Shenandoah Toolworks Birdcage Awl
Tool: Birdcage Awl Shop Now Manufacturer: Shenandoah Toolworks MSRP: $59.99 If you’re in the market for a birdcage awl, this Shenandoah Tool Works version offers a stylish twist – that is, [...]
Knew Concepts Titanium Fretsaw Review
The truss system of the spine looks curious, but it works gangbusters. Tool: 5″ Titanium Birdcage Fret Saw Shop Now Manufacturer: Knew Concepts MSRP: $235 (includes saw and Pegas #7 [...]
Dremel 8260 Review
How does Dremel’s newest rotary tool stack up to one from 30 years ago? Tool: 8260 Cordless Smart Rotary Tool Shop Now Manufacturer: Dremel MSRP: $169 (includes tool, battery, and [...]
Ear protection at a cost – ISOtunes LINK Aware earmuffs review.
Protecting our ears in loud environments is paramount for our audio health, but blocking our ears from listening to our surroundings can throw off our spatial awareness, which can lead to bodily [...]
ISOtunes PRO Aware Review
Tool: PRO Aware Shop Now Manufacturer: ISOtunes MSRP: $129.99 Every once in a while a new product comes along that’s a real game-changer in the workshop, and the new ISOtunes PRO [...]
New and Improved ISOtunes Headphones
Tool: XTRA 2.0 Buy Now LINK Buy Now Manufacturer: ISOtunes MSRP: $79.99 each Bluetooth Hearing Protection The ISOtunes family of hearing-protection headphones has grown by [...]
A Square for Woodworkers
Tool: Trim Square Manufacturer: Milwaukee MSRP: $11 This gem of square has become a go-to for use around the shop. Taking its design cues from the common rafter square, the compact size is a much [...]
Metabo HPT Cordless Sliding Miter Saw Review
Tool: MultiVolt 36-Volt Corded/Cordless Miter Saw C3610DRAQA Buy Now Manufacturer: Metabo HPT MSRP: $669 (includes battery) The Metabo HPT® MultiVolt 36-Volt Corded/Cordless [...]
Nova Comet II Midi Lathe
Read the entire tool test here. Video: Learn how to turn with our new online show, “Popular Woodturning.” Web site: Teknatool. From the June 2014 issue, #211 Teknatool’s new Nova [...]
Tool News: DeWalt Cordless Compact Router
Tool: DCW600 Router Manufacturer: DeWalt Price: $179 (bare tool) As power tools all go cordless, it’s especially nice to be able to lose the cord on a router. Going cordless really is a step [...]
Tool News: SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro
Tool: Jobsite Saw Pro Manufacturer: SawStop Price: $1400 SawStop released the first version of their portable table saw about five years ago. Packaging their flesh-sensing blade brake technology [...]
Tool News: Fisch Wave Cutter Forstner Bits
Tool: Fisch Wave Cutter Forstner Bits (Amazon Link) Manufacturer: Fisch Tools Cost: $380 (16 piece set) My collection of Forstner bits was cobbled together over the years. I started with [...]
