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BUYING A JIGSAW: “Would a New Jigsaw Cut Better Th...

Published on December 3rd, 2024

Reading time = 3 minutes Video watch time = 2 minutes Question: What should I look for when choosing a...Continue Reading

VIDEO FEATURE: Air Nailer Shoots Through Steel (and into...

Published on November 26th, 2024

A quick video of a very unusual air nailer in action It's strong enough to drive hardened steel fasteners through...Continue Reading

FLUSH TRIM ROUTER BITS: A Powerful Option for Precision ...

Published on November 22nd, 2024

Watch my video from a few years ago on the amazing results you can get with a flush trimming router bit Did you...Continue Reading

CHOOSING A CHOPSAW: A Little History & Tips To Help...

Published on November 15th, 2024

Reading time = 9 minutes Video watch time = 12 1/2 minutes Back in 1967, the Delta power tool company...Continue Reading

RECIPROCATING SAWS: Why These Power Tools Are So Useful

Published on November 12th, 2024

That's me holding a small, 12-volt cordless reciprocating saw Both blades and the saws themselves have gotten a lot...Continue Reading

VIDEO TOOL REVIEW: RYOBI’s 18V ONE+ HP Compact Brushle...

Published on October 29th, 2024

RYOBI has always been a tool brand that delivers great value for the dollar Their 18 volt compact brushless...Continue Reading

BUYING TOOLS? Why Serious Amateurs Should Consider Pro-G...

Published on October 22nd, 2024

Reading Time = 4 minutes Video Watch Time = 8 minutes Do you have aspirations to develop your ability to...Continue Reading

OREGON CHAINSAW SHARPENER: A Fast & Effective Option

Updated on November 22nd, 2024

Reading Time = 5 minutes Over the decades I’ve seen various chainsaw sharpening systems in action, but the...Continue Reading

POWER NAILERS: How to Choose Models That Make Sense For You

Published on October 22nd, 2024

Reading Time = 9 1/2 minutes Video#1 Watch Time = 1 minute Video#2 Watch Time = 9 minutes Video#3 Watch...Continue Reading

Choosing and Safely Using a Table Saw

Published on October 15th, 2024

If I had to choose one woodworking machine for hobby use or DIY renovations, a table saw would be it This mainstay...Continue Reading

23 GAUGE PIN NAILERS: Best Kept Woodworking Secret

Published on October 15th, 2024

Reading Time = 3 1/2 minutes Video Watch Time = 9 minutes Instant and virtually invisible wood joints –...Continue Reading

ANCHORING TO MASONRY: Check Out These Options for Success

Updated on October 15th, 2024

Reading time = 5 minutes Video watch time = 4 minutes Concrete, brick and stone play a larger role than...Continue Reading

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