Patrick McCombe

Associate editor Patrick McCombe has been testing power tools on behalf of national publications for more than 12 years. Before Fine Homebuilding, his tool articles appeared in the Journal of Light Construction, Professional Deck Builder, and Fine Woodworking. The curator of the “Tool Hound” blog at FineHomebuilding.com, he’s frequently on the road visiting product designers and manufacturers.

New Sliding Miter Saw from Bosch
June 7, 2010

Bosch's new slider doesn't have slide tubes, so you can put it right against the wall.
Tweezers for Splinters Review
June 3, 2010

Pocketweez makes pulling splinters easy thanks to wide, razor-sharp jaws that fold inside a sturdy metal housing.
Mystic, CT hosts Antique Tool Auction
May 26, 2010

Mystic, CT home of the Mystic Seaport is hosting an antique tool auction Friday June 4th, at the Hilton Hotel.
New cabinet saw from SawStop
May 17, 2010

New Cabinet Saw from SawStop runs on 110-volt power.
More Details on the Carlos Osorio Table Saw Lawsuit
May 3, 2010

In March, a jury awarded $1.5 million in a case against Ryobi for a benchtop tablesaw injury, claiming that the saw should have been equipped with flesh-sensing, blade-braking technology, such…
Woodworker or Sculptor?
April 22, 2010

His workspace looks like any other woodshop, but his projects are anything but ordinary.
New Plane from Bridge City Tool Works
April 19, 2010

Inspired by the lightwieght, high-strength components found in helicopters, Bridge City Tool Works has made a work of art that planes wood.
Cut a Zamboni in Two: How do you get this job?
April 9, 2010

Team Hackman has cut everything from automobiles to Zambonis with their trusty recip saws.
General- Lumber Store lumber rack (No. 99-300)
April 8, 2010

Each pair of Lumber Store racks can handle up to 660 lb.
Tool Guide Reader Survey
April 1, 2010

Pick your favorite tools in a short survey and you might win a great prize.

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