Tools

Stock molding and MDF panels transform a room by Gary Striegler

Whether you're hanging doors or framing walls, here are the top picks from a crowded field by Andy Beasley

Six tools let you unhook from the hose by Gary M. Katz

They're not just for gluing up: Clamps can serve as handles and locks, or as helpers that never file for unemployment by John Carroll

Read expert ratings and reviews on the latest miter saws, and learn how to get the most from your miter saw with how-to videos and articles. by Clayton DeKorne

There are lots of models on the market; here's advice from a carpenter who tried out 16 of the best by Gary M. Katz

A production finish carpenter explains how to use and maintain these indispensable tools by Jim Britton

Small enough to carry, big enough to rip green 2x12s, accurate enough for finish work by Gary M. Katz

A sidewinder is the most important tool on the job site, but did anybody ever teach you how to use one safely and effectively? by John Spier

Job-site trails assess the quality and performance of more than two dozen compressors designed for trim carpenter by Jim Britton

Specialty drill bits and accessories speed work and improve accuracy by Bruce Greenlaw

These easily constructed tools help with building tasks from framing to finish by Tom Law

Modified tools and custom jigs expedite staircase assembly by Michael von Deckbar-Frabbiele

Tuned and adjusted right, these planes will save time and improve your work by Scott Wynn