

Cordless Router Freedom by Ridgid
The new Ridgid trim router was released early this year and I have taken the time to really test this tools capability and durability. What Is a Trim Router? Trim routers also known as laminate trimers is a smaller router that can be used for a wide variety of tasks including routing for inlay cavities and hinge mortises, rounding over edges, flush trimming hardwood edging, and a whole lot more. There usually a palm fit router, smaller in size (with a smaller shaft and motor)


Measuring the Competition
Whats the most important and used tool in everyone's shop and toolbox? No matter what you're working on a good tape measure is a must. I have recently done work with the top three brands brand new tape measures, and here's what i found. First the Competitors Stanley FatMax The FatMax had to be included in this test because its a classic and one of the most used tapes anywhere. The tape has a 1.25 inch wide blade and a stand out of 11 feet. It features Stanley's typical blade


Watco Butcher Block oil & finish by Rustoleum
Looking for a food safe finish that will not need to be refinished in the near future? Watco Butcher Block oil & finish by Rustoleum is a good one for you. This coating is oil based so much like bare mineral oil it soaks in the difference is Watco oil dries on top to form a much harder finish. I used the Watco on a couple cutting boards and they turned out beautifully, shining like new Italian marble. The process is so simple any DIY can do it. Wipe the wood off with a damp r