Daren Rifen

Hi! My name is Daren Rifen and I am a woodworker enthusiast. I love DIY projects, such as furniture that can be used in the home. Throughout my life I have been involved in many forms of woodworking: carpentry, cabinet making, boat building, sign painting to name just a few. I also enjoy doing hand-on tests and reviews about different types of saws for cutting different materials. I grew up in a small town in Wisconsin and I have always been into making things with my hands. As soon as I was old enough to hold a hammer (about 4 years old), I would go around the house looking for things that needed fixing or building new from scratch. My parents often tell me stories of how they’d find me on the couch with all these tools spread out all over me while watching cartoons. My dad taught me how to use power tools when I was 7 years old and he got tired of putting up with all my annoying questions about what each tool does

How To Do Chainsaw Carving For Beginners

Process and Tips of How To Do Chainsaw Carving For Beginners

There are several tools used for carving wood. These include carving knives and gouges. One tool that was not designed for carving wood but can still be used is a chainsaw. Chainsaws are used to fell and prune trees.  However, chainsaws can also be used to carve wood. It will be a different experience from […]

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kinetic vs hydraulic Log Splitter

kinetic vs hydraulic Log Splitter: Advantages and Disadvantages of using these splitters

If you are looking to buy a log splitter, then you have probably come across the two different types of kinetic and hydraulic log splitters. If so, which one should you choose? This article will compare the pros and cons of kinetic vs hydraulic log splitters. It also discusses some features that are unique to

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Best Band Saw Under $500

Best Band Saw Under $500: Top 3 Benchtop Bandsaw For Wood, Metal and others

If you are a hobbyist woodworker or have limited shop space, smaller profile band saws under $500 will be your best investment. True, You can spend $2000+ on a band saw (if you have enough workspace and money to burn), but what if you don’t need all the power and features it offers? For example,

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