When you need to remove cupping, bows or twists from boards for your woodworking project and don’t have access to a table jointer, planer or both—or perhaps you want to create a reference face for your benchtop planer—a good option might be a handheld power planer. The new [amazon link=”B01FHOWQQO” title=”DEWALT DCP580B 20V MAX Brushless Planer” … Read more
When you’ve got limited space and budget, but need a strong workbench that isn’t part of a larger modular system, New Age Products has a solid, great looking, and affordable solution. Available in three sizes (48″, 72″ and 96″) and with either a bamboo or stainless steel top, this simple, yet functional workbench features a … Read more
If you’re looking for a cool weekend woodworking project that you can knock out in a few hours and for about $50 in materials, check out this super-cool stealth shelf, complete with secret, magnetically-triggered locks. Not only does it make for great home decor, but you can hide your stuff in it, too. Thanks to one … Read more
As the wife and I embark on our journey back to our hometown in another part of North Florida later this year, there’s a gigantic National forest with hundreds-of-miles of trails just waiting for me to explore. And while the Jeep is great for the bigger stuff, I’ve also been eyeing the ATV market for a … Read more
The cordless drill/driver space is extremely crowded. From professional and prosumer models to those targeting the average consumer, there are probably 100+ to choose from. And if you aren’t loyal to a single brand, that’s a lot to consider. RYOBI sits somewhere in the middle—building quality tools with pro features but designed for the average Joe. Their … Read more
There are a few great looking, full-sized refrigerators designed specifically for the extreme temperatures that are oftentimes found in the garage or workshop, like the popular Gladiator Refrigerator, for example. And while those are cool (pun intended), they’re big and upwards of $1200. Sometimes, we just want to chill a few brewskies for that weekend project. … Read more
If you’ve got a lot of hardware in your garage or workshop, like fasteners and such, organizing it all can be a pain. One of our favorite YouTube channels, Workshop Addict, recently uploaded a video showing us how to build a cool (and expandable) cabinet to house a bunch of Dewalt removable hardware organizers. Enjoy!
Back in 1987, when I was 17 years old, I temporarily moved back to my hometown in southwest Florida to attend diesel mechanics school. To get by, I worked three jobs including an apprenticeship at a big-rig repair shop and lived with my grandmother. One day, my father (RIP) took the five-hour trek to surprise … Read more