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It's hard to know what type of sander to buy for your projects. We’ll take the confusion out of buying a sander for finishing kitchen cabinets…
Are 12-point sockets as good as six-point sockets? Find out the answer—and why—before you buy that expensive set of socket wrenches…
In the market for a chain saw? Our staff expert shows you the most useful features on chain saws and then tests the performance of 7 popular…
When a good leather tool belt starts to fall apart, don't throw it away. With basic leatherworking tools you can easily fix holes and tears and…
Work faster and better with a cordless impact driver. We show the basic techniques and pick our favorite driver models, after testing many…
Pro-quality finish work is a lot easier with the right tools—and they don't have to be expensive. Check out a master carpenter's list of…
Our editors and Field Editors choose their favorite tools, the ones they’d most like to give and receive, for our 2012 Holiday Gift…
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Tips to use your belt sander more effectively and more safely, as well as how to buy a belt sander and what belts work best. It’s a…
Cordless batteries eventually fail, but replacement batteries can be quite expensive, especially for older models. To save money, look into…
Learn special tools and techniques for stripping any kind of wire. Different types of electrical cable and cords, coaxial cable, communication…
We’ll show you how to use inexpensive electrical testers to make electrical work safer and easier. We cover three testers—a…
Make a easy-to-store, pro-quality router table for almost nothing by upcycling a discarded laminate kitchen countertop and the metal angle from…
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…
A rethreading kit is an important part of any automotive toolbox. Use it to restore stripped threads on old, rusty nuts and bolts when you…
A diamond tile saw is essential for cutting natural stone tile and other hard tile. In this article a tiling pro explains how to make tough cuts…
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