A home woodworker's garage shop bathed in afternoon light, with a workbench, a table saw, and curls of fresh shavings on the floor
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The Table Saw That Finally Made My Garage Shop Feel Like a Real Shop

After years of fighting a bargain-bin benchtop, Dave Kyler plugged in the DeWalt DWE7485 and hasn't looked back. A story every home woodworker will recognize.

A story from Dave Kyler's garage shop · 5 min read

Jobsite Table Saws

Compact, accurate, in the home shop
DeWalt DWE7485 Table Saw Review: Two Years of Cuts in a One-Car Garage
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DeWalt DWE7485 Table Saw Review: Two Years of Cuts in a One-Car Garage

DeWalt DWE7485 Honest Review: What Nobody Tells You Before You Buy
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DeWalt DWE7485 Honest Review: What Nobody Tells You Before You Buy

10 Reasons the DeWalt DWE7485 Is the Best Table Saw for Home Woodworkers
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10 Reasons the DeWalt DWE7485 Is the Best Table Saw for Home Woodworkers

DeWalt DWE7485 vs SKIL TS6307: Which Jobsite Table Saw Wins for Hobbyists?
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DeWalt DWE7485 vs SKIL TS6307: Which Jobsite Table Saw Wins for Hobbyists?

The Table Saw That Finally Made My Garage Shop Feel Like a Real Shop
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The Table Saw That Finally Made My Garage Shop Feel Like a Real Shop

How to Make Accurate Rip Cuts with a Jobsite Table Saw
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How to Make Accurate Rip Cuts with a Jobsite Table Saw

Dust Collection & Air Quality

What separates a hobby from a hospital trip
WEN Dust Collector Review: 18 Months Living With the Budget Pick
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WEN Dust Collector Review: 18 Months Living With the Budget Pick

WEN Dust Collector: The Honest Review for Woodworkers Who Hate Breathing Sawdust
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WEN Dust Collector: The Honest Review for Woodworkers Who Hate Breathing Sawdust

10 Reasons Dust Collection Makes You a Better Woodworker
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10 Reasons Dust Collection Makes You a Better Woodworker

WEN Dust Collector vs Harbor Freight Dust Collector: Budget Showdown for Home Shops
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WEN Dust Collector vs Harbor Freight Dust Collector: Budget Showdown for Home Shops

The Day I Finally Got Serious About Dust Collection (And Stopped Coughing)
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The Day I Finally Got Serious About Dust Collection (And Stopped Coughing)

How to Set Up Dust Collection in a Home Woodshop
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How to Set Up Dust Collection in a Home Woodshop

Clamps & Glue-Ups

Where most home-shop projects actually fail
IRWIN Quick-Grip Clamps Review: Three Years and Hundreds of Glue-Ups Later
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IRWIN Quick-Grip Clamps Review: Three Years and Hundreds of Glue-Ups Later

IRWIN Quick-Grip Clamps: Honest Review Before You Buy a Set
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IRWIN Quick-Grip Clamps: Honest Review Before You Buy a Set

10 Reasons IRWIN Quick-Grip Clamps Are Worth Every Penny
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10 Reasons IRWIN Quick-Grip Clamps Are Worth Every Penny

IRWIN Quick-Grip vs Bessey Bar Clamps: Which Should Home Woodworkers Buy?
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IRWIN Quick-Grip vs Bessey Bar Clamps: Which Should Home Woodworkers Buy?

The Clamp That Saved My Glue-Up (And My Saturday)
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The Clamp That Saved My Glue-Up (And My Saturday)

How to Glue Up a Panel with Bar Clamps and Get Flat, Tight Joints
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How to Glue Up a Panel with Bar Clamps and Get Flat, Tight Joints

Routers & Edge Work

Confidence with edges, dadoes, and trim
DeWalt DCW600B Cordless Router Review: Two Years of Edge Profiles and Dadoes
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DeWalt DCW600B Cordless Router Review: Two Years of Edge Profiles and Dadoes

DeWalt DCW600B Router: The Honest Review for Woodworkers Considering Cordless
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DeWalt DCW600B Router: The Honest Review for Woodworkers Considering Cordless

10 Reasons a Cordless Router Is Worth It for a Home Woodshop
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10 Reasons a Cordless Router Is Worth It for a Home Woodshop

DeWalt DCW600B vs Bosch 1617EVS Router: Cordless vs Corded for Home Woodworkers
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DeWalt DCW600B vs Bosch 1617EVS Router: Cordless vs Corded for Home Woodworkers

The Router That Finally Made Me Confident Routing Edges Freehand
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The Router That Finally Made Me Confident Routing Edges Freehand

How to Cut Dadoes and Rabbets with a Cordless Router
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How to Cut Dadoes and Rabbets with a Cordless Router

Sanders & Surface Prep

The step that decides how a finish looks
DeWalt DCW210B Sander Review: Two Years of Surfaces and Finishes
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DeWalt DCW210B Sander Review: Two Years of Surfaces and Finishes

DeWalt DCW210B Sander: Honest Review for Woodworkers Who Care About Finish Quality
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DeWalt DCW210B Sander: Honest Review for Woodworkers Who Care About Finish Quality

10 Reasons a Random Orbit Sander Is Essential in a Home Woodshop
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10 Reasons a Random Orbit Sander Is Essential in a Home Woodshop

DeWalt DCW210B vs Bosch ROS20VSK Sander: Cordless vs Corded for Home Woodworkers
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DeWalt DCW210B vs Bosch ROS20VSK Sander: Cordless vs Corded for Home Woodworkers

Why I Threw Out My Corded Sander After 20 Years
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Why I Threw Out My Corded Sander After 20 Years

How to Get a Glass-Smooth Finish with a Random Orbit Sander
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How to Get a Glass-Smooth Finish with a Random Orbit Sander

All Reviews

Long-term, hands-on, honest
DeWalt DWE7485 Table Saw Review: Two Years of Cuts in a One-Car Garage
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DeWalt DWE7485 Table Saw Review: Two Years of Cuts in a One-Car Garage

DeWalt DWE7485 Honest Review: What Nobody Tells You Before You Buy
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DeWalt DWE7485 Honest Review: What Nobody Tells You Before You Buy

WEN Dust Collector Review: 18 Months Living With the Budget Pick
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WEN Dust Collector Review: 18 Months Living With the Budget Pick

WEN Dust Collector: The Honest Review for Woodworkers Who Hate Breathing Sawdust
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WEN Dust Collector: The Honest Review for Woodworkers Who Hate Breathing Sawdust

IRWIN Quick-Grip Clamps Review: Three Years and Hundreds of Glue-Ups Later
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IRWIN Quick-Grip Clamps Review: Three Years and Hundreds of Glue-Ups Later

IRWIN Quick-Grip Clamps: Honest Review Before You Buy a Set
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IRWIN Quick-Grip Clamps: Honest Review Before You Buy a Set

DeWalt DCW600B Cordless Router Review: Two Years of Edge Profiles and Dadoes
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DeWalt DCW600B Cordless Router Review: Two Years of Edge Profiles and Dadoes

DeWalt DCW600B Router: The Honest Review for Woodworkers Considering Cordless
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DeWalt DCW600B Router: The Honest Review for Woodworkers Considering Cordless

DeWalt DCW210B Sander Review: Two Years of Surfaces and Finishes
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DeWalt DCW210B Sander Review: Two Years of Surfaces and Finishes

DeWalt DCW210B Sander: Honest Review for Woodworkers Who Care About Finish Quality
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DeWalt DCW210B Sander: Honest Review for Woodworkers Who Care About Finish Quality

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