(prices are approximate)
Enhance Your Colors
Mixol Multipurpose Tinting Paste
Available in 24 colors (10 oxide-based for exterior projects), these tints are compatible with most paint and coating materials and resist heat and frost damage. $5/bottle woodcraft.com
Conquer Casements
Bench Dog Trim-Loc
Measure, mark and install casement trim accurately and quickly with this handy tool that can also tackle many other tasks. $20 benchdog.com
Shed Some Light
Milwaukee Orbital Jigsaw With LED Light
Designed to cut wood, metal and laminates, this saw features an LED light, a 6.5-amp, variable-speed motor, a 1" stroke, four-position orbital cutting action and a precision roller blade guide system. $159-$175 milwaukeetool.com
Expand Your Options
Rikon Mini Lathe
Model 70-100’s increased capacity allows it to do more in less space. Features include a 12" swing with 16" between centers, 12-position indexed head, self-ejecting tailstock and six speeds. $250 rikontools.com
Know When to Fold ’Em
Metro Products Hitch-N-Horse
This 33" tall thermoplastic sawhorse holds 800 lbs. of material and features adjustable width plus a hole for cutting pipe and tubing. $40 metro-products.com
Trim Edgebanding Easily
Fastedge Trimmer
Trims both sides of an edge up to 1" wide in one pass; or can be taken apart to trim individual edges of any width. Works for all types of edgebanding. $12 woodcraft.com
Entertain Anywhere
Bosch Power Box Advanced
Radio/CD player with improved sound and reception, a new multi-function key chain remote control, four-way GFC1 power outlet and battery charger plus auxiliary jack for MP3 players and the new iPod dock. $179 (iPod dock is $50) boschtools.com
Add Laser Power
Irwin Laser Guide
Turn your miter saw into a laser-guided power tool with this easy-to-install accessory that projects a laser guideline for accurate cuts and features automatic on/off with saw blade rotation. (Will not fit Bosch, Ridgid or ProTech saws.) $35 irwin.com
Prepare to Whittle
Whittling Kit
Includes a two-blade carving knife, two thumb guards and a copy of “The Little Book of Whittling” by Chris Lubkemann. $32 woodcraft.com
Drill With Power
DeWalt Heavy-Duty Right Angle Drill
This upgraded 3/8" VSR right angle drill has more power, variable speed settings, and other features that increase versatility and durability. $149 www.dewalt.com
Tackle Tough Tasks
Milwaukee Ultimate Demolition Kit
Designed for tough projects, this 12-blade kit with canvas pouch contains Sawzall demolition blades for cutting everything from nail-embedded wood to heavy metal. $19-$29 milwaukeetool.com
Make Perfect Butterflies
Butterfly Inlay Template
Made of tough, thick acrylic for longevity and perfect-fitting inlays, this template is designed for easy removal and comes in seven different sizes from 1" x 111/16" to 27/16" x 33/4". $25 woodcraft.com