Articles by Peter Lynn

April 6, 2025

Best Band Saw Blade Reviews and Comprehensive Buying Guide

Best bandsaw blades: match blade length to your saw first. DeWALT bi-metal blades lead for portable saws and Timber Wolf for woodworking.

April 6, 2025

How to use a router table as a jointer: offset the outfeed fence about 1/16 inch, align it with a straight bit, and feed board edges right to left.

April 6, 2025

How to use a jigsaw: clamp the workpiece, pick the right blade, set the orbital action, let the blade reach full speed, and guide the shoe flat.

April 6, 2025

The best miter saw stand for most people is the Ridgid AC9946, with 12-inch wheels and a 400-pound rating; the Bora PM-4000 is the budget pick.

April 6, 2025

How to put sandpaper on a palm sander: unplug it, center a quarter sheet abrasive side down, clamp one end, pull it taut, and clamp the other end.

April 6, 2025

Best pole saw picks: the Greenworks 20302 leads as a light, quiet cordless option. Compare six gas, corded and battery pole saws, plus safety tips.

April 6, 2025

Types of saws every woodworker should know: circular, table, miter, band, track, reciprocating, tile and hand saws, with what each one does best.

April 6, 2025

Our picks for the most accurate angle finder: the Wixey WR300 for +/- 0.2 degree saw setups, plus GemRed, Johnson, General, and AccuMaster options.

April 6, 2025

Best plunge router picks: the Bosch 1617EVSPK kit leads with a 2 1/4 HP motor and fixed and plunge bases. Compare eight routers on power and speed.

April 6, 2025

The best speed square for most people is the Swanson S0101, the CNC-machined aluminum original. Compare 4 rafter squares and what to look for.