Order your 2011 Tool Guide today.

It’s the best-selling all-tool resource in America. Our annual Tool Guide has become the trusted reference for pros, non-pros, and homeowners because it delivers up-to-date tool reviews and top picks from Fine Woodworking and Fine Homebuilding editors and readers.

Online extras for this special issue

Mentioned on page 5:

Disaster Waiting to Happen
Play the Against the Grain game. Recent editions:
Crosscutting at the Tablesaw
Dovetail Disaster
Ripping at the Tablesaw
more on this series… 

Win a Router Combo Kit
Enter the Bosch Total Control Sweepstakes by Sept. 30, 2010 for a chance to win

Tool Blogs from Fine Woodworking and Fine Homebuilding
FW’s Tool Addict blog
FHB’s Tool Hound blog

Become an online member
Subscribe to one of our Web sites, FineHomebuilding.com or FineWoodworking.com to access exclusive tool videos and articles. Videos include:

Circular-saw tips with Scott Grice
Tablesaw basics with Kelly Mehler
Jointing and planing with Gary Rogowski

Mentioned on page 81

16-Gauge Finish Nailers
Video of features to look for in a nailer

Mentioned on page 96

Moisture Meters
Download a printable EMC chart

Learn the unvarnished truth
The 2011 Tool Guide is the resource you can depend on to get unbiased opinions about tool performance, comparisons within price categories, and ratings that indicate which models offer the most for the money. Plus you can learn a lot from the testers’ comments.

What’s new for 2011?
You’ll definitely want to have our latest Tool Guide because it is the most comprehensive yet. For this issue, we’ve tested a total of 225 different tools. Here, you’ll find in-depth coverage of today’s most popular tools: 18-volt cordless drills, benchtop tablesaws, finish nailers, reciprocating saw blades, router combo kits, benchtop planers, and more.

Bigger and better than ever
New material for this issue includes: a sneak peek at what’s on the horizon, departments on new tools, readers’ ratings in 12 new categories, and surveys of specialty tools.

Making smart tool purchases
Whether you’re planning to purchase new saw blades or invest in a tablesaw, you’ll want to check it out here before going to the store. And, given today’s economy, you’ll find a wealth of valuable information in our special feature on “Great Tools for a Tough Economy.”