Best Drill Press Table Reviews: The Top Workstations for the Money
The best drill press table for the money is the WEN DPA2412T with fence and insert. Compare Fulton, Woodpeckers, and MLCS tables by size.
Articles by Peter Lynn
Best Wood Fillers | With Top Stainable Products for Exteriors
The best stainable wood filler for most repairs is Elmer's E887Q, a water-based filler with wood fibers. Compare 8 fillers, from latex to epoxy.
Best Drill Bit Sharpener Reviews: Our Favorite Maintenance Tools
The best drill bit sharpener for most shops is the Drill Doctor 500X, which sharpens 3/32 to 1/2 inch bits. Compare the 750X, Darex, and Woodstock.
Best Oscillating Tool | Reviews of the Most Versatile Models
The best oscillating tool for most users is the Bosch GOP40-30C, with a 4-amp motor and 8,000-20,000 OPM. Compare seven corded and cordless picks.
Best Laser Level | The Most Accurate You Can Buy
The best laser level for woodworking depends on range: a cross-line laser like the DeWALT DW088K suits layout, a rotary kit suits big jobs.
The Best Impact Drivers | Reviews of Top Drills
The best impact driver kit for most homes is the Bosch CLPK27-120, with a 930 in-lb 12V impact driver; compare torque, speed and size of seven picks.
Best Log Splitter: The Most Rugged Tools You Can Buy
The best log splitter for most homes is a 6- to 7-ton electric model like the WEN 56207; gas splitters suit large woodpiles and must run outdoors.
Best Rotary Tool Reviews | Dremel and Top Brands
The best rotary tool for most woodworkers is the WEN 2305 kit (8,000 to 30,000 RPM). Compare the Dremel 3000, Black+Decker RTX, and cordless Micro.
Best Drill Bits | Top Sets from Top Brands
The best drill bits for most jobs: the DeWalt DW1354 titanium set for wood, metal, and plastic, Irwin cobalt for hard metal, carbide for masonry.
Best Brad Nailers | The Top Tools to Buy
Best brad nailer reviews: the WEN 61721 is our budget pick. Compare Porter-Cable, DeWALT, Bostitch and Makita 18-gauge nailers, plus trigger safety.