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• Random Orbital Sanders: 2 Best for Your Budget
  Buying good tools on a budget can feel impossible, but with these shockingly high-performance random orbital sanders from Makita and Milwaukee, craftsmen can have their cake and eat it too with big quality power tools at a small price.
  Published 24Nov2009, viewed 6 times

• 3 Best Corded Random Orbital Sanders
  To achieve the best results craftsmen require the best, most high-performance power tools. These three random orbital sanders from Festool, Bosch, and Porter-Cable are truly the cream of the crop bringing craftsmen the smoothest, most professionally brilliant results.
  Published 24Nov2009, viewed 4 times

• The Best Jigsaws: 5 Jigsaws Perfect for Professional Craftsmen and Serious Hobbyists
  A jigsaw can beautify and personalize your projects unlike any other tool, consequently, it is crucial to choose the one that best suits you and your professional needs. These 5 jigsaws represent the absolute best in the industry for everyday to occasional users.
  Published 21Nov2009, viewed 9 times

• Choosing the Best Tile Saw
  Choosing the best tile saw to suit your specific needs can be a delicate process. These 3 tile saws however, are not only formidable on all counts, but each offers all the right stuff to perfectly suit heavy-duty, light-duty, and the most cost conscious users.
  Published 20Nov2009, viewed 11 times

• 3 Best Corded Portaband Saws in the Business
  In the world of portable band saws there are three that seem to outshine the others. With big power and high-performance these portabands from Milwaukee, Makita, and Dewalt represent the best in the industry.
  Published 19Nov2009, viewed 14 times

• 2 Best Jobsite Table Saws for Light-Duty Users
  A table saw, especially a good one, is a long term investment and finding one that will consistently meet your needs is absolutely essential. Because choosing your table saw is such an important process, it can also be a daunting one. For light users, however, there are two jobsite table saws that outshine the others.
  Published 18Nov2009, viewed 15 times

• 2 Best Jobsite Table Saws for Heavy-Duty Users
  Choosing a table saw can be daunting, but it is also a terribly important process. A table saw, especially a good one, is a long term investment and finding one that will consistently meet your expectations is essential. For the heaviest users there are two jobsite table saws that stand a cut above the rest.
  Published 17Nov2009, viewed 12 times

• Choosing the Best Corded Reciprocating Saw
  Choosing the right reciprocating saw be a daunting process but ultimately there is a tool that best suits every degree of craftsman. These six corded recipro saws are some of the very best in the industry with design innovations to compliment your every specification from power and longevity, to overall value.
  Published 13Nov2009, viewed 36 times

• Top 4 Corded Circular Saws: The Best in the Business
  A good circular saw is something every craftsmen and homeowner should own. Its versatility and general portability are virtually unmatched, but all corded circular saws are not created equally; there are a few, four to be exact, that seem to stand head and shoulders above the rest.
  Published 13Nov2009, viewed 16 times

• Choosing the Best Miter Saw: 6 Saws That Will Rock Your Shop
  Choosing the right power tool to best suit your specific needs can sometimes be a daunting process, especially when choosing a miter saw. All miter saws are not created equally, but there is a light at the end of that tunnel as these six miter saws are designed to compliment every user from professionals to hobbyists to the most cost conscious craftsmen.
  Published 12Nov2009, viewed 91 times

• The Facts About Air Compressors
  Air compressors are a superior tool for any jobsite, shop, or household. With a variety of types and capacities there is an air compressor to suit the needs or every shop and every craftsmen. Learn how to choose the compressor that best suits you and how to make sure it lasts a lifetime.
  Published 07Aug2009, viewed 156 times

• Top 5 Power Tools Everyone Should Own
  There are a few basic power tools that every homeowner, hobbyist, and handyman should have on hand. These five power tools will make your life easier and help you tend to your home and projects with utmost professionalism and efficiency.
  Published 01Aug2009, viewed 185 times

• 5 Ways to be Your Most Efficient Woodworker
  It is easy to forget our most efficient habits when working in the shop. Being consistent in these five practices will help you become your most productive and efficient craftsmen.
  Published 05Jul2009, viewed 92 times

• Understanding Finishing Sanders
  Finishing sanders provide a superior, smooth, and precise finish to all our projects while also saving time and energy. Learn the benefits of finish sanding, and the steps to keep your sander performing at its best.
  Published 04Jul2009, viewed 83 times

• Understanding the Belt Sander
  Belt sanders are ideal for quick removal and leveling projects. Learn how to harness the power of your belt sander and keep it sanding at its best.
  Published 01Jul2009, viewed 118 times

• The Facts About Jigsaws
  Jigsaws are designed to deliver the most effective and professional aesthetic cuts. From patterns, stencils, and intricate shapes, jigsaws are absolutely indespensible. Learn the facts about jigsaws and how to optimize the way jigsaws work for you.
  Published 25Jun2009, viewed 109 times

• The Facts About Miter Saws
  Miter saws are one of the most widely used tools in the woodworking indusrty, and for good reason. Their portability, durability, and accuracy make the miter saw a must for most craftsmen. Learn the facts about miter saws, and a few tips for optimizing their uses and your experience using them.
  Published 19Jun2009, viewed 123 times

• The Facts About Reconditioned Power Tools
  A reconditioned tool is a tool that has been returned to the factory for a minor cosmetic or technical defect. The tool is then rigorously inspected and restored to meet all factory specifications. Learn more about how reconditioned tools can bring you quality, value, and professional results.
  Published 05Jun2009, viewed 149 times

• Drum Sander Basics: Enhancing Your Woodshop
  Drum sanders are available in a huge variety of sizes to accomodate every woodowrker, and every woodworking shop. Simplifying the process of sanding and finishing, drum sanders work fast and smooth to bring you the most professional results.
  Published 01Jun2009, viewed 300 times

• Corded Versus Cordless: The Benefits and Disadvantages of Corded and Cordless Power Tools
  Craftsmen are always juggling between corded and cordless power tools, toiling over which type will bring them the best results. Each type offers unique benefits and disadvantages from price, to weight, to portability; learn how to determine which type best suits you and your professional demands.
  Published 17May2009, viewed 92 times

• Removing Stuck Screws With a Screw Extractor
  Removing a stuck screw or bolt can be one of the toughest, most frustrating jobs in the shop. With a screw extractor, however, releasing stuck or frozen screws is no longer a brow-beating task. A screw extractor is a simple device, with serious results.
  Published 01May2009, viewed 141 times

• Removing Drill Chucks and Other Drill Chuck Tips
  Sometimes the small stuff in your tool shop can be the most frustrating. Here are some tips on how to remove or close the most stubborn drill chucks and to keep your cool when the small stuff acts up.
  Published 27Apr2009, viewed 162 times

• Power Tool Battery Guide: From NiCad and NiMH to Li-Ion Technology
  The quality of the battery you use is just as important as the quality of your power tool. The battery gives the right amounts of energy and finesse to your tools and their working parts to ensure the best results in your projects.
  Published 14Apr2009, viewed 120 times

• Clarifying Battery Myths and Misconceptions
  Myths and misconceptions run rampant througout the tool community, many of them regarding battery maintenance and optimization. Learn the truth about these battery misconceptions, and how to truly maximize your batteries on the job.
  Published 29Mar2009, viewed 116 times

• Lithium Ion Batteries: What You Need to Know About Li-Ion Technology
  Lithium Ion batteries are becoming more and more popular throughout the tool industry, and for a variety of good reasons. Li-Ion battery technology is effective and reliable storing more power and more charge than any other comparable battery. Learn what every tool owner should know about Lithium Ion batteries and how to optimize your Li-Ion battery performance.
  Published 27Mar2009, viewed 361 times

• Optimizing the Woodworking Screw: Tips for Tightening, Removal, Clean-up and More
  Optimizing your woodworking experience always begins with the small stuff. Learn how to minimize frustration and how to maximize the woodworking screw in the shop and as you work.
  Published 20Mar2009, viewed 463 times

• 5 Ways to Remove a Stuck Screw
  Removing a frozen screw can be an annoyance beyond compare. Try these five extraction methods and get that screw loose like a pro.
  Published 17Mar2009, viewed 896 times

• 14 Rules to Keep Your Woodshop Running Smooth
  Remembering these simple steps can keep you safe, and keep your wood-shop running smoothly. It is easy for craftsmen to forget their own safety out there on the job; these few rules should help woodworkers remember that they - the men behind the equipment - are the most important machines in the shop.
  Published 13Mar2009, viewed 158 times

• Tips for Using and Maintaining Woodworking Blades
  Woodworkers and craftsmen have a great deal to consider before delving into their cutting projects. Properly maintaining and understanding your woodworking blades can heartily improve your cutting, and crafting experience.
  Published 10Mar2009, viewed 171 times

• Simple Steps for Maintaining Power Tools
  It can be easy to forget to maintain our power tools, and even easier to forget how important it is to do so. These few simple tips and steps will help you keep your tools performing powerfully, professionally, and precisely.
  Published 08Mar2009, viewed 151 times

• Choosing a Cordless Circular Saw
  A cordless circular saw is a versatile and powerful cutting tool with the added benefits of convenience and portability. Cordless circular saws are lightweight and mobile, and are ideal for both commercial and at-home projects. Excellent for all types of cutting, a cordless circular saw belongs in every craftsman's toolbox.
  Published 08Feb2009, viewed 139 times

• Repair, Restore, Remodel: How a Multi-Tool Will Multiply Your Productivity
  A multi-tool is a high performance power tool designed to perform with versatility and precision like no other tool. Capable of grinding, sanding, cutting, and scraping a multi-tool is truly unbeatable delivering expert results in all its applications.
  Published 03Feb2009, viewed 202 times

• Choosing the Right Router
  The router is one of the most widely used woodworking tools on the market today, and for good reason. It is also one of the most verstatile performing many applications from edging to joining. The most popular types of router are the fixed-based and plunge router. Each type offers its own flavor and individual benefits: whether you're mortising, dovtailing, or edging - learn which router best suits your needs.
  Published 29Jan2009, viewed 285 times

• The Power of Planing For Wood Working Enthusiasts
  Power planing is an effecient and smooth way to shape, shave, and level your woodworking projects. Replacing the long process of manual hand planing, a power planer effortlessly shaves and smooths even the roughest lumber. Understand what power planer can best meet your woodworking needs.
  Published 23Jan2009, viewed 130 times

• Biscuit Joinery and Pocket-Hole Technology for Woodworking Enthusiasts
  Biscuit and pocket-hole joinery are techniques used to join two pieces of wood together. Biscuit joints involve the insersion of a specially shaped wood piece into an identically shaped slot cut into two pieces of wood. Pocket-hole technology joins two workpieces by drilling angled holes into one piece and joining it to another with a self-tapping screw. Each method offers unique features and benefits to improve the integrity of your joints.
  Published 15Jan2009, viewed 145 times

• Get on Track: How a Track Saw Will Change the Way You Work
  Track saws set a new standard for precision cutting. For the smoothest, most accurate cuts, the track saw is designed for perfection.
  Published 15Jan2009, viewed 475 times

• Choosing the Right Drill
  Choosing the right drill can be difficult. This article explains the benefits of using a drill/driver over most standard drills. Drill/drivers combine the features of both a drill and a driver to simplify any project and ultimately give more bang for your buck. This article highlights the features and specs of a few drill/drivers by industry leaders: Makita, Hitachi, and BOSCH.
  Published 30Dec2008, viewed 349 times

• Make an Impact: How an Impact Driver Can Meet Your Screw Driving Needs
  This article discusses the features and benefits of the impact driver. This tool powerfully drives screws faster and better than any other driving tool. This article expalins impact drivers and briefly summarizes the specs and features of impact drivers by DEWALT and Makita.
  Published 22Dec2008, viewed 179 times

• Are You in a Tight Spot? A Right Angle Drill Can Help
  This article explains the features and benefits of right angle drilling. A right angle drill can significantly simplify the work day of professional craftsmen tackling the obstacle of close quarter applications. This article briefly sumarizes the specs and features of two excellent right angle drills.
  Published 17Dec2008, viewed 91 times

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