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Conquer The Math
FastCap ConverterPro Conversion Calculator
This nifty tool lets you add, subtract and multiply fractions, decimal or metric measurements or any combination thereof quickly and accurately. $20 fastcap.com
Mine The Metal
Zircon MetalliScanner m40
Wide-field and pinpoint scanning capabilities allow this tool to locate metal studs in lath and plaster walls as well as metal 4" deep in rough lumber, walls, ceilings and floors. $40 zircon.com
Improve Fence Positioning
Wixey Digital Fence Readout
Improve the accuracy of your table saw’s fence with this tool that measures up to 60" and mounts to several brands of T-square and round rail fences. $150 wixey.com
Tackle Compact Tasks
Lie-Nielsen Small Router Plane
Reminiscent of the Stanley 271, this small router plane features a stout ¼" square blade and is ideal for small relief and shallow mortise work. Approximately 4" x 2". $75 lie-nielsen.com
Match Veneer
FastCap Custom Color Veneer Punch Kit
Make custom screw cover caps from the same veneer you use on your workpieces. Includes heavy-duty punch tool, cutters 9/16", 11/16" and 3/8" in diameter, flush-mount drill bit, 20 screws and Speedtape. $100 fastcap.com
Work More Efficiently
Nova 10-in-1 Workshop Gauge
Combines dovetail, diameter, dowel and bowl chisel gauges, center finder, angle checker, furniture dovetail marking tool, ruler scale, protractor and faceplate marking tool into one device. $10 woodcraft.com
Sharpen Tools Anywhere
Norton Portable Sharpening System
Everything you need to keep your tools sharp, in a handy case that doubles as a water reservoir. Includes 1000-, 4000-, 8000-grit waterstones, flattening stone and sharpening DVD. Bottom tray stores jigs or tools. $250 nortonstones.com
Discover Superb Sharpening
DMT Dia-Sharp Steel Waterstone D8EE
Performance is comparable to 8000 mesh traditional waterstones with this new diamond stone that is unbreakable, does not need to be immersed in water for any sharpening task and offers lifetime flatness. $90 dmtsharp.com
Control Miter Saws
Ridgid Miter Saw Utility Vehicle
This redesigned, upgraded MS-UV allows quick, easy removal or placement and setup of most miter saws. $169 ridgid.com
Target Small Projects
Proxxon Micro Plunge Router
Designed for small woodworking projects such as jewelry boxes, this micro plunge router features depth adjustment of 0.008" increments and easy router bit changing. Includes six-piece collet set and fence. $90 proxxon.com
Manage Marking & Measuring
#1 Odd Job
This pocket-size tool first made by Stanley more than a century ago performs several marking and measuring functions: inside miter and try square, depth gauge, scribing tool for arcs and circles, T-square, depth marking scribe, and plumb level. $35 woodcraft.com
Keep Tools Sharp
Work Sharp 3000 Tool Sharpener
Achieve consistently accurate results with this innovative dry sharpening system that works for chisels, plane irons, and lathe and carving tools. $200 worksharptools.com
Cut Melamine Chip-Free
Forrest Concave Face Blade
This blade’s hollow-concave face grind is designed to produce chip-free cuts on both sides of melamine-coated particleboard. Choice of 48, 50 and 60 teeth; 8" to 14" diameters. $139-$249 forrestblades.com
Add Pocket Space
Blåkläder Work Pants
These durable work pants are available in a variety of colors and fabrics and feature several types of pockets to keep tools secure, easily accessible and safe while working. $50-$80 thenewworker.com