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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6 12 vs 7 14 circular saw

6 1/2 vs 7 1/4 Circular Saw Showdown: The Battle of the Blades

A circular saw is a versatile power tool used in woodworking, metalworking, and construction. It is an essential tool for any DIY enthusiast or professional builder. The circular saw’s effectiveness is determined by the size of the blade, and it is critical to choose the right blade size for your needs. Circular saw blades come

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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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10 vs 12 miter saw

The 10 vs 12 Miter Saw: Which Is Better? The Definitive Guide

We already discussed in our previous discussion about chop saw vs miter saw and learned the advantages and disadvantages of the miter saw and chop saw. In this article, we are about to discuss one of the most frequently asked questions about miter saws is which one better 10 or 12 sliding miters saw. However,

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How Tight Should A Chainsaw Chain Be

How Tight Should A Chainsaw Chain Be: How To Tighten A Chainsaw Chain

If you’re dealing with a chainsaw, it’s important to know how tight your chain should be. A loose chain will lead to the saw not cutting efficiently and can cause an accident in the workplace. On the other hand, a too-tight chain is also dangerous as it may bind up and cause kickback. Also, too

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