Current Reviews

Porter-Cable Variable Speed Super Combo Kit

Delta ShopMaster 10" Compound Power Miter Saw

Rockler's Mast-R-Lift

NEW! Book Reviews Page added

Vega Lathe Duplicator

Rockler Benchtop Router Table

Ridgid 10" Radial Arm Saw

BladePoint Laser Guide

Porter-Cable 1-1/2 HP Router Kit, Model #693PK

Rockler's Sure-loc Mitre Gauge

Jet Bandsaw: Model # JW BS 14CS 14" Standing Cabinet Band Saw

Accuset Finish Nailer

Delta Random Orbital Bench Sander Model 31-750

 

Cool Tools are excellent shop tools and accessories for under $50, here are some we found. Have you found one? Let us know in the new tool area of the discussion boards

BeadLock Mortice System

Bessey K Body Clamps

Craftsman Easy Fire Stapler/Brad Nailer: Excellent stapling power when you need it

Siderax :carrying racks for your car or truck

The Exhumer :nail puller, wrench and more!

Penshar Sharpener : An instant classic, a sharpener for carpenter's pencils

Cool Blocks :Keep your bandsaw running smooth and accurate.

 

The Woody rating system

A Quarter Woody,not a very high rating

Half a Woody,Average

Three-quarter Woody, A good rating

A whole Woody, the best rating.

 

 

If a tool or piece of equipment ratea a whole Woody in each of the 3 categories, it is awarded a "Full Woody" and is defiantly something worth considering for your shop.

 

 

 

Think your tool or device is up to the Woody Workout? We are happy to put it through the paces in this old workshop. Email us for information

 

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The "Woody Workout" is our way oftaking a tool or piece of equipment and rating it for 3 very important factors. One: Performance, Two: Price for Value, Three: Shop Necessity.

Performance: We will consider several factors when grading performance. Asking questions like,

  • Did the equipment perform as well as the manufactor says it should?
  • Is it easy to use, adjust and clean?
  • Is it well built?
  • Is the overall quality of the equipment up to standards?
  • Is this a tool that will last and hold up under use?

Price for Value: In the economy of today's shop budgets, is the tool "worth" having for the price.

  • Is the tool a good value for what it produces?
  • Is the price worth paying for in exchange for time savings?
  • Is maintenance, or supplies too expensive?
  • How does the price and quality relate to the competition?

Shop Necessity:

  • Is this tool something you should have?
  • Is this equipment a requirement or a luxury?
  • Is this tool going to collect dust? or be a great time saver?