Product Reviews

Canadian Woodworking, provides unbiased, expert evaluations of woodworking tools and accessories to help you make informed buying decisions.

  • compressors

    Small shop compressors 3 gallons and under

    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.

    May 18, 2015
    Rich Keller
  • random orbital sanders

    5″ Random Orbital Sanders

    Ted Brown tests out 15 random orbital sander models models and gives you the low-down.

    May 20, 2014
    Ted Brown
  • Wolverine work boot

    Wolverine chisel midcut steel toe boots

    A great general purpose work boot - comfortable, light in weight, easy lacing, durable construction, and an oil, slip, and abrasion resistant sole.

    February 10, 2014
    Carl Duguay
  • Veritas Bench Chisels

    Veritas Bench Chisels

    For the past decade Lee Valley’s bench chisels had all the charm you’d expect from tools in an auto repair bay. Maybe it was the yellow and black butyrate handles …

    September 7, 2012
    Bill Perry
  • Router bit comparison

    We all expect a new router bit to be working at its best, creating silky smooth profiles with ease when brand new. As I found out, that’s not always the case.

    November 21, 2010
    Rob Brown
  • King Canada 8362

    Trim router round-up

    Here’s everything you need to know when you’re shopping for one of the handiest small power tools around – the Trim Router.

    July 18, 2010
    Ryan Shervill
  • Rockler Taper Jig

    Rockler Taper Jig

    This taper jig from Rockler has changed that process for me. This jig provides repeatable accuracy and the versatility to do vir­tually any tapering task.

    September 4, 2009
    Vic Tesolin
  • Bench-Dog-Router-Station

    Bench Dog Router Station

    Bench dog has done a great job at bringing a very functional router table and lift to the woodworker who has limited space in their shop.

    September 4, 2009
    Vic Tesolin
  • Delta reinvents the UNISAW

    70 years after the Unisaw's debut, Delta completely redesigns their flagship table saw to put the controls front and centre.

    July 26, 2009
    Graham McCulloch
  • Bostitch

    Bostitch trim air

    At just 8.8 kg (19.5 lbs), this compressor is designed for portability, both in the shop and on the jobsite. It starts and runs with only 8 amps – eliminating the need to constantly reset breakers.

    July 22, 2006
    Carl Duguay
  • miter trimmer

    Miter trimmer

    The Miter Trimmer is an archaic looking tool that resembles a paper trimmer (or guillotine). But don't let the look fool you – this tool enables you to cut glass-smooth, perfectly fitting miters quickly and efficiently.

    May 25, 2006
    Carl Duguay
  • HNT Gordon Block Plane

    HNT Gordon block plane

    Terry Gordon has been making wood bodied hand planes since 1995. He offers an impressive range of 12 models, including jack planes, smoothing planes, shoulder planes, and rebate (rabbet) planes.

    May 3, 2006
    Carl Duguay
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