Tool Test: Milwaukee Cordless Chainsaw
No gas, no fumes and plenty of power for green woodworking. Tool: M18 FUEL Brushless Chain Saw Manufacturer: Milwaukee Tool MSRP: $449 (includes battery and charger) I made the switch to [...]
Narex’s New State of The Art Chisel, Part 3
After talking about the look and feel of the new Richter Chisel (including its test companion the Stanly #750) and last week’s entry on how I sharpened them, we have finally reached the finale of [...]
Narex’s New State of The Art Chisel, Part 2
After my initial inspection of both the Narex-Richter and the Stanley 750 chisels, I was ready for the sharpening process. Before sharpening a new blade I like to check the back for flatness with [...]
Narex’s New State of The Art Chisel, Part 1
In late January Narex, the reputable Czech hand tool manufacturer sent me a box that contained three chisels for review. The sturdy but old fashioned stapled together gray cardboard box held [...]
Metabo HPT Cordless Vacuum Contender
Tool: 36V MultiVolt Wet/Dry Vacuum-Pod Style Manufacturer: Metabo HPT MSRP: $499 (bare tool) As I replace old and worn out tools, I’ve made it my goal to find a cordless equivalent. Their [...]
A Square for Woodworkers
Tool: Trim Square Manufacturer: Milwaukee MSRP: $11 This gem of square has become a go-to for use around the shop. Taking its design cues from the common rafter square, the compact size is a much [...]
Dust Deputy Bagger
Tool: Dust Deputy Bagger Manufacturer: Oneida MSRP: $129.95 Oneida’s Dust Deputy separators are an excellent upgrade for shop vacuums, especially in the shop. The cyclonic action separates out [...]
FastTrack Simple Sharpening System
Tool: Fasttrack MK2 Bundle Manufacturer: MPower MSRP: $140 First released more than 15 years ago, the newest iteration of M.Power’s Fasttrack Sharpening system adds a few user-friendly upgrades [...]
Metabo HPT Cordless Sliding Miter Saw Review
Tool: MultiVolt 36-Volt Corded/Cordless Miter Saw C3610DRAQA Buy Now Manufacturer: Metabo HPT MSRP: $669 (includes battery) The Metabo HPT® MultiVolt 36-Volt Corded/Cordless [...]
Oneida Supercell Next Generation Dust Collector
Tool: Supercell Mobile 14 Gal. High-Pressure Dust Collector Manufacturer: Oneida Air Systems MSRP: $2845 Dust collection and power tools should go hand-in-hand. In my shop, I have a combination [...]
Atoma Diamond Plates
Tool: Diamond Sharpening Plates Manufacturer: Atoma Price: $63 Diamond sharpening stones have enjoyed a steady increase in popularity because they cut fast, never need flattening and last a long [...]
Extra-Wide Blades
Tool: Thick Kerf Flat-Top Saw Blade Manufacturer: Infinity Price: $130 Saw blades come in two basic varieties: thin kerf and standard kerf. For wider cuts, you use a dado set, right? Well, now [...]
