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Tool Review: Keter Portable Work Station
The Keter Portable Work Station is a mobile work station with an integrated clamping area. The table is rated for 1000 lbs and can be set up in seconds thanks to an interesting quick-opening system. Pushing buttons on both sides buttons allows the legs to swing down,...
Bar Table
This was my first attempt at creating a butcher block look. All told, I think I spent more money on gorilla glue than I did on the pine 2x6s I used!
Dining Room Table
This table was built with a mix of off-the-shelf items from the home improvement store. The top is covered with pre-finished flooring and the legs are newel posts used for staircases.
Storage Bench
I see the Campbell Hausfeld project calendar shows March as upholstery month. While a sewing machine isn't exactly a standard tool in my workshop, I do have a quick weekend project that does involve upholstery - this storage bench below. Like many of my projects, the...
Air Tools: Not Just a Luxury
I have a confession to make. Ever since I received the Campbell Hausfeld air compressor, I have viewed it as a sort of luxury item. I really didn't think I absolutely needed to have a big compressor. While it does outperform my old pancake compressor in pretty much...
An ‘Emergency’ Woodworking Project
As I mentioned in my last post, I had an “emergency” woodworking project come up. A family member needed a custom-built TV stand ready for Thanksgiving. The piece needed to fit very specific dimensions and needed to be stained to match two bookcase towers that will...