Tool Review

There’s always a point in every woodworker’s journey where they discovers the boundaries of their hand tools. Now what? Your block plane is gummed up … Read more

The last step that separates a good part from a professional part is Burr removal. Those nasty sharp edges left behind by drilling, turning, or … Read more

Sanding, On paper, sanding sounds easy. You purchase the sander, add the pad and it should be smooth sailing, right? Wrong! Uneven surfaces, swirls… the … Read more

There’s nothing more painful than sanding drywall. It’s backbreaking work, covered in dust. You spend hours clutching a block or wielding pole sander while breathing … Read more

Sometimes joinery becomes less like an art form and more like a chore. That’s the point at which you might be thinking about adding a … Read more

There’s a certain violence to demolition work, and there’s a certain amount of energy required to break apart a stone without tearing up your shoulders. … Read more

A circular saw are an essential tool for ripping plywood sheets down to workable size, cutting trim, and framing lumber. There is all kinds of … Read more

For fast jobs around the house, we’re talking about 12-volt class of cordless tools. That’s what you grab when assembling flat-pack furnitures, tightening a loose … Read more

The Powermatic PM1000 is a cabinet saw that tries to bridge gap between heavy industrial beasts and tools that fit in residential garage. It bridges … Read more

When it comes to picking a drill, it’s not about what color you prefer but matching power to the job and not lugging around heavyweight … Read more

Nothing is more frustrating then a broken drill bit. You’re in the middle of a project, and then you need to bore through a steel … Read more