Bosch Colt Palm Router
A one-hand router that handles edge profiles, roundovers, hinge mortises and inlay. Small…
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The workshop store
The tools and supplies we recommend, each with our own review. Our own woodworking plans are coming soon.
DeWalt 5-inch Random Orbit Sander
The sander we recommend to every beginner: low vibration, variable speed and a dust bag…
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Kreg 720PRO Pocket-Hole Jig
Clamps, sets itself to the board thickness and drills a perfect pocket hole in seconds…
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Bessey K Body REVO Parallel Clamp
Big, flat, parallel jaws spread pressure evenly so panels come out flat instead of bowed…
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Irwin Quick-Grip One-Handed Bar Clamps
Squeeze the trigger with one hand while you hold the work with the other. Not the…
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Veritas Wheel Marking Gauge
A sharp wheel that slices a fine line across the grain without tearing. The secret to…
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Starrett 12-inch Combination Square
The square you hand down to your kids. Dead accurate, easy-to-read graduations, and a…
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Gyokucho Ryoba Saw
Two saws in one: rip teeth on one edge, crosscut teeth on the other. The most versatile…
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Suizan Dozuki Dovetail Saw
A Japanese pull saw with a spine and fine teeth. It cuts on the pull stroke, so the thin…
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Shapton Glass Stone 1000 Grit
A fast, splash-and-go waterstone. Spritz it, sharpen, done — the medium grit that does…
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DMT Dia-Sharp Diamond Plate
A dead-flat diamond plate that never dishes. Sharpens fast with just water and doubles as…
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Veritas Mk.II Honing Guide
Takes the guesswork out of sharpening. Set the angle once with the registration jig and…
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Reviewed before we recommend
Every tool and supply here has our own review and score, so you know who it suits and what to watch out for.
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