Top 100 Power Tools Projects

1. 46. Router in Slo-Mo (00:00:31)

   

   A 30-second slow-motion demonstration of a router at work.

2. 47. Drilling Holes to Depth (00:00:24)

   

   Check out this trick for drilling holes to a specific depth every time!

3. 48. How to Operate a Power Tamper

   

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   Host Paul Ryan shows how to use a power tamper to tamp dirt into place.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $50 - $100

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

4. 49. Grex Headless Pin Nailer (01:36)

   

   Drive very fine nails into hard woods with this pinner.

5. 50. Handy Router Accessories: SweepEZE and Eliminator Chuck

   DIY Network experts reveal a couple of cool tools that can make your work with routers a little easier.

6. 51. Tips on Choosing and Using a Generator

   DIY Network experts offer tips on how to choose the right generator for specific tasks.

7. 52. Shop Technology: Impact Drivers

   DIY experts explain why an impact driver is a great tool to have around the workshop. It won't replace a drill, but it can drive fasten...

8. 53. Hedge Trimmer Up Close (00:02:28)

   

   See a cordless hedge trimmer in action in this extreme close-up view.

9. 54. How to Make a Bent Panel

   

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   Inventor Daryl Kiel's vacuum-molding machine can make decorative curves on panel doors, drawer fronts and stair treads. Here's how to u...

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $100 - $250

   Difficulty:

   Hard

10. 55. How to Make a Router Bit Storage Case

    

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    This storage case is a simple box with four drawers. Some of the drawers have holes cut inside to hold router bits; the others are regu...

    Time:

    2 hours

    Cost:

    $1 - $50

    Difficulty:

    Easy

11. 56. Tips on Choosing and Using an Air Compressor

    This DIY Network guide makes it easy to choose the right air compressor for any project.

12. 57. Mowers for the Older Generation

    Mowing the lawn can result in a variety of physical ailments, many of which can be avoided with the right mower. DIY experts discuss a ...

13. 58. Tankless Air Compressor

    DIY experts suggest an air compressor that works just like a regular air compressor — but without the air tank.

14. 59. Power Drill in Slo-Mo (00:00:37)

    

    A 30-second slow-motion demonstration of a power drill at work.

15. 60. Scroll-Saw Basics

    DIY experts offer the basics on scroll saws and all the heavy-duty tool can do.