Our Favourite Workshop Bits 'n' Bobs

Small upgrades can make a surprisingly big difference in the workshop. Whether it’s improving organisation, speeding up clean-up, reducing fatigue during long sessions, or simply making everyday tasks more convenient, these are the accessories we regularly reach for ourselves. Carefully selected to solve real workshop frustrations, this collection is all about making your workspace cleaner, more efficient, and a far more enjoyable place to spend time.

  • Bandsaw Buddy

    Make every bandsaw cut count. The Bandsaw Buddy removes the guesswork, keeping your cuts straight, consistent, and repeatable with minimal setup. Once you’ve used it, you’ll wonder how you ever trusted your eye alone.

    Bandsaw Buddy

    Make every bandsaw cut count. The Bandsaw Buddy removes the guesswork, keeping your cuts straight, consistent, and repeatable with minimal setup. Once you’ve used it, you’ll wonder how you ever trusted your eye alone.

  • Hultafors Talmeter Marking Measure Tape 3M

    My favourite tape measure of all time. Inbuilt marking gauge, diameter measurer, and internal measurer. All in a nice compact housing.

    Hultafors Talmeter Marking Measure Tape 3M

    My favourite tape measure of all time. Inbuilt marking gauge, diameter measurer, and internal measurer. All in a nice compact housing.

  • Workshop Bin

    In addition to being my 'everything bin' I often dump chippings from my extractor into this and bag them up using wheelie bin liners. Which saves me from needing to buy as many expensive, heavy duty extractor bags.

    Workshop Bin

    In addition to being my 'everything bin' I often dump chippings from my extractor into this and bag them up using wheelie bin liners. Which saves me from needing to buy as many expensive, heavy duty extractor bags.

  • Workshop Dolly

    Attaches to the bottom of the workshop bin to make it mobile. A very helpful addition!

    Workshop Dolly

    Attaches to the bottom of the workshop bin to make it mobile. A very helpful addition!

  • Bosch GKF 12 V-8 12v Li-ion Brushless Router

    Such a helpful little tool. The off centre collet is a gamechanger.

    Bosch GKF 12 V-8 12v Li-ion Brushless Router

    Such a helpful little tool. The off centre collet is a gamechanger.

  • Workbenches: From Design & Theory to Contrsution & Use

    The best book on building workbenches. It will make you realise just how inadequate yours actually is.

    Workbenches: From Design & Theory to Contrsution & Use

    The best book on building workbenches. It will make you realise just how inadequate yours actually is.

  • Sealey Workshop Stool

    One of the best investments I made for our workshop. You don't get a more comfy, stable and well buiilt chair than this. Sealey really knocked it out thhe park with this one.

    Sealey Workshop Stool

    One of the best investments I made for our workshop. You don't get a more comfy, stable and well buiilt chair than this. Sealey really knocked it out thhe park with this one.

  • Piss Cups

    If you find yourself mixing small amounts of epoxy regularly, or you're constantly looking for containers to pour finish into instead of leaving the tin open, these mouthwash cups are lifesavers.

    Piss Cups

    If you find yourself mixing small amounts of epoxy regularly, or you're constantly looking for containers to pour finish into instead of leaving the tin open, these mouthwash cups are lifesavers.

  • Lolly Sticks

    Great for using as mixing sticks in combination with piss cups. You can also snnip them in half with pliers, making a very good glue spreader!

    Lolly Sticks

    Great for using as mixing sticks in combination with piss cups. You can also snnip them in half with pliers, making a very good glue spreader!

  • Epoxy Pumps

    If you find yourself mixing epoxy semi regularly, these epoxy pumps make the measuring process foolproof. Just make sure not to store them in the cold as they will crystallise and clog!

    Epoxy Pumps

    If you find yourself mixing epoxy semi regularly, these epoxy pumps make the measuring process foolproof. Just make sure not to store them in the cold as they will crystallise and clog!

  • Door Mat

    An idea I got from Marc Spagnuolo (Wood Whisperer). This door mat is an incredible surface for sanding components on. It grips your work without damaging it, doesn't slide across the workbench, and is very easy to roll up and store away. Great idea!

    Door Mat

    An idea I got from Marc Spagnuolo (Wood Whisperer). This door mat is an incredible surface for sanding components on. It grips your work without damaging it, doesn't slide across the workbench, and is very easy to roll up and store away. Great idea!

  • 3D Printer

    The biggest gamechanger for our workshop. Nothing is better at making jigs, custom holders, or replacement parts than this thing. While we run machines 5 times the price of this, this one is more than capable for most small workshops.

    3D Printer

    The biggest gamechanger for our workshop. Nothing is better at making jigs, custom holders, or replacement parts than this thing. While we run machines 5 times the price of this, this one is more than capable for most small workshops.

  • Tapes

    A selection of my favourite tapes for the workshop. In fact I love them so much that we've started stocking them!

    Tapes

    A selection of my favourite tapes for the workshop. In fact I love them so much that we've started stocking them!

  • Water Pump

    If you have a workshop in a shed or garage without running water, this will be one of the best purchases you make in a long time. Just a heads up, it's not great to drink from. It makes all your water taste of silicon!

    Water Pump

    If you have a workshop in a shed or garage without running water, this will be one of the best purchases you make in a long time. Just a heads up, it's not great to drink from. It makes all your water taste of silicon!

  • Anti Fatigue Matting

    We've had foam based anti-fatigue matting in the past. But it had poor grip, fell apart easily, and couldn't be easily moved for cleaning. We found these rubber mats to be robust, cost effective, and fit for purpose.

    Anti Fatigue Matting

    We've had foam based anti-fatigue matting in the past. But it had poor grip, fell apart easily, and couldn't be easily moved for cleaning. We found these rubber mats to be robust, cost effective, and fit for purpose.

  • Blue Roll

    Every workshop needs a bit of blue roll because it goes very a long way for such a low cost. I often use it for cleannig and applying finish to workshop furniture and low cost items.

    Blue Roll

    Every workshop needs a bit of blue roll because it goes very a long way for such a low cost. I often use it for cleannig and applying finish to workshop furniture and low cost items.

  • Swarfega

    While not as convenient as wipes, it goes a very long way and is good at getting all sorts of dirt and grime off your hands. Particularly oils that remain sticky even after warm water and soap!

    Swarfega

    While not as convenient as wipes, it goes a very long way and is good at getting all sorts of dirt and grime off your hands. Particularly oils that remain sticky even after warm water and soap!

  • Foam Brushes

    Great for applying even coats of finish on smaller items. We also use these for spreading glue on our 3D Printer build plates for preventing adhesion issues.

    Foam Brushes

    Great for applying even coats of finish on smaller items. We also use these for spreading glue on our 3D Printer build plates for preventing adhesion issues.

  • Dusting Brush

    I use this brush for cleaning internal corners of assemblies prior to finishing, and for getting dust off the plane frog before putting in the blade. A very helpful thing to have to hand!

    Dusting Brush

    I use this brush for cleaning internal corners of assemblies prior to finishing, and for getting dust off the plane frog before putting in the blade. A very helpful thing to have to hand!

  • Workbench Light

    These battery powered lights are very good at illuminating your work without trailing cables everywhere. I also use them for filming to ensure everything is well let.

    Workbench Light

    These battery powered lights are very good at illuminating your work without trailing cables everywhere. I also use them for filming to ensure everything is well let.

  • Workbench Light Stand

    This light stand has all sorts of adjustments on it making it positionable in just about any place you need it. I will admit it taks a bit of getting used to adjusting it though!

    Workbench Light Stand

    This light stand has all sorts of adjustments on it making it positionable in just about any place you need it. I will admit it taks a bit of getting used to adjusting it though!

  • Workbench Light Batteries

    Batteries for the cordleess workshop light. Neewer is a reputable brand that we use alot. But care should still be taken leaving betteries charging unattended in workshops.

    Workbench Light Batteries

    Batteries for the cordleess workshop light. Neewer is a reputable brand that we use alot. But care should still be taken leaving betteries charging unattended in workshops.

  • Mesh Abrasive Pads

    This pack of 4 grits ranges from coarse pads that I use scrubbing down machine beds that have got surface rust on them, all the way to fine pads that can be used for cutting back between finishes.

    Mesh Abrasive Pads

    This pack of 4 grits ranges from coarse pads that I use scrubbing down machine beds that have got surface rust on them, all the way to fine pads that can be used for cutting back between finishes.