Onward and Upward

It’s Autumn in Boulder, Colorado - and the leaves aren’t the only things changing.
At Dash-Board® Portable Workshop, we’ve pushed our quality and innovation to yet another level.
We are excited to introduce the new Rip Stop, Rip Gauge™, and Outrigger. Have a look at our website and YouTube to check them out.
We’ve also redesigned and improved two of our best-selling products: the Track Stars and Guide Rail Brackets.
Stay tuned for our soon-to-be-released “ShortCut™”: a smaller Dash-Board® with the same, unmatched quality and accuracy that is built in to our full-sized Basic Bench.
We’ve worked continuously this year to iterate every aspect of our parts, process, and presentation. The result is a smoother user experience and more versatility than ever.
We are always happy to hear from our customers, and we thank you for your support as we continue rejecting mediocrity in the industry.
The best of the season from our families to yours,
Rob, Michael, and Stephen
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