Power Tools Archives

14 simple tools to make holes in wood of any shape or size

April 17, 2021February 27, 2021 by Eric T

While obvious to a carpenter, sometimes choosing the right tools to make holes in wood takes a little research. And, from large holes to square holes, flat bottom holes in wood to small round holes there is always a tool or two to do the job. In this article learn what the best tools to cut wood are and how to use them. While a is the most popular any-size tool for cutting holes there are a lot of other choices. …

Best Miter Saw Fence System For Faster and Accurate Cuts [2021]

February 14, 2021January 28, 2021 by Eric T

Adding a miter saw fence system to my miter saw was the best investment in my shop yet. Not sure if a miter saw stop will improve your woodworking? Well, these systems install in just a few hours, have an integrated ruler, and will stop the constant measuring and marking you’re doing now. In this article learn what miter saw fence stops are on the market and what’s best for your saw.

Best Track Saw For Woodworking – Table Saw Alternatives [2021]

February 14, 2021December 28, 2020 by Eric T

Track saws are one of those tools you want to own once you know what they are. Because it is both a safer solution to a table saw AND it features perfectly straight cuts with almost zero splintering they solve a problem you can’t with a table saw. Learn what the best track saws for professionals, hobbyists or DIY’ers are in this article.

Best Dust Collector for Woodworking Shops

Ultimate Guide: Best Dust Collector for Woodworking [2021]

February 12, 2021December 20, 2020 by Eric T

You already know this, but the best dust collector isn’t the same from workshop to workshop. While small shops need innovative solutions to maximize suction in tight quarters; large shop dust collectors need massive air flow with optimal ducting to control dust. In this article you’ll learn what the right dust collector is for your size workshop, tools AND budget.

Best Plunge Router: 7 Routers and Accessories You Need to Know

February 14, 2021November 25, 2020 by Eric T

Buying the best plunge router isn’t just a decision on price. It’s a process that involves understanding your current projects, router use for making dadoes and rabbets, size of bits and if you’ll free-hand or use in a router table. In this article we’ll cover budget plunge routers to professional models made for everyday use.

Best Router for Router Table And Lifts

April 4, 2021November 19, 2020 by Eric T

The best router for router table use is a mix of budget, size of the bits you’ll be using, and the space you have in your workshop. Just starting into woodworking and want a multipurpose router for a benchtop table? Or maybe you’re looking at a floor-based table and want a dedicated plunge router. Whatever your purpose, we’ll cover each in detail and what router best fits in a table mount.

Best router tables for woodworking with lifts and portability (2021 Guide)

February 14, 2021November 15, 2020 by Eric T

Without my router table I wouldn’t have been able to build the furniture and kitchens projects I have in the last decade. While the best router table depends on your budget and projects there is also a few accessories overlooked by most new-to-router-table shoppers.

Finish carpentry tools: a practical guide to hand and power tools

February 14, 2021October 27, 2020 by Eric T

When woodworking projects involve fitting perfect wood into an imperfect home having the right finish carpentry tools is a must. And, fortunately, these tools are useful for many other home woodworking jobs. Not sure what specialty tools for installing trim you’ll need? In this article learn about the best trim carpentry tools.

Drum sander vs. planer – which is best for woodworking projects?

December 24, 2020October 23, 2020 by Eric T

Deciding on a drum sander vs planer when buying tools isn’t always an easy decision. Concerned you’ll be limited by the planers width? Or, not sure if a drum sander can remove enough material for your jobs? In this article learn the pros and cons of each and which tool best fits your workshop.

Domino joiner vs biscuit joiner – which one is best?

March 2, 2021August 16, 2020 by Eric T

While most woodworkers have heard of a pocket hole jig, quite a few woodworkers don’t know about domino jigs. In this article learn the differences between a domino joiner vs biscuit joiner and what’s best for your projects.