Jet Smart Drill Press Review
Tool: 20 in. Smart Drill Press JDP-20S Shop Now Manufacturer: JET Tools MSRP: $2399.99 At first glance, a drill press seems like one of the simplest tools in the shop:...
Oliver Machinery 15″ Helical Head Planer Review
Tool: 15″ Benchtop Planer with HCX Helical Cutterhead 10055 Shop Now Manufacturer: Oliver Machinery MSRP: $1869.99 For years, bench-top planers have been capped at around 13“. [...]
Bringing the MOAK Jointer Back to Life [Video]
Logan loves his vintage woodworking machinery, and when the opportunity arose to purchase a 1950s MOAK jointer, he knew he couldn’t pass it up. The jointer needed work though —...
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....
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...
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...
Harvey Compass ST-1500 Sliding Table Review
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 [...]
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,...
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, [...]
