EFFICIENCY BY THE YARD Attach a yard stick or length of an old measuring tape to the front of shelves where there's often a need to check the approximate size or length of inventory items to increases shop efficiency.  It saves a lot of time and steps going back to...

LONG TAP EXTENTION Chasing threads at the bottom of deep holes in engine blocks can be done with a pulley tap. Pulley taps are made with an extra-long shank. However, if you do not have a pulley tap, you can make a tap extension. Here's how: Cut off the threaded end...

PUT A LID ON IT When machining on the CNC mill, it's necessary to blow the flood coolant and chips off the parts for inspection. I tried a tool holder mounted fan, but it wouldn't get all the chips and coolant out of the deeper areas. Using an air hose nozzle is...

CATTLE CONTROLLER For anyone that has ever stepped away while they were filling their coolant tank, I have the perfect solution to keep from spending a portion of your day from cleaning up the mess. The simple installation of a cattle waterer, which keeps the level...

CHUCK SUPPORT I made this simple chuck support to help make changing chucks on my lathe & crank grinder much easier. Made from PVC pipe, a farm gate post bolt (or all-thread rod), and hardware, this adjustable chuck support lets the chuck slide off and on the spindle...

DON'T FAKE IT, MAKE IT The only way to make money in your shop is to be able to do the job quickly and efficiently. This means having the right good equipment and tooling. But when you get caught needing a special tool and there's no time to wait, just look for...