Tool Reviews

There are a handful of tools I like to keep on me at all times—most of which live in my shop apron. Since I split my time between my home...

Tool: Compass ST-1500 Sliding Table Shop Now  Manufacturer: Harvey Woodworking MSRP: $1579 There are some tools that, on the surface, appear exorbitant. Sliding tables (or sliding table [...]

My small air compressor cycled so often during use that the noise almost drove me crazy. As much as I hated to spend money, it looked like a bigger compressor...

Tool: MortiseMate Loose Tenon Jig Shop Now  Manufacturer: Kreg Tool MSRP: $299.99 Kreg Tool, known for their innovations in pocket hole jigs, recently launched their new loose tenon joinery [...]

Tool: Micro Squares Shop Now  Manufacturer: Blue Spruce Toolworks MSRP: $64.99-$109.99 Having one or two really nice squares is essential in the shop. Being able to check parts for square,...

Tool: FitsAll Hose Kit with Bushings Shop Now  Manufacturer: Mullet Tools MSRP: $100 I was a bit skeptical when I saw the Mullet FitsAll Hose Kit. Not that it wouldn’t...

Tool: Mini-Ligno E/D Pin Moisture Meter Shop Now  Manufacturer: Lignomat MSRP: $125 Knowing the moisture content of your wood before using it is important. If your lumber has been sitting...

Tool: Vampliers (Assorted Options) Shop Now  Manufacturer: Vampire Tools MSRP: Varies I think that there are certain tools that everyone owes it to themselves to own a nice set of....

Tool: Extra-Fancy Depth Gauge Shop Now  Manufacturer: Kellogg Fine Tools MSRP: $80 Sometimes, having a simple tool is best. That doesn’t mean that your simple tool can’t be fancy, however....

Tool: Paste Wax Shop Now and Hard Wax Shop Now  Manufacturer: Cottrill Tool and Wood Works MSRP: $18 (paste) $10 (hard) Paste wax is a wonderful thing. You can use...

Tool: Carbon Coating Kit Shop Now  Manufacturer: Carbon Method MSRP: $84.99-199.99 Over the years, I’ve watched the company Carbon Method with interest. Their flagship product is a Ceramic [...]

Tool: JWBS-18SFX 18 Inch Bandsaw 1.75HP 1PH 115V Shop Now  Manufacturer: JET MSRP: $2949.99 A bandsaw is a wonderful tool. It can make cuts that follow curves, cut joinery, size parts,...