Finish sanders are used for that last bit of sanding on your fine wood project. Look for high OPM (oscillations per minute) for fine finish sanding, variable speed motor, an ergonomic handle designed for comfort and dust collection bag attachment when choosing the right finish sander.

A Fixed Base Router is used to cut shapes and profiles into the edge of boards, cut patterns and duplicate shapes, trim edging and laminates, make signs, run slots, rabbets or molding patterns around the edges of panels.With a fixed base router, the depth of cut is set before you turn the router on. Features to look for in a router include: HP of motor,variable speed, bit size and base configuration. Fixed base router accessories include jigs to make table legs, dovetail joints, and mortises,edge guides, bushings for sign making and router tables.

Flooring nailers and staplers are used to install hardwood, bamboo and other types of flooring. Features to look for in a flooring nailer and flooring stapler include: nailing accuracy, easy front block adjustment for different flooring thicknesses, long handle for comfort and durable construction.

Framing nailers are used for framing and remodeling construction. A framing nailer must be well-balanced, have minimal recoil, be easily adjusted and yet powerful and versatile enough to work with a variety of materials from natural timber to composite materials.

Generators are an independent power source generally fueled by gasoline and used for recreation, construction, emergency and home use. Features to look for in a generator include: noise output, compact size, fuel efficiency, clean emissions, run time, oil alert and simultaneous AC/DC use. The size of generator you need will be dependent upon your usage requirements.

The layer of growth to the circumference of a tree in a season, easily recognizable in many woods by the difference in cells formed during the early and late parts of the season.

Hammers come in a variety of styles such as ball-peen hammers, brass hammers, claw hammers, copper hammers, cross-peen hammers, dead blow hammers, framers and mallets, masonry hammers, sledge hammers and soft alloy head hammers. Hammers are used to deliver a blow to an object to break it apart or insert it into another object. Look for a hammer that is well balanced, of durable materials and has the proper weight and construction for your use.