As far as something to pin into, I have used scrap pieces of drywall. I lay across my table saw, so I know that it is staying flat. It takes a little pushing to get the pins in, but they stay put.

For workshop ideas, try this thread,

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_13...tm.htm#1350936

Some of them, we can only wish for, others show how little space we really need. However you set up, keep a little messy, that way the wife never knows what new.

Enjoy