Does Festool Ever Go On Sale?

Does Festool Ever Go On Sale

Bargain hunters look for coupons, special discounts, package deals, and previous year’s models, or wait for Black Friday, Cyber Monday, or tax holiday sales.  With so many cordless tools on our wish list to outfit our woodworking shop, sometimes corners …

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Jigsaw Vs Circular Saw: Which Is Better for You?

Jigsaw Vs Circular Saw

If you are an experienced woodworker, whether professional or hobbyist, you know about these two power saws.  Each comes as a corded tool and a cordless model, and each has a place in every woodworking shop. For the beginner woodworker, …

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What Are Step Drill Bits Used For?

What Are Step Drill Bits Used For

We’re sure you have at least one power drill in your woodworking shop. They are pretty essential tools to have, whether corded or cordless or even a drill press. Along with the drills, you likely have a variety of bits …

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Is The Festool Track Saw Worth It?

Is The Festool Track Saw Worth It

A power tool easily transported and brought to the workpiece, a guarantee of a straight cut when ripping boards or plywood, or for cutting floorboards or panels:  these are valuable capabilities in a woodworking shop or for a DIY home …

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Does Festool Own SawStop?

Does Festool Own SawStop?

There are two companies and their product lines we have written about frequently in the past, each in articles devoted to just one at a time.  Today, we get to write about both of them in the same piece.   From …

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Are Festool Tools Worth The Money?

Are Festool Tools Worth The Money

While “You get what you pay for” is so often proven true, the question as it pertains to woodworking shop power tools requires something more than an axiom. I have a winter coat purchased from LL Bean 30 years ago …

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Mirka Dust Extractor vs Festool: Is One Better?

Mirka Dust Extractor vs Festool Is One Better

It’s a long and dusty trail to walk for us woodworkers.  Almost anything we do when we are in the shop will generate dust and wood debris, whether cutting or sanding or chiseling or planing.  Dust collection becomes an important …

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Can You Use a Drill As A Dremel?

Dremel

Every woodworker and home DIY enthusiast has his or her favorite tool.  It’s usually one that is versatile to the point where there is virtually no small task it can not perform. For us at Obsessed Woodworking, one of those …

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How Long Does a Craftsman 20V Battery Last?

How Long Does a Craftsman 20V Battery Last

The Craftsman Tools 20V lithium-ion batteries represent a major advancement over old batteries. This article will analyze Craftsman battery specs, lifespan details, and troubleshooting tips. Understanding your battery is key to maximizing the performance of your power tools. QUICK ANSWER: …

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