PROJECT #2408_
Skill Level: Beginner
Time: 1 Day
Cost: $10-40
Sometimes, it’s the simplest things that can make your life better. That holds true in the shop as well. Often times, taking a bit of time to build a simple storage project or shop fixture exponentially increases the “quality of life” in the shop. When I was considering what projects I wanted to work on for this issue, I figured I would take the chance to show you three of my favorite shop storage solutions that are easy to make. The first is the clamp rack you see above. It not only holds twenty of your clamps (which of course, you have many more clamps than that, right?) but also offers a bit of storage on top in the form of a shelf.
The next project is out of left field—a turned drill bit index. Using some fancy wood and the lathe, you can create a great way to house a quality set of drill bits.
Finally, there is a basic utility shelf. If you have ever been in
