Carpenter's Equip Editorial Team

Best Hand Saws for Beginners and Home Carpentry

The best first hand saw for most beginners is a Western 15-inch crosscut-style saw such as the Irwin 15-inch Coarse […]

The DeWalt DWE575SB is the best corded circular saw for most remodeling work because it combines a 15-amp motor, an

The Bahco Laplander is the best folding saw for most campers and survival kits because it is light, locks open

The DeWalt DWS779 is the best all-around 12-inch dual-bevel sliding compound miter saw for most trim carpenters and serious DIYers,

The best rolling tool box with removable organizers for a garage is the CRAFTSMAN VERSASTACK XL Rolling Tower, a four-piece

The best 240 volt garage heaters deliver 4,800 to 7,500 watts, roughly 16,000 to 25,000 BTU per hour, which is

The best 120 volt wood lathe for most woodturners is the Jet JWL-1221VS, a 1 HP, 115 volt midi lathe

The best 120 volt table saw for most carpenters and home shops is a 15-amp jobsite saw such as the

The best 120 volt planer for most shops is the DeWalt DW735X, a 13-inch, 15-amp portable thickness planer with a

The best 120 volt jointers are 6-inch and 8-inch machines, from compact helical-head benchtop units like the Cutech 40160H-CT to