Tool Reviews

Combining both a fixed base and plunge base with a sophisticated motor, SKIL has stepped up to a new quality level with this router.

Rockler's mobile clamp rack storage system has long been a customer favorite. But, as the saying goes there's always room for improvement and our product development team couldn't resist the opportunity to make the pack rack system even better! Meet the Pack Rack Plus, mobile clamp and tool storage system. Rolling clamps around your shop is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to uses for this system!

Are curved- and flat-edged drawknives intended for different tasks?

What do amp hours mean if they don't tell you the run time of the battery?

In this Rockler demo video you'll learn how elevating your projects with Bench Cookie Plus and the new Bench Cookie Connect will lift, grip and protect. Both the Bench Cookie Plus and larger Bench Cookie Connect feature high-friction rubber pads that hold your project rock-steady while sawing, sanding, or routing without the use of clamps. Plus they now include a threaded insert for adding a variety of accessories, that elevate your work and provide plenty of clearance for all your project needs.

Motorized expanding bed — an industry first — doubles distance between centers and increases usable swing.

In this Rockler demo video you'll learn how to cut through dovetail joints using the Leigh D4R Pro 24" Dovetail Jig. Dovetail joints are one of the hallmarks of fine woodowrking craftsmanship. makes cutting both key and mortise fast and foolproof. The Starter Kit includes a unique, two-piece bushing. Install the sleeve to rout the mortise, then remove it to rout the bow tie key. Since the same template is used for both, you're guaranteed a perfect fit.

In this Rockler demo, we’ll show you how to cut dadoes that fit your workpiece perfectly. The Rockler Perfect Fit Dado Jig lets you rout precise dados and grooves at any increment from 1/4'' to 1'' wide. Since it uses a scrap of your actual material for setup, the fit is spot-on, every time. Just rout the first shoulder with the jig in the ''closed'' position, then rout the second shoulder with the jig in the ''open'' position. The result is a tailor-cut dado that fits like no other. Once the jig is set, the stops make it easy to return to the ''open'' position so you can machine as many dados as you like for that thickness. No need to buy undersized plywood bits, or bits for other odd thicknesses—your dados can fit any thickness within the range (19/64'' for example) using standard 1/4'', 3/8'' or 1/2'' straight bits. Not only do you get easy operation and a perfect fit, you also get an integral dust port that lets you hoover up the mess before it ever hits the floor.