Porter-Cable’s PCL180DK-2 18-volt cordless drill is 9-1/4-in. long and received a very good comfort rating and a good torque rating. Its battery life is good, and it has a charge time of 23 minutes. Although this drill was not as compact as the others in the tool test, it had the second-fastest charge time.
The Festool Rotex is a top-of-the-line choice. On its coarse setting, it removed stock nearly twice as quickly as the second-fastest model. But that speed doesn’t mean you’ll have to wrestle with it. It’s no huge task to control it with two hands, and its long body gives you plenty of room to find a sweet spot while holding it.
With its graceful curves, cabriole legs, and ornamental back splat, a Queen Anne side chair is a bucket list build for many woodworkers. Dan Faia had a very specific Queen…
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