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Woodworking personal protective equipment: safety glasses, a face shield, an N95 respirator, hearing protection, boots, and when to skip gloves.
Articles by Peter Lynn
Review: Craftsman Evolv Table Saw
The Craftsman Evolv table saw is a budget saw with a 17x25-inch table and 3-inch depth of cut at 90 degrees. Strengths, flaws and safety setup.
Review: Skil Router Table RAS900
Skil RAS900 router table review: a budget benchtop table with featherboards, T-slots and a quick-release mount, best for hobby work.
Review: Bosch Benchtop Router Table RA1181
The Bosch RA1181 benchtop router table has a 27x18-inch aluminum top, 3-5/8-inch fence opening, 2-1/2-inch dust port and two featherboards.
Radial Arm Saw vs Miter Saw
Radial arm saw vs miter saw: a sliding miter saw handles most crosscuts in less space, while a radial arm saw adds wider crosscuts, dados, and rips.
A Quick Guide to Cutting a Circle in Wood
Cutting a circle in wood is easiest with a router circle jig: set the radius from the bit, pivot on a center nail, and cut in shallow passes.
Best Moisture Meter Reviews: Accurate Gauges You Can Trust
The best moisture meter for woodworking reads 6-30% reliably; furniture lumber should be 6-8% and firewood about 20%. See nine pin and pinless picks.
Best Workbench Reviews: Garage Solutions, Portable Options & More
The best workbench for most woodworkers is the Kreg KWS1000 Mobile Project Center: a folding steel bench that sets up in seconds. Compare 4 picks.
Other Great Online Resources for Woodworking
Other great online resources for woodworking: Wood Magazine, Popular Woodworking, Workshop Companion, and more sites for plans, videos, and how-tos.
The Best Miter Saw Reviews: Including Compound and Sliding Compound Models
The best miter saw for most woodworkers is a 12-inch dual-bevel slider like the Dewalt DWS780; the Metabo HPT C10FCGS is the budget pick.