Buying Guides
Band Saw Sizes: How to Pick the Right One
What the size number means, and how to figure out which one fits the type of work you want to do.
Band Saw Specs That Actually Matter
Which numbers to weigh, which to ignore, and what the spec sheet doesn't tell you.
How MachFolio Tiers Work
What the five tiers mean, and how each machine gets placed in one.
How Much to Spend on a Band Saw
What your money actually buys at each price level, and where the jumps are worth it.
How Much to Spend on a Table Saw
What each price level actually gets you, and where paying more is worth it.
Jointer vs Planer: What Each Does and Why You Might Need Both
How the two tools work together, what happens if you only own one, and how to decide where to start.
Miter Saw Types: Standard, Compound, Sliding, and Dual-Bevel
What the head does on each type, why sliding and dual-bevel matter, and how to pick the one that fits your work.
Table Saw Specs That Actually Matter
Which numbers to weigh, which are marketing, and what the spec sheet leaves out.
Table Saw Types: Jobsite, Contractor, Hybrid, and Cabinet
The four classes of table saw, who each one is for, and how to figure out which is a fit for your shop & budget.