Choose Your Tools

Outfitting the all-purpose maker’s workshop with the tools to tackle most any project.

By William Gurstelle

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So far, I’ve detailed the construction of my all-purpose maker-style workshop, which I’ve nicknamed the Barrage Garage. It’s turned out beautifully, and as anticipated, it’s the envy of my maker friends.

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FUN STARTS HERE: With your workshop structure built, the next step is choosing the tools and workbench setup best suited to your projects. I chose a sturdy, counterbraced fir bench and a wide array of basic tools.

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