Sometimes the smallest workshop projects end up meaning the most. Over the last few years I've slowly been building my workshop one project at a time. The one thing I now know is that not every project needs to reinvent the wheel or be this incredible one of a kind thing. Sometimes it's simply about making the space a little better than it was yesterday. In this video I build a set of workshop shelves, which on it's own is pretty dull however it's more about what these shelv

I've wanted to build a dedicated box joint jig for a long time. While there are plenty of great box joint jigs already out there, there were two designs in particular that really inspired me. The first was @woodfather template-based system, which makes creating different finger layouts incredibly simple. The second was @matthiaswandel screw-driven advancement mechanism, which allows the work piece to be positioned quickly and accurately. So I set out to see if I could combi

When you’ve got a small workshop, it’s pretty common to have your machines on wheels. It makes it easy to move tools into position when you need them, and tuck them away when you don’t. The downside though, is that most mobile bases use two swivel wheels and two fixed wheels. That means turning or moving them sideways often turns into a bit of a ‘20-point turn’… which isn’t ideal in a tight space. I looked into buying an omnidirectional base, but even the cheaper options wer

I've loved the simple blast gate remote control system I developed last year for my workshop dust collection setup, however it's been nagging at me for some time that we have only been scratching the surface of what's possible. So many of you have been asking about expanding the project, adding more gates, improving reliability, and more importantly adding some real smarts to the system so the gates and dust collector can operate automatically. So for the past few months that

In this video, I revisit my overhead table saw dust shroud, a project I originally built years ago, to address some long-standing pain points that have bothered me in real-world use. Using a combination of 3D printing and the Monport Reno 65w CO₂ laser, I work through multiple design iterations to reduce the shroud’s footprint, improve usability, and explore ways to better capture dust, especially during edge cuts where dust is typically thrown forward and out of reach. This

I get a lot of requests to review lasers, and most of the time my answer is a polite “no.” Not because I don’t love lasers, I do. They’re one of the most useful tools in my shop, but let’s be honest…laser review videos are usually pretty boring. So when Monport reached out and said, “Hey, want to try our largest desktop laser?”, I was ready to pass. But then I realised it was a CO₂ laser, not another diode, and suddenly my interest was piqued. There are projects I’ve wanted t

Never has one of my projects gained as much interest and feedback as the DIY Remote Blast Gate Valves. So much so that I decided to make this follow-up video to serve both as an FAQ and as an update on new features, functionality, and (most importantly) new sizes now available. The most common request I received was: “Please make a gate for my size system!” Based on your feedback and further testing, I’m excited to release three new sizes in addition to the original 4" (100 m

Over the last few months, I've been exploring solving a problem that I introduced when I last upgraded my dust collection system, specifically around my blast gates. The existing laser cut ones work incredibly well, but take up a large footprint, whether they are open or closed, hindering access to tools and reducing accessible areas. So I've been working on a ball valve design, that not only solves my gate profile issues, but is also remote controlled and best yet, this de

It’s been a long time coming, my router table setup has been long overdue for a serious upgrade. The “cheap and cheerful” router lift...

In part one, I went through the process of how I designed and made my custom DIY joinery sled. As promised, in part 2, I'm taking it...

We've all been there, scrolling through your news and social feeds, when an ad for what looks like a pretty interesting woodworking tool or product comes up. However, that joy is quickly overshadowed by the realisation that it's either not available where you live, is too expensive, or worse both! I stumbled across the Woodpeckers Joinery Sled, and unfortunately it's not available here yet, and more over, is going to cost well over $600 for it. So I did the only thing I coul

Today's video is mostly a continuation from the last one, where I installed my new desk as part of my office makeover that I've been...

A few months ago, I kick-started my home office upgrade by building the first two of three cabinets I needed for the new desk. In this is...

The workbench is the heart of most shops, and mine has been with me since the very start. Starting life as a simple work table, it's...

My favourite place in the world is my workshop, but where I spend most of my time is my home office. It’s where I work, play, edit,...

The drill press isn't the most celebrated or exciting tool in the shop, but certainly is an important one and that's why in this video,...

I love my shop-vac, it goes everywhere in the shop I go, and it's probably the most used tool I have in the shop. The only issue is that...

In today's video, I rewind the clock 30 odd years to the golden age of the console where graphics were in the bits, and spending an...

Welcome to today’s workshop build! 🎉 In this episode, I'm taking on the challenge of revitalising my pegboard storage system. While...

In the workshop, crosscutting larger panels that are more than 300mm wide has always been a challenge. My mitre saw is too small, the...