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Carpentry Tool Reviews & Buying Guides

When you look at carpentry tool reviews, cordless sanders may not seem like a first choice. Even so, tools like the Makita orbital sanders and others have made incredible strides. Some of our guys swear by them as they save tons of time in setup. Another unusual tool that has taken off is the cordless finish nailer. Now, Milwaukee, Makita, Senco, and others have tools in this growing category. With these tools, you can get in and out without using a compressor or dragging an air hose. Our carpentry-focused reviews include best cordless circular saws, best compact miter saws, best orbital sanders, best nail guns, hand tools, and other woodworking tools. In carpentry, quality, convenience, and portability are key. A lot of times you deal with built-ins or other locations where you need everything on-hand. Newer cordless tools are helping, and so are advances in hand tools to do more with less. Above all, quality tools make the difference, so every tool gets a thorough exam against those high standards.

Ryobi Miter Saw Stand Preview
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Ryobi Miter Saw Stand Preview

by Clint DeBoer

A miter saw stand will greatly improve both the usability and the capability of your saw. The Ryobi Miter Saw stand, pithily dubbed the Quickstand (model #A18MS01), is one of the more inexpensive and yet functional products you’ll find on the market. The miter saw stand has 400 lbs. of holding capacity, so it’s equipped to not only hold a large miter saws, it can support the saw while also provided enough strength of nearly any type of material you’re likely to cut. The stand is made of steel, and it folds up and down so you can tuck it away when not in use, plus this makes taking it to the jobsite all the more easy.

Senco FN55AX 18 Gauge Finish Nailer First Look
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Senco FN55AX 18 Gauge Finish Nailer First Look

by Clint DeBoer

Senco’s new Fusion tools combine the best of pneumatic and cordless technology. The Fusion cordless tools are available in 15 gauge angled and 18 gauge straight. What makes them impressive is that they eliminate the disadvantages associated with traditional gas and battery powered nailers. Fuel cell replacement costs, trigger response time, charge capability and excessive tool weight are virtually eliminated with these new models.

Bosch MRC23EVSK plunge fixed router
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Bosch MRC23EVSK 2.3 HP Plunge and Fixed-Base Router

by Clint DeBoer

Bosch MRC23EVSK 2.3 HP offers 10000-25000 RPM, Trigger Control System for enhanced control, afterlock microfine depth adjustment for easy & precise adjustments at any plunge setting. Also, the tools includes fixed-base depth adjustment that features continuous microfine adjustment range & wrench for adjustments through top of optional router table, a bright LED Lighting for enhanced visibility in bit area while the 2-Stage Quick Clamp System is for fast tool-free conversion, plus soft-start that reduces start-up torque. In addition, Bosch variable speed dial for matching speed to workpiece and task while Constant-Response Circuitry which maintains constant speed under load, provides overload protection, also plunge base has contoured soft grip handles for enhanced control and comfort at all plunge depths while fixed base has threaded holes for mounting to router table positioned in Bosch 4-hole pattern and common 3-hole pattern. Also, Power Switch and Rugged carrying case.

Bosch 1617EVS Fixed Base Router
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Bosch 1617EVS 2.25 HP Fixed-Base Router

by Clint DeBoer

Bosch 1617 EVS router features a 12 amp, 2-1/4-horsepower, no-load 8000 to 25000 rpm motor. Its exclusive precision centering system delivers accurate, repeatable cuts at any depth setting. The router includes a microfine bit depth adjustment with re-settable indicator ring and an adjustable sub-base. The router is made of strong, lightweight, all-magnesium construction. It features a precision self-extracting collet system, quick templet guide-change lever, and one-piece armature shaft for accuracy and long bit shank capacity.

Bosch CS10 Circular Saw
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Bosch CS10 7-1/4″ Circular Saw Preview

by Clint DeBoer

Bosch CS10 features a powerful 15-amp, high output motor, Bosch’s 7-1/4″ Circular Saw offers fast, smooth cutting at a variety of different angles. An advanced composite footplate means increased stability and precision accuracy. Weighing in at just 10.3 lbs. An unobstructed view of the cut line means better visibility for more exact cuts. With a soft grip handle for added comfort, and a blower for better dust control, this is one user-friendly tool. The CS10 also Features a 56-degree bevel capacity, along with positive detents at 22.5 and 46 degrees for working on a wide variety of projects.

Bosch CS5 circular saw
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Bosch CS5 7-1/4″ Left-Blade Circular Saw Preview

by Clint DeBoer

The Bosch CS5 focuses on line of sight, power and durability with its 15 Amps Power that provides power to cut through 3/4″ plywood and other dense materials, left blade Design gives users the clearest line of sight for easy and accurate cutting. Also, it features improved Spindle Lock for quick and easy blade change, an aluminum Upper and Lower Guard, On-Tool Wrench Storage plus 56° Bevel Capacity Clear viewing area of cut line, and Anti-Snag Lower Guard.

Bosch 1640VS finecut handsaw
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Bosch 1640VS Finecut Power Handsaw Preview

by Clint DeBoer

The Bosch 1640VS is a versatile, powerful handsaw for flush-cutting and precision sawing applications. Loaded with features, this Finecut model has a variable speed setting that lets you match the power to the project, a left or right-side blade mount, and an ergonomic design that offers comfortable handling. With its tool-free blade change system you’ll find swapping blades is a real snap, and the large on/off switch has an integrated gripping surface for easy access.

Paslode T250A-F16 16-Gauge Angled Finish Air Nailer Review
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Paslode T250A-F16 16-Gauge Angled Finish Air Nailer Review

by Thomas Gaige

The lightweight and compact Paslode T250A-F16 16-Gauge Angled Finish Air Nailer is a breath of fresh air in a market segment that is full of overweight and not so compact finish nailers. Even though this tool weighs in at just a little over three pounds, it is definitely a heavy hitter and will not wear you out after a long day of doing lots of trim. With a wide variety of fastener lengths, you can pretty much use this same nailer to install the smallest shoe moulding along with oversized crown.

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