Over the course of a typical day in the workshop, a woodworker might reach for a dozen or more tools. Both hand and power tools frequently come together to support the needs of a woodworker's charge.

The invention of power tools to replace traditional non-electric versions was a boon to craftspeople and DIYers alike. Most often, early power tools used electric or pneumatic energy in place of good ...

My saw setting hammer has blunt square flat ends. These were used to set teeth in saws made by hand. My grandfather made his living all his life by working for himself making saws by hand. These two ...

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There’s a reason why hand saws have remained pretty much unchanged for thousands of years. They’re easy to use, affordable, and unlike power saws like jigsaws and reciprocating saws, they aren’t ...