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It’s the best-selling all-tool resource in America. Our annual Tool Guide has become the trusted reference for pros, non-pros, and homeowners because it delivers up-to-date tool reviews and top picks from Fine Woodworking and Fine Homebuilding editors and readers.
Online extras for this special issue

Better Power Tools
Is brushless motor technology really worth the premium price? We deconstruct the hype and power past the marketing to get to the bottom of the story.

Circ-Saw Faceoff
Get a grip on the pros and cons of sidewinder vs. worm-drive-style circular saws: how they differ, where they excel, and how they’re used.

Tool Test: Sidewinder Circular Saw
Get the results of all 14 saws that were reviewed in our tool test.

Biscuit Joiner Tips and Tricks
Learn how to harness the full potential of your biscuit joiner in Part I of our two-part series

 

Double Your Milling Power
Learn what to look for when shopping for a jointer/planer combination machine. 

Upgrade Your Jointer with a Segmented Cutterhead
Learn step-by-step techniques for upgrading a jointer with a state-of-the-art segmented cutterhead.

Two Jigs That Help Sharpen a Skew Plane Blade
Learn how two easy jigs can help sharpen a skew plane blade. 

Box-Beam Level
Watch the video on how to choose a box-beam level that’s right for you.

Boost Your Building Savvy
Bone up on your building skills at Fine Homebuilding’s Building Skills blog, and learn how to use your tools like the pros do. 

Become an online member
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FineWoodworking.com Videos include: 
Sharpen Your Tablesaw Skills 
Unlock your tablesaw’s full potential with furniture maker and teacher Marc Adams as he teaches you tablesaw safety with sound techniques.

Learn the unvarnished truth
The 2014 Tool Guide is the resource you can depend on to get unbiased opinions about tool performance, comparisons within price categories, and ratings that indicate which models offer the most for the money. Plus you can learn a lot from the testers’ comments.