Power Tools reviews

Festool Kapex KS 120EB Miter Saw

Festool Kapex KS 120EB Miter Saw Review Festool has become synonymous for precision tools, offering unparalleled functionality, kick-ass accessories, and dust collection. We  recently had the opportunity to review and use the Festool Kapex KS 120EB miter saw both independently on the job site as well as in our recent Head-2-Head Miter Saw Comparison, where […]

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DEWALT DCS387 20V Compact Reciprocating Saw

DEWALT DCS387 20V Compact Reciprocating Saw Since DEWALT announced the 20 volt platform in June of 2011, it has certainly proven to all of us that it is worth it’s weight in gold. With the addition of cordless compact tools such as the DCS387 Compact Reciprocating Saw, DEWALT in my opinion is clearly the front runner for […]

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Festool Domino Joiner DF 500-Plus

Domino DF 500-Plus Joiner Review The strength of a mortise-and-tenon joint in a hand-held tool is what makes the Festool Domino Joiner DF 500-Plus unique.  No other manufacturer makes a portable mortising machine like the Domino.  Many folks confuse the Domino with a biscuit joiner as the tool looks, and works, much like one.   But […]

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SKILSAW Sidewinder Saw SPT67WM-22

SKILSAW Sidewinder Saw SPT67WM-22 Tool Review Knock Knock…. Your turn….. Wood… Your turn again…. Wood you believe that after almost a century, SkilSaw still continues to unveil products that top the industry in both performance and innovation? All kidding aside, when you think of circular saws since their inception, there are all types, sizes, manufactures, […]

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NOVA LAUNCHES IMPROVED INFINITY QUICK CHANGE CHUCK SYSTEM

NOVA LAUNCHES IMPROVED INFINITY QUICK CHANGE CHUCK SYSTEM Enhance Productivity, Spend More Time Turning! St Petersburg, Fla. – September 11, 2014 – NOVA, a leading innovator in the woodturning and woodworking industry for more than 25 years, is introducing a new and improved version of its NOVA Infinity Quick Change Chuck System (http://www.novainfinitychuck.com/), and is […]

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Ryobi 10” Portable Table Saw with Quick Stand RTS21G

Ryobi 10” Portable Table Saw with Quick Stand RTS21G Review What is one thing most professional contractors, handyman or Do-It-Yourselfers could use more of? If you guessed money, you’re probably right. If you are thinking time, well there isn’t a doubt. What I’m thinking everyone needs more of is storage space for their larger, bulkier […]

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Adding a Bandsaw Riser Block

Adding a Bandsaw Riser Block In the last article, we shared some tips on how to tune up a RIDGID Bandsaw. We alluded to some additional accessories that can make the saw even better. In this article you’ll see how to install a 6″ bandsaw riser block so that the saw will be able to cut […]

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RIDGID Jointer Review

RIDGID Jointer Review Model JP0610 About a year and a half ago now I had hit a wall in my woodworking. I was expanding into projects that required wood in better shape than the s4s (Sanded 4 Sides) stock I could get at Menards or Home Depot. I would spend hours of my life sorting […]

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Tuning up a Ridgid Bandsaw

Tuning up a Ridgid Bandsaw About a year ago RIDGID sent me their venerable BS1400 Bandsaw. This tool has been on the market since about 2001 so it is in thousands of shops across North America. It has served many woodworkers as a pretty good saw but with a little work you can make it […]

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DEWALT DXGN6000 6000 Watt Generator Review

DEWALT 6000 Watt Commercial Generator – Model DXGN6000 Portable generators are an essential tool for residential and commercial contractors. They also work very well as backup generators for residential homes and small businesses. I recently started using the DEWALT DXGN6000 6000 watt generator at work and home and wanted to share my thoughts on this […]

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