Cutting Tools

• Tools & Techniques for Cutting & Drilling Tile

  Construction How-To, Cutting Tools, Tile, Tools November 8, 2012 Sonia

  

                      Tile is hard. Tile is unforgiving. Tile bends for no man, but when it’s under too much pressure, it can snap like a postal worker. The rigid ceramic or stone material of tile makes it tough stuff to cut, and your standard saw blades simply won’t get the job done. […]

  

• Cordless Reciprocating Saw—Handy for Yard Work

  Cutting Tools, Outdoor power equipment, Power Tools, Tool Reviews, Tools August 5, 2011 admin

  

            Spring and fall are two good times of the year to clean up the yard. Leaves are raked, shrubs are pruned and trees are ignored, except for dropped limbs and other debris. Some tree species need more pruning than others, while a number of species demand more pruning. For example, my yard has many self-pruning […]

  

• New Twists on Drill Bits

  Cutting Tools, Drills, Power Tools, Tool Reviews, Tools November 11, 2010 Matt Weber

  

  Equip your drill with the latest bit technology.

  

• Making Router Table and Table Saw Safety a Priority this Summer

  Cutting Tools, Safety, Saws April 10, 2010 admin

  

    Accesories to Make Your Shop Safer As you plan your projects for the summer, why not plan to work safely and efficiently with a new line of tablesaw and router table safety accessories from Milescraft®.  Provide consistent repeatable tension on your stock and reduce kick-back with a feather board kit, keep your hands away from a spinning bit or […]

  

• The Right Tools for Metal Cutting Power

  Cutting Tools, Power Tools, Tool Reviews January 2, 2010 Matt Weber

  

  Purpose-built metal cutting power tools make quick work of tough tasks.

  

• What’s the Best Drill Bit for the Job?

  Cutting Tools, DIY Questions and Answer, Drills, Power Tools January 11, 2008 admin

  Q: Which is better; cobalt, titanium or black oxide for drill bits? By better I mean will stay sharp longer when drilling wood, metal studs, drywall etc. … A: The answer depends on the materials being drilled. Here’s a general breakdown: Titanium drill bits offer the best durability and speed for general purpose drilling applications. They’re best for cutting holes […]

  

• Up Close with Circular Saws

  Cutting Tools, Home Improvement Tools, Power Tools, Tool Reviews, Tools January 5, 2007 Matt Weber

  

  Here’s what to look for when buying your next saw … and a few tips on the right way to use it.

  

• Close Look at Drill Bits

  Cutting Tools, Drills, Tools March 3, 2005 Sonia

  

  Drill it right with the best accessory.

  

• Tool School: Choosing Air Compressors and Air Tools

  air tools, Automotive, Automotive, Cutting Tools, Home Improvement Tools, Tools January 9, 2004 Sonia

  

    What’s the most versatile tool in your shop? An air compressor and mating air tools can do an amazing amount of work around your home and shop. Regardless of whether your chores include woodworking, metalworking, mechanical jobs or even simple home chores, a compressor is the tool. Many chores can also be done at a lower cost than with […]

  

• Chainsaws 101

  Cutting Tools, Outdoor power equipment, Tools October 26, 2003 Sonia

  

    Chainsaws — the ultimate tool for some, the ultimate nightmare for others. Chainsaws are actually neither. Once considered the primary tool of professional loggers, ranchers and farmers, chainsaws became a popular homeowner tool when Robert McCulloch introduced the first lightweight model back in the late ’60s. Since that time chainsaws have become increasingly popular with homeowners. Of course, they’re […]