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Tool Reviews: A Little Lathe Big on Charm
King Canada has introduced the KWL-813VS, a pen lathe from King Industrial, for entry-level turners.

Tool Reviews: A dynamic duo for dressing lumber
Laguna tools introduced a new lineup of jointers and planers in 2021. As part of this launch, they’ve redesigned their machines and reworked their cutterheads—the QuadTec I (segmented) and ShearTec II (spiral).

Tool Reviews: Good Vibrations from a Smooth Operator
Bosch has revamped its line of random orbit sanders for better dust collection and decreased vibration without sacrificing performance.

Great Gear: One-Step Drilling
Some obsessive-compulsive part of me appreciates the assembly line setup of using a series of handheld drills to bore the necessary holes for screws; one drill each for pilot hole, clearance hole, and countersink.

Great Gear: A Tough Tool Tote
After nearly four decades of teaching woodworking, I’ve gotten pretty good at figuring out what tools I need to take from my shop for each class. I keep my leather-reinforced canvas tote packed and ready with the essentials—a tape measure, apron, machinist square, PPE (personal protective equipment), screwdriver, pencils, utility knife, and drill bits.

Tool Reviews: A Dual-Power Jobsite-Worthy Miter Saw
When Hitachi introduced the first sliding compound miter saw in 1988 it was a real game-changer, offering much more crosscut capacity than regular chopsaws.

Product Video - Oneida Air Systems 5-Gallon Heavy-Duty Dust Deputy Cyclone Separator Kit
This quick guide details all of the steps to put together your new Dust Deputy Deluxe Cyclone Separator Kit and begin your dust-free tomorrow! Video from Oneida Air Systems.

Tool Reviews: An All-in-One Quick-Change Tool
Bosch recently introduced a 12-volt little sibling to its “Chameleon” line of cordless drill/drivers. I spent some time lounging with this lizard to see what it could change. Read on to find out.

Great Gear: Everything You Could Mask For
Over the last year, the general public has learned what woodworkers always knew: No matter how well a mask works, you won’t wear one unless it’s comfortable.

Great Gear: Fast Cutting and Versatile
I do a lot of hand shaping on the pieces I build—rounding corners, fairing transitions, and so on. To aid in this work, I recently picked up two half-round rasps from Kutzall—an 8" coarse and a 6" fine—to add to my collection of abrasive cutters.