Tool Accessories

The Bora Centipede work stand is one of the most unique work stands you’ll ever come across. Trust me, it’s unlike any you’ve ever seen. It’s a foldable work stand you can set up in seconds, fold up in seconds, and yet still carry as much load as any other work stands out there. It

A screwdriver is one of the most common household and jobsite tool used specifically for loosening and tightening screws. It’s a very common tool because it’s needed for most types of projects, from assembling furniture, electronics, hanging curtains, picture frames, to tackling small repairs at home. There are 2 major types of screwdrivers you can

The garage is one of the most important part of the home. It’s one place we visit a lot, because that’s where we keep, store and save some of the most important possessions we have, that can’t be displayed in other parts of the home. That’s where you park your car. If you have some

Drywall installation and finishing is one of those tasks you can carry out yourself if you’re keen on DIY. All you need is the will to do the job, the know-how and the tools required for the installation and finishing. When it comes to the know-how, drywall installation is relatively easy, especially when compared to

The use of chisels dates back several thousands of years. They have been one of the most instrumental and essential tools in human craftsmanship and construction. In fact, they have been used since ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians, Romans, Greeks, Babylonians and so on, for stonework and woodworking purposes. A chisel is one of

A wood moisture meter is not the most expensive of the different woodworking tools available today. In fact, you can easily get one for as low as 25 bucks (though it might not be the best) if you really don’t want to spend much on it. However, it’s easily one of the most important tools

Power tools are cool and have several advantages over hand tools. But sometimes when carrying out certain types of projects or tasks in the workshop, the simplicity of a simple hand tool gives it an edge over a power tool. One of such simple but very useful hand tools is a hand plane. The earliest

The holiday season is a period of giving and receiving gifts from different loved ones. If you know someone who is a craftsman, then it would be wise to get them something related to their craft. Do you know about a tool on their wish list or one they often talk about? Or do you

Concrete is arguably the most used construction material on earth. We use it to build almost everything like roads, bridges, dams, tunnels, shelters, sidewalks, walkways and even the house you live in. The applications are almost endless. It’s pretty common to find professional craftsmen use it for construction on a daily basis. Although it may

As a professional contractor, carpenter or woodworker who works from jobsite to jobsite on a daily basis, it’s very likely that you use sawhorses regularly. Even if you don’t work in a jobsite regularly, or you just carry out some basic DIY projects here and there, you might still need one depending on the type

Not every car problem requires a trip to the mechanic. Unless you really don’t want to get your hands dirty. Personally, whenever the opportunity presents itself, I like handling many projects by myself, unless I have no knowledge as to how it’s done. Sometimes you’ve got to take the bull by the horn yourself, and

The workbench or work table is one of the most important piece of equipment needed both in the workshop and on the jobsite for carrying out projects. As the name implies, it’s a bench or table for carrying out manual work such as fixing an electronic equipment like a TV, building a wooden jewelry box

Painting your room or home is one of those projects you can either do yourself if you have the knack for DIY or you can also hire someone to do for you. However, if you’re not a professional painter, it can be quite tricky especially if you don’t know the right tools to use for

Right from the beginning, man has always tried to find ways to measure things. From measuring time with the aid of the sun and shadows, to measuring distance or length with the aid of the arms, fingers and feet, man has always sought to measure things. Fast forward to the present day, we no longer

If you’ve ever cut dovetails and box joinery with simple hand tools before, then I’m pretty sure you already know how difficult it is and why you need a dovetail jig for it. A dovetail joint is a very common but difficult to make joinery professional woodworkers, furniture and cabinet makers use quite often for

One of the easiest ways woodworkers have learned to work faster and better is through the use of jigs. You can turn a once difficult and time-consuming task into a very simple and fast one by simply building a jig for it. There’re many tasks and processes that goes into completion of every project. Some

Clamps occupy a very important part of any woodworker’s toolbox. Without clamps, almost all woodworking projects will be very difficult or even impossible to carry out correctly. For instance, when gluing two or several pieces of wood together, you need to clamp them in place after applying the glue to allow the glue to set

As far back as the 15th century, there have been mentions of wrenches and applications that needed them such as pipe clamps and suits of armor. Today, there are many types of wrenches or spanners, and although having all of them is not necessary, having a good number of them is very important so you