While the standard or ‘sidewinder’ saw is what most people think of when they think of a circular saw, the worm drive saw is another handheld circular that’s a little larger and heavier, but delivers more power overall. The internal gearing and location of the motor on a worm drive saw (behind the blade as opposed … Read more
If you’ve ever embarked on a woodworking project, you know that wood can easily become dry and brittle if not protected from the elements. To prevent this, you should always coat wood furniture, deck boards, cabinets, and other projects with some sort of a clear finish. Even if you are looking for a more natural … Read more
A full-scale sawmill can be efficient, but often they’re far too large and expensive for most people. A chainsaw mill takes all the best features of a sawmill and scales them down into an affordable, portable, but still efficient package Our buyer’s guide shows you exactly what you need to look for in a chainsaw … Read more
Shopping for circular saw blades can be an overwhelming experience. With a wide array of sizes and configurations, it’s tough to know which circular blade is right for your project. However, if you can answer just a few key questions, blade shopping is much simpler. You can swap out blades on your circular saw to … Read more
We talk about a lot of tools on this site, but there’s perhaps no more important sidekick to any DIY project than a quality utility knife. It truly sits in the Pantheon of tools–other than a hammer, a screwdriver, and good old fashioned duct tape, there is no more basic staple of your toolbox than … Read more
Buying your first wrench set (or any wrench set for that matter) is almost like a rite of passage – the bread to any true DIY’ers butter, so to speak. Most average folks will simply go out and buy the most inexpensive set of combination wrenches they can find at their local hardware store, but before … Read more