Cutting Curves While Cordless
Power Tools
Power Tools, from Canadian Woodworking, offers reviews and in-depth information on the tools that keep your shop running efficiently.
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King Canada plunge router / trimmer combo kit
The Little Router That Could
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Bosch 5″ Multi-Hole Random Orbit Sander/Polisher
Get superior dust control and consistently smooth and swirl-free surfaces with this easy-to-handle and control sander.
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DEWALT Xtreme 5-in-1 Cordless Drill/Driver
An exceptionally versatile and compact, precision drilling and fastening system.
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Quality, accuracy and portability in one saw.
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With so many impact drivers on the market, where’s a woodworker or DIYer supposed to start? We take a close look at five kits, and let you know the pros and cons of each before you buy.
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Worxsaw cordless compact circular saw
Ample power, light weight, easy one-hand cutting and comfortable to use. This saw makes the cut.
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As perfect a pinner as you can get for precision fastening of narrow, thin or delicate stock.
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Festool 576754 T-18 E Easy Drill
Festool makes drilling even easier
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7 Considerations When Buying a Reciprocating Saw
Don’t hesitate, reciprocate! Take this crash course on reciprocating saws before you make the plunge (or a cut).
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Cordless power tools are improving in leaps and bounds, and they're no longer just for drills. We checked out everyone's favourite outdoor power tool – the chainsaw – just in time for the autumn cleanup across Canada. To level the playing field we tried to stick with 36V or 40V units, with bar lengths between 10" and 15".
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Battery-powered string trimmers
We take a look at the wide selection of battery-powered string trimmers between 36 and 58 volts that are on the market this spring.
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Sanding with a power tool is the first and most efficient step for creating a surface that’s ready for accepting a finish. Here’s an overview of the different hand-held sanders on the market today, and a description of what jobs they excel at.
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Mirka DEROS 550X Random Orbital Sander
Low vibration, quiet running, comfortable to hold, minimal heat-up, and stellar dust pickup make this the trend setter among Random Orbital Sanders.
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The marketplace is full of 18-gauge brad nailers, but how do you know which one is right for you? Here we compare some of the common features such as weight, depth-of-drive control, trigger style, magazine construction, ease of jamb clearing, and also put all the nailers through a performance test.
