(prices are approximate)
Get Pulled In
Craftsman Self-Feed Spade Bits
Threaded point pulls bit into wood for fast boring of ¼" to 1½" holes. The 15-degree chisel edge, with angle spurs, slices the circumference first for a smooth finish. $20/eight-piece set craftsman.com
Support Yourself
Rousseau Miter Saw/Portable Planer Stand Kit
Includes all the hardware you need to build this maneuverable, compact stand. $120 rousseauco.com
Help Your Hands
Illinois Glove Co. Framer’s Glove
Protect your hands without sacrificing the dexterity you need for detailed tasks. Premium grain construction with a half-finger first, second and thumb. $20 illinoisglove.com
Stay In Line
Veritas Right-Angle Saw Guide
The surfaces of this precision-machined guide are covered with a low-friction pad and embedded with magnets to keep your saw aligned. Perfect for finger joints, tenons and small items. $32 leevalley.com
Change Blades Safely
Saw-Jaw
More than just a case, this plastic tool helps you install, remove, store and move 10" circular blades, without damage to you or the blade. $17 saw-jaw.com
Follow the Light
Porter-Cable 3700L
This 10" compound miter saw uses a laser guide that indicates both sides of the blade kerf, whether or not the blade is rotating. $200 portercable.com
Shape Narrow Parts
WynMatic Slammer
Use on almost any table saw or shaper setup to keep narrow workpieces firmly in position for shaping their ends. Transparent polycarbonate guide slides along your fence. $375 wynmatic.com
Sand Longer
Norton 3X Sanding Discs
Manufactured to cut fast, remain cool and last three times as long as standard sandpaper, these 5" discs fit any random orbit sander, whether it has three holes or five. $8/package of 10 nortonconsumer.com
Protect Your Investments
Woodcraft Dado Blade Case
Protect your dado sets with soft, separate compartments for blades and chippers. Includes handle for hanging or carrying. $20 woodcraft.com
Conquer Tight Spaces
Milwaukee Right-Angle Attachment
Durable and compact, this heavy-duty handle adjusts to 48 positions and is ideal for cordless drills. $50 milwaukeetool.com
Biscuit It
CMT Biscuit Joiner Blades
New 100mm blades are made with high-grade steel, industrial coating and micrograin carbide-tipped teeth. $22-$39 cmtusa.com
Increase Your Torque
Loggerhead Bionic Wrench
Fits 16 metric and SAE sizes with a single squeeze, gripping a larger surface area than a standard wrench. $29 loggerhead tools.com
Space Out
Stanley Space Age Mobile Storage
Stylish, space-age toolbox separates into two pieces for easy access. It sports handles on its sides and top, and rugged rubber-coated wheels. $33 stanleyworks.com
Bring the Kid
Lil’ Helper Carpenter Tool Kit
For children ages 7-12, a fun collection of kid-safe tools including clamps, a square, tool belt, hammer, tape measure and goggles. $20 greatnecksaw.com
Drive One Home
Vaughan Fiberglass Framing Hammer
New curved design with a hollow-core handle allows for a natural alignment of wrist and forearm to minimize fatigue. $44 vaughanmfg.com
