I put the new DeWALT XR 20V track saw through walnut, plywood, and a kickback test. It does something even a $1,059 Festool can’t, but it’s missing one feature.

Most beginners use a jigsaw wrong without realizing it. Here are the mistakes I see most often, and the simple fixes that give you cleaner, safer cuts.

I found 11 new tools at Lowe’s that most people haven’t seen yet. Here’s what each one does well, and the one I think replaces the adjustable wrench.

These are the table saw jigs I would add to my saw right now, led by a digital thin rip jig that sets perfect strips every time. Plus a miter gauge accurate to a twentieth of a degree and the new GRR-RIPPER Air.

I’ve tested 17 track saws in my shop, and the new DeWALT 20V just earned a spot at the top. Here’s how the best saws from Milwaukee, Makita, Festool, Kreg, and more really compare.

A miter saw eats a whole wall and throws dust everywhere. Here are the miter saw alternatives I use to get accurate miter cuts in a small shop, some under $30.

I talked with five CNC makers at two of the biggest woodworking shows to find the best CNC for small shops. Here is which one fits your space, from a desk to a full 4x8 sheet.

DeWALT sells three tiers of cordless tools and three tiers of batteries, and most buyers never hear about it. Here is what I would buy, what I would skip, and the DeWALT tools I would buy again.

Just getting started in woodworking? Here are 10 easy projects I've built and drawn up plans for, from a blanket ladder to a folding table. Seven of the plans are free, and most come with a full build video so you can follow along cut by cut.

Harvey's new D1 Dream Saw drops the blade when your hand gets close, with no cartridge to replace and no ruined blade. I tested it, and I also found some Magswitch accessories worth a look.

I stopped by the MicroJig booth and saw a router lift that tilts from -5 to 50 degrees, the new GRR-Ripper Air, and two new router bits. Here's what each one does and what it costs.

These are the 20 best tools at Lowe's under $50 I've found right now, led by a Klein socket set that replaces deep well sockets. Most of them cost under $30.

I bought 15 RYOBI tools at The Home Depot with my own money. Here's what each one does and where it earns a spot in my shop, truck, and emergency kit.

Every mistake in this guide is one I have made myself. A table saw kickback to the hipbone, a broken thumb on a miter saw. Six tools, every beginner mistake, and the simple fix for each one.

The best tools at Lowe's in 2026, from a $25 Klein screwdriver to buy-it-for-life JessEm jigs. Plus the Bosch, DeWALT, and Kobalt deals worth grabbing before they end.

Five woodworking tools that hooked me and never let go. Routers, sanders, thickness planers, pocket hole jigs, and miter saws, with the exact models I run.

Kreg invited me inside their Iowa headquarters for a full facility tour. I saw where the jigs get assembled, who owns the company, and why calling their support line gets you a real person.

Five tools you buy once and never replace. Some cost under $10, some cost thousands, and one of them you build yourself.

Only 9% of the 2,000 woodworkers I polled said they have enough shop space. Here is the table saw alternative that does more in a fraction of the footprint.

I have bought thousands of dollars of Milwaukee tools with my own money. Here are the ones worth it, the two I regret, and the one I was dead wrong about.