tool review

Review: Festool Kapex KS 120 REB
December 22, 2022

Good technique promises square crosscuts and difficult miter and bevel angles.
Tool test: 12-in. sliding compound miter saws
November 2, 2022

Models tested include Makita LS1219L; Bosch GCM12SD; Delta 26-2251; DeWalt DWS780; Grizzly Pro T31635; Metabo HPT C12RSH2; Ridgid R4222; Ridgid R4251; SkilSaw SPT8801.
Tool test: Belt sanders for woodworkers
July 20, 2020

Asa Christiana put 10 midsize belt sanders to work flat-sanding both panels and edges, sanding curves and tight corners, and using the tool as a stationary sander while clamped to a benchtop.
Tool Review: Caleb James Spokeshave
May 2, 2019

The Caleb James Spokeshave is a throwback to a traditional wooden-bodied tool that functions differently than most other spokeshaves available today. There’s a slight curve to the sole, and the blade…
Tool Review: Random-Orbit Sander ‘SandNet’ Disks by Diablo
March 28, 2019

Long-lasting mesh sanding pads
Tool Review: TROS125 5-IN. Random Orbit Sander by Triton
March 19, 2019

Several months ago in issue #272, I reviewed a collection of 5-in. random-orbit sanders. The Triton TROS125 wasn’t available to us at that time, so when one came into my…
Tool Review: Roller Stand Model PM-5093 by Bora
March 7, 2019

Support stand with multiple heads
Tool Review: Mega Flush Trim Router Bits by Infinity
February 21, 2019

Infinity’s Mega Flush Trim router bits are well-made, double-bearing bits with compression shearing cutters made of carbide
Tool Review: 16-32 Drum Sander by SuperMax
February 13, 2019

Drum sander is a smooth operator
Tool Review: Bosch GKF12V-25N 12-volt Max Palm Edge Router
December 19, 2018

When I unpacked the Bosch GKF12V-25N 12-volt Max Palm Edge Router for the first time, I was somewhat puzzled by the odd-shaped pistol-grip body. But within a couple of passes…

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