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The Daily Fix: Remove Rust From Tools
Sure you have to get your hands dirty -- but not this dirty!
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In the Workshop: Cordless Drills
This indispensable tool does double duty as a drill and a driver.
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Carpenter's Pick: Block Planes
You know that door that won't quite close? Or that drawer that fits a bit too snugly? There's only tool that can make them fit just right: a block plane.
Read MoreIn the Workshop: Bandsaws
Want to step up your woodworking projects? Consider a band saw for your workshop.
Continue ReadingCost vs. Quality: Cordless Drill/Drivers
What's the difference between a $30 drill and a $300 drill? Our DIYer breaks it down.
Continue ReadingBright Idea: Store Tools in a Library Card Catalog Case
Finding the right tools for the job always required a lot of digging -- until I came up with a smart and stylish storage solution.
Continue ReadingIn the Workshop: Grinders
Grinders are versatile tools designed for cutting and shaping very hard materials, including metal and masonry.
Continue ReadingIn the Workshop: Pliers
The four most common types of pliers, and what each is used for.
Continue ReadingIn the Workshop: Belt Sanders
For big sanding jobs, turn to this portable power tool.
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