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In the Workshop: Utility Knives
Filed under: Tools, Know-How Getty Images On any given work day, my utility knife is opening boxes, cutting plastic sheeting, trimming shims, cutting drywall and laminates, sharpening my pencil, and...
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In the Workshop: 5 FAQs About Nails
Filed under: Tools, Know-How Getty Images If you think that all nails are created equal, think again. There are about as many different types of nails as there are species of wood. There are roofing...
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In the Workshop: Circular Saws
Filed under: Tools, Know-How Corbis If you're just setting up your workshop, your initial tool purchase should definitely include a circular saw. (And if you already have a workshop, this tool is a...
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In the Workshop: Claw Hammers
Filed under: Tools, Know-How A claw hammer. Photo: Getty When it comes to tools, it doesn't get much more basic than the hammer. Essentially, a hammer is a stick with a weight on one end that's good...
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In the Workshop: Rip Saws and Crosscut Saws
Filed under: Tools, Know-How Photo: Getty Images There are two ways to cut a board: with the grain and across the grain. A cut that's made with (in the direction of) the wood's grain -- or down the...
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In the Workshop: Fixed Wrenches
Filed under: Tools, Know-How Box end wrench (top) and open end wrech (bottom). Photo: Getty Images According to the Merrian-Webster's dictionary, the word wrench derives from the Old English wrencan...
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In the Workshop: Cordless Drills
Filed under: Tools, Know-How jupiterimages Because it does double duty as a drill and a driver, the cordless drill is an essential part of the tool repertoire. But before you go and drop a ton of cash...
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In the Workshop: Pliers
Filed under: Tools, Know-How Slip-Joint pliers. Photo: Getty Images Say the word 'pliers,' and you're bound to conjure up a bunch of different images. Some people will immediately think of the pointy...
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DIY Disaster Doctor: Tub Caulking...or Cake Frosting?
Filed under: Kitchen & Bath, Big Projects The old homeowners laid it on thick. Photo: Doug Mahoney Unfortunately, much of the 'character' of my 100-year-old farmhouse derives from subpar DIY...
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In the Workshop: Adjustable Wrenches
Filed under: Tools, Know-HowDoug Mahoney is a professional carpenter and the editor of Tool Snob. Corbis Wrenches are an integral part of your tool collection. Their main function, as any DIYer knows,...
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In the Workshop: Drill Bits
Filed under: Tools, Know-How Corbis So you've bought your brand new drill; now it's time to get some bits for boring various types of holes into your building and repair projects. If you haven't spent...
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Jigsaws - In the Workshop
Filed under: Tools, Know-How Puzzled by jigsaws? These versatile power tools can make cuts through just about any material, plus they're easy to use and high-end models are extremely precise. With so...
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