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Making The Ultimate Workbench for the Modern Woodworker

by wood work | Nov 30, 2017 | General

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Imagine having your most-used woodworking tools right where you need them, when you need them. The perfect workbench does just that, making every project easier, more efficient, and generally more fun. In Part 1 of this two-part tutorial, I’m working on my dream workbench, giving me dedicated spaces for clamps and tools, as well as modern touches like space for a built-in dust extractor and air compressor.

With this how-to guide, I take you through my process step by step, giving you the basics you need to design a modern workbench with all the electric bells and whistles that lead to successful projects. From here, you can customize your workbench to suit your specific woodworking needs. It turns out it’s true—you never know what you need in a workbench until you’ve worked on one long enough to know your process. I hope this tutorial inspires you think about your process, and then design a workbench that provides what you need when you need it.

Tools and Supplies Used in Making this Workbench

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How to Make a Filing Cabinet Using Walnut Plywood

by wood work | Nov 23, 2017 | General

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Woodworking Tutorial on Making a Modern File Cabinet

I’m working on building my dream office here at Make Something HQ, and this tutorial is the latest installment in that series. The two walnut file cabinets I’m making in this video are going to serve as the base for my desk, but the plans also allow them to be built as free-standing units.

This how-to walks you through every step of the build using basic woodworking tools, from cutting the carcass to specs to putting the file folder slip-ons in place. I’ll be using walnut plywood for the top, sides and drawers, as well as creating a bottom footer with a router profile. Because you want your drawers to slide with maximum precision, I’ll also show you how to use a universal drawer slider jig.

Along the way, I’ll give you a quick glimpse into my shellacking process, so you can get just the right finish for your filing cabinets. Plus (spoiler alert) I’ll even show you how to work through a minor woodworking mistake. Whether you’re planning to use hanging filing folder cabinets as the base for an awesome dream office desk or just create a place to put all those papers that are piled up all over your floor, this is the tutorial that can get you started.