Short answer: the best drill press for metalwork is the SKIL DP9505-00 for most home shops, the JET JWDP-12 if you want true on-demand variable speed in a benchtop machine, and the JET JDP-20MF when you are drilling serious steel and can dedicate a floor corner to it. Metalwork punishes a weak press in ways … Read more
Short answer: the GVS Elipse P100 is the best dust mask for most woodworking shops in , because it is a NIOSH-approved P100 half mask that sits low enough to clear safety glasses, weighs very little on the face, and takes replaceable P100 filters rated for years of service. If you spray finish, a dual-cartridge … Read more
The best lathes for bowl turning share three traits: enough swing to clear your largest blank with room to spare, enough torque to drive a heavy out-of-balance chunk, and a slow enough minimum speed that you can start that chunk without it flying apart. Cast iron mass matters too, because a gouge pushing into wet … Read more
A small shop has one enemy, and it is not space. It is a bench that does not fit the space. Buy a 24 inch deep bench for a wall with 20 inches of clear run and you will spend every working hour shifting the bench, clearing the floor in front of it, and shoving … Read more
Every February I do the same thing: I clear a shelf, plug in a light, and set a timer for sixteen hours a day. Then in March the tomatoes come up looking like pale green chopsticks, and I spend a fortune on a brighter lamp that fixes nothing at all. That is the most common … Read more
A flat top griddle replaces grill grates with one continuous steel plate, so you can cook eggs, pancakes, fried rice, smash burgers and fajitas outdoors instead of just steaks and chicken. We spent weeks putting ten of the most-reviewed griddles on our own patios through the same routine: preheat to 350F, a full breakfast zone, … Read more
A patio set that works well on a concrete patio has rust-resistant or powder-coated frames, wide adjustable feet that stay stable on a hard and sometimes uneven slab, a base design that lets slab moisture drain instead of pooling underneath, and enough weight or anchoring to stay put in wind. That combination is what we … Read more
A chafing dish is a two-pan warming unit that holds already-cooked food hot for hours during self-serve service: a food pan sits inside a water pan, and a Sterno fuel can or an electric element underneath creates a gentle water bath that keeps everything above 140F without overcooking it. If you have ever watched a … Read more
Short answer: the best outdoor coolers for tailgating are the ones that stay cold through a full game and can still be moved once they are full. Our top pick is the Titan Zipperless HardBody for small crews, the Coleman Xtreme Rolling for big groups that want wheels, and the YETI Tundra Haul when durability … Read more
Yes, you can put hot coffee in an insulated tumbler. Double-wall vacuum insulation slows heat loss, and a tight-fitting lid keeps heat in and spills out, so a fresh pour stays comfortably drinkable across a commute, a long meeting or a road trip. Our picks below are judged on three things that matter for hot … Read more