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

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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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A chainsaw is a fantastic tool for anyone to have in their arsenal. Chainsaws are versatile and useful for many situations, from cutting firewood to clearing brush. However, the best chainsaw under 200 dollars is not always easy to find! That’s why we put together this list of our top 7 picks when looking for

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