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Block Planes
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This 6-page article is part technique, part tool review. The first two pages show you three great uses for a block plane; the next two pages show you how to tune your block plane for the best results. Finally, we share the results of our testing of six popular low-angle block planes. |
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Blade and Bit Cleaners - Which ones work the best
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If cleaning your saw blades and router bits sits near the bottom of your to-do list, you may be shortening the life of your carbide cutters. We tested eight products and several home remedies to see which work fastest and safest. |
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6 x 48" Belt/Disc Sanders
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These machines, priced from $400 to $800, tackle a range of sanding tasks with both power and finesse. And though they look similar, we found big performance differences among the tested models. |
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Multipurpose 10" Saw Blades
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Do you really need to change blades every time you turn around, or will a single multipurpose blade fill the bill for most tablesaw task? To find out, we examined nearly 40 different models of multipurpose blades, and here’s what we learned. |
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Tablesaw Splitters
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Safety made so simple, you actually want to use it. We tested these splitters seven ways from Sunday. This tool review includes the following products: Biesemeyer, Snap-In Spreader, Delta Disappearing Splitter, Excalibur Merlin, Grip-Tite Anti-Kickback Splitter |
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10" Sliding Mitersaw
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When it comes to crosscutting wood for projects, nothing bets a 10" sliding mitersaw, which can cut monster-size workpieces up to about 12" wide and 3" thick. See WOOD’s comments and ratings on seven popular models. |
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Dust Collectors
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For this article, we put nine dust collectors—all with 110-volt motors—through their paces. These single-stage models, rated at 1 or 1fi horsepower, have enough suction to effectively pull dust from any home woodworking machine. And, at a top price of only $300, you needn’t worry about sucking your bank account dry. |
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7-1/4" Circular Saws
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You won’t find many circular saw tasks more taxing than ripping pressure-treated lumber. We timed each saw’s performance to determine its power. Includes the following products: Bosch 1657, Craftsman 27108, DeWalt DW369, Hitachi C7BD, Makita 5007NHK, Milwaukee 6390-21, Porter-Cable 347K, Ryobi CBS130K |
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Dado Sets
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With dado sets ranging from $30 to $300, how do you know which one is right for the work you do? To find out, we put a pile of carbide-toothed sets, both stacked and adjustable, to the test. |
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12" Disc Sanders
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We tested five machines that deliver loads of sanding power at down-to-earth prices. To test power, we applied varying amounts of pressure to blocks of oak and pine placed against the sanding discs, then measured any change in disc speed. |
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Mid-Size Bandsaws
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How much machine can you buy for $500 to $900? Quite a bit, according to our tests. This tool review includes the following products: Delta 28-293, Grizzly G1073Z, Jet JWBS-14CS, Jet JWBS-16, Laguna LT14, Ridgid BS1400, Shop Fox W1673
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Air-Filtration Systems
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An air-filtration system not only adds quality to your time in the shop, it could add time to your life. We test six air-filtration systems that bite the dust so you don’t. |
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Mid-Size Lathes
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Professional woodturners may spend thousands of dollars on a lathe. But the rest of us, even those who turn fairly often, probably don’t need that much tool. So, we wondered: What kind of lathe can you get for less than $1,000? To find out, we brought in eight mid-size models from six manufacturers. |
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Mid-Size Routers
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There’s nothing fancy about the six routers in this test, and that’s why they’re so beautiful. For value, simplicity, and all-around usefulness, you just can’t top this group. |
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Router-Lift Roundup
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This tool review includes the following products: Bench Dog ProLiftAl13, Bench Dog ProLiftNi28, JessEm Mast-R-Lift, JessEm Rout-R-Lift, Jet Xacta-Lift, Router Technologies RouterRaizer, Woodpecker PlungeLift, Woodpecker Precision Router Lift (PRL) |
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Pocket-Hole Jigs
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We gathered 18 models selling for $10 to $800, put them to the test, and found what characteristics, besides price, separate them. Now, we’re prepared to name the Top Tools and Top Values in four price ranges. |
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Portable Planers
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If you haven’t yet taken the plunge, or if it’s time for you to upgrade, read on to find out which one machine stood proud as our Top Tool: Craftsman 21722 and 21743, Delta 22-580 and TP400LS, Grizzly G1017 and G8794, Jet JWP-12DX, Makita 2012NB, Ridgid TP1300LS, Ryobi AP1300 |
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3 Hot New Portable Planers
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This tool review includes the following products: DeWalt DW735, Grizzly G0505, and Shop Fox W1675 |
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Precision Tune-Up Tools
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Get top-notch results from your power tools by keeping them properly aligned and running true. We’ll tell you how and show you which gauges do the job best. |
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Random Orbit Sanders
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13 models square off to see which delivers the finest and fastest finish. For this tool review, we chose a bevy of 5" random-orbit sanders, most of which are palm-grip models where the motor housing serves as a one-handed grip. |
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Sanding Disc Showdown
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Which brand of random-orbit sanding discs offers the best value? Our tests of 10 discs provide the answer. Featured in the November 2003 issue. |
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