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

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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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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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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Reciprocating Saw Vs. Jigsaw

Reciprocating Saw Vs. Jigsaw: The Differences You Must Need To Know!

What is a reciprocating saw and how does it differ from a jigsaw? By definition, a reciprocating saw is a saw whose blade uses a push and pull motion to cut through materials. A jigsaw, on the other hand, is a type of a reciprocating saw. These two words are sometimes used interchangeably. Nonetheless, there

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