Craftsman
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Sears Craftsman 11726 Is a Solid Power Sander with a Comfortable Grip and a Balanced PerformanceSears Craftsman already has one sander on the market, but their 11726 shop sander features more comfortable use and solid handling.
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Craftsman 21602 Scroll Saw Blade Replacement Made Easy and a Clean Cutting Area for a Low PriceThe Craftsman 21602 Scroll Saw is an inexpensive and easy to use benchtop saw that fits into any shop focused on projects with fine cutting.
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Sears Craftsman Evolv Air Compressor/Pneumatic Nailer Good but Doesn’t Hold Up to Heavy UseThe Craftsman Evolv Nailer Kit is useful in the shop, but our author doesn’t know if it would hold up for more commercial usage.
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Craftsman NEXTEC QuickBoost Battery Charger Has 30 Minute Charge TimeCraftsman’s NEXTEC battery charger works with Craftsman rechargeable batteries and charges to 25% in just three minutes to keep you working.
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Which Benchtop Drill Press Does the Most for a Workshop, Chris Marshall Reviews the Top EightExpert Chris Marshall reviewed the top eight drill presses on the market and picked his favorite as a replacement for several other shop tools.
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Craftsman 21914 Drill Press Feature-Rich and User-Friendly at a Good PriceCraftsman’s 21914 benchtop drill press is a bit top-heavy, but comes with a steel table fence, comfortable grips, and is very user-friendly.
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Craftsman 21758 Portable Planer Features a Two Knife Cutterhead and a Unique Granite Slab TableCraftsman’s 21758 Portable Planer features a unique granite-over-steel bedding which helps prevent snipe and an auto-lock two-knife cutterhead.
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Portable Planer Review: Ryobi and DeWalt Provide the Best Bargains for Your ShopPortable power planers are becoming more and more affordable, woodworking expert Sandor Nagyszalanczy reviews the top five and picks his best bargains.
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Benchtop Mortiser Review: Shop Fox Is Best of the Top Seven Mortise CuttersOur expert, Chris Marshall, tested the top seven bench top mortisers on the market, checking their features and seeking out the best bargain.
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Craftsman 21907 Benchtop Mortiser Tough Auger Bit Installation, but Good Riser Block and Feed HandleCraftsman’s 21907 Benchtop Mortiser comes with a few nice features including left-hand conversion, but overall setup is too much hassle.
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Craftsman 21500 Spindle Sander Has a Small Motor but a Good Locking MechanismThe Craftsman 21500 Spindle Sander has a slightly underpowered motor and high vibrations, but changing drums is easy with a rubber locking knob.
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Sandor Nagyszalanczy Picks Delta as the Best of the Oscillating Spindle SandersIn terms of usability and sanding power, the Craftsman 21500 oscillating spindle sander gets expert Sandor Nagyszalanczy’s pick as the Best Bet.
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Craftsman Nextec Offers Single Speed Sanding and LED WorklightCraftsman’s Nextec sander is extremely light weight offering single speed sanding and LED worklight and several sanding discs for its head.
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Does a Multi-Tool Have a Place in Your Shop, Chris Marshall Reviews Some of the BestFor many DIYers, Multi-Tools are an invaluable tool, taking care of small jobs and detailing, but Chris Marshall explores their place in the woodworker’s shop.
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Craftsman 22805 Left-Tilting Arbor Saw Has a Shorter Rip Fence and a Blade Exchange SystemCraftsman’s 22805 Left-Tilting Arbor Saw has a shorter (but durable) ripping fence and an odd blade exchange system, but offers good power and ability for its price.
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SawStop, Delta Tools and Powermatic Earn Chris Marshall’s Picks as Top Cabinet SawsExpert Chris Marshall filled his shop with the top ten cabinet saws on the market and put them through rigorous testing before picking his best bets.
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Craftsman NEXTEC 11890 12-volt Combo Set Includes Drill, MultiSaw and Worklight Along with Two Lithium-Ion BatteriesCraftsman NEXTEC 11890 12-volt Combo Set includes a drill, multiSaw and worklight, along with two Lithium Ion batteries and a handy carrying case.
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Sliding Compound Miter Saw Review – Festool KS 120 Picked as Best BetSandor Nagyszalanczy tested the top nine sliding compound miter saws on the market in 2008 and rated them according to what features they offered.
