(prices are approximate)
Identify Yourself
Woodworking T-Shirts
Catchy slogans and vibrant colors on heavyweight preshrunk cotton T-shirts. $15-$17 woodcraft.com
Cut Comfortably
Hitachi C12LSH Sliding Miter Saw
Dual compound sliding saw introduces compact slide system that requires zero rear clearance. Also features top-mounted LCD scale and laser marker. $650 hitachipowertools.com
Cut Cordlessly
DeWalt DC385K Cordless Reciprocating Saw
This cordless reciprocating saw has a stroke length of 1-1/8" and a four-position blade clamp for increased versatility. $200 dewalt.com
Find Your Angle
Kreg Jig K3 Master System
A three-drill guide block fits into a bench-top base and a separate smaller, portable base for easy drilling of accurate, clean-cut pocket holes. $150 kregtool.com
Measure Miters
Starrett Pro-Site 7" Protractor
All the accuracy and features of Starrett’s 12" model in a smaller size. Two scales for use in any position, machined aluminum legs and adjustable friction pivot. $50 starrett.com
Color Your World
Jumbo Acrylic Acetate Pen Blanks
Rich colors and patterns in a material that cuts easily and polishes to a liquid finish. $4 each woodcraft.com
See Blue
True Blue e70 Box Level
Levels available in 24", 48" and 72" have signature blue liquid and guaranteed accuracy to .0005" in all 10 working positions. $35-$70 empirelevel.com
Bond With Wood
Titebond Melamine Glue
Ideal for bonding melamine and vinyl-coated products to wood and other porous materials, it also offers higher heat resistance than regular wood glue. $25/gallon titebond.com
Smooth and Shape
Auriou Rasps & Rifflers
Fine-grade carbon steel is forged and shaped by hand, then stitched to the edges and tips. Small, sharp teeth make for effortless cutting and long life. $40-$100 woodcraft.com
Measure Without Tape
Brumley Tools Trim-Gauge
Use this handy multipurpose tool for fast, accurate trim installation, to establish reveals, adjust power tool settings, as a level or depth gauge and much more. $12 trimgauge.com
Off the Wall
Craftsman “Clean-N-Carry”
This 5-hp wall-mounted unit stores up and out of the way, but is easily removable for shop vacuuming chores. $99.99 sears.com/craftsman
Drill With Precision
Woodcraft Drill Press Laser
Laser technology lets the operator drill with increased accuracy using this battery-powered unit that mounts to a variety of bench and stationary drill presses. $40 woodcraft.com
Resuscitate Your Bits
Drill Doctor Drill Bit Sharpener
Revamped Drill Doctor features one-piece alignment system and longer jaws for increased precision to sharpen a large range of popular bits. Available in three models including the DD500X, shown here. $130 drilldoctor.com
Corral Your Cords
Cable Clamp
Say goodbye to your cord clutter with this handy cable clamp available in several sizes to collect your cords neatly in a compact space.$1-$2 cableclamp.com
Stop the Slamming
Blum Tandem Drawer Slides
Blum’s Blumotion slides control drawers so the last few inches of travel are gentle and quiet. Available in 15", 18" and 21" versions. $47/pair blum.com