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In this post we take a look at the features you should look for in a sub-$500 table and look at a couple of my favorite saws.

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Drill like a Pro: The Milescraft 1318 DrillMate Review

This handy attachment is a game-changer when it comes to drilling perpendicular holes. Whether you're a woodworker, metalworker, or just someone who likes to fix things around the house, this tool is a must-have.

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Essential Woodworking Tools for Setting Up a Shop on Any Budget

We look at 4 different budgets to identify the essential woodworking tools for your budget. ​With each step up in budget, the projects that you will be able to handle will increase in complexity.

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Bosch 4100 Review – That is One Amazing Stand

The Bosch 4100 is an amazingly versitile table saw that does just about everything right. It was my first major tool purchase and I'm glad I made the leap.

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RA1171 Bosch Router Table Review

Bosch's RA1171 is a great all around router table to have around your shop. I've been pleased with the performance and feature set of the Bosch RA1171.

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Portable Band Saw Buying Guide

Portable Bandsaws are a uniquely flexible tool, able to cut metal, wood, and plastics while leaving a smooth service. On top of that porta bands are easy to handle and manuever around the shop and worksite.

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Our Top Router Table Reviews of 2023

In this post we look at the best router tables that are available in 2021. These 4 tables will take your woodworking to the next level.

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Scroll saw vs Band Saw: Which Should You Buy?

What's the difference between a Band Saw and a Scroll Saw? In this post we explore the difference between the two so that you can make the right choice for your shop.

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5 of the Best Router Lift Reviews & Buying Guide

The Woodpeckers PRL-V2 is our absolute favorite router lift. There are two reasons why: 1. the spring loaded motor raising and lower feature that we looked at.

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“Do I need a Router Table?” – No, but…

In this post we examine whether or not a router table makes sense in your woodshop. We'll look at the top uses of a table and help you figure out if one makes sense for you.