One of the most useful tools you can own is a drill that can both drill holes and drive screws.
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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Belt sanders: tips for selecting
If your main need for a hand plane is to flatten glued-up panels, you just might get by with a quality belt sander and a sanding frame.
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Nothing beats a jigsaw for on-site portable curve cutting.
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You can't beat the convenience of a circular saw for some of those rougher cuts, like when cutting a small piece off the end of a long board.
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Whether you use an official dust collection system in your workshop or not, you are bound to need a shop vacuum.
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If you've never tried a random orbit sander (ROS) before, you'll be amazed. It is the one sander I use most in my workshop for finish sanding.
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At just 8.8 kg (19.5 lbs), this compressor is designed for portability, both in the shop and on the jobsite. It starts and runs with only 8 amps – eliminating the need to constantly reset breakers.
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Everything you need to know about routers.
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Laminate trimmers (also called trim or palm routers) are the mighty mouse of the router kingdom.
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The air compressor is a valuable addition to any woodworking shop.
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Over the years power hand sander designs have been refined to include at least some form of dust collection.
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Air tools are becoming much more common in woodworking shops. We look at 11 popular models.
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The router is an incredible machine that opens up new horizons on your woodworking.
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What makes the ATF55E so useful, in my view, is the Festool guide system that you use in conjunction with the saw.
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Milwaukee 1-3/4 HP BodyGrip router
There are quite a few mid-size routers on the market, so it’s no wonder that selecting one can be such a challenge.
