Real projects. Honest tool reviews. No showroom nonsense.
One garage woodworker's notebook — what I build, what I break, and the gear that actually earns a spot on the wall.
I’m JD. For fifteen years I’ve been building furniture and shop projects out of a two-car garage, and this is where I write down what I learn. Every review here comes from months of real use — not an afternoon demo. More about how I test →
Latest from the bench
- Craftsman Table Saw Safety Key: Finding and Replacing It
- Operating a Table Saw: Safe Setup, Cuts, and Shutdown
- Black and Decker Table Saw: Models, Features, and Parts
- Ryobi 10-Inch Table Saw: Features, Capacity, and What to Know
- Dado Blade Set for a 10-Inch Table Saw: Fit and Compatibility
- Craftsman 12-Inch Band Saw: Specs, Uses, and Setup
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New to the shop? These are the guides I wish I’d had on day one: