Essential Tools

Table Saw vs. Miter Saw: Which Should You Buy First?

If you’re building up your first real tool lineup, the table saw vs. miter saw decision can feel like a fork in the road. They both cut wood. They both look intimidating the first time you plug them in. And they both can absolutely level up what you’re able to build. But they shine in different...

Beginner Woodworking Tools: What to Buy First

If you have ever stood in a tool aisle (or scrolled online) and thought, “I need all of this to build anything,” let me save you some money and a lot of stress. You can build great beginner projects with a small, carefully chosen set of tools. In fact, my first “shop” was a tiny apartment balcony,...