Chris' Woodworking Blog May 2008 Archive

Looking for an idea for a great Father's Day gift? In this woodworking tool review, I test the Dremel 300-Series Variable-Speed Rotary Tool. While this may not be considered a ... Read More

After reading the recent review of the Craftsman 20-Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless Sabre Saw, a reader posted the following insightful comment on the bottom of the blog post: What is the difference ... Read More

If you're looking for ideas for a woodworking project to build, check out this list of our Top 5 Kitchen Woodworking Projects. None of these projects are all that ... Read More

The Craftsman (#320.28127) 20-Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless Sabre Saw is a surprisingly powerful tool. When using such a powerful cordless tool, one might easily forget that the unit is cordless. It ... Read More

The Craftsman (#320.28084) 12.5 amp, Variable Speed 2-1/4 Peak HP Router Combo is an interesting entry into the router kit market. For one thing, this combo contains three bases ... Read More

When cutting with a circular saw or a table saw, the cutting motion is always against the motion of the saw blade. But what about a radial-arm saw? ... Read More

Many woodworkers count their routers as among their favorite power woodworking tools, likely because they can apply so many different shapes to a piece of stock. If you walk ... Read More

There are a number of different products and techniques for filling blemishes in wood. For as many techniques and products, there are probably just as many misconceptions. In Wood Filler ... Read More

In the past few years, a number of woodworking tool manufacturers have entered the combination router market. These versatile router kits, which include a moderately powerful motor that is ... Read More

Woodworking Magazine is having an interesting contest that I thought a number of you might be interested in. They're soliciting quotations related to woodworking. Any quotations that are printed in ... Read More

Most novice woodworkers look at a chair, and see a seat, a back, four legs and maybe some arms. Piece of cake to build, right? As any experienced chairmaker will ... Read More

We have updated the About Woodworking Tool Review Gallery, which now contains more than thirty tool reviews! If you're looking for a new router, dovetail jig, compound miter saw, jigsaw or ... Read More

I was recently asked a question by a reader. He was having a problem getting what he felt were accurate readings with his moisture content meter on pressure-treated stock. ... Read More

I rarely post product recall information in this space, but when the product recall may affect a number of readers, I think it's important to make a note of it. ... Read More

No, it's not a sexy title, but if you use pneumatic woodworking tools such as finish nailers, brad nailers, narrow-crown staplers (or if you're a building contractor, framing nailers), you ... Read More