A mobile tool chest can make a workday go a lot smoother. Finding a mobile tool chest for your needs is the challenge. Let's find the right rolling toolbox. more »

The socket wrench is a wonderfully useful tool for tightening and loosening all sizes of nuts and bolts. Its ease of use makes it a must-have in the basic tool chest. more »

The right tools for trophy and award making can be found in many workshops or garage tool chests. Watch a professional trophy maker demonstrate tools for making trophies in this free manufacturing video. more »

The tape measure has become a staple in household tool chests. While longtime users are typically familiar with the parts of a tape measure, new users might not be aware of some of the functioning parts, such as the locking mechanism. Although there are not many parts of a tape measure, each has a function that serves the overall design. more »

This forge is common amongst wrought iron smiths and farriers in China, where simplicity, budget and function are of a pertinence not always required in the West. It shows in the simplicity and low cost of the design. The buckets used to make this forge are generally available for free. They double as a tool chest with lid. This forge will be sufficient for making knives, hand tools and miniatures, jewelry and small home decor items. more »

Many homeowners have experienced the frustration of needing to do a home repair project but having trouble finding the right tools. An organized tool area can save you both time and money (if you have to go out and buy a tool you already had but could not find when you needed it, that is). Instead of purchasing an expensive metal tool chest, opt to make a wooden toolbox yourself. more »

Wood planes, vital woodworkers' tools that date back to the Romans, have not changed much since Leonard Bailey patented his first design in 1855. How can you tell if your wood plane is an antique, a replica or a new piece manufactured by a century-old company? Whether you are a craftsman, an antique tool collector or you just want to know if the plane in Grandpa's tool chest is the real thing, a few basic insights can help you spot an antique wood plane. more »

Start out by setting up a well-ventilated shop with workbenches and tools. Make sure the shop is well-lit and ergonomically supportive. Leather crafting is exacting work and requires you to be bent over a small area which can prove unhealthy for your back and hands. Move from a sitting work area to a stand-up area to allow your body diversity throughout the day. Invest in tools for the trade such as rubber mallets, pacer sets, a lacing and stitching pony and basic knives and cutting tools. Add an airbrushing system to add color to your designs. Keep your shop organized with tool chests and wall shelves and hooks. more »

Dremel rotary tools are a welcome addition to the tool chest. Dremel tools are a hand-held power tools with a wide variety of accessories and attachments. Contractors find them useful for detail work during finish carpentry. Modelers can use them for a variety of finishing and polishing tasks. Anyone with a need for precision work will find a Dremel handy. A Dremel is not the tool for all jobs -- if you're trying to cut 1/2" thick steel, a chopsaw or quality hacksaw is what you want- but for areas too constricted for other tools; jobs requiring precision, this may be the ticket. Following is some basic steps to using a Dremel -- be sure to consult your operator's manual for more information. more »