Tool Guide

Essential Buyer's Guide

Tool Review: Boring Into Hole Saws
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

Cordless Framing Nailers
Four brands, five reviewers, and 25,000 nails shed some light on the pros and cons of unplugging from the air compressor by John Spier

Can a Circular-Saw Edge Guide Replace Your Tablesaw?
These systems offer a safe, precise way to cut sheet goods by Michael Standish

Tool Videos

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  Tool Review: Trim router collets
  One of the features of trim routers that varies between brands is the collet's function and style
  with John White

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  Testing Cordless Impact Drivers
  With so many models on the market, which one is for you?
  with Rob Yagid

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  Build Like a Pro: Job-Site Chisel Sharpening
  Learn how to use a belt sander, a diamond stone, and stropping compound to revive a dull or chipped chisel
  with Tucker Windover

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  Circular-Saw Tune-Up
  Extend the life of your circular saw with simple cleaning and maintenance
  with Tom Peck

Breaktime Discussions