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On the Horizon • A selection of some of the best new tools on the market.

Dialing In a Job-Site Table Saw • Tune up your saw and add a few simple jigs for an efficient, accurate, and dependable tool

New to market • Each year, the experts at Fine Woodworking and Fine Homebuilding test dozens of new products and tools. Here is a rundown of some of the new power tools we reviewed last year.

Cordless Track Saws • The best tool for straight, splinter-free cuts is made even better without a cord

12-in. Sliding Compound Miter Saws • The best deliver big capacity in a small footprint

Compact, Cordless Shop Vacs • These superportable, 18v, toolbox-shaped vacuums make cleanup fast and easy

Cordless Planers • With quick and effortless stock removal and easy-to-replace disposable blades, these power planers make it easy to leave your hand plane safely at home

New to market • Each year, the experts at Fine Woodworking and Fine Homebuilding test dozens of new products and tools. Here is a rundown of some of the new machines and their accessories we reviewed last year.

Cordless Table Saws • Portability and onboard power make them appealing, but utility and real-world performance vary by brand

Midi Lathes • Two classes of machines put to the test

Setting Up Big Machines • Wrangle stationary tools without breaking your back

Hand-Tool Buyer’s Guide • Fine Woodworking tool tests reveal the essential kit

Cabinet Scrapers • With the grain or against it, these tools leave a smooth surface

Restore a Vintage Block Plane • A toolmaker’s tips for rejuvenating this workhorse

New to market • Each year, the experts at Fine Woodworking and Fine Homebuilding test dozens of new products and tools. Here is a rundown of some of the new accessories we reviewed last year.

Hard-Wax Oil Finishes • The best of them offer foolproof application and beautiful results

Miter Gauges • Replace yours with a more accurate model