A table saw is often the first machine the aspiring woodworker wants for the shop. But even a lightweight contractor’s saw is not cheap, and a really good cabinet saw is both expensive and incredibly ...

How often do us tinkerers go out into our basement/garage shop and don’t have the correct tool for the job? Most would say it happens more often than they would prefer. One option would be to buy the ...

While there's a bit of wiggle room, proper DIY demands precise measurements. While nature (and your local lumber yard) provides all the raw materials you could need if you're creating something new ...

Dado joints are a simple way to join wood together, but they require a precision cut to be effective. If you don’t have dado blade or table saw, you can still cut dado joints using a circular saw and ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Many people tackle their first DIY woodworking projects with a handheld circular saw. Jigsaws are also popular with beginners. Both are ...

Some tools make work easier. Every so often, a tool comes along that doesn’t just improve performance—it transforms the way you build.

Everyone knows the circular saw is a job site favorite for chopping up plywood and lopping off two-by-fours, but this small, portable tool is good for a lot more than just that. For DIYers, makers, ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Circular saws are indispensable tools for making freehand cuts on a jobsite or at ...

If you’ve ever had difficulty supporting unwieldy lumber while crosscutting it, you might try building a crosscut support for a circular saw. I’ve had the idea of constructing one of these for ages, ...

A solid table saw is an essential part of any power tool kit, whether you're a pro contractor or a DIY warrior. By Bob Beacham Updated Mar 25, 2024 3:07 PM EDT We may earn revenue from the products ...

Tools may not make the craftsman, so the saying goes, but sharp tools will definitely improve your work. “Fundamentals of Sharpening” offers solid, straightforward advice for keeping saws, chisels, ...