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Minwax Water Based Wipe-On Poly

I was excited to try this stuff when I first saw it on the internet. My reasons? Well… since moving my shop to our home, I can no longer use... View Content

Bosch Sliding Miter Saw That Isn't a Slider

A review of the new Bosch Dual Bevel Glide Miter saw. It has a 12 inch blade that cross cuts up to 14 inches and is an excellent space saving... View Content

3 Great Table Saw Blades

One of the coolest table saws I ever saw was an old Oliver (and I mean old). Turning a crank on the front of the machine, rotated one blade out... View Content

DeWALT Anti-Fog Dual Mold Safety Goggles

Pet Peeve # 173: Safety goggles that fog up when I wear a dust mask with them. I like to wear a dust mask when making sawdust, but I commonly... View Content

New Milwaukee Cordless Detail Sander

Want to simplify your sanding? Check out Milwaukee’s new cordless detail sander. Tight spots? Check. Contours? Check. View Content

Painter's Pyramids - Reworked

It's a simple enough concept. You can elevate your work above the bench when you're finishing, and you'll get to the finish line faster. You can apply the finish to... View Content

Porter Cable Pin Nailer

Have you tried a headless pin nailer yet? They're amazing. The 23-gauge pin they drive is so tiny you barely need to putty the hole it leaves. Porter Cable's new... View Content

Delta 18" Drill Press

For many years drill presses have been made for the metalworking, more so than woodworking. Delta's new 18" drill press is designed with the wood shop in mind. The table... View Content

DeWALT Trim Router

Trim routers are seeing a come back in the woodworking industry. It's easy to understand why. They're light, can be handled with one hand, and offer more and more features... View Content

Stanley Sweetheart Chisels

Woodworkers who know hand tools know the name Sweetheart when it comes to chisels. Stanley has introduced or re-introduced the Sweetheart line. The new chisels are based on the 750... View Content

Bosch MR23EVS Router

The new MR23EVS routers from Bosch have some great features. Which one do I like best? The trigger on the handle. Sounds simple. Here's the deal. Multi-base routers offer a... View Content

Ridgid EB4424 Oscillating Edge Belt and Spindle Sander

Tool reviews are often written based upon an experience with a brand new tool just pulled out of the box. In this case, however, I am writing about a tool... View Content

The Leigh VRS1200 Vac and Router Support Will Save You from Big Messes

If you’ve got a Porter Cable dovetail jig and are tired of the incredible mess left behind every time you cut dovetails, you’re in luck. Leigh’s VRS1200, $99.99, catches chips... View Content

Product Review: Portamate PM-1800 – Panel Carrier

This is an ingenious and invaluable back-saving tool for a one-person shop. It works better and easier than I imagined. Being able to maneuver sheet goods around my shop, and... View Content

Tool Review: DeWalt DWS780 12” Dual Bevel Compound Miter Saw

If you’re considering adding a new miter saw to your shop, don’t make a move until you’ve read this great product review of the DeWalt DWS780. Does it make the... View Content

Leigh Super FMT Frame Mortise and Tenon Jig Tool Review

Accuracy and Repeatability The Leigh FMT Mortise and Tenon Jig is super fast at milling mortise and tenon joints. A little sibling to the industrially machined aluminum Leigh Pro FMT,... View Content

Wobble Dado Heads

I find that I’m asked pretty frequently about wobble (adjustable) dado heads. You can’t blame folks for asking. A wobble head is a lot less expensive than a stackable head.... View Content

Rockler Cord and Hose Holder

I love having dust collection connected to my portable power tools, but I hate tangling with the cords and hoses. Rockler’s new Cord and Hose Holder, $29.99, helps solve this... View Content

Tools We Love: A "Real" Burnisher Makes All the Difference

I tried my hand at using a cabinet scraper a couple years ago and was frustrated that in spite of my best efforts to roll a proper burr on its... View Content

Grizzly 8" Jointer Model 490X Review: One Year Later

Tool reviews are great as they help us make purchasing decisions, but what is normally missing is a retrospective view. Sure, it looked great in the initial evaluation, but how... View Content

Tools We Love: Dremel Multi-Max

I saw this tool demonstrated at a home center last year and bought it on the spot. I have to say the honeymoon is still going between me and this... View Content

Hock Tools: 1" Carving Knife and Plane Blade

While I don't consider myself a "real carver", I find myself applying details on a regular basis that are too fine for power tools. In these situations, I have generally... View Content

Rockler Pizza Cutter Kit

No matter how you slice it, everyone loves pizza. I see Rockler's new Pizza Cutter Kit having great potential as a gift. The cutter has a great feel to it,... View Content