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Jointing with a Router

By Seth Keller on Feb 07, 2012 | Rated 9.8

No Jointer? No Problem. Here s a solution for making perfect edges with a hand-held router. Read More »
Jointer vs Planer

By Bruce Kieffer on Jan 19, 2012 | Rated 9.71

Do you need one, the other, or both? Bruce Kieffer answers the question. Read More »
Workaround: My Jointer is Too Small

By Dave Munkittrick on Oct 03, 2011 | Rated 9.33

A good old fashion solution to a chore of a project. Read More »
Spiral Cutterheads for the Jointer: Worth the Upgrade Price?

By Paul Mayer on Sep 06, 2011 | Rated 9.78

Spiral cutterheads are all the rage as an alternative to knife-based cutterheads in jointers. Paul Mayer takes a look at the various attributes of these cutterheads as he evaluates as an upgrade option for his recent jointer purchase. Read More »
Tool Review: Grizzly 8" Jointer Part 2

By Paul Mayer on Aug 23, 2011 | Rated 9.47

In part one of this article Paul Mayer discussed his rationale for purchasing the Grizzly 490X jointer. Now in part two he takes us through a thorough evaluation of this machine. Read More »
Tool Review: Grizzly 8" Jointer Part 1

By Paul Mayer on Aug 09, 2011 | Rated 9.58

Read Paul's review of the Grizzly Jointer and see if it's the right one for you too. Read More »
Ridgid EB4424 Oscillating Edge Belt / Spindle Sander

By Paul Mayer on Jul 14, 2010 | Rated 8.83

Paul Mayer gives you the strengths and downsides to the Ridgid EB4424 Oscillating Edge Belt / Spindle Sander. Read More »
Grizzly Jointer

By George Vondriska on Feb 17, 2010 | Rated 0

With a 12" cutterhead, Grizzly's newest jointer provides plenty of width, without taking up an aircraft carrier's worth of length in your shop. Read More »
Jet 22-44 Plus Drum Sander

By George Vondriska on Sep 04, 2009 | Rated 9

I enjoy writing up the new products I see, but what those reviews lack, is any kind of long-term testing. I love having the tool for a while--then writing about it. This is the case with the Performax 22-44 Plus Drum Sander. Read More »
Rikon Planer/Jointer Combo Machine

By George Vondriska on Jul 31, 2009 | Rated 0

Maybe you're carefully watching your checkbook, trying to figure out which tools you can buy. If you want to save some cash and floor space in your shop, consider a combination machine like Rikon's new Planer/Jointer. Read More »