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Tool Review: Hole Saws for All Sorts of Materials
Bimetal saws are inexpensive and versatile, but don’t overlook the specialty tools designed to make clean cuts in less common materials.
Two bits from Bosch
A torture-test for Bosch's newly-introduced bits
What’s the Difference: Circular sawblades with different tooth counts
Choosing a blade with the correct number of teeth for a particular job ensures the best performance from a circular saw, a miter saw, or a tablesaw.
How to Change the Blade on a DeWalt DW735 Planer
An expert gives you a look under the hood and shows you how to change the blade of our tool test's "best overall"
How to Change Standard Thickness-Planer Blades
John White demonstrates his simple method for changing planer blades
How to Change the Blades on an Index-Bladed Planer
A shop pro teaches you how to extend the life of your portable thickness-planer blades and how to change them once they're spent
Spare-Blade Storage
If you use a reciprocating saw, you’ve likely learned these two things: These saws are remarkably useful for certain kinds of tasks; and they are remarkably good at folding a…
What's the Difference: Circular sawblades
Today's circular sawblades feature a variety of tooth grinds specifically designed to handle a multitude of cuts and materials
Job-Site Router Techniques
Gary Striegler shares the skills—and the tools—that make better site-built cabinetry, casing, brackets, and flooring
Router Tricks for Trim
Armed with two routers and three bits, an experienced carpenter shares five problem-solving tips for trim, cabinets, doors, and stairs.

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