Archives: Saws

DEWALT 10″ Sliding Compound Miter Saw DW717 Review

Dewalt DW717 10″ sliding compound miter saw review If you go to just about any jobsite in the US chances are you’ll see at least one DEWALT tool, and there’s a good chance it will be a miter saw. DEWALT didn’t get this well known or commonly used just through advertising and market saturation. They got […]

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Hitachi C10FSHPS 10-inch Sliding Compound Miter Saw

Hitachi 10-Inch Sliding, Dual Compound Miter Saw Review Hitachi prides themselves as a premier manufacturer of professional grade power tools and accessories for residential, commercial construction, tradesmen and do-it-yourselfers. One definite thing about Hitachi is they have a great reputation on the job site.  Here at Tool Box Buzz it takes more than just a […]

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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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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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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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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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Bosch CM8S 8-1/2″ Single Bevel Compound Miter Saw Review

Bosch CM8S Miter Saw I’ve been a huge fan of Bosch miter saws for years. One of the only “gripes” I’ve had with their saws has been weight and portability for contractors on the move. With the introduction of their all new CM8S 8-1/2″ Single Bevel Compound Miter Saw that concern is starting to wane. […]

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Ridgid MS1290LZA Miter Saw Review

RIDGID 12″ Sliding Compound Miter Saw – Model MS1290LZA Over the years I’ve tested a fair number of miter saws so I was eager to try my first Ridgid. I’m a huge fan of the Ridgid brand and consider them to be a hidden jewel in our industry. They sent me their 12″ sliding compound […]

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Bosch JS572EBL Jig Saw Review – 7.2 Amp Barrel Grip

Bosch Barrel-Grip Jig Saw I only recently became a fan of barrel-grip jig saws. Now they are the only type of jig saw that I use so I was pretty excited to get my hands on the latest version from Bosch, the JS572EBL. The Bosch JS572EBL jig saw is an update of the popular JS470EB […]

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