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Best Table Saws for Home Workshops: 10 Top Picks Tested - ofzenandcomputing

10 Best Table Saws for Home Workshops (January 2026) Tested

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I’ll be honest with you: setting up my first home workshop table saw was intimidating. Between the safety horror stories, confusing specifications, and prices ranging from $250 to over $2,500,…

Best Portable Table Saws [cy]: 12 Models Tested and Compared - ofzenandcomputing

12 Best Portable Table Saws (January 2026) Tested & Compared

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I spent three months testing portable table saws across multiple job sites, cutting everything from framing lumber to hardwood cabinet parts. After ripping dozens of sheets of plywood and making…

Best Miter Saws for Accurate Cuts: 10 Models Tested for Precision - ofzenandcomputing

10 Best Miter Saws for Accurate Cuts (January 2026) Tested

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After three months of testing 10 different miter saws in my shop, measuring cut accuracy with digital calipers, and running through over 500 linear feet of lumber, one thing became…

Best Cabinet Table Saws for Professionals: 10 Models Tested - ofzenandcomputing

10 Best Cabinet Table Saws for Professionals (January 2026) Tested

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Professional woodworkers know that a cabinet table saw is the heart of a production shop. After testing 15 different models over the past 18 months and logging more than 300…

Best Sliding Compound Miter Saws - ofzenandcomputing

10 Best Sliding Compound Miter Saws (January 2026) Tested

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After spending 15 years working with various miter saws in my workshop and on job sites, I’ve learned that the right sliding compound miter saw can make or break a…

Best Track Saw for Straight Cuts [cy]: 10 Models Tested - ofzenandcomputing

10 Best Track Saw for Straight Cuts (January 2026) Tested

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I’ve spent countless hours breaking down sheet goods with various tools, and the track saw revolution stands as one of the most significant improvements in my woodworking journey. After struggling…

Best Band Saws for Woodworking: 10 Expert-Tested Models - ofzenandcomputing

10 Best Band Saws for Woodworking (January 2026) Tested

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After spending 15 years in woodworking and testing saws across multiple price ranges, I’ve learned that choosing the right band saw can make or break your workshop experience. The band…

Best Scroll Saws for Intricate Cuts: 8 Models Tested for Precision - ofzenandcomputing

8 Best Scroll Saws for Intricate Cuts (January 2026) Tested

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I remember the first time I tried cutting a detailed puzzle pattern with a jigsaw. The result was a jagged mess that looked nothing like the elegant design I had…

Best Benchtop Planers for Flat Boards: 10 Models Tested - ofzenandcomputing

10 Best Benchtop Planers for Flat Boards (January 2026) Tested

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After spending 15 years dimensioning rough lumber in my shop, I’ve learned that flat boards aren’t a luxury—they’re the foundation of everything we build. Cupped, warped, or twisted stock will…

Best Wood Routers for Beginners [cy]: 10 Models Tested - ofzenandcomputing

10 Best Wood Routers for Beginners (January 2026) Tested

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A wood router opens up possibilities that no other tool can match in your workshop. From creating elegant rounded edges on a table top to cutting perfect dado joints for…

Best Biscuit Joiners for Strong Joints [cy] - ofzenandcomputing

8 Best Biscuit Joiners for Strong Joints (January 2026) Tested

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After testing biscuit joiners for over 15 years and building countless tabletops, cabinets, and face frames, I’ve learned that the right tool makes the difference between joints that hold forever…

Best Cordless Miter Saws [cy]: 10 Battery-Powered Models Tested - ofzenandcomputing

10 Best Cordless Miter Saws (January 2026) Tested

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Cordless miter saws have completely changed how I work on job sites. After spending 15 years tripping over extension cords and searching for outlets, the freedom of battery power is…

Best Plunge Routers for Detailed Work - ofzenandcomputing

10 Best Plunge Routers for Detailed Work (January 2026) Tested

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I’ve spent countless hours in my workshop testing plunge routers for everything from delicate inlay work to heavy-duty template routing. After comparing 10 of the top models on the market…

Best Router Tables for Precision [cy]: Expert Reviews & Top Picks - ofzenandcomputing

8 Best Router Tables for Precision (January 2026) Expert Reviews

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Precision routing transforms rough lumber into cabinetry that fits together perfectly. But achieving those thousandths-of-an-inch tolerances requires more than just skill – you need equipment that holds its alignment cut…

Best Doweling Jigs for Alignment [cy]: Expert Reviews & Top Picks - ofzenandcomputing

12 Best Doweling Jigs for Alignment (January 2026) Tested

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After three months of testing doweling jigs in my workshop, I learned one thing: misaligned dowels ruin joints faster than anything else. I spent over $400 on different jigs, drilled…

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