Power Tool Safety

Our staff and field editors tell of the DIY mistakes they've made and the lessons learned from ladders, electricity, roofs, power nailers,…

A jigsaw is the grand master of cutting shapes in a variety of materials. All you need is the right blade. We'll show you how to use this…

With these five easy-to-make accessories, your portable table saw can rip long boards safely, crosscut wide boards accurately, make repetitive…

Double the usefulness of your router with a router table. Smooth edges, cut long moldings and mold small projects easier and more safely by…

Circular saws can do more than just rough framing. With the techniques in this article you can make perfect angle, miter and even compound miter…

Want to add a compressor to your shop or garage? Learn what the best pipe materials are for a compressed air line— and what not to use.

If you have to work on DIY projects by yourself, you can increase productivity and limit aggravation with a crew of clamps, jigs, ropes and duct…

Learn to use an angle grinder to cut tile, mortar and pavers; make quick work of rust and loose paint removal; sharpen blades and cut or grind…

If you do any work with a router, planer, table saw or other noisy woodworking tool, protect your ears with good hearing protection. There are a…

Cutting clean holes with hole saws requires a little skill and practice. Here are the key techniques that will make the task safer and give you…