Review: Craftsman 6-Gallon Wet-Dry Vacuum
The Craftsman 6-gallon wet/dry vacuum offers 3 peak HP, a blower port and foam and cartridge filters. Good for spills and open-floor shop cleanup.
Articles by Peter Lynn
Review: Craftsman 10-Inch Bench Drill Press
The Craftsman 10-inch bench drill press offers 5 speeds from 620-3,100 RPM, a laser guide and a fence with stop block. Pros, cons and safety tips.
Black and Decker BDERO100 Random Orbital Sander Review
The Black and Decker BDERO100 random orbital sander runs up to 12,000 OPM on a 5-inch hook-and-loop pad. A fit for occasional DIY sanding.
Review: WEN 5-Speed Drill Press
WEN 5-speed drill press review: the 8-inch 4208 offers five belt speeds from 740 to 3,140 RPM, 2 inches of travel and a tilting table.
Review: Bosch 10-Inch Worksite Table Saw
The Bosch 4100-09 worksite table saw pairs a 15-amp motor with a SquareLock fence and Gravity-Rise stand. Specs, safety gear and drawbacks.
Review: Makita 5-Inch Random Orbit Sander Kit
Makita 5-inch random orbit sander kit review: the BO5041K pairs a 3-amp motor with 4,000-12,000 OPM, a 1/8-inch orbit and an adjustable front handle.
Review: Black and Decker 5-Amp Jigsaw
The Black and Decker 5-amp jigsaw (BDEJS600C) offers up to 3,000 SPM, four orbit settings and 45-degree bevels. Who it suits and its drawbacks.
Review: Shop Vac 5-Gallon Stainless Steel Wet-Dry Vacuum
Shop Vac 5-gallon stainless steel wet/dry vacuum review: a rear blower port, dolly casters, on-board storage and a 1-1/4-inch hose for small shops.
Review: Armor All 2.5 Gallon Utility Wet-Dry Vacuum
Armor All 2.5 gallon wet-dry vacuum review: a compact 2 peak HP shop vac with a blower port, good for small shops, cars, and quick cleanups.
Review: Porter Cable 5-Inch Random Orbit Sander
Porter Cable 5-inch random orbit sander review: the 382 runs 12,000 OPM on a 1.9-amp motor, weighs about 3 lbs and limits pad speed at start-up.