Quick answer: which Porter-Cable dovetail jig should you buy? For most shoppers seeking a new porter cable dovetail jig, the key choice is between a complete bench-mounted jig and a template or replacement part for a jig they already own. Porter-Cable’s well-known 4212 is a complete jig with multiple templates and guides; older models such…
A DIY Router Table Under $150: The Best Top, Insert Plate, and Fence Plan For a DIY router table under $150, use a flat 3/4-inch MDF top, a standard-size pre-drilled aluminum insert plate matched to your router, and a simple plywood fence with an adjustable opening. MDF is the best budget choice for occasional shop…
Best Track Saw Kits of 2026: Saw, Rails, and Clamps Compared For most buyers, the best track saw kit is a package that includes enough connected rail to cross a 4×8 sheet, plus clamps and an intact splinter guard; among established options, the Festool TS 55 track-saw sets suit a premium, expandable system, while Makita’s…
How to Use a Router Table: The Short Answer To use a router table, mount the router upside down under the table, set the bit height so only the cutting profile sits above the surface, position the fence to control how much of the bit contacts the workpiece, and feed the board right to left…
The best biscuit joiner for most woodworkers in 2026 is the Porter-Cable 557 for its tilting fence and consistent slot placement, while budget buyers should look at the WEN JN8504 and production shops should step up to the Lamello Classic X or Top 21. Below, we break down how seven plate joiners stack up on…
The best HVLP paint sprayer for kitchen cabinets is a turbine system with at least two stages, a non-bleed gun, and interchangeable needle and air-cap sets. The Fuji Semi-PRO 2 is the most popular serious DIY pick, and the Fuji Mini-Mite 4 or Q4 Platinum is the step up for the finest finish. The Wagner…
For most homeowners, the best airless paint sprayer for interior walls is one that sprays straight from the bucket and accepts at least a 0.015-inch tip. A 515 tip is the standard for wall latex. The Graco Magnum X7 is the best all-round pick. The Graco Magnum X5 suits smaller jobs, and the Wagner Control…
For most 5-inch random orbital sanders sold today — including the common DeWalt, Bosch, Makita, and Ryobi models — the correct replacement is an 8-hole hook-and-loop pad, while the 5-hole pattern mainly survives on older Porter-Cable-era tools. But hole count is only the first of three checks: the pad also has to match your sander’s…
Black and Decker Mouse sander pads are roughly 140 mm triangular (delta-shaped) sheets that must match three things to fit correctly: the pointed outline of the Mouse platen, its hook-and-loop face, and the hole positions that line up with the dust ports feeding the canister. Get all three right and any quality sheet will work;…
The quick answer: a standard ~93mm triangular hook-and-loop pad with an open-back “universal” mount locks straight onto any current DeWalt oscillating multi-tool — including pads sold for Makita, Milwaukee, and most third-party brands — while closed-center Starlock pads (Fein, Bosch) will not seat. Buy the pad once, choose your grit spread deliberately, and reach for…