Metalworking

Bantam Desktop CNC Mill – Fresh Thoughts (Hands-Off)

Here are some more (hands-off) thoughts about the new Bantam Tools desktop CNC milling machine. Read More

Milwaukee has a new M18 Fuel 8-inch metal-cutting circular saw. Read More

This was one of my favorite tool purchases. Read More

Let’s talk about cold chisels, how we use them, and what preferences we might have. Read More

Here is what we know so far about the new Milwaukee M12 Fuel right angle die grinder, announced at NPS19. Read More

Makita has come out with a new compact cordless band saw Read More

Here’s a closer look at the Milwaukee M18 Fuel metal-cutting circular saw, and some examples of what it can do. Read More

Dewalt added a new brushless dual-switch deep-cut band saw to their 20V Max cordless power tool family. Read More

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