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Bosch GCM12SD Review | A Professional Dual-Bevel Gliding Miter Saw

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Bosch GCM12SD Revew

Precision castings, fences, bevel system, & miter detent plate. (Amazon)

Welcome to our Bosch GCM12SD Review — a 12″ dual-bevel miter saw with a unique axial glide system, unlike traditional sliding miter saws. Bosch has truly engineered a professional-grade miter saw designed with high-grade components and yet somehow they’ve manged to keep it very affordable considering what you get. To be honest, you won’t find a better value at this quality level.

And, in fairness and to give you another equal option, we’ve also chosen to review and compare it to the Delta 26-2250 CRUZER, another 12″ miter saw with a similar ‘gliding’ system that functions more like a robotic arm rather than a standard sliding system. Ultimately, the final decision is yours as to which of these miter saws matches your needs, budget and brand loyalty. [Read more…]

Milwaukee vs DeWALT | Which Power Tool Brand is Better?

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Milwaukee vs DeWALT. Best Power tools

Tools Shown : DEWALT DCF899B 20v MAX XR / Milwaukee 2767-20 M18 Fuel

Milwaukee vs DeWALT : Which Brand is Best? Better? Worth investing in? Hmm…

Milwaukee versus DeWALT, it is a popular comparison which is interesting when there is so many quality tool brands we can compare, all of them marketing excellent tools. Some aim their product at the homeowner DIY market and others at the construction trade. The main difference between the two is that the tools for DIY is lower priced, built for occasional use and lower duty cycles. The Milwaukee and DeWALT brand are both aimed at the professional where the tools work hard and reliability is key. Is it by mere coincidence that the two brands are compared so often? Or is it that there is such a loyal following among the DIY fraternity and the trade? [Read more…]

Best Table Saw for Under $300 | DeWALT DW745

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Whats the Best Table Saw for Under $300

This is as good as it gets for around $300. (Buy from Amazon)

What’s the Best table saw for under $300? (give or take a few dollars). Well, you won’t do much better than the DeWALT DW745 — an excellent 10″ compact jobsite table saw with a 20-inch rip capacity, Site-Pro modular guarding system, rack and pinion fence rails, a metal roll cage and weighs only 45 pounds, just to name a few of the features.

Let’s take a closer look. [Read more…]

Miter Saw Uses | Types of Miter Saws | How to Use A Miter Saw

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Miter saw uses. Types of miter saws.

Professional grade miter saw : Dewalt DW717  (Amazon)

In this article we cover a lot of ground, including : miter saw uses, types of miter saws, how to use a miter saw and more. Choosing a miter saw can be confusing as there are many types of saws on the market and if you’re a beginner, it may be difficult knowing where to start. Ultimately, you probably want to know “What is a miter saw used for?”

There are a variety of miter saws (compound, sliding, etc.) available and each of them have their own applications, allowing you to perform a specific range of cuts, so knowing what your long-term goals are is important in deciding what’s the best miter saw for you. Let’s get started!
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Table Saw vs Miter Saw — Saw Comparisons : Circular Saw, Chop Saw, Jigsaw

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table saw vs miter saw : common saw comparisons.

What’s the difference between a miter saw and a table saw?

We look at a wide range saws and compare them, including : Table saw vs. Miter saw, Chop saw vs. Miter saw, Miter saw vs. Circular saw, Circular saw vs. Jigsaw. On the surface, it may be confusing to choose one saw over the other, which is precisely why we thought it would be helpful to put together this comparison guide for the most common saws to help you choose which saw type is best for you. [Read more…]

DeWALT DWS779 vs DWS780 Miter Saw | What you Need to know

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DEWALT DWS780 : best 12 inch miter saw

Has an integrated XPS cross cut positioning system. (Buy from Amazon)

DeWALT DWS779 vs. DWS780 miter saw — What’s the difference? Everything you need to know. The truth is, there isn’t much difference between the two miter saws, and the DeWALT DWS779 has been discontinued but it’s still available at the time of this writing on Amazon. The reality is, the DWS780 is definitely better so don’t worry about the older DW779 being left behind by DeWalt. [Read more…]

What Temperature Should I Set My Thermostat in Winter?

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what temperature should i set my thermostat in winter

A programmable thermostat like this is very inexpensive, but a must. (Amazon)

What Temperature Should I Set My Thermostat in Winter? This is a very common question that people want to know for a variety of reasons. It’s also not as straightforward of an answer as you might expect as their are many variables that factor into the ideal thermostat temperature during winter. But, we aim to explore all of the various ways to answer this important question. [Read more…]

Triumph NT-9 Review | A Car Lift Worth Your Money

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TRIUMPH NT-9 Review. Best 2-pole car lift.

Versatile and effective 2-pole car lift. (Buy from Amazon)

Triumph NT-9 Review — a 2-post car lift that will impress you with its stability and quality while providing you with a safe way to work on all of your automotive projects whether at the shop or at home. We also review the Triumph NSS-8 a 4-post car lift to provide you with another great option and weigh the advantages and disadvantages of each one. [Read more…]

Best Gas Garage Heater | Reviews | Stay Warm in your Garage & Workshop

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Mr. Heater Big Maxx MHU50NG (F260550) : best garage heater

Heats up to 700 square feet. (Buy from Amazon)

Usually around late October people start looking for the best gas garage heater for their home, and/or workshop, barn even small industrial spaces. The versatility is quite vast for these garage heaters. Basically, if you need to heat large open spaces then you probably need a gas heater to keep it warm. It’s that simple

In this buying guide we review a wide-range of gas garage heaters that we feel are worth your money. Plus, we discuss other important things you should know like garage heater safety and choosing the right size gas garage heater for your space. [Read more…]

What’s the Best Titanium Hammer for the Money?

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best titanium hammer

Lightweight, ergonomic and more durable than a normal hammer. (Amazon)

What’s the best titanium hammer for you?

It’s hard to say goodbye to a good hammer, right? Once you find one you like it’s tempting to hold onto it forever. After all, you might never find another great one. Our need to hold onto tools well past their sell-by date means you’re probably still using an old school hammer. [Read more…]

Reviews | Best Log Splitter under $1000 | The Smart Way to Split Firewood

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WEN 56207 : best electric log splitter.

The stand means you can work more comfortably. (Buy from Amazon)

It seems foolish to me that people still use an axe to split logs into firewood. It made sense a hundred years ago but times have changed.  In this article we help you choose the Best Log Splitter under $1000 so you never have to swing an axe again. A log splitter is the evolution of the axe in the same way that cars are the evolution of horse drawn carriages. If you use a lot of firewood in the winter then investing in a high quality log splitter is probably a good investment for you.

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What’s the Best Bench Vise? We Review Several Fantastic Vises You’ll Love

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best bench vise.

Top jaws and pipe jaws are made of hardened steel. (Buy from Amazon)

Let’s go on a hunt for the best bench vise — or is it vice? Many people get confused with the spelling, so let’s clear this up before we get started.

I often see a vise referred to as a vice. This is a spelling thing and not really something one would discuss in a tool review. Though, for the sake of clarity, here’s a short English spelling lesson. In the USA and Canada, the spelling of the word vice and vise has two separate meanings. Other English-speaking countries use UK spelling. In these countries, there is only one way of spelling both terms, this being the word vice. If you read information supplied by English-speakers outside of North America, you’ll find the word vice used where, in the US, one would call it a vise. [Read more…]