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Tool Reviews
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Benchtop
Scroll Saws
We'll explore five
popular benchtop models—with no-nonsense advice for helping you get
a scroll saw you'll look forward to using.  |
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18-Volt
Cordless Combo Kits
Not all cordless
tools are created equal. Our tests of 7 models revealed vast differences
in quality, features, and price. |
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12"
Sliding Compound Miter Saws
Tool manufacturers
are now offering a bumper crop of high-quality compound miter saws at affordable
prices. What should
you look for? |
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Mortising
Machines
Benchtop mortising machines are more affordable than ever. But can these
mini-sized machines handle a full-size job? |
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Portable
Miter Saw Stands
Every manufacturer has its own idea of how to best accommodate a miter saw.
The trick is finding a model suited to your particular job. |
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16-Gauge
Finish Nailers
We expected every one of these nailers would fire a nail into a board. What
we really wanted to know was why some finish nailers simply work better
than others. |
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Plate
/ Biscuit Joiners
When it comes time to buy your first plate joiner, you'll find that tool
manufacturers offer a variety of models — at a variety of different
prices. What makes one jointer better than another? |
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Combination
Router Kits
In
this exclusive review from Workbench magazine, we'll share the pros and
cons of three popular combination router kits from Porter-Cable, Bosch,
and Makita. |
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Band
Saws
It's
easy to understand why band saws rank high on many woodworkers’ wish
lists. Unfortunately, deciding which band saw to buy is more difficult
than simply deciding that you need one. |
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Router
Tables
We
know that many woodworkers build their own router tables. But for some
the built-in accuracy and convenience of a commercial model might be a
better choice. Problem is that not all commercial models are created equal. |
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