#251–Tools & Shops 2016

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Build A Shaker Workbench

With a stout base, thick top, and abundant tool storage, this is one bench you’ll never outgrow

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Tool Test: Cabinet Saws for the Home Shop

Compact models give you the power and accuracy of a full-size saw for less
Open Rack for Hand Tools

Keep your essential tools within easy reach.
Shopmade Tablesaw Inserts

Get cleaner, safer cuts with every blade you use.
Restore a Vintage Vise

Built to last and easy to refurbish, sturdy old vises are a great bargain
Build a Clever Countertop with Storage Below

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

Great-room concept offers great advantages—both now and later
The Era of Manmade Machines

A generation of woodworkers overcame the high cost of machinery by building their own
Looking Back: The Era of Manmade Machines

A generation of woodworkers overcame the high cost of machinery by building their own
Essentials of the Screw Joint

Tips and techniques for using this vital fastener
Freestanding Dream Shop

Beautifully tailored for working wood, it can easily convert to a two-car garage down the road
Essential Hand-Tool Kit

Furniture maker Dan Faia's comprehensive list of tools is a good starting point for any aspiring hand-tool woodworker.
Tools Drive the Design

Dedicated workstations make a modest space efficient
Haven for Hand Tools

A quiet workshop dedicated to hand tools.

Installing a Vise

A solid workbench is pretty much useless without a solid vise. Watch this video to learn how to mount a cast-iron vise to your workbench.