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...

@dainermade Mark 'Dainsy' Dainer, first of his name, set this year's maker challenge to go out into your shop, and find items that were...

In this video, I continue the adventures in dust collection by turning my attention to the table saw. When it comes to sawdust that's...

For some time now, I've had issues with my dust collector performance. While my dust collector is over spec'd for my space, I've never...