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How to Make the World's Easiest Clamp Rack
A functioning clamp rack. Every shop's gotta have one. "But, wait!" You say. "Isn't the easiest way to hold clamps just some 2x4s bolted to the walls, and maybe some holes and plumbing pipe inserted to...
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How to Make a Rustic Phone Charging Stand from a Slab of Hardwood
Sponsored by the DIYZ® appI love the idea of combining modern technology with natural textures. I keep my tablet in a case made from an old linen-covered notebook, and my sleek and shiny DSLR in a worn...
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Minimalist DIY: What's Happening Halfway into My 30-Day Workshop Purge
I've heard it said that minimalism isn't really about "getting rid of stuff", it's about refining it down to the "right stuff". I'm halfway through a 30-day shop purge and I have a few lessons learned,...
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ManMade Recommended: You Need to Get Your Hands on these Sandflex Rust Erasers
Earlier this week, for the Fourth of July holiday, some friends and I decided to try our hands at roasting a whole pig. We were cooking for 60-80 people, and wanted to do something more special than...
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No Vise, No Workbench, No Problem: How to Hold Your Woodworking with a Simple...
I'm a lucky guy. My family has allowed me to dedicate half our basement into a dedicated shop space, complete with a custom woodworking bench and a growing collection of tools. It's bright, clean (at...
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How to Make the Ultimate Sanding Block
When it comes to sanding, the rules are simple. When you're dealing with curves and soft edges, you can use the contours of your hand to back up the sandpaper and naturally mimic the shape. But when it...
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This Isn't the Only Way to Install a Screw Hook, but It Is the Best
Okay, friends. This is one of my all-time favorite DIY hacks. I learned it more than fifteen years ago from a book I got from the library, and committed it to memory. I only need it about once or twice...
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Stop Marring Your Wood: How to Make Leather Holdfast Pads for Woodworking
I'm a huge fan of having a few rows of dog holes in my workbench top. And, more than anything else, I use them to secure a holdfast - an ancient and genius piece of design that secures your work to the...
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How to: Start a Campfire with One Match
Starting a fire is an essential life skill, for sure, and most of us have our preferred technique: the lean-to, the tepee, the log cabin. But, even though most fires aren't started in emergency, or...
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How to Drill Better, Cleaner Pocket Holes
Pocket hole joinery has a lot going for it. An affordable jig makes the process fool-proof, it comes together in less than a few minutes, and the joint itself is super strong.The Kreg jig itself does...
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Hit the Trails: 6 Next-Level Gear Items to Take with You On Your Next Car...
There's something about a winding road. It's still a bit wild and rebellious, like nature hasn't completely given in to the straight line of civilization just yet. That's the kind of highway that I...
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How to (Safely) Age and Antique Hardware for Your Woodworking Projects
Let's face it: modern hardware leaves a lot to be desired. Sure, it's inexpensive and abundant, but visually, it looks...well, cheap. No character. You spend weeks on a project, choosing wood grain...
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Shop Skills: How to Clean Your Saw Blades
Maintaining your shop tools starts with keeping those blades sharp and well lubricated. Here's a quick overview on how to tune up your cutting edges. A few times a year, I take a break from working...
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If You're Not Doing This Every Time You Grill, You're Missing Out on Serious...
During summer, it's my goal to bust out the charcoal and chimney starter as much as possible. Call it a masculine stereotype if you must, but I never miss an opportunity to take advantage of extended...
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ManMade Essential Toolbox: The Key to Keep Yourself from Going Crazy in the...
Small-parts storage is one of the biggest steps you can take in creating the perfect workshop zen. When all those little fasteners, nails, washers, odds and ends all have a home you can work in peace,...
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10 DIY Beard Oil Recipes
Anyone who's read ManMade for more than a week or so can attest: we're never gonna wax poetic about the beard. Some men look better with them, some do not. Some can grow a full one, and some can't....
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Weekend Project: Make a DIY Reclaimed Wood Wall Bike Hanger
There's a great adage in the home decor and organization field...you've probably heard it on one of those room makeover TV shows. The phrasing varies, of course, but the central idea, "When you run out...
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How to Stop That Annoying First Song from Playing Every Time You Plug Your...
It might not happen with every smartphone and car stereo combo, but if you know what we're talking about, this tip is for you. You get in, you fasten your seat belt, you turn the car on, you plug in...
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Shop Skills: How to Care For Your Cast Iron Table Tops
If you're like me, the cast iron in your shop sits atop the most prized tools you have. Those tops are solid, durable, stay dead flat, and make working wood just a bit easier. But to keep them at their...
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How to Tie the Most Useful Knot in the World
This how-to is not for sailors. Nor anglers, mountaineers, first responders, or anyone else who need to know a huge diversity of knots, their strengths and weaknesses, and what situation calls for...
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