GuideReviews Index - page 2
Kreg Jig K3 Pocket Hole System Review
The Kreg Jig Pocket Hole System has simplified pocket joinery. While pocket joints have been used for many, many years in woodworking projects, the Kreg Jig is the woodworking tool that has made repeatable, consistent pocket joints affordable. Learn the features of the Kreg Jig K3 Pocket Hole System that make pocket joinery simple.
Review of the Grip Rite GR152CM Air Compressor
The Grip Rite GR152CM Woodworking Air Compressor is a small, dual-tank air compressor that is ideal for wood shops that use small pneumatic finish nailers, narrow-crown staplers and brad nailers. Learn the features and benefits of this well-built woodworking tool.
Review of Irwin Quick Grip Woodworking Clamps
If there is one axiom that applies to all woodworkers, it is that we can never have enough clamps. For those woodworkers, we suggest checking out the Irwin Quick Grip woodworking clamps. In this woodworking tool review, we discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this one-hand operated woodworking tool.
Review of the Freud FT1700VCEK Fixed Base & Plunge Router Kit
Our review of the Freud FT1700VCEK Fixed Base & Plunge Router Kit really revealed two separate woodworking tools, one that was exceptionally well built and another that could use a but more engineering. Check out this woodworking tool review to find out the good and bad.
Leigh D1600 Dovetail Jig
Advancements in dovetail jigs over the past few years have made creating dovetails as simple as following instructions. In this product review, we detail the features of the Leigh D1600 adjustable dovetail jig.
Keller Dovetail System (Model 1601)
The Keller Dovetail System was the first dovetail jig system to be patented and manufactured for making repeatable, easy and consistent dovetails. This simple system works as well today as it did when it was invented 30 years ago.
Ridgid BS1400 Band Saw Tool Review
The Ridgid BS1400 Band Saw is one of a number of entry-level band saws that have hit the market in the past few years marketed toward hobbyist woodworkers. While the Ridgid Band Saw certainly doesn't have the horsepower for production shop work, it may be the perfect choice for the weekend woodworker. Check out our review of this solid, but basic band saw.
DeWalt DW618PK Fixed & Plunge Router Kit
In the latest of our series of reviews of woodworking tools, we undertake an in-depth product test of the DeWalt DW618PK Fixed & Plunge Router Kit. Learn the features that set this router kit apart from the competitors in it's class.
Wood Magazine
Wood Magazine, from the publishers of Better Homes and Gardens, is a very good periodical resource for beginning woodworkers. Each issue is packed with projects for varying degrees of ability, shop tips, buying guides to help you select the right woodworking tools and more.
Understanding Wood: A Craftsman's Guide to Wood Technology
Understanding Wood - A Craftsman's Guide to Wood Technology by R. Bruce Hoadley was first published in 1980, but was completely revised and updated in 2000. This second edition is a must have for any woodworker who wants to know why wood behaves as it does.
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