One battery, multiple tools: for what line of power tools did I see a commercial that featured one battery that you could switch out between the tools? [more inside]
posted by sjuhawk31 on Jul 31, 2009 - 12 answers

A few years ago I saw a video where someone made a table saw technology where if the blade touches your skin it stops immediately and all you get is a knick on your finger. I was curious if this is being built into table saws yet? And if not why isn't it? [more inside]
posted by GregX3 on Jun 28, 2008 - 35 answers

What time is it ok to use a power saw in the driveway on Sunday morning? [more inside]
posted by M.C. Lo-Carb! on Jun 1, 2008 - 47 answers

We just bought a house on 2 acres of wooded land. I need help with leaf management (fall is coming soon!) and path/trail maintenance. More specifically, I think I want suggestions for leaf blowers and string trimmers/brushcutters. [more inside]
posted by JMOZ on Sep 26, 2007 - 14 answers

Where can I get replacement parts for an old Craftsman radial arm saw? [more inside]
posted by middleclasstool on Jul 12, 2007 - 6 answers

How do I make a deadbolt hole in a door wider? [more inside]
posted by Mach5 on Jan 26, 2007 - 7 answers

Power-tool help: The people at Black and Decker are behaving like...well...tools... [more inside]
posted by TeamBilly on Mar 29, 2006 - 7 answers

Power tool reviews. I'm in the market for some power tools, but I can't seem to find a decent review site to help me decide... [more inside]
posted by Chrischris on Jan 22, 2006 - 7 answers

Cutting Tools: I want to cut shapes out of thick stacks of paper and maybe wood laminates. Easy enough, right? Except I want to be able to do cuts that only go from one point in the interior to another point in the interior -- cuts that don't go all the way across or otherwise break the edge. Are there good choices for tools? [more inside]
posted by weston on Dec 30, 2005 - 12 answers

Drilling holes in glass blocks without breakage: Looking for tips (and anecdotes about diamond drill bits) to stop burning (drilling?) through other people's money. [more inside]
posted by artifarce on Nov 16, 2005 - 10 answers

I need to stock a home workshop. What basic power tools should I acquire? Which tools aren't really needed? What about good books on maintaining and improving an older home? [more inside] [more inside]
posted by jdroth on Jun 1, 2004 - 36 answers