New Stanley power tools
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New Stanley power tools

The big news in Toolsville: hand-tool heavy-hitter Stanley now has a power-tool line. Really, this development shouldn't be much...


Demolition experts: Reciprocating saw test
Portable Power Tools

Demolition experts: Reciprocating saw test

Reciprocating saws are all about speed, aggressive cutting power and ease of use in rough situations. Precision and smoothness...


Getting jiggy(saw) with it
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Getting jiggy(saw) with it

Finally, I finished my drafting work and could get started on the first project of the class. Using five pieces of poplar, I must...


Video: The advantages of HVLP spray equipment
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Video: The advantages of HVLP spray equipment

Watch the video to see CHW's technical editor Steve Maxwell demonstrate the advantages of HVLP spray equipment!


Track saws offer accurate cuts
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Track saws offer accurate cuts

You may not have noticed yet, but there’s an up-and-coming tool category that I expect will improve DIY options across the...


Tool basics – router-cut dovetails
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Tool basics - router-cut dovetails

Dovetails make a beautiful and strong joint. A jig makes it easy to cut these great-looking joints accurately. But do they make...


Portable Power Tools

Tool basics - cordless circular saws

When the first cordless tools appeared in the 1980s, they were all limited by the same thing: wimpy batteries. That's why it's...


The pros of pin nailers
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The pros of pin nailers

Imagine being able to fasten trim, moulding and small pieces of wood instantly and invisibly with a flick of your index finger....


Shop tested worm-drive circular saws
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Shop tested worm-drive circular saws

Whether you’re building a deck or you just need compact cutting power in your workshop, a circular saw is the tool of choice....


Jigsaws unplugged
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Jigsaws unplugged

We put seven cordless jigsaws in the hands of our three experienced tool testers and asked them to evaluate the tools by using...

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