RP Woodworks Editorial Team

Corded vs Cordless: Where the Cord Still Wins in 2026

Cordless has won most categories. In four specific places, corded is still the smarter money.

Brushless is better in almost every measurable way. That does not automatically make it the right purchase.

Same voltage does not mean same battery. Here is what actually fits, and why adapters are a false economy.

Fine wood dust is a real hazard. We review the respirators comfortable enough that you will actually wear them.

A good shop vac does double duty — cleanup and dust collection at the tool. Here is the one we rely on daily.

A band saw is only as good as its setup. We walk through tuning blade tension, guides and tracking for clean cuts.

We turned bowls, pens and spindles on this midi lathe for months. Here is why it hits the sweet spot for most shops.