Rich fixes things. Namely, tools of all kinds, but most specifically those related to woodworking.
Cordless power tools are improving in leaps and bounds, and they're no longer just for drills. We checked out everyone's favourite outdoor power tool – the chainsaw – just in time for the autumn cleanup across Canada. To level the playing field we tried to stick with 36V or 40V units, with bar lengths between 10" and 15".
We take a look at the wide selection of battery-powered string trimmers between 36 and 58 volts that are on the market this spring.
You may have heard the term “CNC” a lot in the last few years and found yourself wondering what CNC machines are all about. Read on to learn about how these machines are changing the way people work wood.
Tool Comparison: Some small shops are so tight on space that a permanently set-up table saw isn’t an option. Portable table saws are often the tool of choice for contractors, but there’s nothing saying small shop enthusiasts can’t use them to their advantage to help in a tight situation.
Given the broad number of choices in the laser level market, and the current level of technology compared to even just a few years ago, it’s no wonder that so many people are starting to purchase laser levels for use at work and at home. Learn about the different levels on the market today, and which one is right for you.
Round out your collection of small shop air tools by adding a sander and a spray gun for applying a finish. And to transfer compressed air to all your tools, we bring you up to speed on the different types of hoses on the market and let you know which one is right for you.
The marketplace is full of 18-gauge brad nailers, but how do you know which one is right for you? Here we compare some of the common features such as weight, depth-of-drive control, trigger style, magazine construction, ease of jamb clearing, and also put all the nailers through a performance test.
For a small shop there’s nothing like a compressor to give you that helping hand. Learn about the different small compressors on the market so you can decide which one is right for you.
There are many advantages to using a helical cutter head in your planer or jointer, but they aren’t cheap. Is a helical cutter head something you should consider? Learn what the buzz is all about.
