Tools & Materials

Tool Guide 2009

Free online extras from our newsstand-only publication featuring expert tool reviews, videos, and articles

By Fine Woodworking editors Sep 01, 2008

The 2009 Tool Guide, a special publication by Fine Woodworking, features articles on an assortment of tools, with reviews of the latest models and tips for buying the most suitable tools for your workshop.

To accompany the Tool Guide, we’ve compiled this list of informative videos and additional articles. These online-only features cover everything from testing trim routers to locating a quality sharpening service.

Videos

Carpentry, Hollywood Style
Behind-the-scenes video from the set of The Learning Channel’s “Trading Spaces.”

Testing Compact Impact Drivers
With so many models on the market, which one is for you?

Miter Saw Features Roundup
A carpenter reviews six of these big chopsaws and reveals the positive and negative attributes of each

Video Tool Test: Trim Routers
Former FWW shop manager John White tests laminate trimmers currently on the market

Evaluating 14 in. Bandsaws
See how we tested these essential shop machines for resaw capacity and general fit and finish

Turning Big Bowls
Learn more about our favorite heavy duty lathes and see them at work

A Sliding Crosscut Table for DeWalt’s Hybrid Tablesaw
Our overview includes a look at DeWalt’s optional sliding table

Marking Knives
What’s behind the FWW tests, plus the editor’s top picks

Top Picks in Dovetail Jigs
Find out the best features to look for when shopping for a router dovetail jig

Related Article

Tool Test: Half-Blind Dovetail Jigs
These basic but dependable router jigs deliver half-blind dovetails with fixed spacing

Video Miter-Saw-Stand Madness
Learn more about saw-stand types and see a demonstration

Articles

Sanding Stands Add Versatility to Belt Sanders Attachments turn a mobile tool into a benchtop workstation
Sanding Frames for Belt Sanders These add-on accessories keep sanders flat to prevent ugly gouges
Find a Sharpening Service A list of companies to call on when cutting tools get dull

Fine Woodworking Recommended Products

Stanley Powerlock 16-ft. tape measure

With its smooth lock, tough case, compact size, and excellent accuracy, this Stanley tape is perfect for workshop use.

Buy at Amazon

Ridgid EB4424 Oscillating Spindle/Belt Sander

With five spindles sized from 1/2 in. to 2 in. and a 4 X 24-in. belt, this sander has become a staple in many a shop Fine Woodworking visits.

Buy at Amazon

Rockler Dust Right 1250 CFM

You’ll need help to get this heavy unit onto its bracket, but if you’re looking for a central dust collector that won’t gobble floor space, this may be the unit for you.

Buy at Rockler

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