Like most red-blooded 21st century woodworkers, I have a thing for power tools. Especially high performance portable power tools. Wrapping my hands around the latest, most powerful reciprocating saw, D-handled router, orbital sander, impact driver, etc., makes me almost as happy as if I’d just taken a pavement-scorching ride in a new Ferrari. The precise feel of the tool’s trigger, the jolt up my arm as the motor roars up to speed; it just gets my blood pumping.
Posts Tagged ‘Power Tools’
Sizing Up the Latest Cordless Drill/Drivers
November 17th, 2011 by Sandor NagyszalanczyLeave A Comment »
A(nother) Quick Look at the New April Issue
February 23rd, 2011 by Matt BeckerLeave A Comment »
In addition to Chris Marshall’s preview of our April 2011 issue, Editor in Chief Rob Johnstone put this video together for those of you that would rather listen & watch than read.
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Matt Becker
Internet Production Coordinator
A Quick Look at the New April Issue
February 11th, 2011 by Chris Marshall3 Comments »
Punxsutawney Phil might be taunting us with the promise of an early spring, but winter here in Ohio (where I live) still holds us in an icy grip. Still, like the postal carriers vow, neither snow nor sleet will keep us here at the magazine from bringing you new projects, tools and techniques in your April issue. And, in just a few days, those diligent mail carriers will be bringing a copy to you. But, why wait? Here’s a quick rundown of what’s coming your way.
Fresh February Content Coming Soon!
December 22nd, 2010 by Chris Marshall2 Comments »
Even though we’re just days away from Christmas, our staff has propelled “full speed ahead” into 2011 to bring you lots of fine content for the February print issue. It’s due to arrive in your mailbox very soon. But Matt Becker, our Internet Coordinator, says I can share some details about the articles you’ll be reading at your leisure shortly. And so I will…let’s get a jump on the new year straight away!
New Porter-Cable Tools to be Released This Fall
August 20th, 2010 by Chris Marshall3 Comments »
Next week, several members of our staff and myself will be headed to the International Woodworking Fair (IWF) in Atlanta, GA, for three days of new tool overkill. We’ll be filling you all in on our IWF blog during the show, with both video and text coverage from the heart of the action.
But that’s then.
Yesterday afternoon, Porter-Cable held a new product webinar to unveil five new tools that will be available mid to late October. These folks aren’t gonna wait till Atlanta to start dishing the new goods!
Milwaukee Bound
July 19th, 2010 by Chris Marshall7 Comments »
Summer is typically travel time for us woodworking editors, and this one is no different. In June I was at a Bosch media event to learn about their new tools. Next month many of the Journal staff (including yours truly) will be in Atlanta attending the International Woodworking Fair. But this week, I’m headed to Milwaukee, Wisconsin—home to Miller Brewing Company and Harley Davidson Motorcycles—to visit with the folks at Milwaukee Electric Tools.
Bosch Pouring it on in 2010
June 14th, 2010 by Chris Marshall3 Comments »
Earlier this month I was one of several dozen press people who got a first look at some exciting new tools and accessories coming soon from Bosch. It’s the second year I’ve had the chance to be “in the know” at Bosch headquarters for a very special event they call the Global Leadership Tour.
A Tool By Any Other Name…
April 22nd, 2010 by Matt Becker6 Comments »
Our recent Woodworker’s Journal eZine Industry Interview with Rockwell Tools engendered quite a few comments, some of them unprintable, with the general take that if the tools are Asian-made, the name means little. While I will not agree with the contextual argument that an Asian-made tool is, without exception, of lower quality than a U.S.-made tool, I do agree that brand names move around a good bit.
Products for Safer Sawing
February 19th, 2010 by Chris Marshall2 Comments »
No matter how many years I’ve used a table saw, my blood still runs cold when I think about the potential for a kickback that leads to injury. Thank goodness it hasn’t happened to me. But, others in our community haven’t been so fortunate. You don’t have to search woodworking forums for too long before you’ll find direct proof. The scary photos and war stories are definitely out there. There’s no debating the fact that kickback is one of the leading causes of table saw accidents. We all know it, but what are we doing in our shops to prevent it?
Many Multi-Tool Options for Woodworking & DIY
February 17th, 2010 by Matt Becker2 Comments »
As a follow-up to Chris Marshall’s sneak-peek at the April 2010 issue, we put together a video showing some of the Multi-Tools and attachments he’ll be covering in the new “Today’s Shop” article.
Matt Becker
Content Coordinator
