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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What Is The Best Wood For Carving

What Is The Best Wood For Carving: Where To Get Woods For Carving

Without the right type of wood, wood carving becomes a struggle. Some wood types are too soft while others are too knotty that they are nearly impossible to carve. So what is the best wood for carving?  Generally speaking, the best wood for carving is wood sourced from leafy hardwoods. Hardwoods tend to absorb less

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corded vs cordless circular saw

Corded vs Cordless Circular Saw – Which One is Best & When To Get?

Many users use the circular saw to perform dozen of jobs around the world. Ideally, carpenters, masons, electricians, constructions firms are the main users of the circular saws. One major dilemma facing tool enthusiasts is whether to choose a corded or a cordless circular saw. Some prefer corded to cordless saws. You may be wondering:

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Jigsaw vs Circular Saw

The Jigsaw vs Circular Saw: What’s All Of The Fuss About?

As an experienced construction professional, chances are you have worked your whole entire life around either jigsaws or circulating saws. Of course, one of the best ways to quell the debate between jigsaw vs. circular saw would simply be knowledge. The more you understand the differences between the two, the better you will be able

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