Bosch 12v Drill Review
Tool: 12v Brushless Drill/Driver GSR12V-300B22 Shop Now Manufacturer: Bosch MSRP: $129 (Includes charger, case, and two 2ah batteries) Shopping for a drill is often an exercise in [...]
Ryobi 18V ONE+™ HP Airstrike Brad Nailer Review
Tool: 18V ONE+™ HP Airstrike Brad Nailer Shop Now Manufacturer: Ryobi MSRP: $189 (bare tool) Most woodworkers want their tools to be as unobtrusive as possible during use. Ideally, your [...]
DeWalt PowerStack: The Future of Battery Tech?
Tool: PowerStack Battery Shop Now Manufacturer: DeWalt MSRP: $119 The staff here at Popular Woodworking just wrapped up a 12v drill competition that will appear in the August issue of the [...]
Features and Functions of A Drill
Have questions about the features of your drill? We have answers. Check out the short video below, then keep on scrolling for more detailed breakdowns of the clutch and gear adjustment settings. [...]
Are Lasers Just a Gimmick?
Lasers are popping up on all sorts of tools. Are they useful – or just clever marketing? We investigate. Editor’s note: David asked this question way back in 2005, but with tool [...]
Forstner Bits Basics
A Forstner Bit can drill holes other bits only dream about. Forstner-style bits can go where no other drill bits dare. The reason is simple: A Forstner bit is rim-guided while other bits are [...]
The Core Power Tools
What tools do you need to start your woodworking journey? “What tools should I buy first?” is one of the more common questions I get from friends who are getting started woodworking. [...]
Powermatic PM2820EVS Drill Press Review
Tool: PM2820EVS Drill Press Shop Now Manufacturer: Powermatic MSRP: $2709.99 The PM2820EVS drill press from Powermatic incorporates a very interesting motor design, combining an [...]
Portable Plug-In Power Source
While preparing to sand some cutting boards for customers, I decided to do the sanding outside after noticing how blissful the weather was. After all, why have dust in the shop when I can spread [...]
Dremel 8260 Review
How does Dremel’s newest rotary tool stack up to one from 30 years ago? Tool: 8260 Cordless Smart Rotary Tool Shop Now Manufacturer: Dremel MSRP: $169 (includes tool, battery, and [...]
New Bosch Brushless Random Orbit Sander Review
Tool: GEX18V-5N Brushless 5 In. Random Orbit Sander Shop Now Manufacturer: Bosch MSRP: $129 (bare tool) Bosch recently introduced new 12V and 18V brushless cordless random orbit sanders. In [...]
A look at the NSK Evolution
Not Your Average Rotary Tool As a woodworker and self-proclaimed tool connoisseur, I have found a big difference between the “consumer” and “professional” grade tools. [...]
