Taking The Right Angle

A.J. Hamler Festool, mirka, Sanding, Shop Blog

I sometimes think I live under a rock when finding a new tool, only to learn it’s not new at all. I’ve written about this several times here, most recently last…
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Great Gifts for the Woodworker in Your Life

Collin Knoff Blue Spruce, Featured Article, Festool, Gift Guide, Grizzly, MetMo, Milwaukee, Mullet, Rockler, Stiletto, Tooley Park, Two Cherries, Woodpeckers, Work IQ, Zen Wu

Welcome to the 2025 edition of the Popular Woodworking gift guide! This year, the focus is on quality over quantity. These are the tools we’ve used and we’ve loved this past year, combined with tools we’re desperately hoping to find &…

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The Splinter Report: October 24th

Collin Knoff Festool, Harbor Freight, Shop Blog, The Splinter Report

Welcome to The Splinter Report, where I gather the assorted interesting and amusing things I’ve seen in the woodworking world. This week we’re looking at toys, first-time projects, and 15 great tips in 13 minutes. Tool News Quick Bites Fest…

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Festool ETSC 2 Sander Review

Collin Knoff Festool, October 2025 #285, Orbital Sander, Sander, Sanding, Tool Review, Tool Reviews

Tool: ETSC 2 125 Random Orbit Sander Shop Now Manufacturer: Festool MSRP: $598 (kit includes sander, 2x 4Ah batteries, charger, dust bag, edge guard, and Systainer) If you’ve been reading this magazine for a while, you might have noticed …
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The Splinter Report: August 29th

Collin Knoff CPSC Table Saw Rules, Crossword, Festool, Shop Blog, Table saw, Table Saw Safety, The Splinter Report

Welcome to The Splinter Report, where I gather the assorted interesting and amusing things I’ve seen in the woodworking world. This week we’re looking at table saw safety, a crossword puzzle, and Paul Sellers’ sharpening system. Tool …

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