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…
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Cordless Power Drills, Hammer Drills, and Impact Drivers
When is the best time to buy a cordless impact driver? Cordless impact drivers and power drills have become increasingly popular primarily due to the advancements in brushless motors. This technology helps to produce a lot of power in a compact tool while reducing overheating. Increased battery life and a more efficient motor mean…
The Best Dust Collectors for Your Workshop
If your idea of controlling sawdust is a broom and dustpan – think again! Today’s power tools create dust and produce clouds of fine, airborne particles that stay suspended for long periods and enter your eyes, nose, mouth, and lungs. You’ll want to incorporate modern methods to control dust and debris for safety and cleanliness…
Pick the Best Wood Clamp for Any Job
No woodworker has ever complained about having too many clamps. Though more is definitely better, the real trick is having the right ones on hand and knowing how to use them properly. And while some clamps are highly versatile, only some can do it. Depending on variables such as desired clamping pressure, joint angle, and…
Add a Blast of Productivity with Pneumatic Nailers and Staplers
Pneumatic nailers and staplers, powered by pressure from a compressor, will kick your productivity up in the shop or at the job site. Fire a fastener in the blink of an eye, with minimal workpiece damage, while enjoying great control over placement and depth. Best Pneumatic Tool for You? Your project will determine the best…
10 Ways to Get the Most from Your Table Saw
You’ll find a table saw near the center of most wood shops, and for good reason. This essential machine performs many tasks, such as ripping boards to width or sawing on-the-money miters, bevels, and joints. With the proper tools, a table saw can help you cut tapers, raise door panels, or even carve out wide…
Everything you Need to Know About Miter Saws and Getting the Perfect Cut
Choose the best miter saw for you, then get clean, on-the-money results using these tips and techniques. Miter saws help you do much more than simply cutting boards to length. With one, you can make clean and accurate angle cuts past 45°, making them the perfect tool for cutting miters in everything from interior trim…
Festool Dust Management Solutions Buying Guide
Festool is known throughout the industry for its commitment to quality. That commitment extends to ensuring workers finish the job with the best quality possible. Their dust control system makes it easy to eliminate particulates not only when you’ve completed the job but as you work. Performance Most Festool vacuums include HEPA filters, certified to…
How To Keep Warm on the Jobsite
Your clients expect the job to get done despite various weather conditions. It’s critical to keep you and your crew warm enough in the cold season. More than just comfort, proper heating keeps muscles loose so workers can complete their tasks quickly and with better results. It also helps to prevent hypothermia and other health…