Description: Tool reviews, recommendations, and guidance for building your shop.
From rough stone blades to precisely machined steel tools, the evolution of woodworking reflects the story of human ingenuity. Take a journey through the history of the tools that shaped not just wood—but the world.
Portable Table Saw Comparison Guide (2025) Your Practical Look at the Best Benchtop and Cordless Table Saws This Year Key Portable Table Saw Features in 2025 Portable table saws exist mainly for one reason: mobility. Whether you’re hauling tools to a job site or squeezing into a tight garage corner, these saws are lifesavers. The … Read more
If you’ve read my guide to setting up a woodworking shop, you probably already know how enjoyable and rewarding woodworking can be. Once you get started, one of the bigger pieces of equipment you’ll be thinking about is a table saw. Whether you’re building small keepsakes or dreaming of cabinetry, a table saw usually lands … Read more
If you’re into woodworking and thinking about stepping up from an old lunchbox planer, the Oliver 13-inch Planer (model 10045) is definitely worth checking out. I upgraded to this planer after my trusty Ridgid TP1300 finally gave out in the middle of a cabinet job, and honestly, I haven’t looked back since. The Oliver has … Read more
If you’re thinking about trying your hand at woodworking, one of the first things you’ll notice is how many tools are out there. From the classic handsaw you might spot in your grandpa’s garage to high-powered machines at a pro’s workshop, woodworking tools come in every shape, function, and price point. The tools you’ll need … Read more