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Best Affordable Dust Extractor for Sanding in a Small Workshop For a small workshop, the best affordable dust extractor is usually a compact wet/dry vacuum with a fine-dust or HEPA-rated filter, a sealed hose,...

A cross-line laser is useful for cabinet work because it gives you a level reference across a long wall and a plumb reference for lining up cabinet sides. You do not need a construction-grade...

What “value” means in a portable compressor The best-value portable compressor for a nail gun is not necessarily the smallest or cheapest one. It needs to deliver enough air for the tools you use,...

A flooring and trim saw does not need to be large or expensive. For cutting door casing, baseboard and transition strips, a 10-inch compound miter saw is usually the best budget choice: it is...

For a few sheet-goods projects a year, a portable jobsite table saw is usually a better buy than a cabinet saw—or than a cheap, underpowered bench saw. The right choice depends less on the...

Choosing a value cordless planer for reclaimed lumber A cordless hand planer is useful for trimming a sticking door, flattening a proud edge, or taking down a small high spot in salvaged boards. It...

What to buy for bolts and light steel For occasional cutting of rusty bolts, threaded rod, brackets, and thin steel, a corded 4½-inch angle grinder in the 6- to 8-amp range is usually the...

For edge profiles on small projects—rounding over a shelf, easing a cabinet door, or trimming a few hardwood edges—a cordless trim router is convenient, but it is easy to overspend. The best value is...

Quick answer For installing interior door casings, a cordless 18-gauge brad nailer is usually the best value. It handles the common trim nails for casing, is lighter and cheaper than a cordless finish nailer,...

Cutting door trim and removing grout are two jobs where an oscillating multi-tool earns its place. It can undercut a door casing for flooring, slice through nails, and remove damaged grout without the bulk...