Cut Perfect Dado Joints With Your Table Saw The dado joint makes a strong and simple connection between component pieces of bookshelves, drawers, cabinets, and other casework. It is simply a square-cornered channel cut across the grain of a workpiece (such as a bookcase side) that accepts the end of a cross piece (such as…
Buying Guide: How To Choose A Generator
Generators let you carry on with life when the power fails. They also allow you to bring power to remote areas for work and play. Use this guide as a generator checklist as you compare models, features and benefits to find the right equipment for your needs. Uses and Applications Generators supply power when and…
How to Choose The Best Pressure Washer
Pressure Washer Buying Guide Pressure washers provide immense value for both professional and home projects. Used for everything from automotive cleaning to deep stain removal, these tools offer enough liquid power for all sorts of cleaning jobs. Their water streams range in strength; some wash away stubborn grime and others blast with enough power to…
How to Extend the Life of Your Bench Tools
While it’s always exciting to buy new woodworking bench tools, it’s just as exciting to see your favorite tools still functioning after years of regular usage. You get to know them inside and out. There are a few commonly overlooked ways to extend the life of your bench tools, and their simplicity might surprise you. Do…
How To Choose A Router
For a long time, routers have been helping woodworkers cut, trim and shape wood, plastic and several other materials. If you’re currently in the market for routers, there are tons of options that range from basic to advanced. Whether it’s your first, you’re looking to upgrade your existing equipment, or you need a new version…
How to Buy the Best Cordless Drill/Driver
Choose the type of drill/driver that best meets your needs, select the features you want, then settle on the right battery system. A cordless drill/driver might be the most-used tool by pros and DIYers alike. For jobs as diverse as hanging a picture frame to building a deck, and every task in between, it drives…
How To Choose A Cordless Impact Driver
When to Buy a Cordless Impact Driver Cordless impact drivers have become increasingly popular mostly due to the advancements in brushless motors. This technology help to produce a lot of power in a compact tool while reducing overheating. Increased battery life and a more efficient motor means that these tools can be a big asset…
Buying Guide: How To Choose A Cordless Impact Wrench
An over-tightened or rusted nut or bolt that’s stuck can be one of those things that makes you realize you need to add a new tool to your kit. One of the best models for the job is a cordless impact wrench. This useful equipment has more torque than most drills and it can take…
Buying Guide: How to Buy a Cordless Drill
From heavy duty construction to fine woodworking, power drills make almost any job easier. These versatile tools adapt to the task at hand thank to almost countless bits. Among power drills, cordless drills are some of the most portable and versatile, and recent advances in battery technology have made them more powerful and efficient than…
Milwaukee® Tools M18™ Buying Guide
Milwaukee M18 tools are an extensive range of power tools from Milwaukee Tools that combine outstanding proprietary technology, lightweight design, compact stature and rugged, durable construction to provide you with outstanding performance. The range offers unrivaled power, durability and efficiency, which greatly improves productivity. You can work anywhere, even in tight spaces, without compromising on power….