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The E-Z Pro Crown King (880) fromGeneral Tools & Instruments is ready for use right out of the box -- no assembly required. It's composed of two pieces: the jig itself and an insert/adapter. Without the insert, the jig is positioned for cutting 45-degree spring angle moldings. With the insert, it quickly reconfigures to accommodate 38- or 52-degree spring angles. To use the Crown King, you measure the corner angle, divide it by half, set your miter saw to that angle, cut and fit. The E-Z Pro Crown King is priced at $29.99.

The GS-40 Saw Laser from LaserProducts Industries provides a visible laser line for precise cuts. The GS-40 projects a bright green laser at a 75-degree fan angle, enabling you to position the workpiece for exact cutting. The unit is supplied with 110-240 VAC input and is vibration- and water-resistant and hardcoat anodized for durability. Primarily designed for bridge saws and other CNC equipment, the GS-40 can also be used for band saws and permanently mounted table or panel saws. An included mounting bracket lets you clamp the laser onto any pipe with an outside diameter between .75 and 1.75 inches. The GS-40 Saw Laser is priced at $1,095.

With trends tipping more toward backyard beekeeping, the book Build Your Own Beekeeping Equipment by Tony Pisano teaches you how to build your own equipment for this practice at a fraction of the retail price. Beekeeper Tony Pisano provides illustrated instructions on constructing eight- and 10-frame hives, a swarm-catching kit, a top-bar hive, a demonstrative hive, jigs and more. The topic of safety is also covered. Build Your Own Beekeeping Equipment (Storey Publishing, ISBN 978-1-61212-059-1) is priced at $19.95.