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Bob Vila Radio: Power Drill
A power drill does more than just drill holes. With different attachments, it also drives screws, turns a sander, or ...
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Bob Vila Radio: Lithium-Ion Batteries
Cordless power tools, and now lithium-ion batteries, have revolutionized the home improvement world. But anyone who’s...
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Bob Vila Radio: Tool Tip - Circular Saws
If those holiday gift cards are burning a hole in your pocket, a good circular saw is something you really shouldn't ...
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Bob Vila Radio: Tool Tip - Power Sanders
Good sanding can make or break a woodworking project, so every do-it-yourselfer should have a power sander in the wor...
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Top Tools 2012: DeWalt 12v Pivot Reciprocating Saw
With its pivoting blade, DeWalt's compact and cordless reciprocating saw is easy to use in tight spaces.
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Top Tools 2012: Rockwell Sonicrafter X2 Oscillating Multi-Tool
Rockwell's no-nonsense oscillating multi-tool gets along famously with other toolmaker's accessories.
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Top Tools 2012: Ridgid 18v Compact Drill Driver and Impact Driver
Backed by the product category's best warranty, Ridgid's drill/driver is a workhorse that will last.
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Top Tools 2012: Milwaukee Cordless 18v Cut-Off/Grinder
Comfortable to use and easy to control, Milwaukee's powerful 18-volt grinder is near perfect.
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Bob Vila Radio: Tool Tip - Nail Guns
As time-saving tools go, it's hard to beat the pneumatic nailer; aka the nail gun. But before you run out to get one ...
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Bob Vila Radio: Tool Tip - Table Saw
You don't have to undertake too many do-it-yourself woodworking projects to understand that a table saw is a must-hav...
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Bob Vila Radio: Drill Drivers
Did you know the right drill bit can make or break the job?LISTENListen to BOB VILA ON DRILL DRIVERS, or read text be...
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New Wave of Brushless Motor Power Tools
Brushless motor technology has been around for a while, but only within the last couple years have power tool manufac...
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How To: Spring Clean Your Power Tools
Like everything with moving parts—your car, your computer, your body—your power tools will last longer and work bette...
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Top Tips for Using a Floor Sander
Use a floor sander effectively in order to complete your hardwood refinishing project more quickly and easily.
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Making Friends with a Detail Sander: Refinishing Your Front Door
I love wood. Maybe it’s the way the surface glows when sunlight suffuses the grain, lighting up any room with golden ...
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Why Every DIYer Needs a Thickness Planer
The thickness planer is not the most versatile tool in your arsenal. In fact, it really only does one thing: it plane...
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Freestanding Saws
What kind of saw do you need in your workshop? Here's some help.
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Belt Sander
Powered sanders can help you get your work done quickly.
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Finishing Sanders
Finishing sanders function in different ways, sanding in a straight-line mode, backwards and forwards, much like hand sanding or orbital sanding.
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Disk Sander
The disk sander is a high-powered sanding tool.
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Band Saw Safety
Band saws are powerful cutting tools and must be used with proper respect and care. Follow these guidelines for safe and proper operation.
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Jigsaw
The jigsaw is valuable when cutting intricate shapes.
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Drill Press
The drill press is a fixed-in-place version of the simple hand drill with a worktable beneath.
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Quick Tip: Tool Maintenance
Proper tool maintenance depends on keeping your tools clean and storing them safely.
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The Router
The router's versatility, light weight, reasonable cost and portability have made it a tool of choice for many.
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Tilting Arbor Saw
Also known as the table saw, the tilting arbor saw is the single most important workshop tool for many.
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Protective Gear
The right protective gear is like a small health insurance policy.
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Band Saw
A stationary saw that can be used for freehand cutting, the band saw is a very useful piece of equipment.
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The Bench Grinder
Use this inexpensive tool to smooth rough edges.
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Quick Tip: Sharpening a Spade Bit
Keep your spade bits sharp and effective.
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Basic Grinding 101
Follow the three steps necessary to sharpen a chisel or similar tool with a grinding wheel.
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The Jointer
Fasten wood in tight, precise joints with a jointer.
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The Thickness Planer
Smooth rough-cut wood stock with a planer.
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The Shaper
Use this helpful tool to shape ornamental edges.
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The Plate Joiner
This clever device helps join furniture and cabinetry.
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The Compressor
Compressors are used for many different kinds of workshop and worksite tasks. Most of us first made the acquaintance of a compressor when our bicycle tires needed...
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Radial-Arm Saw
The radial-arm saw is a versatile saw that can do a lot of things in your workshop.
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Keyhole and Reciprocating Saw
Learn more about the keyhole saw, designed to cut holes in different materials of differing diameters and the reciprocating saw, a powerful tool best suited for d...
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Compressed-Air Tools
Use air tools for a variety of tasks to expand your workshop's capabilities.
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Kobalt Tools: Power and Value at Lowe's
When I consider the assortment of power tools that I've purchased, collected and inherited over time, I am amazed tha...
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Power Drivers
Get facts on the faster—easier—way for you to drive screws.
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Quick Tip: Table Saw Techniques
Learn the different ways you can use your table saw.
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Milwaukee Tool Introduces a Refreshed Lineup
I traveled to Milwaukee, WI, a couple weeks ago to visit the headquarters of the Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation ...
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The Hand-Held Circular Saw
The efficient and powerful circular saw could make a great addition to you toolbox.
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The Saber Saw
Even though the blade is small, the saber saw packs a versatile punch.
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Electric Drills
Get the low-down on the different types of electric drills.
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Table and Radial Saws
Learn how to choose equipment that fits the task.
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Drilling with Care
Follow these simple steps to avoid hang-ups in your next drilling project.
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The Portable Table Saw
An essential tool for the home carpenter
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Power Saw Blade Sense
The Right Blade Makes the Difference
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Building Planter Boxes
Bob Ryley is in the garage workshop building a planter box for the sunroom.
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Building a Medicine Cabinet
Bob helps contractor Bob Ryley hand-craft a medicine cabinet using a radial arm saw, Dado blade, router, screws, and carpenter's glue.
 
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