Grizzly G0999 15″ Planer Review
Tool: G0999 15″ Planer Shop Now Manufacturer: Grizzly MSRP: $1450 When I think of a benchtop planer, I’m reminded of Ryobi’s AP-10 “lunchbox” planer my grandfather had in his shop. The [...]
Inside Look: Tool Manufacturing at Harvey Industries
A Rare Look Into A Chinese Tool Manufacturer. Recently, I received an invite for a rare opportunity — a chance to travel from the US to China to visit a Chinese tool manufacturer. From a personal [...]
Our Favorite Tool Deals From Prime Big Deals Days 2025 (And Three To Skip) [Updated for Day 2]
Fall is the season for Amazon Prime Big Deals Days. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite woodworking deals from this year, plus a few you should avoid. Day 2 update: Added a few new deals, [...]
Festool ETSC 2 Sander Review
Tool: ETSC 2 125 Random Orbit Sander Shop Now Manufacturer: Festool MSRP: $598 (kit includes sander, 2x 4Ah batteries, charger, dust bag, edge guard, and Systainer) If you’ve been reading [...]
What’s a Shaper, and Why Do You Want One in Your Shop?
This shaping powerhouse has fallen out of favor of router tables, but in some instances, it may be the better tool in your shop. When it comes to being a jack of all trades, the router table may [...]
Familiar Company, New Offerings
Kreg Tools has been a leader for years in jigs related to pocket-hole joinery. Running the gamut from a small, single-hole clamp-on drill guide to elaborate bench-based and stationary systems, [...]
Jet JWBS-18 Bandsaw Review
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, [...]
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 5″ Random Orbital Sander Review
Tool: M18 FUEL 5″ Random Orbital Sander 2837-20 Shop Now Manufacturer: Milwaukee MSRP: $229 (bare tool) Of all of the power tools to leap cordless, sanders are one of the [...]
Portable Router Table Comparison
Portable router tables are a great way to save space in your shop. We’re taking a look at the different options available and laying out the differences between them. Router tables are a mainstay [...]
Jet Black Series Jointer Review
Tool: Black 8″ Helical-Head Jointer JWJ-8HH-BLK Shop Now Manufacturer: Jet MSRP: $2499.99 The company JPW (Jet, Powermatic, Wilton) has a long, rich history of offering quality, [...]
Milwaukee 7-1/4″ Circular Saw Review
Tool:M18 FUEL 7-1/4″ Circular Saw 2834-21HD Shop Now Manufacturer: Milwaukee MSRP: $449 (tool, 12ah battery and charger, framing blade, and bag) (Also available as 2834-20 bare tool) [...]
Milwaukee M12 FUEL 18ga Nailer Review
Tool: M12 FUEL Brushless 18-Gauge Compact Brad Nailer 2541-20 Shop Now Manufacturer: Milwaukee MSRP: $249 (Bare Tool) I’ve been a slow converter to cordless power tools. However, with [...]
