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Easy handling and control, along with superior dust collection, make this router a true standout in a crowded field.

When most woodworkers think of manual sharpening, we think of relatively delicate ceramic stones that require careful maintenance, special lubricants and seemingly (to the uninitiated) magic spells to maintain that elusive razor-sharp edge on a tool. 

The questions posed in this month’s issue, though dealing with three different machines, all have one thing in common: Each asks for information on where and how to sell the equipment concerned. As my advice is the same for each, I’ll end the column with a generic answer. 

There’s just nothing better than finding a bargain tool at a flea market or antique mall – unless it’s restoring that old piece of iron to perfect working condition. Using the classic Stanley No. 4 bench plane as an example, here are some easy steps to plane restoration that can be applied to almost any hand plane you find.

DeWalt has entered the cordless nailer arena in a big way, introducing six models into the company’s XRP line of battery-operated tools. 

When it comes to long-lasting sharpness, it’s hard to beat carbide. But a new generation of ceramic saw blades is stepping forward to challenge carbide’s dominance. Here’s a preview of what you might be using before long.

Rikon’s new 6" jointer offers two speed ranges, selectable power switch location, a closed base and the easiest fence adjustment around.

Have you ever wanted to try a veneer laminating project or maybe make a bent laminated form, but were reluctant to buy an electric vacuum pump and bag system costing a few hundred dollars? The Roarockit Skateboard Company (yes, you read it right – a skateboard company) has come up with an inexpensive and ingenious way to vacuum-veneer wood. They call it the Thin Air Press Kit.