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 [...]
Harvey ALPHA HW615 Nickel-Plated Band Saw Review
Tool: ALPHA HW615 Band Saw Buy Now Manufacturer: Harvey MSRP:$3,399 A band saw is an invaluable tool in the shop. In fact, I know several extraordinary woodworkers that don’t even own a [...]
Ryobi Gen II Compact Brushless 1/2″ Drill/Driver Review
Tool: Gen II 18V One+ HP Compact Brushless Drill/Driver (PSBDD02K2) Buy Now Manufacturer: Ryobi MSRP: $139 (includes drill, two 1.5AH batteries, & charger) I have to confess this review [...]
Bosch 18V Brushless Colt Palm Router Review
Tool: 18V Brushless Colt Palm Router Kit (GKF18V-25PL14) Buy Now Manufacturer: Bosch MSRP: $399 (includes router, fixed base, plunge base, L-Boxx, 4ah 18v battery, charger, misc dust [...]
Metabo HPT 12″ Dual Bevel Sliding Miter Saw Review
Tool: 12″ Dual Bevel Sliding Miter Saw C3612DRAQ4 Buy Now Manufacturer: Metabo HPT MSRP: $629 In my shop I have fairly high standards for a miter saw. It must be a dual bevel compound [...]
Ryobi Compact Barrel Grip Jigsaw Review
Tool: 18V ONE+ HP Compact Brushless Barrel Grip Jig Saw (PSBJS01B) Buy Now Manufacturer: Ryobi MSRP: $139 A jigsaw is a great tool for all sorts of quick cuts in the shop. With that in mind, [...]
My Favorite Power Tool Accessories: Hand Tools
Hand tools complement and complete work begun with power equipment. Most folks I talk with in the woodworking hobby seem to follow a similar path. They start out by emulating what they see on [...]
Midsize Router Showdown: What’s the Best Router for Woodworking?
Routers — love them or hate them, there are an overwhelming amount of options available. Here’s the breakdown on how this midsized lot performs. A router is a fundamental woodworking tool [...]
Bosch Brushless Planer Review
Tool:18V Brushless Planer GH018V-26N Shop Now Manufacturer: Bosch MSRP: $229 (Bare Tool) Every once in a while I’m fortunate to be struck by serendipitous situations in this job. After [...]