WORKSHOP AND STORAGE
Articles on organizing and improving your Workshop. Home Workshop Hall of Fame.
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Turn Toolboxes Into Workbenches
Stores can always benefit from additional storage, as maintaining tidiness often hinges on having sufficient storage space. The concept of “a place for everything and everything in its place” is based on the premise that there is indeed a designated spot...
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Movable Tool Storage Organization
One of my recommendations for boosting workshop storage efficiency involves the idea that any item that needs to be moved while searching for something else should be kept somewhere suitable. Even though it’s a matter of a few small actions, when you’re...
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20 Things to Stop Doing that Ruin Your Shop Productivity
My day at the shop was less productive than I would have liked today. Despite spending a significant amount of time, I accomplished very little. The main issue was realizing that I had run out of Argon for my Tig welder and discovering that the supplier of my tank had...
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Satin Finish Burnishing Machines
A well-done, smooth metal surface has an appeal of its own. On some occasions, machining marks may be desired for aesthetic purposes (I intend to create a small software utility someday to pattern these marks!), but usually, a more polished or satin finish is...
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More Storage Suggestions from One of Our Readers
Today, I received a delightful message from the author of the To Travel is Better that to Arrive blog. Daus has been slowly increasing the storage space in his DIY workshop and he had some quite innovative ideas to share. Here’s an illustrated essay: Track down...
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Shop Shelving Ideas for More Storage
It always seems like there’s never enough storage to tidy up the floors, declutter the tables, and fully organize the shop, doesn’t it? For those in industrial spaces, pallet racks let you take full advantage of all the vertical space. It’s...
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CNC Gunsmithing Projects
These projects are always fun for hunters and firearms enthusiasts. – Custom Mauser Gun Stock – Fixture for Working on the Venerable Colt 1911 – AR-15 Mini-Lower Tactical Bottle Openers – Using a 3D Printer to Machine an AR-15 Lower Receiver –...
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CNC Art and Design Projects
These projects are always fun, particularly for your non-machinist friends and family to enjoy. – CNC Engraving – CNC Chair Plans – Robotic Bartenders – Design a Case for Your iPhone – CNC’d Art from Old CD’s and DVD’s – Astronomical Clock – Mini Mill Projects – Easy...
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Simple and Effective Endmill Storage Solutions for 2024
Are you tired of wasting valuable time searching for the right end mill in your workshop? A well-organized endmill storage system is key to a more efficient and productive workspace. In this blog post, we will explore various endmill storage solutions and share tips...
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Home Machine Shop Hall of Fame, Page 5
Home Machine Shop Hall of Fame, Page 5 Bogstandard’s Tidy Shop Bogstandard has been one of the great contributors on the HMEM boards. I hear he gets around a lot of other places, but haven’t spotted him elsewhere yet. His projects on HMEM have...
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The Ultimate Tony Stark Inspired Workshop
We’ve all seen photos of unbelievably spectacular garages filled with exotic cars. Some of them are more like museums or theme parks than garages. Jay Leno and Ralph Lauren both have amazing facilities of this kind. But let’s say that in addition to having the time...
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