Woodworking Tool Review Archive

Highland Woodworking Tool Review Archive
By Jeff Fleisher
New Market, VA

In each issue of Wood News, our monthly online woodworking magazine, we review a different tool that we sell here at Highland Woodworking.

Click any picture to read the tool review or click on the product name to go directly to the product page.

Jigs and Joinery

Kreg Accu-Cut Jig

Helps you get an accurate, clean cut either across or along the length of a piece of plywood or MDF.

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Hedgehog Spiral Featherboard

An innovative tool that has made a significant improvement to an important power tool accessory.

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Leigh RTJ400 Router Table Dovetail Jig

Create quick and easy dovetails on your router table.

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Kreg Rip-Cut

If you need to 'break-down' large sheets of plywood into manageable sizes this is the jig for you.

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Micro Jig GRR-Rip Block

The ordinary pushblock has been reinvented to make it safer and more effective than ever before.

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MicroDial Tapering Jig

This tablesaw jig has several different uses including tapering, jointing, and straightening the edges of boards.

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Micro Jig GRR-Ripper Advanced GR-200 System

One of the safest ways to control a board as it passes over a tablesaw blade.

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Kreg K5 Pocket Hole Jig

Has a built-in clamping system to help shorten the time between drilling each pocket hole.

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Miter Trimmer

A must have for picture framers and anyone seeking the perfect miter joint.

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Leigh B975 Box Joint and Beehive Jig

The perfect jig for you to have in the shop to make box joint joinery.

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Wood Finishing

Earlex 3-Stage HVLP SprayPort

An extremely portable system that provides professional results and is easy to use.

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Earlex Spray Station HV5500 Pro HVLP System

Provides a low cost entry system to the world of spray finishing with excellent results.

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General Finishes
Stains and Dyes

Producers of a wide variety of both oil and water based finishes that provide just the right coloring.

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Mirka Abranet Mesh Abrasive

Provides phenomenal dust extraction across the entire abrasive surface and virtually dust-free sanding!

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Workbench Accessories

Benchcrafted Planing Stop

An elegant solution for holding a board securely on your benchtop while planing.

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Veritas Bench Hold Down

Provides the most holding force of any of the hold-downs that Jeff has ever used.

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Benchcrafted Moxon Vise Hardware

A high quality set of hardware that gives you the flexibility of building a twin-screw vise in a variety of configurations.

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Bandsaw Blades and Accessories

General-Purpose
Bandsaw Blades

An excellent, everyday blade for your bandsaw.

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Wood Slicer Resaw
Bandsaw Blade

Rated by Fine Woodworking as "Best All-Round Performer" in their independent test for speed, flatness and smoothness!

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Kreg Precision Bandsaw Fence

Easy to install and built for precision, flexibility and ease of use.

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Clamps

Bessey Heavy-Duty
Right Angle Clamp

Makes it easy to assemble picture frames or any project requiring a 45 degree joint plus the added benefit of creating T-joints.

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Klemmsia Cam-Action Clamp

Provides a unique clamping action that is both surprisingly strong as well as easy.

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Bessey Auto-Adjust
Toggle Clamps

Automatically adjust to different workpiece thicknesses while maintaining constant clamp pressure.

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Woodcarving

Arbortech Ball Gouge

Gives you the speed of a power tool with the cut of a gouge.

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Record Power 12-Piece
Carving Chisel Set

An excellent set of tools to get you started in wood carving.

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Morakniv Wooden Spoon
Carving Set

A great set of knives to begin carving spoons!

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Drilling and Drill Bits

Veritas Power Tenon Cutter

Creates a clean, round tenon on both dimensioned wood and rough sticks or branches.

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Fisch Jennings Pattern Auger Bit

Excellent for boring with a bit brace and cut a clean hole in most woods.

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Fisch Wave Cutter Forstner Bit

Cuts clean, flat-bottomed holes in hard and soft woods.

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Hand Saws

Gyokucho Rip
Dozuki Saw

Great for all types of joinery that provides a very thin kerf and a smooth cut even in very hard woods.

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Bad Axe Saws

Made in the USA and backed by a 100% Lifetime Guarantee against all defects in material and workmanship.

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Veritas Gent's Saw

A special purpose saw that comes in handy when you're dealing with small parts and either need that small kerf blade or a very safe way to cut a small piece of wood.

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Veritas Double Edge Flush Cut Saw

A saw that is extremely useful when it comes to making cuts flush to the surface or edge of a board.

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Hand Tools

Veritas Low Angle Spokeshave

A great tool for shaping either a concave or convex surface.

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Narex Dovetail Chisels Set of 3

These chisels sharpen quickly and produce a keen edge.

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Auriou Rasps

Handmade and the perfect tool for hand sculpting your project.

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Knew Concepts Woodworkers Titanium Birdcage Fret Saw

Great for use in marquetry and cutting dovetails.

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Marking and Measuring

Stanley 175th Anniversary Measuring Tape

A collector's item that's also useful around the shop and at home!

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Pro Carpenter Left & Right Reading Tape

Includes tons of innovative features right at your fingertips.

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Woodworker's 6"
Dial Caliper

Use it to make outside, inside, depth and stepped measurements very quickly and with a high degree of accuracy.

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Starrett Combination Squares

The gold standard by which all other squares are measured for both accuracy and durability.

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Blue Spruce
Marking Knives

Based on the original Sloyd knife design and are both easy to use and easy to resharpen.

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David Barron Magnetic Dovetail Saw Guide

Will improve your hand cut dovetails by helping you create dead-on square saw cuts.

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Vesper Double
Square Set

A pocket size square with interchangeable blades for use throughout the shop.

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Sterling Tool Works
Roubo Curves

Precision cut, thick gauge curves that will let you draw curves on full scale drawings.

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Sterling Tool Works
4" Double Square Set

A high quality measuring and marking set you'll want to keep handy in your shop.

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Woodpeckers Woodworking Rule

Specifically designed for furniture and cabinetmaking and come in multiple sizes.

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Hamilton Marking Gauge

The unique design plus the high-quality materials and construction make this tool a pleasure to use

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Caliper Comparison

The comparison of a fractional dial caliper to a digital caliper and the pros and cons of both.

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More Great Tools for Your Shop

Woodpeckers Mini
Carbide Scraper

A hand-held scraper that uses a standard carbide tooling insert cutter as a scraping blade.

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Beall Wood Buff Kit

Makes it quick and easy to produce a high luster on your woodworking projects.

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Hock Kitchen Knife Kit

A very fun project that will make a useful addition to your kitchen.

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Colwood Detail
Wood Burner

A professional quality woodburning (pyrography) system that can be used for any woodworking application.

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Festool Sysrock Worksite Radio

A fun accessory for Festool users that provides great sound quality for your workshop.

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Festool SysLite II LED Worklamp

A high performance LED light with a built-in recharagable battery.

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Trend Airshield Pro

A great defense against dust and sound in the workshop.

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DMT Dia-Sharp
Diamond Stone

Unlike other stones, they won't chip, crack or dish (hollow) while using them.

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