Benchtop Machinery

Benchtop Machinery, from Canadian Woodworking, offers reviews and in-depth information on the benchtop machines that keep your shop running efficiently.

  • Oscillating Spindle Sanders

    Whether sanding curves or straightening edges, look to the oscillating spindle sander for a smooth performance.

    March 26, 2009
    Carl Duguay
  • Miter Saws

    Miter saws have come a long way from their ‘chop saw’ days; the improvements over the early models are significant.

    November 26, 2008
    Carl Duguay
  • benchtop mortisers

    Benchtop Mortisers

    As your woodworking interests evolve, it isn't long before you want to make mortise-and-tenon joinery. But how to cut those mortises?

    November 29, 2007
    Hendrik Varju
  • benchtop planers

    13″ benchtop planers

    Once you decide to try your hand at some finer woodworking, you soon realize the need for a jointer and thickness planer.

    July 22, 2006
    Hendrik Varju
  • benchtop lathe

    Bench top lathe

    If you've ever wanted to try woodturning, but thought that the space requirements and cost would be too much, think again.

    July 2, 2005
    Carl Duguay

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