We garage-dwellers have racks and racks of tools we are quite proud of. But there are other items hidden around our shops ...

When you're dealing with a lot of tiny metal pieces, a magnetic tray can be a lifesaver. No need to go buy one, though, if you have a cheap plastic bowl and a magnet lying around. Magnetic trays are ...

Much of engineering is simply organization, techniques for making improbably large problems manageable. At its best, engineering is an art. Mostly, it's just drudgery. But drudgery, wielded by artists ...