Power Tools
Best Electric Caulking Gun for Long Bead Runs
Five cordless caulk guns compared on cartridge size, thrust, weight and warranty, with a clear winner for 10oz work and a 29oz option for anyone running sausage-length beads all day.
Power Tools
Power Tools
Best Brushless Belt Sander for a One-Battery Shop
A brushless belt sander is only as useful as the battery platform it fits. Here's how five cordless models compare on belt speed, arm travel, weight and what each one actually sands.
Power Tools
Best Cordless Oscillating Multi Tool for Tight Spaces
Five cordless oscillating multi-tools compared on published specs: oscillation speed, weight, warranty and accessory fit. Which one survives a job site, and which one is the smarter second tool for the van.
Saws
Best High Torque Miter Saw by Motor Amps and RPM
Torque isn't a number on any of these listings. Here's what amps, RPM and blade diameter actually tell you, and which of five miter saws earns the default recommendation.
Saws
Best Professional Circular Saw by Power and Blade Depth
A ranked look at six circular saws, from a 15-amp SKIL to a brushless DEWALT, matched to the projects DIYers actually take on at home.
Saws
Best Worm Drive Circular Saws by Weight and Blade
Weight and blade size decide this category, not amp draw. Here's how six worm drive saws stack up, from an 11.5 lb magnesium framer to a 27.3 lb timber saw.
Saws
Best Cordless Circular Saw for Contractors: DEWALT Leads
Six cordless circular saws ranked for jobsite work, from DEWALT's 7-1/4 in. brushless winner to a compact budget RYOBI. Real specs, honest trade-offs, and the one thing most buyers get wrong about blade size.
Power Tools
Best Brushless Oscillating Multi Tools by OPM and Weight
A spec-by-spec comparison of five brushless oscillating multi tools, ranked on top speed, weight, warranty length and what each listing actually publishes.
Saws
Best High Torque Circular Saw When Space Is Tight
A spec-by-spec look at seven circular saws, from a 3.31 lb Makita bare tool to an 8-1/4 inch metal-cutting Evolution. Which one belongs in a home workshop, and which three should you walk past?
Power Tools
Best Budget Oscillating Multi Tool by OPM and Angle
Seven oscillating tools compared on the numbers that actually matter: oscillation angle, OPM range, weight and what comes in the box. The winner is not the cheapest, and the cheapest is not even a tool.
Saws
Best High Torque Worm Drive Circular Saw for Framing
Five worm drive saws lined up on published specs alone. The SKILSAW SPT77WML-01 wins for most framers, but weight, cord versus battery, and bevel range flip the answer fast.
Saws
Best Worm Drive Circular Saws for Shop Work
Five worm drive listings compared on published weight, bevel range and cutting capacity, plus the two replacement parts that keep an older Skil saw running. The 11.5 lb SPT77WML-01 leads.