Tools and Reviews

Here you'll learn how to use power tools and hand tools to full advantage in your woodworking shop. These include the table saw, jointer, bandsaw, mitersaw, CNC machine and others.

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Shop Tested: Midsize Multi-Base Routers
We put nine combo kits through a workout to see which of these middleweights can deliver their promise of a knockout one-two routing punch.
A few of our favorite clamps
We have a lot of clamps in the WOOD® shop—like an embarrassment-of-riches amount of clamps. But we still have favorites. Here are some that our project designers, Kevin and John, depend on every day and recommend to anyone looking to chase that elusive "enough clamps" status.
Shop Tested: Benchtop jointers
Whether yours is a small shop or a new shop, set it up for big-league lumber surfacing at an entry-level price point with a benchtop jointer. Our head-to-head test points you to the right model.
45 Must-Have Shop Accessories
In the shop, as in life, little things can make a big impact on the experience. Here are some small things we love.
4 CNC-Made Shop Helpers
Two storage trays perfectly hold (and release) router bits and hex-shank bits, and a pair of handy pushsticks keep stock safely under control.
Shop Tested: Sharpening Stones
Stone-cold sharp: We test three categories of sharpening stones to find the best for putting a keen edge on your tools.
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How to Sharpen with Stones
Follow these simple steps to put a keen edge on any chisel, plane iron, or spokeshave blade.
Honing Guides
A honing guide provides the best way to achieve the accurate, consistent sharpening results your chisels, plane irons, and other edge tools require. Here we present four honing guides that should serve you well. (Depending on your tools, you might need more than one.)
Buying used tools

Save some cash when outfitting your shop by learning how to spot good deals on used equipment. It’s the perfect time to arm yourself with a bit of knowledge and a healthy dose of patience to score some deals on used tools.