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New Drill-Drivers from DeWalt and Bosch
6 commentsAre dedicated impact drivers a better deal than all-in-one tools?
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More Details on the Carlos Osorio Tablesaw Lawsuit
271 commentsIn March, a jury awarded $1.5 million in a case against Ryobi for a benchtop tablesaw injury, claiming that the saw should have been equipped with flesh-sensing, blade-braking technology, such as the SawStop system. The verdict, which has major implications for the tool industry, set off a flurry of commentary on the Internet.
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Woodworker or Sculptor?
3 commentsHis workspace looks like any other woodshop, but his projects are anything but ordinary.
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New Plane from Bridge City Tool Works
4 commentsInspired by the lightwieght, high-strength components found in helicopters, Bridge City Tool Works has made a work of art that planes wood.
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Cut a Zamboni in Two: How do you get this job?
Team Hackman has cut everything from automobiles to Zambonis with their trusty recip saws.
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Tool Guide Reader Survey
4 commentsPick your favorite tools in a short survey and you might win a great prize.
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Online Tool Store Back in Business
Ten years after selling their catalog business to Amazon, the original tool E-tailer is back.
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Grizzly Shipping to Canada
9 commentsCanadian woodworkers can now get Grizzly machinery with less hassle.
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New Study Discusses Tablesaw Injuries
218 commentsDespite improved guards and the addition of riving knives, tablesaw injuries are still alarmingly common.
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Cool Accessory for Festool Dust Extractors
3 commentsFor the ultimate in portable dust collection, match an Oneida Dust Deputy to your Festool dust-collecting vacuum.
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