How to Make Workbenches & Shop Storage Solutions: 28 Projects to Make Your Workshop More Efficient from the Experts at American Woodworker (Fox Chapel Publishing) Torsion Boxes, Outfeed Tables, & More

by Randy Johnson

Whether you're putting together a woodworking shop for the first time or you want to organize your existing one, this compendium has all the workbench and storage solutions you need! How to Make Workbenches & Shop Storage Solutions contains everything you wanted to know about building a workbench, making outfeed tables for shop machines, making work tables and assembly tables, and storage cabinets for tools, materials, and supplies. With step-by-step projects for a variety of benches, toolboxes, shelving, and cabinets, you can finally stop searching for your tools and start using them! How to Make Workbenches & Shop Storage Solutions is all about getting rid of clutter, getting organized, and getting the most from your tools and workshop. You'll learn how to build a long-lasting, dream workbench and an amazing wall-and-slat system that will make any hyper-organized person proud. Other key projects include a heavy-duty folding shop table and a hardworking sawhorse and tool cart. There are also important tips for housing flammables. Included are three bonus projects for building the torsion box, considered by many as the ultimate workbench! With 28 projects in all, you can achieve the organized workshop—and the woodworking results—you've always dreamed of!

Genres: Woodwork

256 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2011

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Reviews

[Laurla2 · Rating 5 out of 5]

-5 stars. lots of pictures and detailed assembly diagrams! includes cut lists, plywood cutting diagrams, and step by step assembly details. wide variety of benches and tables, and storage options. very practical and useful.

[Anna]

Beyond my current skill level

[Ryan Work · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book has great plans for a new shop layout and bench. Hopefully I'll have room in the new house.

[Shayne · Rating 2 out of 5]

Lots of pictures, and some fun ideas, but feels a little weak in the theory department.

[Alison · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great projects for setting up shop.