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Gang Cutting Edge Strips to Length

By Bruce Kieffer on Jan 11, 2011 | Rated 9.2

It s not often that you ll need this trick, but when you do, the time you ll save will be tremendous. Let s say you need to make a whole mess of equal length edge strips to apply to shelves or whatever, and you want to make them all exactly the same length, and so the ends are perfect without any tearout, then read this article. Read More »
Dresser Tray

By Bruce Kieffer on Nov 29, 2010 | Rated 8.64

Here s a neat last minute gift idea. The construction is fairly simple. It s one of those how d you do that projects, and that makes it a particularly good gift since recipients think you spent more time making it than you really did! To make it you ll need a table saw, miter saw, one band clamp, and about 4 hours of time. Read More »
Bosch Slider That Isn't a Slider

By George Vondriska on Nov 17, 2010 | Rated 9.09

Where most miter saws cross cut to 6" - 8" , a sliding saw can crosscut out to 12-1/2" or so. Very useful in the shop. Read More »
Makita LS1040 10 Compound Miter Saw

By Paul Mayer on Sep 30, 2010 | Rated 9.17

Looking for a unit that is rock solid with no slop in any moving part, super lightweight for portability, easy to adjust, precise locking locations for common cuts, high powered, and under $200. Check out Paul Mayer's review on this Makita LS1040 10 Compound Miter Saw. Read More »
9 Steps to Sizing Rough Lumber

By Bruce Kieffer on Jul 26, 2010 | Rated 9.69

Buying lumber rough, and then surfacing it yourself has many advantages over buying it S4S (surfaced four sides). You are in control, and you "size" your boards so they are perfect. Bruce Kieffer shows you the nine steps to sizing rough lumber. Read More »
Makita Sliding Miter Saw

By George Vondriska on Jul 17, 2009 | Rated 8

Provides best-in-class cutting capacity without requiring lots of space behind the machine. Read More »
FastCap ChopShop Saw Hood

By George Vondriska on Nov 11, 2008 | Rated 0

This innovative product helps to eliminate billowing saw dust in your work area and provides a protective cover when working outside in inclement weather. Read More »
Compound Miter Saws from Hitachi

By George Vondriska on Sep 10, 2008 | Rated 0

Hitachi Power Tools announced two new 8-1/2" slide compound miter saws, the C8FSE, $349, and C8FSHE, $379. At 31-lbs (C8FSE) and 32-lbs (C8FSHE), these are, according to Hitachi, the lightest and most portable 8-1/2" slide miter saws on the market. Read More »