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Power Tools - Page 6 of 78

  • Roof Vent Retrofit from the Outside In

    Reroofing is the perfect time to lift the hood and make short work of an otherwise awkward venting job.

  • 3 Cordless 16-in. Chainsaws Reviewed

    We tested 16-in. cordless chainsaws from DeWalt, Makita, and Milwaukee, and the best choice depends on whether light weight or total runtime is more important to you.

  • Which Cordless Chainsaw Should You Buy?

    Three different brands of battery-powered saws are put to the test.

  • Hitachi’s NR83A5 Framing Nailer

    This battle-tested nailer still nails it.

  • Skilsaw Super Sawsquatch

    This 16-5/16-in. beam saw can cut a 6x6 in a single pass! Is that overkill or is it just awesome?

  • A Tile Cutter for the Pros

    This manual score-and-snap tile cutter gives near perfect cuts.

  • Beautiful Brad-Point Bits

    I recently bought an 8-piece set of Fisch brad-point bits on a whim. I saw them at a local woodworking store, thought of my dull collection of twist bits back…

  • How to Change the Oil in a Worm-Drive Saw

    Worm-drive saws have an oil-bath gearbox that should be refreshed periodically to make your tool last longer and run smoother.

  • DeWalt’s 60v Saw Is Not Quite Ready for Production Framing

    A very nice piece of gear that would serve many carpenters well. But not in a production-framing environment.

  • All You Need Is a Track Saw

    Learn how to break down plywood and other sheet goods ­efficiently and ­accurately without a tablesaw.

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