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DeWalt
DW733 12-1/2" Portable Thickness Planer
Editorial Review
Amazon.com
DeWalt's sturdy four-column planer is a great addition in
any workshop--and, because it's easily portable, transition
to the job site is always an option. Thanks to the largest
material support table of any portable planer on the market
and a tight-locking cutterhead, boards feed through... Read
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Strait-Line
64001 Strait-Line Laser Line Generator
Editorial Review
Amazon.com
If only this had been in our toolbox a year ago when we
struggled to install a suspended ceiling in the basement.
This little guy puts out an actual laser line vertically,
horizontally, or at any angle. It's wonderfully simple and
dead-on accurate. Just position the alignment notch with
the... Read
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DeWalt
DW708 12" Double-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw
Amazon.com
DeWalt packs it all into this 12-inch compound miter saw: the
big blade, the double bevel, the double rail slide. Very
impressive. Finish carpenters who want to miter crown molding
(up to 5-1/4 inches) vertically and framers who demand a
12-inch crosscut capacity will love this saw's 12-inch
blade.... Read
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Drill
Doctor 750SPK 3/32"--3/4" Precision Drill Bit
Sharpener
Editorial Review
Amazon.com
Instead of throwing away old, dull bits, give them a checkup
with the Drill Doctor and extend their life. Although
drill-bit sharpening systems often fail to live up to our
expectations, we're here to bear witness for the truth of
the Drill Doctor's claims: it really does sharpen old bits
in just a... Read
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Porter-Cable
557K Professional Plate Joiner
Editorial Review
Amazon.com
Though this Porter-Cable tool is priced higher than
comparable DeWalt and Makita models, the 557K is
Amazon.com's top-selling plate joiner. Its success is
perhaps due to its very powerful 7-1/2 amp motor--the
largest in the industry--which turns the blade at 10,000 rpm
and does an excellent job of... Read
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HTC
HTC2000 Universal Mobile Base
Editorial Review
Amazon.com
If you're like us, you've crammed more tools into your
workshop than can really fit. Luckily, an HTC universal
mobile base (or two) can make a world of difference. The
base is sturdy and easy to assemble, plus--unlike any other
mobile base on the market--it adjusts to fit virtually any
large... Read
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Porter-Cable
333VS 5" Quicksand Variable Speed Random Orbit
Finishing Sander
Amazon.com
Hook-and-loop abrasives on this sander will take off tons of
stock for you at 80 grit and leave a swirl-free finish at
120 to 150. Five dust-extraction holes in the pad pull the
sawdust away and into the dust-collection canister, which is
big enough to let you work for a long time without... Read
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Freud
SD508 8" Super Dado Set
Amazon.com
Freud's 8-inch Super Dado set produces some of the smoothest
square-bottom grooves and rabbets possible. Stacked dado
sets like this one are more accurate and reliable than
wobble dados, which leave a rounded bottom in the groove and
can cause splintering and chipping. Freud's Super Dado set
is... Read
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Black
& Decker XD1200K 12V 5 Position Drill/Driver
From the Manufacturer
The XD1200K Swivel Drill turns heads with its
drilling/driving versatility. The 12V Swivel Drill rotates
180-degrees and locks in five positions for drilling/driving
in confined areas where standard drills have no hope of
getting into. The drill works inside cabinets, under sinks,
between joists, up... Read
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Toro
38310 Electric Power Snow Shovel
Amazon.com
If you're tired of being on the backbreaking end of a snow
shovel every winter, Toro's electric snow shovel is for you.
It clears up to 200 pounds per minute and does the heavy
lifting for you. The shovel has a 12-inch clearing width and
throws the snow 15 feet out of your way, clearing walks in
no... Read
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Delta
34-184 Universal/Deluxe Tenoning Jig
From the Manufacturer
For woodworking projects to be considered truly
professional, tight joints are a must. Especially when it
comes to mortise-and-tenon joints. Delta's new, feature rich
tenoning jig makes this difficult joint that much easier.
Easy to operate ergonomic handles. quick release coarse
adjustment... Read
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Bosch
B3915 10" Slide Compound Miter Saw
Amazon.com
Bosch builds good saws. This 10-inch sliding compound miter
saw has the smooth, easy-to-control action we demand in a
slider. This saw's built burly, too--here's a slider that
looks likely to survive a tumble off the back of a pickup
truck (not that we tested it). The blade guard has good
action and... Read
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Delta
SS350 Shopmaster 16" Professional Variable Speed Scroll
Saw
Amazon.com
The SS350 is the finest 16-inch scroll saw Delta makes and
is an excellent choice for hobbyists and woodworkers who
expect the most from their tools. It has a heavy-duty, 2 amp
induction motor with variable speed from 600 to 1,650 spm
for working with a variety of materials, from metals and... Read
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DeWalt
DW983K-2 14.4 Volt XRP 1/2" Heavy Duty Adjustable
Clutch Cordless Drill/Driver Kit
Amazon.com
When it comes to power and versatility, the DeWalt DW983K-2
14.4-volt cordless drill/driver kit delivers. Powered by
DeWalt's exclusive XR battery packs, the DW983K-2 is a solid
performer in virtually any environment. All-metal gearing
and a metal gear case ensure the tool's ruggedness from
top... Read
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Delta
17-965K 16-Speed 16-1/2" Floor Drill Press
Amazon.com
If your projects require you to drill with big bits or if
you find yourself attempting to drill with precision under
questionable circumstances, this heavy-duty 16-1/2-inch
drill press from Delta will help you get out of your, um,
hole. Running off a 3/4-horsepower motor that can be wired
for either... Read
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Senco
SFN40K 15-Gauge Finish Nailer with Case
Amazon.com
Senco has an unparalleled reputation when it comes to finish
nailers, and this model is just another reason why. It's
lightweight and so comfortable, but it packs awesome power,
firing 1-1/4- to 2-1/2-inch nails through whatever you put
in front of it. The pros like this product because of its...
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Telesteps
326XXX 12-1/2' Telescoping Ladder
Amazon.com
Out of the box, this little ladder doesn't look like it's
going anywhere. But start telescoping it and you almost
can't believe your eyes. It extends to 12-1/2 feet from its
closed height of 2-1/2 feet; plus, you can use the ladder in
any of its 1-foot increments. Stainless-steel spring-loaded
bolts... Read
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Delta
TP300 Shopmaster 12" Portable Planer
Amazon.com
Why buy a planer? Well, it lets you reduce the thickness of
your workpieces to exactly what you want them to be. It
creates a flawlessly flat second surface, essential in good
woodworking. Why buy this planer? Here's our list of why we
like it: It has a fantastic 12-inch wide by 6-inch deep
capacity... Read
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JET
JBM-5 / 708580 Benchtop Mortiser
Amazon.com
For you furniture makers out there who find yourselves
spending more time than you'd like setting up the mortising
attachment on your drill press (then taking it off, again),
JET's affordable benchtop mortiser ought to be a welcome
addition to your woodshop's tool collection. Designed to
take up to... Read
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Bosch
1617EVSPK 2-1/4 HP Router Combination Pack
Amazon.com
Bosch's 1617EVSPK is a strong entry in the 2-1/4-horsepower
combination router market. Solid, all-magnesium construction
makes the Bosch durable and lightweight, while special
touches, such as wooden handles on the fixed base and
contoured, soft-grip handles on the plunge base, add to
the... Read
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Stanley
77-007 IntelliMeasure Ultrasonic Estimator with Laser
Pointer
Amazon.com
In the first 10 minutes out of the package, we gave this
little fellow a workout, measuring everything within our
sight. And when we double-checked with a good old-fashioned
measuring tape, Stanley was right on the mark. Even up to
its cap of 50 feet, it was accurate. For distances greater
than... Read
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Delta
22-580K 13" Two-Speed Finishing Planer
Amazon.com
Delta calls its 22-580 a finishing planer, but it's really
two planers in one. A dimensioning speed of 60 cpi allows
you to shave rough wood to its desired thickness quickly and
accurately, with virtually no snipe. Then, with a single
pass at the quicker finishing speed of 90 cpi, your wood
comes... Read
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DeWalt
DW723 Miter Saw Stand
Amazon.com
Tired of transporting a bulky miter saw stand from one job
site to the next? The DeWalt DW723 may be the answer.
Lightweight and rugged, the all-aluminum stand measures a
mere 5-1/2 feet out of the box and weighs in at just 38
pounds. However, when fully assembled, it can support boards
up to 16... Read
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DeWalt
DW929K-2 18-Volt 3/8" Cordless Compact Drill/Driver Kit
From the Manufacturer
DeWalt has redesigned their compact line of drill/drivers to
produce more torque and provide increased durability.
Weighing just 4.5 pounds the DW929K-2 18-volt drill/driver
delivers 400 in./lbs of maximum torque, thanks to the
DeWalt-built Series 3000 high performance motor. The DW929
has an... Read
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Black
& Decker RD1440K 85th Anniversary 14.4V Cordless
Drill/Driver Kit
From the Manufacturer
Black & Decker combines the best of the new and old with
the limited edition 85th Anniversary Cordless Drill/Driver.
Designed to look like earlier drills with its rugged
aluminum die cast housing, the new 85th Anniversary
14.4-volt cordless drill is outfitted with the best of
today's features. The... Read
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