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

Dewalt dws709 vs dws779

Dewalt dws709 vs dws779: Which is Better and Why?

Which one should you choose, the Dewalt dws709 or the dws779? With DeWalt’s tendency of producing nearly identical tools, differentiating between these two at first glance isn’t easy. To understand which between the two Dewalt miter saw is ideal for you, we need to look beyond their exterior designs. With that being said, let’s put […]

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Best Portable Table Saw

10 Best Portable Table Saw For Fine Woodworking: Expert’s Opinion

A few years ago, portable table saws were non-existent. Today, things couldn’t be more different, with the market being flooded with all kinds of portable table saws. And new models are being released almost every month. This is obviously a good thing, especially in this DIY era. With the best portable table saw, there is

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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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