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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. |
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David and Goliath: Two Reciprocating Saws, One Lop-sided Test Makita's 15-Amp reciprocating saw might just be the strongest on the market. It's big, powerful and capable of some serious demolition. |
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Bosch's Saw Ambition: Gadget of the Week Proving that the golden age of lithium-ion power tools is just getting started, this two-speed reciprocating saw sets a new standard for both speed and endurance. |
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Join the Air Force: 8 Pneumatic Tools That Help Around the House When compared to electric or battery-powered tools, pneumatic tools are often faster, more accurate, less expensive and lighter in weight. |
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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. |
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Popular Mechanics
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7 Small Drills Bore It Out: Tool Comparison Test The real question in deciding how much drill you need is the size and number of the holes you bore, and how quickly you need to bore them. |
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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. |
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June 2007
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Best Cordless Screwdrivers: Comparison Test Craftsman Brite Driver... Bosch I-Driver... Skil Twist Power... DeWalt DW920... Hitachi DB3DL... Milwaukee 6546-1... Black & Decker PivotPlus... Ridgid R81030... Makita TD020D... |
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Cutting Class: The Ultimate Saw Test Eleven top of the line circular saws are put through the mill. |
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New Reciprocating Saws: Abusive Lab Test (With Video!) We put four new models to the test, loading each with a fresh blade and slicing through nail-embedded lumber and the PM House Sandwich, which combines every material you could ever encounter on a demo job. |
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Choice Cuts We put six scroll saws through their paces. |
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