6 D.I.Y. savers for your toolbox

With these low-cost toolbox basics and a little elbow grease, you can save as much as 75% on home projects.

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Work table

Dump the wobbly sawhorses in your garage. You need a safe, stable work surface where you can use all your new tools.

Black & Decker's Workmate 425 ($95 at acehardware.com) holds as much as 550 pounds but weighs only about 35. It folds up for easy portability and has a built-in vise to hold your materials steady.

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Last updated December 08 2008: 11:05 AM ET

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