Page 4 - Tool Reviews

How do you weigh the benefits of owning a planer versus owning a jointer?

An aftermarket miter gauge can make all the difference to a great table saw. So what should you look for?

Coves are one of the most common decorative shapes in woodworking and this tool makes cutting them easier.

If you're a home-shop woodworker and don’t have access to a panel saw or a cabinet saw equipped with a 50” fence and extension tables, how do you deal with material that comes in 4' x 8' sheets?!

No one can argue with the strength and durability of traditional mortise and tenon joints. The drawback, however, is creating traditional mortise and tenon joinery by hand presents a considerable challenge and investment in time even for the most skilled woodworker.A great alternative to traditional mortise and tenon joinery is loose tenon joinery, also known as floating tenon joinery. The Rockler Beadlock Pro Jig is one of the easiest and most affordable ways to form loose tenon joints. The Beadlock Pro Jig and a drill/driver produce a series of overlapping holes that lock together with Beadlock Tenon Stock . The result is not only a superior mechanical fit, but a joint with an impressive amount of glue-up surface area – all through a procedure that takes only a few minutes to master.

Take a look at the versitle Rockler Flip Top roller stand and how it fit into Robert Anthony Robinson's workshop.

The "Gentleman's Saw" is a western type back saw. It was generally of a smaller size and features a simple turned handle.

It's a specialty tool, but for what it does, there is no better tool than a veneer saw.

Over the last ten years or so, Japanese style saws have become widely available in the US market, so I thought I would discuss them as part of this handsaw series.

After the classic hand saw, the next most effective saw to master is the coping saw.

Do you need a shaper, or is a router and router table the better choice for your shop? Here are three expert opinions.