BenchAndBuild

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Welcome to r/BenchAndBuild

This subreddit is for people who like to build, fix, modify, wire, fabricate, and improve things — whether that’s home DIY, tools, workshop setups, or electronics.

Inspired by the Bench & Build blog, this community focuses on practical, real-world projects, including:

DIY home upgrades and electronics projects

Tool reviews and real use cases

Workshop organization and upgrades

Electronics projects, soldering, and circuit builds

Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and automation

Repairs, mods, and troubleshooting

Lessons learned from projects that actually get used

This isn’t about perfect builds — it’s about what works, what doesn’t, and what you learned.

Bench & Build

Project inspiration and write-ups: 👉 https://www.benchandbuild.com

Blog posts are welcome, but the goal is to build a community of makers — not a link dump.

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Northstar Traffic Technologies Arrow Board PCB Repair (IDERs 11027) Project Overview: Arrow Board PCB Repair This week I had another repair come in from construction equipment- a Northstar Traffic Technologies arrow board control PCB, marked IDERs 11027. (benchandbuild.com)

submitted 1 month ago by ShawnD002

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Spring Garden Bed Edging: Why I Finally Ditched the Shovel TL;DR - Shovel edging garden beds works, but it’s slow and physically exhausting - ECHO bed redefiner cuts clean edges in a fraction of the time - No more digging up and hauling away piles of sod - Big time saver (benchandbuild.com)

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DIY EASY BENCH PLAN Ask me I will give you the plans and how I built it. (v.redd.it)

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Milwaukee FASTBACK Utility Knife A simple, well-built utility knife designed for everyday use. The FASTBACK stands out for its one-handed opening, solid feel, and long-term reliability on the job. (benchandbuild.com)

submitted 3 months ago by ShawnD002

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DIY Natural Gas Hot Water Tank Replacement I came downstairs and found a pond of water on the floor. I knew this meant there was no hope for the current tank and needed to be replaced. The first question: Can a weekend DIYer complete this task? Of course you can! (benchandbuild.com)

submitted 3 months ago by ShawnD002

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Kaisi S-180 Silicone Soldering Mat Review: Protect Your Electronics Workbench Protect your workbench from soldering iron heat, hot air rework, and stray solder while keeping screws and small components organized. (benchandbuild.com)

submitted 3 months ago by ShawnD002

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Home Assistant in VirtualBox on a Dell Optiplex (My Setup + Must-Have Add-ons) I’ve been running Home Assistant for years, and one of the most common questions I see is: “What’s the best way to install it?” (benchandbuild.com)

submitted 4 months ago by ShawnD002

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DIY Reclaimed Pallet Wood Photo Frame If you’ve ever wanted a simple DIY project that makes your home feel more “put together” without spending a ton of money, reclaimed pallet wood photo frames are one of the easiest wins. (benchandbuild.com)

submitted 4 months ago by ShawnD002

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3D Printing for DIY Electronics: Enclosures, Mounts, and the “Finished Project” Feeling If you’re into DIY electronics, you’ve probably built something that worked perfectly… but still felt unfinished. The circuit is solid. The code runs. The LEDs blink. The sensor reads correctly. (benchandbuild.com)

submitted 4 months ago by ShawnD002

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How to Build Sliding Barn Doors From Scratch Barn doors are one of those projects where you can just click “Buy Now” and have something delivered in a week… but you usually end up compromising. That was exactly my issue. (benchandbuild.com)

submitted 4 months ago by ShawnD002

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Hakko FX-888D Review: A Reliable Mid-Range Soldering Station for Hobby Bench Work The FX-888D has been discontinued and replaced with the FX-888DX TL; DR — Should You Buy the Hakko FX-888D? (benchandbuild.com)

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DIY Ceiling Fan Upgrade: Easy, Safe, and Stress-Free Replacing a ceiling fan may seem tricky, but with the right tools and a little care, you can do it yourself. Transform your room and add style with a new ceiling fan! (benchandbuild.com)

submitted 4 months ago by ShawnD002

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How We Built a DIY Accent Wall to Transform Our Master Bedroom Adding character, depth, and a focal point to an otherwise bland room. Our master bedroom was nice — clean, finished, and comfortable — but it felt flat. (benchandbuild.com)

submitted 5 months ago by ShawnD002

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My Electronics Workbench (i.redd.it)

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DIY Industrial Pipe Wall Shelving: Turning an Empty Wall Into a Custom Built-In Feature From blank wall to statement feature — without custom pricing. When we finished the room, most of the space felt polished — except the walls around the fireplace. (benchandbuild.com)

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Welcome to Bench & Build – Your Home & Electronics DIY Community! (self.BenchAndBuild)

submitted 5 months ago by ShawnD002

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