Tools & DIY
Power tools, hand tools, and workshop gear for real projects.
Deciding what to buy
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Track Saw or Table Saw for Plywood Sheet Goods
Track saw or table saw for breaking down plywood? Published cut depth, rip capacity, rail length, footprint and included parts for seven saws, compared.
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Angle Grinder Size: 4.5-Inch vs 7-Inch Amperage and RPM
How wheel diameter, published amperage and RPM decide between a 4.5-inch grinder and a 7-inch one for fabrication, rebar, concrete or light home work.
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Cordless vs Pneumatic Framing Nailers: Nails, PSI and Weight
Which framing nailer fits your work: fastener range, collation angle, magazine capacity and compressor requirements compared across seven published spec sheets.
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Extension Cord Gauge and Length: What Actually Powers a Tool
Why the plug, not the gauge, caps a cord at 15 A, and which 12/3 cords publish the length, listing mark and temperature a long tool or generator run needs.
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Rolling Tool Chests: Drawer Capacity and Steel Gauge Explained
Per-drawer ratings from 100 to 300 lb, steel gauge from 14 to 21, and which rolling tool chests publish a caster rating at all.
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Wet/Dry Shop Vacuum Tank Size and CFM for Garage Cleanup
How to match a wet/dry shop vac's tank gallons, CFM, and water lift to sawdust, spills, and drywall dust, with eight models' published specs compared.
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Cordless Drill or Impact Driver: Which to Buy First
Drill/driver, impact driver, or a two-tool combo for a first cordless purchase, compared on kit contents, torque, clutch control, batteries and warranty.
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Portable, Standby or Battery: Home Backup Power Compared
Standby, dual-fuel portable, inverter and battery backup compared on rated watts, runtime, published dBA, CO shutoff and transfer switch readiness.
