🔧 Why a Homemade Jigsaw Table Makes Sense I built a simple jigsaw table because I wanted a compact, affordable, and powerful way to cut precise curves and small shapes without hauling out a large bandsaw or coping saw.…
If you use an angle grinder for cutting metal sheet metal, plate, or pipe, these five jigs will change the way you work. They make cuts safer, more accurate, and much faster. Below I break down each jig, how…
I built a simple, safe, and highly effective mini circular saw that packs big performance into a compact, easy to make package. In this guide I walk you through the materials, the build process, safety tips, and a few…
Building a compact, super-strong mini hydraulic press at home is easier than you think. In this guide I walk you through the materials, welding, assembly, testing, and safe operation. Whether you’re a beginner at welding or an experienced fabricator, this…
Everyday life in the workshop, at home, or on a small job site throws up the same problems: awkward clamps, unreliable measurements, inefficient heating, and tools that are almost right but not quite. Over the years I found myself…
I love turning trash into tools. With a handful of scrap metal, basic welding skills, and a few common workshop tools, you can build a compact, super useful workholding device that every welder and DIYer will reach for again and…
If you do any kind of hands-on work at home — welding, fabrication, or simple repairs — small tricks add up to big time savings. I use these seven simple, practical ideas in my own shop to make projects…
♻️ Why Turn an Old Bike Into a Tool? I have always believed that the parts people discard as useless can become the backbone of clever, low-cost tools. An old bicycle is a treasure trove of mechanical components: hubs,…
I love turning small problems in the workshop into easy, reliable solutions. Over the years I have built simple jigs, fixtures, and handheld helpers that save time, make work safer, and often deliver more accurate, repeatable results than expensive…
I build tools the way most people build furniture: by breaking down a problem, gathering simple parts, and welding them together into something that lasts. One of my favorite projects to make at home is a heavy-duty vise clamp…