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Turning Tools on the Cheap

David_Heim, member | June 3rd, 201311 comments

Sometimes, the best tool isn't the one in the store.

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Hamler Scraper Insert For Bailey No.6

woodheat, member | May 30th, 20134 comments

Paul Hamler's scraper insert for Stanley's No.6 Bailey creates a sweet scraper for flattening gnarly wood

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What hand tools can't you live without?

MPekovich, member | January 30th, 201364 comments

While building a travel tool chest I had to make a hard desicion about which hand tools would make the cut. I'll tell you what I settled on, but I want to know which tools would end up in your tool chest.

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New Felder/Hammer segmented cutterhead might be best on market

AsaC, member | August 24th, 20126 comments

They are calling it "Silent Power," rolling it out on their entire line of Felder and Hammer machines. The new cutterhead design promises to be 50% quieter yet use less power, and leave zero tracks.

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Kreg and Triton team up with a handy bench clamp and a high-performance sander

AsaC, member | August 23rd, 2012

Kreg recently became th sole distributor for Triton power tools, allowing Kreg to roll out an innovative line of power tools to go with their accessories.

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Bosch chopsaw and pin nailer pack in the value

AsaC, member | August 23rd, 2012

While others race to fill out their product lines with me-too products, Bosch watches and waits. Their new pin nailer is a good example. Seeing a hole in the marketplace, between expensive...

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Rockler has 5 great ideas under $25

AsaC, member | August 22nd, 20128 comments

Rockler launched more product innovations than any other manufacturer at IWF, and our faves are all under $25!

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Time to end the hand vs. power battle

AsaC, member | June 12th, 201227 comments

Some have created a false divide between hand tools and power tools. The best woodworkers I know simply pick the best tool for the task at hand. It's the same thing the old masters did.

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New tool cabinet packs in a lot of storage

MPekovich, member | May 22nd, 201210 comments

A full-size mock up ensured that all my tools would fit in my new tool cabinet.

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Antiquarian Woodworkers: Get Ready To Download

kenstonge, member | March 22nd, 20123 comments

Tools for Working Wood founder is re-releasing 19th-century woodworking how-to magazine, Work.

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2B or not 2B

fidgen, member | November 28th, 20119 comments

Furniture maker Tom Fidgen shares some thoughts about this all to often, overlooked tool in the wood shop. Good design starts right here.

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Tool-shopping tips for flea market fanatics

kenstonge, member | September 16th, 20112 comments

Here's a few quick tips on shopping for chisels and other hand tools at flea markets and garage sales.

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Simple tip for precise glue-ups

MPekovich, member | September 15th, 20111 comment

Heres' a great way to dial in perfect glue-ups when accuracy is a necessity.

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The Perfect Marking Knife, at Last!

MPekovich, member | August 25th, 201111 comments

Collaboration with a blacksmith yields a beautiful, functional marking knife

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Complete shop in one $200 tool

AsaC, member | May 19th, 2011

Rockwell's new Bladerunner can make all types of cuts, from curves to rips and crosscut, for under $180

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Ryobi Recalls 300,000 Sheet Sanders

Tom, member | May 6th, 20111 comment

The fan can break apart and throw debris from the tool.

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Lamello's Zeta is a Knockout Tool for Knock-Down Furniture

Tom, member | April 21st, 201117 comments

The engineering marvel comes with a hefty price tag, though

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Catching up with Toshio Odate

Vlad_S, member | April 6th, 20117 comments

Considered to be the original ambassador of Japanese woodworking tools to the West, the master woodworker and sculptor shares tea, tool advice, and thoughts on the social responsibility of woodworkers.

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