Build Your Shop Guide

Check out our guide to:

Workshop Design and Layout
You can have an effective garage workshop in a small space, we’ll show you how!
Does your shop get as cold as a meat locker every winter? Here are the best ways to heat your space.
Woodworking's not much fun when your space feels like an oven. Here’s how to keep your shop cool.
Getting started in woodturning? We’ll break down “must-have” and “nice to have” turning tools.
Expert advice for getting a great workshop started in your garage, basement or anywhere else.
Setting up a workshop can be fun. But how do you do it without investing a ton of money?
Here are 5 areas where extra lighting goes a long way to achieve better and safer woodworking.
The possibilities are endless when setting up a new workshop space. Here are 5 things to consider.
Workbench
There's a time in every woodworker's life when folding stands and tables just won't do.
Does your shop get as cold as a meat locker every winter? Here are the best ways to heat your space.
We’ll show you several simple upgrades you can make to whatever you’re using as a workbench.
We’ll show you how to make your workbench more functional with these add-ons and accessories.
How to build the ultimate workbench with assembly and outfeed tables.
There's never enough floor space in small shops. This fold-down desk project provides a solution.
This dual-purpose cart makes it easy to roll sheets from vehicles to storage or machining areas.
This tabletop workbench provides a mobile work surface that will enhance your shop experience.
Dust Collection
Check out the best ways to setting up your dust collection.
This DIY cabinet adds the function of a two-stage dust extractor to your dust collector.
Upgrade your dust collection system with these innovative dust collection fittings and hoses.
Lathe dust collection can be a challenge. Our Dust Right® Lathe Dust Collection system is the perfect solution.
We’ll walk you through hose & fitting options available when setting up a dust collection system.
Blast gates are like traffic cops in your system. We'll walk you through several types and how to install them.
Check out these quick and easy updates to improve your woodworking dust collection system.
Dust collection lines make it easy to keep your woodworking shop clean and safe. Here’s how to install them.
Did you know your dust collection system does not protect you against fine dust particles? Shop air filtration to the rescue.
There are many simple ways to improve your dust collector's output. Here are a few of our favorites.
Watch Paul Jackman build a dust collection cart meant to save space and keep his shop clean.
Tool And Lumber Storage
Build a workshop cabinet that will store six chargers and keep more than a dozen tool batteries.
This DIY tool storage cabinet introduces you to cabinet construction and builds foundational skills for future projects.
This two-drawer tool chest is perfect for organizing small tools, hardware, or other small parts in your workshop.
Use interlocking trays, bins and dividers to build compartments customized to the size of your drawer.
Build a moveable tool storage cabinet that keeps your tools organized and readily at hand.
How do you store lumber? Build the best racks and carts to store your solid lumber and sheet stock.
Say good-bye to clamp storage problems. Store & wheel clamps, tools and supplies with ease.
They say you can never have too many clamps. Here are the best ways to store all of your clamps.
Table Saw Fixtures
This DIY mobile tool cart will give your benchtop tools the "home base" that they deserve.
Keeping your blades handy, safe, and sharp with this easy to build table saw blade organizer.
A table saw outfeed table is an excellent improvement to your shop. This design provides mobility, storage & worktop space!
Learn how to build an accessory storage cabinet under your table saw extension table.
Router Table Fixtures
Your miter saw will be more convenient to use with this DIY miter saw station.
Make cuts on your miter saw without having to choose between workshop or bench space with this space-saving solution.
A table saw outfeed table is an excellent improvement to your shop. This design provides mobility, storage & worktop space!
Miter Saw Stations
If the area inside the base of your router table is empty, you’re missing a great storage opportunity.
Corral all your router bits into one place with this easy to build router bit storage cabinet with pull-out shelves.
This easy to build tool cart on wheels raises the top of most benchtop table saws to a 36" working height.