2020 Gift Guide
Welcome to the 2020 edition of the Popular Woodworking gift guide! There’s something for everyone, whether they’ve been holed up in the shop for years or are just starting out. The [...]
Hand Brace Adapter for WoodOwl Tri-Cut Bits
Anyone who has tried the Japanese-made WoodOwl Tri-Cut drill bits knows how great they are. These bits (read Chris Schwarz endorsement here) cut fast and clean, clear the chips efficiently, and [...]
Handyman Tool Belt
Tool: 3pc Handyman Tool Belt Set [Buy Now] and Padded Suspenders [Buy Now] Manufacturer: ToughBuilt MSRP: $39.99 (belt) 14.99 (suspenders) The first thing I noticed when taking the ToughBuilt [...]
Tool Test: Milwaukee Cordless Chainsaw
No gas, no fumes and plenty of power for green woodworking. Tool: M18 FUEL Brushless Chain Saw Manufacturer: Milwaukee Tool MSRP: $449 (includes battery and charger) I made the switch to [...]
Narex’s New State of The Art Chisel, Part 3
After talking about the look and feel of the new Richter Chisel (including its test companion the Stanly #750) and last week’s entry on how I sharpened them, we have finally reached the finale of [...]
Narex’s New State of The Art Chisel, Part 2
After my initial inspection of both the Narex-Richter and the Stanley 750 chisels, I was ready for the sharpening process. Before sharpening a new blade I like to check the back for flatness with [...]
Narex’s New State of The Art Chisel, Part 1
In late January Narex, the reputable Czech hand tool manufacturer sent me a box that contained three chisels for review. The sturdy but old fashioned stapled together gray cardboard box held [...]
Metabo HPT Cordless Vacuum Contender
Tool: 36V MultiVolt Wet/Dry Vacuum-Pod Style Manufacturer: Metabo HPT MSRP: $499 (bare tool) As I replace old and worn out tools, I’ve made it my goal to find a cordless equivalent. Their [...]
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 [...]
Dust Deputy Bagger
Tool: Dust Deputy Bagger Manufacturer: Oneida MSRP: $129.95 Oneida’s Dust Deputy separators are an excellent upgrade for shop vacuums, especially in the shop. The cyclonic action separates out [...]
FastTrack Simple Sharpening System
Tool: Fasttrack MK2 Bundle Manufacturer: MPower MSRP: $140 First released more than 15 years ago, the newest iteration of M.Power’s Fasttrack Sharpening system adds a few user-friendly upgrades [...]
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 [...]
