Shop vacs can remove debris from any type of surface, and they are known for their ability to pick up things a traditional vacuum cleaner cannot. They are ...

Shop vacuums are handy tools that live up to their moniker by being tough enough to clean up a shop in a matter of minutes. They can handle tasks an...

While you can’t drive a screw with a hammer or use a rake to cut a piece of tin, some tools do have multiple purposes. The powerful little shop vac...

In the early days of woodworking, prior to the existence of many tools, man was limited in his methods for joining wood. Early joints were made by lashing ...

We have often stressed the importance of keeping your drill straight and how to use a drill properly. Well, that isn’t always the case, especially if you ...

So you’re in the market for a new cordless drill and don’t know where to turn. You are not alone as it’s a common problem for ...

Human beings are rather inventive, and while it may have taken us thousands of years to produce power tools, here we are. Sometimes to look forward, you have ...

While there are several “types” of drills, one of the most common styles outside of the classic is the impact driver. It’s far from new, but ...

There was a time when every tool was powered by electricity or good old fashioned elbow grease. Well, those days are long gone thanks to the rise or portable ...

You might think a power drill is one of those devices that only dedicated  DIY-ers use. However, a drill is a tool that literally every family needs to ...

There were have been two big revolutions in the tool world in the past few decades. One involved the rise of Lithium-ion batteries, and the other has to do ...

When it comes to woodworking, it can be a chore to line up the holes and attempt to do the same depth each time. While it might initially seem like...

Humans have been putting holes into objects for millions of years, but it took a while for us to add electricity to the mix. While there is a style of...

Tales of missing fingers and trips to the emergency room are common in the woodworking world although these are things you can easily avoid if you keep safety ...

Now that you’ve purchased a bandsaw it’s time to put it to the test and cut some wood. Whether you’re making a precision cut or simply ...

Woodworkers looking to purchase great bandsaw for their shop don’t have to look hard as there are dozens of sizes and a price point for everyone. When ...

Bandsaws are ideal for chopping up large pieces of wood, cutting curves in even the toughest types of wood, and can even be used to cut metal. If you enjoy...

There are several areas of upkeep to consider with chainsaws, and unless you go cordless, there are bound to be plenty of trips to the repair shop as well. ...

All types of powered saws (and power tools in general) are extremely dangerous, but chainsaws are on another level of danger altogether… Most other ...

Even if you’re not a serial killer (you’ve see “The Texas Chain Saw Massacre” right?)… Chainsaws can be very dangerous, and are ...

Earlier in their history, chainsaws started out as hand-powered lengths of chain, with saw teeth attached. They’ve come a long way since then, and these ...

When it comes to using a circular saw, some people very rarely need to change their circular saw blade… While others need to change it very frequently ...

Spinning sharp blades at several thousand RPM, you’d best believe that circular saws are extremely dangerous. There are many precautions needed to keep ...

As with any power tool, you really want to know what you’re doing before you start using it. Circular saws are very dangerous, and won’t hesitate ...

In terms of power tools, circular saws are actually pretty simple… They’re physically small (compared to something like a table saw or miter saw), ...

We’ve often said that a cordless drill is a tool everyone should have at their disposal. Some would argue that the reciprocating saw belongs on that same ...

Wondering how to use a jigsaw? That’s a question that’s puzzled many new tool owners over the years. Well, we are pleased to say they are just as ...

When we do tool comparisons, sometimes it is a very close race. Impact wrenches and drills can both be used for the same tasks, but with other tools, things ...

Do you need a miter or table saw? That’s a question we’re going to answer today as we explain the differences between the two popular pieces of ...

Even if you’ve never worked with or spent time around power tools, you can probably already tell that they’re super dangerous. Especially with saws ...

One of these saws would be pretty much a useless hunk of machinery without a blade – so needless to say, it’s important that you know what to look ...

A miter saw sits on a fixed base, with a blade mounted to an arm that can be pivoted horizontally from 0 degrees to -45 or +45 degrees. As the...

Reciprocating saw vs Jigsaw, that is the question. It’s something many consumers ask themselves when torn between the two tools, and not an easy decision ...

You could reasonably call these tools the heart of any woodshop. It’s a hugely useful tool that can do a variety of cuts thanks to have many different ...

The fence and miter gauge help you to make accurate cuts on a table saw – and it’s crucial that your table saw is well equipped in this department! ...

Table saw motors are pretty much the heart of these tools, so it’s clearly a very important feature and one you should pay attention to. Most ...