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Belt-Driven Beauties

November 2, 2016

Bob Berghorst turned back the clock in one section of his shop, with old machines he has restored and shafts, pulleys, belts and beams salvaged from old factories.When Bob Berghorst,…
Dan Smith’s Dream Shop and Tool Chest

October 26, 2016

A look into the beautiful shop and tool chest Dan Smith uses to build furniture and wooden boats
Freestanding Dream Shop

October 28, 2015

Beautifully tailored for working wood, it can easily convert to a two-car garage down the road
Clever Countertop

October 28, 2015

Smart design reduces clutter and expands your work area
Bring Your Shop into the House

October 28, 2015

Great-room concept offers great advantages—both now and later
Tools Drive the Design

October 28, 2015

Dedicated workstations make a modest space efficient
Get More Storage in Your Garage Shop

May 13, 2015

Like many non-pros, I work in a garage shop smaller than some spray booths. I share space with two cars, a washer and dryer, a refrigerator, and other stored items.…
Flexible task lighting for the workbench

January 28, 2015

For close work at my bench, an easily adjustable, bright light source has always been a necessity—even more so as my eyes age. Here’s a solution that works perfectly. …
Color-coded electrical outlets

October 22, 2014

For years I dealt with the frustration of running every power tool in my shop off a single 15-amp circuit. The breaker would trip frequently, often right in the middle…
Put a Shop in a Shed

October 22, 2014

How one woodworker transformed a prefab shed into a comfortable workspace