Machinery

Machinery Product Finder

• Video: Jointer/Planer Changeover

  with David Heim

  See how these combination machines change from one tool to another

• Tool Test: Jointer/Planer Combo Machines

  by Roland Johnson

  Combination jointer/planers, widely used in Europe but still relatively rare in the United States, maximize shop space. Instead of buying a large, pricey jointer ...

• Head to Head: Midi-Lathes

  by Matt Berger

  Light-weight lathes from Rikon and Steel City Tool Works a good size for furniture making

• 8-in. Jointers Under $1,400

  by William Duckworth

  Anyone shopping for an 8-in. jointer has plenty of options. Contributing editor William Duckworth tested 11 machines ranging in price from $650 to $1,350, putting ...

• Video: IWF 2006: Grizzly Goes Big With New Tablesaw

  with Asa Christiana

  Riving knife, 12-in. blade, and 5 HP motor among features on moderately-priced Extreme series cabinet saw

• IWF 2006: Complete Video Coverage

  by Fine Woodworking editors

  See what new tools manufacturers are rolling out for 2007 in our video coverage from the International Woodworking Fair

• Get the Most From Your Jointer

  by J. Speetjens

  Straight, flat stock is the foundation of any well-made workpiece. That's why the jointer is such a critical piece of machinery for the shop. But in addition to ...

• Video: IWF 2006: Delta Updates Its Drill Press

  with Asa Christiana

  Six-inch quill travel and variable speed top features list on two new drill presses for woodworkers

• Video: IWF 2006: Rikon 14-in. Bandsaw

  with Roland Johnson

  Extra resaw capacity and large table among thoughtful features aimed at woodworkers

• SPECIAL REPORT: New Tools From IWF

  by Matt Berger

  Breaking news coverage of the 2006 International Woodworking Fair in Atlanta where tools were the main event

• Steel City Unveils New Tool Line

  by Matt Berger

  Upstart machinery maker shows off 20 tools at the International Woodworking Fair in Atlanta

• Book Review: Lathe Fundamentals

  by David Heim

  Popular Mechanics Workshop: Lathe Fundamentals, The Complete Guide

• Start-Up Tool Company Takes on Giants

  by Asa Christiana

  Delta, WMH veterans break away to form Steel City Tool Works

• Tool Test: 10-in. Cabinet Saws

  by Roland Johnson

  What makes a cabinet saw stand out from the crowd? Roland Johnson reviewed 13 popular 10-in. cabinet saws and found notable differences in safety features such ...

• Video: Safer Cuts with a Riving Knife

  with John White

  This important safety aid is just recently showing up on tablesaws in the U.S. as an alternative to the more common splitter