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Heavy-duty garden work, including cutting firewood and trimming branches, often requires you to use a chainsaw. Electric chainsaws, both corded and my personal favourite cordless chainsaws, give you convenience as well as enough power for all but the biggest tasks. I review the best electric chainsaws on the market and list the pros and cons of each model, along with some real user testing to see how they perform with different sized branches and logs.…

The Best Orbital Sander Reviews These handheld machines are perfect for introducing a smooth and aesthetic feel to your work. The cut edges can now be smoothed over to present a neat product that can be used by many. If you are looking for an orbital sander then you have come to the right place. Below you will find various reviews and a guide to assist you in selecting the best orbital sander for your…

We look at some of the best electric hand planers to see how they compare. For the serious woodworker, we have some amazing models featured When you think of an electric planer, you think of convenience. It is among a carpenter’s best tool and no workshop should be without one. We rely on the planer to produce smooth wooden products that are aesthetically pleasing. You can use planers to recover wood, stud related work and other…

Presenting rugged work is not something that many aspire to. When working with wood or metal, you want to present a finished product that is smooth without edges that can snag on other materials. To aid in the process of presenting a neat product, it is essential to use a bench grinder. Bench grinders are usually mountable on a workbench and they come with a wide variety of features for convenience. In this review, we…

How To Choose The Best Portable Workbench Do you have to share your project work surface with your kids’ crafts, all your DIY bits and pieces or even with someone eating their dinner? If this sounds familiar then what you need is your own portable workbench. Imagine having your own work surface, a bench that you can unfold whenever you want to work on your own projects and take to wherever there’s a convenient corner…

The fact that they are small and portable makes them a favourite with home users and professionals, especially electricians. With hundreds of models available and prices ranging from as little as £10-£15 to well over £100 for advanced models means they can be inexpensive and easily purchased if you know what to look for. As always the marketplace can be somewhat confusing when trying to choose a multimeter so we have made this a whole lot easier.…

Power nailers are designed to ease the carpenter’s workload by subtracting the need to hammer. The framing nailer is best suited for high powered, quick projects, different to smaller models which are mainly used for precision jobs. A framing nailer must have specific features and performance so as to strive in our severe testing. When choosing a framing nailer you have to first consider the task ahead so as to choose the best framing nailer.…

Known to be a multi-functional machine, an air compressor is a reserve of compressed air that can be used to run pneumatic or air tools, as well as inflating inflatable items. They are such an important part of any garage or professional workshop but are useful at home too. However, with different types and designs of air compressors out there, choosing the best air compressor for your needs can be a challenging task. In this…

Screwdrivers are essential accessories in any household. From fixing broken electronics to building flat-packed furniture and assembling garden equipment, they can be useful in many different ways. Instead of purchasing individual screwdrivers as you need them, it is a great idea to purchase a full set with multiple screwdrivers. Luckily, there is a cool range of sets on the market. But as it turns out, there are many factors to consider when trying to choose…

By far one of the best electric saws is the versatile mitre saw, we compared 8 top models to see how they stack up A mitre saw is an extremely handy tool for anyone looking to make precise cuts over and over. The challenge (as always) is finding the best mitre saw for your money since there are many brands in the market and every other model claims to be the best mitre saw. There…