)

I am in the process of making a Harbor Freight hardware organizer to house their 20 Bin Parts Storage Cases (Item#93928) and the large 8 bin organizers (Item#93927).  I was having trouble finding a good

How To Make A Drawer Organizer (ep62)

Get all the cabinets and drawers you want in the world, but if each is a catch-all or “junk drawer”, you are not officially organized.  Hanging out in my friend Jay’s shop I see everything

How To Make Drawers For Cabinets & Furniture (ep61)

If you are into woodworking or DIY for long enough, eventually you will be faced with making drawers.  Over the years I have heard from some beginning woodworkers as well as some seasoned woodworkers about having

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