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The Dawn of the Quiet Shop Vacuum

January 16, 2017

About a decade ago I basically stopped sweeping up my shop. No, I’m not up to my armpits in sawdust and shavings, I simply switched to vacuuming up the detritus rather than sweeping.
(Power) Feed Me!

December 5, 2016

I’ve been using small power feeders on my router tables for close to 20 years, and using them has revolutionized the quality of pretty much everything I do with a table-mounted router.
Senco’s PC1010N Compressor and hybrid air hose

November 28, 2016

Senco’s new compressor and flexible hose are a perfect pair
Bosch JS120BN Cordless Jigsaw

November 2, 2016

Cordless jigsaw never gets snagged
Grex GC1850 cordless 18-gauge nailer

September 29, 2016

Nailer lets you lose the compressor
Get started with your plunge router

July 27, 2016

Given the choice between a fixed-base router and a plunge model, Jeff Miller will take the plunge router every time. Because it can plunge in and out of the work,…
Straight Talk on Straight Bits

July 27, 2016

FWW Drawing Board
How To Make a Tracksaw Crosscut Table

June 1, 2016

Track saws are equally at home in the workshop and on the job site. Ben Strano shows how to build a table that will make the track saw your go-to tool for crosscutting panels that are too big for your tablesaw.
Track Saws

May 31, 2016

For fast, accurate cuts in plywood and more, these compact saws are hard to beat
Sanding on the Drill Press

March 30, 2016

Custom-made sanding drums let you smooth any curve