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Puzzled by Jigsaws? A jigsaw combines versatility, portability, and finesse to do something other tools can't: cut straight lines or sweeping curves in all sorts of materials. That's why it's a great first saw for a home workshop and the second most popular power-tool purchase.   |
Popular Mechanics
November 14, 2008
Joseph Truini |
10 Circular Saw Secrets: DIY GUY Circular saws aren't just woodcutting tools. When fitted with the proper blade, the saw can also saw through various types of metal and masonry. |
This Old House
Clayton DeKorne |
Choosing & Using Hand Planes Few tools are better for smoothing and shaping wood. |
This Old House
John Kelsey |
Making the Cut Choosing and using handsaws |
This Old House
John Kelsey |
Miter Saws Choosing and using an indispensable precision cutter. |
Popular Mechanics
February 6, 2009
Joseph Truini |
18 Uses for an old Favorite, the Utility Knife: DIY Guy Don't cut that tool short. It has more utility than you might think. |
This Old House
Joseph Truini |
Installing Crown Molding Learn how this architectural element can add sculptural interest to almost any room with a few tricks from an experienced pro. |
This Old House
John Kelsey |
Choosing and Using Table Saws If you're frustrated with the clumsiness and lack of accuracy of a circular saw in ripping material and in trimming small pieces, you may want to consider a bench-top table saw. |
Popular Mechanics
May 2009
Logan Ward |
50 Tools Everyone Should Own (With Tips!) We need tools to build, repair and maintain the mechanical world in which we live. With these 50 tools, you'll be ready for just about any project. |
Popular Mechanics
July 21, 2009
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Oscillating Hand Tool Lab Test: Can These Four Stand Up to Traditional Power Tools? An oscillating tool closely resembles a 4-1/2-in angle grinder. But the business end, instead of spinning, vibrates -- or oscillates -- back and forth. This blade movement allows an oscillating tool to perform any number of tasks. |
Popular Mechanics
December 2, 2008
Mahoney & Sawyers |
10 Gifts for the Tool Lover in Your Life Silky Hibiki 210 Ryoba Saw... Wagner Paint Eater... JacPac ... Kreg Master Pocket Hole Jig System... Makita 15-Amp, Anti-Vibration Reciprocating Saw JR3070CT... Bosch PS50... etc. |
Popular Mechanics
August 2009 |
How to Build a Wooden Bench: DIY Woodworking Project This simple wooden bench features a hinged top above a surprisingly spacious storage compartment. |
This Old House
John Kelsey |
Choosing and Using a Random-Orbit Sander The tool that takes the hassle out of sanding wood |
Popular Mechanics
November 2009
Joseph Truini |
Pro Tips For Installing Crown Molding Over the course of a dozen jobs, I've come up with a few shortcuts -- I don't really remember where I learned a lot of these tricks, I just know them. |
Popular Mechanics
January 2006
Thomas Klenck |
Smooth Operators What to look for in power sanders and which are the best. |
Popular Mechanics
May 2007
John Decker |
How to Repair Your Car Scratch: Saturday Mechanic This new step-by-step DIY guide walks you through diagnosing and repairing the dreaded car scratch. |
Popular Mechanics
February 2008
Neal Barrett |
How to Build a Poker Table: Simple DIY Woodworking Project Step-by step plans to make a table for high stakes poker, with master-level blueprints and photos for every notch. |
This Old House
Alexandra Bandon |
The Feel of a Well-Worn Hammer Some of those hand tools from your grandfather's day are actually worth checking out. And with a little tune-up, they can be just as functional as they are beautiful. |
Popular Mechanics
March 2009 |
How to Revitalize Your Workshop: DIY Guy Create a better-organized work space out of materials not ordinarily found in a home shop. |
Popular Mechanics
April 2006
Norman Becker |
Homeowners Clinic Expert Q & A Solving homeowner dilemmas, from adding a second doorbell chime to finding out what those turquoise color deposits are in you water heater. |
This Old House
Steve Kiernan |
Scrape, Sand, Prime (repeat) The secret to the perfect paint job? Preparation, preparation, preparation... |
Popular Mechanics
June 2009 |
How to Build a Wooden Window Box for Flowers (With Plans!) A lush window box spilling blooms can boost curb appeal in ways that a new paint job or reseeded lawn don't quite equal. |
Popular Mechanics
November 2008 |
How to Build a Wooden Storage Bench: Step-by-Step Plans With 3D Build your own customized version of a bench, inspired by a picture in a popular catalog. |
This Old House
Clayton DeKorne |
Choosing and Using a Circular Saw What style is right for you, what features to look for, and how to use it safely |
Popular Mechanics
October 2004
Neal Barrett |
Plane Truth A simple method for building three basic hand planes. |
Popular Mechanics
January 2010
Joseph Truini |
How to Turn Easy-to-Make DIY Boxes Into Flexible Furniture It's possible to build a fun and versatile contemporary furniture system that consists almost entirely of stackable plywood cubes. |
Popular Mechanics
November 4, 2008 |
10 Quick Fixes: Improvise with Time-Saving Tool Tips The pros know it's often the simplest household item that can make an existing tool work better -- or substitute in a pinch for a more expensive piece of equipment you might only use once in a lifetime. |
This Old House
Scott Gibson |
True Grit How to choose the right sandpaper for the job |
Popular Mechanics
June 1998
Rosario Capotosto |
Top Gun A well-crafted cherry cabinet for long arms and pistols... |
This Old House
Thomas Baker |
Making Straight Cuts in Big Timbers Cutting 4x4 posts, 6x6 landscape timbers and other large chunks of wood requires a few passes and the help of a speed square. |
This Old House
Norm Abram |
Norm's Notebook: Routers A master carpenter's techniques for routers. |
Popular Mechanics
February 17, 2005
Merle Henkenius |
Drywall Repair Drywall is relatively simple to install and easy to repair. It's also easy to repair badly, which can leave a lumpy mess that declares "shoddy" to anyone who enters the room. |
Popular Mechanics
December 5, 2008
Joseph Truini |
5 Electric Sanders and 11 Tips for Using Them Information on all types of electric sanders |
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August 2006
Neal Barrett |
Your Own Showroom Floor A few tools, some cleaner and finish are about all you need to turn a tired and dull wood floor into a showpiece. |
This Old House
Norm Abram |
Norm's Notebook: How To Use a Handsaw A master carpenter offers advice about using handsaws. |
Popular Mechanics
March 9, 2009
Mark Clement |
When to Use a Handsaw Instead of a Power Tool You'd think that modern technology would sound the death knell for the humble handsaw. Not so fast. |
This Old House
Tim Snyder |
Choosing a Cordless Drill What to look for whether you're buying your first drill/driver or upgrading to a model with more power. |
This Old House
John Dee |
The Art of Graining For his next trick: master refinisher John Dee transforms MDF into wood. |
Wired
September 2000
Fred Haefele & Neil McMahon |
Power Tools! We're talking two-ton hydraulic transplanters and hydro hole diggers, smart stud sensors and super saws that can tear cars in two (Now get to work)... |
The Motley Fool
September 23, 2004
Selena Maranjian |
Sometimes You Need a Pro Investors who don't have the skills, time, or confidence to manage their finances on their own would do well to seek a financial advisor. |
Popular Mechanics
December 15, 2008
Mark Clement |
11 Tools to Get for Your Kids I believe the lessons learned at the business end of a wrench are confidence, determination and success. That matters to me, because today, I'm the dad. |
Popular Mechanics
February 10, 2009 |
Quick Fixes for Crumbling Walls Walls keep your house together, so don't let them fall apart! From wallpaper with bubbles to split wood siding, PM has easy solutions to make your walls look better, fast. |
Popular Mechanics
November 2008
Roy Berendsohn |
How To Refinish Hardwood Floors With Water-Based Finishes: Homeowner's Clinic Can a homeowner handle the job? Definitely. |
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October 2001
Thomas Klenck |
Benchtop Bonanza We test nine portable table saws... |
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February 24, 2009 |
6 Household Tips To Keep Handrails, Counters and Baseboards Together It's amazing how many small structural things can go wrong around your house. Whether it's the front-door lock that won't let you into your own home, or the cracked window that won't keep the cold out. |
This Old House
Norm Abram |
All About Bits Master Carpenter Norm Abram offers these techniques for using drill bits. |
Outside
October 2009
Todd Balf |
Check Out My Wood! - Grain Surfboards Workshop How a carpentry-challenged non-surfer built a classic wooden longboard with his own kook hands. |
Popular Mechanics
July 7, 2009 |
7 Easy Repairs for Broken Wood Furniture Should you repair it or throw it out? |
Popular Mechanics
June 2004 |
PM Tips And Hints Tips on how to get perfectly square cuts using a speed square saw guide and how to make that drywall job easier using flexible drywall knives. |
This Old House
Mark Feirer |
Emergency Window Board-Up How to install plywood panels to keep flying debris at bay. |
