 | Fisch LS-8000 4-Ton Electric Log Splitter
list: $499.99 - our price: $449.99
by Fisch
Tools & Hardware
(16 reviews) 
Editorial Review: Don't mess with a maul--this affordable log splitter does the work in a fraction of the time. This log-splitting machine from Fisch features a 2-horsepower motor that packs a whopping 4 tons of ram power. |
 | Freud 91-100 13-Piece 1/2" Shank Set
list: $337.60 - our price: Too Low To Display
by Freud
Tools & Hardware
(14 reviews)
Editorial Review: Are expensive router bits worth the cost? After testing Freud's 1/2-inch shank set, we think the answer is yes. The features found in these Freud bits--long-lasting micrograin carbide/titanium tips, tri-metal brazing, |
 | Freud SD206 6" Professional Dado
list: $137.90 - our price: Too Low To Display
by Freud
Tools & Hardware
(114 reviews)
Editorial Review: Freud's 6-inch professional dado set delivers a very smooth flat-bottomed groove. This stack, when used on table and radial-arm saws, cuts slots, grooves, dadoes, and rabbets in hardwood, softwood, or plywood with the same high level of finish quality. |
 | Freud SD208 8" Professional Dado
list: $153.20 - our price: Too Low To Display
by Freud
Tools & Hardware
(114 reviews)
Editorial Review: Freud's 8-inch professional dado set delivers a very smooth flat-bottomed groove. This stack, when used on table and radial-arm saws, cuts slots, grooves, dadoes, and rabbets in hardwood, softwood, or plywood with the same high level of finish quality. |
 | Freud SD508 8" Super Dado Set with Anti-Kickback Design
list: $337.50 - our price: Too Low To Display
by Freud
Tools & Hardware
(114 reviews)
Editorial Review: 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 SD608 8" Dial-A-Width Dado
list: $405.60 - our price: Too Low To Display
by Freud
Tools & Hardware
(114 reviews)
Editorial Review: Toss your dado shims. You’ll never tuck another scrap of newspaper between your dado blades again. Freud’s ingenious hybrid dado cutter is a cross between the traditional stacked set and the convenience of the dial dado. |
 | Generac Portable Products 9777 4000 Watt Extended Life Premium Generator with Wheel
list: $879.93 - our price: $749.99
by Generac Portable Products
Tools & Hardware
(18 reviews)
Editorial Review: A reliable generator is essential gear for contractors, but it's also important for home owners, campers, RV enthusiasts and others who may face planned or unplanned power needs. The Generac 9777 4,000 watt extended-life generator is just such a tool. |
 | Hitachi C10FSB 10" Dual Bevel Slide Compound Miter Saw
list: $649.00 - our price: $445.00
by Hitachi
Tools & Hardware
(18 December, 2002)
(4 reviews) 
Editorial Review: Take the versatility of a fully functional dual bevel compound saw, add in a smooth operating slide, throw a 12 amp, single-phase 60 Hz motor "under the hood," and you’re got the Hitachi C10FSB 10-inch dual bevel sliding compound miter saw. |
 | Hitachi M12V 3-1/4 HP Electronic Variable Speed 1/2" Plunge Router
list: $541.00 - our price: $159.99
by Hitachi
Tools & Hardware
(55 reviews)
Editorial Review: Routers don't get any bigger and tougher than this Hitachi workhorse. It has the solid construction, horsepower, and features we've come to expect in a top-of-the-line router. Its heft goes a long way toward eliminating vibration, |
 | Hitachi NT65MA2 2-1/2" 15 Gauge Finish Nailer
- our price: $199.99
by Hitachi
Tools & Hardware
(4 reviews)
Editorial Review: Long nails into hardwood? No problem. Working overhead? It's only 4.2 pounds. Hate having the exhaust in your face? Tool-free, 360-degree adjustment takes care of that. No time for jams? Clearing takes no more than a couple of seconds because of the quick-release nose. |
 | Hoover F5411 Steamvac Jr.
list: $109.99 - our price: $79.99
by Hoover
Kitchen
(32 reviews) 
Editorial Review: No assembly is necessary to put this compact, lightweight vacuum to work washing spills and soil out of carpets and upholstery. Using a combination of hot tap water and cleaning solution applied with a finger trigger, |
 | HTC HTC2000 Universal Mobile Base
list: $59.99 - our price: $43.99
Tools & Hardware
(94 reviews)
Editorial Review: 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, |
 | HyLoft USA 00310 Overhead Storage System
list: $99.99
by Hyloft USA
Tools & Hardware
(20 reviews)
Editorial Review: The HyLoft overhead storage system is a clever, clever concept, executed neatly. Just one 4-by-4-foot unit give you 35 cubic feet of storage that space previously wasn't there. Imagine installing these on either side of the garage door opener: you'll create storage space out of nothing. |
 | IRWIN 224134 3/4" Pipe Clamp
list: $15.72 - our price: $12.99
by IRWIN
Tools & Hardware
(15 October, 2003)
(7 reviews) 
Editorial Review: Move your orange clamps over and make room for Irwin. There are so many improvements on this fixture that we're just plain impressed. At the top of the list is the longer handle design that actually prevents the skinned knuckles woodworkers have come to expect. |
 | JET 708115K / JWBS-14CS 14" Bandsaw with Enclosed Stand
list: $729.00 - our price: $549.99
Tools & Hardware
(24 reviews)
Editorial Review: JET's 14-inch band saw offers woodworkers two big improvementsover other band saws in this class. The blade guide with light springtension inside the mechanism was the first thing we noticed. It staysin place when you loosen it instead of crashing down on the tabletop(or your fingers) as guides from other saws can. |
 | JET 708351VS/JML-1014VS Variable Speed Mini Lathe
list: $498.00 - our price: $349.99
Tools & Hardware
(3 reviews)
Customer Review: JML-1014VS/JML-1014 ... to variable speed or not...: I had the non-variable speed version, JML-1014, and was just getting used to changing speeds with the belts when an Amazon special happened; |
 | JET 708663DXK JTAS-10XL JET Left-Tilt Xacta Saw with 50" Fence, Router Lift, Upgrade Fence,
list: $2,049.00
Tools & Hardware
(01 October, 2002)
(8 reviews)
Editorial Review: While this JET saw beats its closest competitor on price, it also offers some advantages in design and construction. A quick-connect electrical plug is right on the saw, so you can change blades without having to search out the wall socket every time. |
 | JET 708750B/JWBS-18 18" Woodworking Bandsaw with Bearing Guides
list: $1,299.00 - our price: $999.99
Tools & Hardware
(14 reviews)
Editorial Review: This 18-inch band saw offers high-quality construction and big resawing capacity to serious woodworkers on a tight tool budget. This saw's most prominent benefit is the one-piece, dual tapered column design, |
 | Jet 709055 Super Fast Jointing Clamp (Pair)
list: $19.99 - our price: $18.49
Tools & Hardware
(4 reviews)
Editorial Review: Any woodworker who will tell you he or she has never wished for an extra set of hands is lying. Here's that wish granted. Simplicity is sometimes the best design in a tool, and here, there's nothing to tighten, |
 | JET AFS-1000B / 708620B Air Filtration System
list: $400.00 - our price: $249.99
Tools & Hardware
(70 reviews)
Editorial Review: A good filtration system is as important as any tool in your shop, and the Jet AFS-1000 is a pretty inspired machine. Like other systems on the market, Jet's uses a two-filter process: an outer filter removes particles up to 5 microns in size and an inner, |
 | JET JBM-5 / 708580 Benchtop Mortiser
list: $499.00 - our price: $249.99
Tools & Hardware
(53 reviews)
Editorial Review: 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. |
 | JET JW1044 4" to 2-1/2" Adapter
- our price: $5.99
Tools & Hardware
(17 reviews)
Customer Review: Reduce Hose Size, Increase Air Suction: If you need to step down in the DC system, which is recommended, this works great. The ends are to size stated, |
 | JET JW1142 4" Aluminum Blastgate
- our price: $12.99
Tools & Hardware
(6 reviews)
Customer Review: Better than plastic: I have now traded all my plastic blastgates for aluminum. They cost a bit more, but are worth it. They don't clog as easily,a |
 | JET JWBS-12OS / 708901 12" Open Stand Band Saw
list: $499.99 - our price: $299.99
Tools & Hardware
(26 reviews)
Customer Review: This is a nice saw for the small shop: First band saw for me. Very nice fit and finish, easy to adjust. Plenty of power with no noticable vibration. |
 | JET JWL-1236 / 708352 12" Variable Speed Wood Lathe with Stand
list: $799.99 - our price: $499.99
Tools & Hardware
(11 reviews)
Editorial Review: To woodworkers who know the reputation of Jet products, the merit of this 12-inch variable-speed lathe should come as no surprise. Start with the guts of any tool, the motor. Prewired for 115 volts and fully encased in a metal housing for longer life, |
 | Jorgensen 3202-HT 2" Pony Spring Clamp
list: $3.31 - our price: $2.69
by Jorgensen
Tools & Hardware
(3 reviews)
Customer Review: Ride the Pony: You can buy [less expensive] versions of this clamp...The plastic wears off and then the metal edges show through. |
 | Kreg H1159 Rocket Jig Kit
Tools & Hardware
(2 reviews)
Customer Review: A Must Have For Anyone That Works With Wood: Everything from fine joinery to toe-nailing rough framing.A must have for any kind of carpenter/woodworker.D |
 | Kreg R2XXX Rocket Pockethole System
list: $64.95 - our price: $54.99
Tools & Hardware
(5 reviews)
Customer Review: Excellent Product/Easy to Use: I have been using the Kreg Pocket Jig for about eight years and have been totally satisfied. For cabinet construction, |
 | Leatherman 64010103H Silver Micra
list: $29.00 - our price: $17.99
by Leatherman
Tools & Hardware
(44 reviews)
Editorial Review: The Micra's ultracompact design harbors 10 tools and weighs only 1-3/4 ounces, so it really is small and light enough to be carried comfortably in a pocket or on a key chain. The scissors on the Micra are extremely effective, |
 | Leatherman 67010103H Wave
list: $98.00
by Leatherman
Tools & Hardware
(68 reviews)
Editorial Review: The Wave is the flagship of the Leatherman line, and we would argue that it's the company's most versatile multitool to date. It comes loaded with 17 different tools, including everything from pliers to screwdrivers to wire cutters. |
 | Leatherman 70101003 Juice C2
list: $59.99 - our price: $31.49
by Leatherman
Tools & Hardware
(4 reviews)
Editorial Review: A member of Leatherman's new Juice line of multitools, the metallic red C2 Inferno might pack the fewest tools, but it features the sleekest, most compact profile. A remarkably stylish unit, the Inferno sports cool, |
 | Mag Instrument RX1019 Heavy-Duty Rechargeable Flashlight System
list: $110.76 - our price: $84.99
by Mag Instrument
Tools & Hardware
(20 reviews)
Editorial Review: You don't think about flashlights until you need one, and then it's too late to worry about dead batteries. Mag Instrument's rechargeable system guarantees light, features a top-of-the-line flashlight, and delivers up to 1,000 hours of battery life. |
 | Makita 16 Gauge Nibbler, Model# JN1601
by Makita
Tools & Hardware
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 | Makita 2703 10" Table Saw with Carbide Blade
list: $550.00 - our price: $289.95
by Makita
Tools & Hardware
(30 reviews) 
Editorial Review: For the price, Makita's 10-inch portable table saw is a solid choice for the job site. The 15 amp motor packs plenty of power, and with a 3-9/16-cut capacity, this saw will rip four-by material on a single pass. |
 | Makita 6916DWDE 12-Volt Cordless Impact Driver Kit
list: $498.00
by Makita
Tools & Hardware
(19 reviews)
Customer Review: Cool tool, but doesn't replace a good cordless drill.: I bought this to use in addition to my Panasonic 15.6V drill/driver from Amazon. |
 | Makita BTD200SH 24-Volt, 1/4" Cordless Impact Driver Kit
list: $997.00 - our price: $549.99
by Makita
Tools & Hardware
(2 reviews)
Customer Review: Makita Cordless Impact Driver Kit BTD200SH: This tool is a handyman's dream. I'm not sure whether this $549 price is for the impact wrench or the impact driver. |
 | Makita LS1013 Dual Slide Compound 10" Miter Saw Kit
list: $1,085.00 - our price: $378.39
by Makita
Tools & Hardware
(25 February, 2003)
(63 reviews)
Editorial Review: Riding on a horizontal double-rail system, Makita's 10-inch dual sliding compound miter saw is one smooth operator. Both rails are self-cleaning and slide on linear ball bearings. The horizontal rail design also seems to give this saw some extra stability, |
 | Makita RF1101KIT 2-1/4 HP Industrial Router Kit
list: $389.99 - our price: $249.99
by Makita
Tools & Hardware
(7 reviews)
Editorial Review: Power, precision, control--that's what you get with Makita's two-in-one 2-1/4-horsepower router kit. This router is industrial-grade, with rugged, all-ball-bearing construction and the quietest motor in its class. |
 | Milwaukee 0624-24 18 Volt 1/2" Lok-Tor Hammer-Drill Kit
list: $488.00 - our price: $222.00
by Milwaukee
Tools & Hardware
(15 reviews)
Customer Review: You'll never look at a yellow tool again: I bought this drill after reading several reviews in woodworking magazines and this forum. |
 | Milwaukee 49-24-0200 Job Site Radio
list: $190.00 - our price: $78.00
by Milwaukee
Tools & Hardware
(24 reviews)
Editorial Review: Sure, we know the sound of tools is music to your ears. But youhaven't heard anything half as sweet as Milwaukee's Job Site Radio.This tough little tank packs a Rockford Fosgate sound system with PunchEQ, |
 | Milwaukee 6521-21 Heavy Duty 11 Amp Orbital Action Super Sawzall
list: $375.00 - our price: $174.00
by Milwaukee
Tools & Hardware
(39 reviews)
Editorial Review: For years, Milwaukee's Sawzalls have been valued for their outstanding ability to cut through almost any material: wood, nail-embedded wood, steel, cast iron, aluminum, brass, drywall, composition materials, |
 | Mr. Heater MH9B 9,000 BTU Portable Buddy Propane Heater
list: $129.95 - our price: $69.99
by Mr. Heater
Tools & Hardware
(20 reviews)
Editorial Review: The lightweight and portable Mr. Heater MH9B propane heater is amust for anyone looking to stay warm in cold conditions. Designed foruse indoors or out, the MH9B heats up 2,000 square feet of spacequickly, |
 | Osborne EB-3 Miter Guide
- our price: $127.99
by Osborne Manufacturing
Tools & Hardware
(18 reviews)
Editorial Review: This might be the most accurate, smartest, and safest after-market saw gauge we’ve ever seen. Instead of the protractor-type gauge that typically comes with a table saw, Osborne built theirs on a triangular model. |
 | Panasonic EY6432GQKW 15.6-Volt, 1/2" Cordless Hyperformance Drill with 2 NiMH Batterie
list: $360.00 - our price: $199.99
by Panasonic
Tools & Hardware
(27 reviews)
Editorial Review: Impressively compact, lightweight, and comfortable to use, Panasonic's 15.6-volt drill/driver fits into tight spaces where other bulkier drills won't. The 3-1/2 amp NiMH batteries deliver remarkable run time per charge, |
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