203 How-Tos From DIY Tools & Techniques

1. 1. How to Make a Miter Saw Workstation

   

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   Use these instructions to make a miter saw workstation that can be used on a jobsite or in a shop. Built-in infeed and outfeed tables e...

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $50 to $100

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

2. 2. How to Build a Workshop Storage Rack

   

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   Host David Thiel demonstrates different ways of building a flat storage rack for a shop. These racks keep stock off the floor and away ...

   Cost:

   $1 to $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

3. 3. How to Build a Plastic Tub Storage System

   

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   Plastics tubs are great for small-item shop storage. Learn how to make a workshop storage rack to organize plastic tubs.

   Cost:

   $1 to $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

4. 4. How to Use Winding Sticks

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   Winding sticks are two same-size sticks of contrasting colors that are traditional tools for checking the evenness of a bench. Learn ho...

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $1 to $50

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

5. 5. How to Maintain a Spray Gun

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   HPLV (High Volume Low Pressure) spray guns have many small openings that can become clogged with foreign materials. Learn how to keep a...

   Cost:

   $1 to $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

6. 6. How to Maintain a Sanding Station

   

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   A belt/disc combination sander is designed to create sawdust, so it's no surprise that it gets very dirty. Here are some steps to clean...

   Cost:

   $1 to $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

7. 7. Pneumatic Tool Maintenance

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   Pneumatic tools require daily care to keep them in top shape. Learn how to properly maintain pneumatic tools with these basic steps.

   Cost:

   $1 to $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

8. 8. How to Replace a Broken Handle

   

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   When the handle on your putty knife breaks off, use a dowel rod to make the tool useful again. Host David Thiel gives new life to an ol...

   Cost:

   $1 to $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

9. 9. How to Make a Workshop Rolling Cart

   

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   Learn how to build a handy workshop rolling cart that can hold a variety of materials, tools and even snacks.

   Time:

   2 hours

   Cost:

   $1 to $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

10. 10. How to Use a Pneumatic Router for Pattern Routing

    

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    A pin router helps make repetitive pattern cuts easily. The most popular application for pattern routing is sign-making. Learn how to u...

    Cost:

    $1 to $50

    Difficulty:

    Easy