This is our review of the Ryobi RTS12 10-inch Table Saw with Stand. I’ve been in woodworking long enough to know how valuable owning a good-quality budget table saw can be. Spoiler: Ryobi RTS12 is one of those table saws! Even before my stint in curtain installation, I used one to redo shelves in my […]
I reviewed 7 of the most popular hand planes online and found that overall, the Stanley no 4 12-404 is the best manual hand plane. In the years that I have spent woodworking, handtools have always come up top for me. I prefer them for their accuracy as well as for their reliability. Thus, I […]
Today, I’m reviewing the Metabo C10RJS 15 Amp 10 in. Table Saw. We’ll look at the saw from the perspective of quality, capability, and overall value for money. We’ll also compare it against a few alternatives to allow you to make the best purchasing decision. My passion for woodworking began over 35 years ago, and I […]
Danish oil is applied to furniture to make it more durable and improve its aesthetics. It’s also used on kitchen materials like butcher blocks, plates, mugs, kitchen cabinets, and bowls. Ponder this, however, is using Danish Oil on food-grade surfaces safe? If you’ve been contemplating this, you’re in the right place. In this article, I …
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In this article, you will learn about the best woodcarving tools for beginners. There is an endless variety of hand tools and power tools that you can use for woodcarving. It can be confusing for a beginner to choose from. However, you can easily get started using just one or two. The investment can be […]
In this article, we will look at the best Japanese chisel sets that you can buy in 2021. I looked at 5 of the top-rated Japanese chisels online and found that the Hachiemon 3-piece Wood Chisel Set offers the best quality for the price point. As an avid woodcarver and overall DIY enthusiast, I have […]
If you buy a large, heavy table saw, particularly a cabinet-making saw, moving it can be an issue. I reviewed six mobile bases, and from those, I selected the Shop Fox D2057A Adjustable Mobile Base as the best mobile base for table saws. As a young woodworker, I purchased a cabinet-making table saw with a […]
For this article, I reviewed six of the most popular wood carving chisel sets. Schaaf Wood Carving Chisel Set is the best overall option. Keep reading to learn why. As an avid woodcarver, I have always enjoyed the simplicity and direct interaction with the tool and workpiece when wood carving with chisels. Since I began […]
In a hurry? The 6-piece chisel set from Narex offers the right balance of utility, quality, and price per chisel. Keep on reading to understand what makes it the best wood chisel set. I use chisels day in and day out for all kinds of projects – from joinery to art. As a woodworker and […]
No workshop is complete without a table saw. It is the stepping stone from handheld tools to a machine that opens up a whole new level of opportunities. Even with a budget of $200, there are reliable table saws to choose from. You have to manage your expectations, though. Your buying options will be limited […]