Saws
Seven miter saws lined up by published weight, cut capacity and bevel range, from a 1.08 lb hand-saw kit to a 67.7 lb sliding 12-inch. The winner weighs 24.2 lb and carries a 5-year tool body warranty.
Saws
Five jobsite saws stacked against each other on rip capacity, weight and fence quality. The SKIL TS6307-00 leads, with a DEWALT alternate for wide sheet work.
Saws
A shop saw lives or dies on rip capacity, stand stability and how fast the fence locks square. Here's how five 10-inch and 8-1/4-inch picks compare on the specs a mechanic actually uses.
Saws
A ranked shortlist of six compact miter saws and hand-saw miter boxes, sorted by weight, cutting capacity, warranty and what each pick actually suits in a woodworking shop.
Saws
Seven 10-inch and 8-1/4-inch jobsite saws compared on rip capacity, weight, warranty and fence system, with the SKIL TS6307-00 taking the top spot.
Saws
A weight-first shortlist of six jigsaws, with the DEWALT DCS334B taking the win at 4.2 lb and 3,200 SPM. Read on for the runner-up, the barrel-grip pick, and where the corded option still earns its slot.
Power Tools
Seven rotary tool picks compared on the numbers that decide a beginner buy: weight in the hand, speed range, and what comes in the box.
Power Tools
A ranked, spec-first look at seven lawn edgers, from a 5.93 lb hand tool to a 14 lb powered trencher, with the deciding criterion named up front.
Saws
Stroke length, tool length and what's actually in the box decide this category. Six saws lined up on published specs, with the picks tied to the bench you work at.
Saws
Six reciprocating saws lined up on published weight, length and blade-change design, with a clear pick for anyone cutting sheet metal in a cramped engine bay and honest reasons to choose something else.
Saws
Five saws and one rail guide, sorted by what actually cuts straight. The DEWALT DCS590B leads at 9.15 lb, the Milwaukee plunge saw takes over for sheet goods, and the 50-inch Milescraft guide covers the rest.
Power Tools
Seven brushless belt sanders, ranked for first-time users. The DEWALT DCW220B wins on control and a 25-speed dial, with a lighter bandfile close behind.