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Leveling work top
March 7, 2025

Friends - I'm taking delivery on a new table saw next week, which will require some re-configuring of a few things. I originally built my work table to function as…
Looking for input on workshop design
February 22, 2025

Hi all,I am a first time poster. We are building an addition and one of the perks is a roughly 24'x24' new basement for a woodshop. I've done the following…
Dust deputy Connection
December 16, 2024

Hi all,Have an embarassing question. I have a 1 hp Jet dust collect with a 4 inch hose that I am trying to connect to a super dust deputy with…
Shop stools/chairs – Current State of Practice
December 2, 2024

I searched on shop stools and got some very old posts. Needing/wanting a shop stool……thinking about making one. Did you make or buy? Any super favorites for a bench stool?…
Choice for Ceiling Mounted Fine Dust Filtration System
December 1, 2024

Can anyone suggest a good 110 volt fine dust air filtration unit that hangs from a ceiling that will clear fine particles in a standard 2 car garage?
Improving or changing my vice
October 7, 2024

Hello,after putting thick MDF board on my workbench my vice is not longer performing very good. The problem is that the working height does not allow the vice to close…
Woodworking shop heating
September 29, 2024

Need advice. What type of heating system to use in a woodworking shop and how to reduce the risk of fire and explosion ?
Improving my woodworking bench
August 26, 2024

Hello,after two years of having a smaller woodworking bench which I bought used, I was thinking about improving it. The main problem is that the bench is 23x50 inches (only…
mini split for garage shop
July 12, 2024

My shop (double car garage) is 24x24 with 10 ft high ceiling. I've decided that I'm going to have a mini split installed "just because" they are experienced with this…
Attaching Furrings to a Poured Concrete Wall
May 26, 2024

I would like to attach pressure treated furrings to a poured concrete wall. Then attach 1/2-inch plywood to the furrings to make a French Cleat Wall to hold cabinets and…

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