Setting Up a Wood Workshop with Limited Space – Part IV – The Workbench By Geoff Doube At its most basic, a workbench is a flat, sturdy work surface, with some provision for work holding. At its most elaborate, it is a complicated behemoth with drawers, cupboards, multiple vices, power outlets, cupholders…you get the picture. Read More
Setting Up a Wood Workshop with Limited Space – Part III – Storage By Alaina Bodley Smart storage solutions are the backbone of the functional small workspace. Whether you're transforming a corner of your garage or dedicating a spare room to your craft, it's all about creating a system that streamlines workflow, enhances accessibility, and allows your creativity to flow freely – minus the clutter. Read More
Setting Up a Wood Workshop with Limited Space – Part II – Lighting, Electrical and Extraction By Alaina Bodley To create a comfortable and productive workshop, you may have to get strategic when it comes to lighting fixtures and electrical layouts. Thoughtful consideration here will enhance the overall functionality of your small workshop. Read More
Setting Up a Wood Workshop with Limited Space – Part I – Workflow and Layout By Alaina Bodley In the squeeze of a small space, setting up your woodworking shop with all the bells and whistles might feel like mission impossible, but it doesn't need to be! Whether you're reclaiming your garage or a spare room, it is all about getting clever with the layout. Seeing a small space shapeshift into an efficient workshop will be just as satisfying as the completion of the projects created within it. Read More
Woodworking Vices - A Brief Guide By Alaina Bodley “It has been my experience that folks who have no vices have very few virtues.” - Abraham Lincoln. Although we may not have a choice in our personal vices and virtues, we can at least make an informed decision when it comes to choosing a woodworking vice! Read More
Why don't Aussies use featherboards? A featherboard can add pressure in a position closer to the action than human finger should ever dare venture. We all know that point, right there near the sharp bit where a little pressure would be most effective and reduce the chance of vibration greatly. However, if you use your hands and the stock kicks back, well that’s an hour or two in the emergency waiting room or worse. Read More