Bits and Blades

Clean, fast cuts shouldn't cost a fortune  by Justin Fink

by Matt Rosendaul

Bimetal saws are inexpensive and versatile, but don’t overlook the specialty tools designed to make clean cuts in less common materials by Mike Guertin

A torture-test for Bosch's newly-introduced bits by Mike Guertin, Brian Walo

Choosing a blade with the correct number of teeth for a particular job ensures the best performance from a circular saw, a miter saw, or a tablesaw by Matthew Teague

An expert gives you a look under the hood and shows you how to change the blade of our tool test's "best overall" by John White

John White demonstrates his simple method for changing planer blades by John White

A shop pro teaches you how to extend the life of your portable thickness-planer blades and how to change them once they're spent by John White

by Dennis Rowe

The new Bosch jigsaw blade makes a cleaner cut than other stamped-metal blades by Justin Fink

Today's circular sawblades feature a variety of tooth grinds specifically designed to handle a multitude of cuts and materials by Matthew Teague

Gary Striegler shares the skills—and the tools—that make better site-built cabinetry, casing, brackets, and flooring  by Gary Striegler

Armed with two routers and three bits, an experienced carpenter shares five problem-solving tips for trim, cabinets, doors, and stairs by Gary Striegler

High-speed steel, black oxide, titanium, or cobalt by Rob Yagid