Best Mini Lathes for Small Workshops For most small workshops, the best mini lathe is a 10-inch swing model with a 16- to 18-inch distance between centers: it handles pens, tool handles, small bowls and spindle projects without using as much bench space as a full-size lathe. Choose a shorter Read more
The short answer: a dewalt paint sprayer 20v setup — a cordless HVLP sprayer powered by DeWalt’s 20V MAX battery platform — is a genuinely workable option for cabinets, fences, doors, and trim, delivering roughly 30–45 minutes of spraying (about 60–90 sq ft of two-coat latex coverage) per 5Ah pack, Read more
For most woodturners shopping Rikon in 2026, the answer is straightforward: the Rikon 70-220VSR midi lathe is the best all-around pick for its 1 HP motor, 12.5-inch swing, and true variable-speed dial, while the Rikon 70-105 mini lathe is the smarter buy if you only turn pens, bowls under 10 Read more
Which Graco Battery Paint Sprayer Should You Buy? The short answer: most pros and serious DIYers should choose the Graco Ultra Max Cordless — it sprays the widest range of coatings, including solvent-based and flammable materials, on the DeWalt 20V MAX battery platform. Choose the Ultra Cordless if you only Read more
If you want the short answer: the Wagner Flexio 3500 is the best Wagner paint sprayer for most homeowners in 2026 — it handles unthinned latex, covers walls and fences fast, and costs a fraction of an airless rig. But Wagner’s lineup splits into three distinct families, and the right Read more
The DeWalt cordless paint sprayer is worth buying if you already own 20V MAX batteries and spray doors, trim, cabinets, or fences a few times a month — expect roughly 6–10 interior doors per 5Ah charge depending on tip size and material, and a cleanup routine that takes about 10 Read more
The right Wagner airless paint sprayer for most homeowners is the Control Pro 170 — it balances power, hose reach, and duty rating for whole-house exterior work — while the Control Pro 130 or 150 makes more sense if you’re spraying a few rooms a year. Below is how the Read more
The right grizzly lathe for most buyers in 2026 comes down to two numbers: swing over bed determines the largest bowl you can turn, and distance between centers determines the longest spindle — pick a benchtop mini or midi if bowls under 12 inches and table legs are your ceiling, Read more
The Short Answer First Makita’s 18V LXT cordless paint sprayer is worth buying if you already own LXT batteries and spray cabinets, trim, or furniture a few times a year — but it won’t replace a corded HVLP turbine or airless for anyone spraying whole houses. The tool’s real strength Read more
Quick answer: the Milwaukee paint sprayer lineup splits cleanly by job size — the M12 compact sprayer is the right pick for trim, cabinets, furniture, and touch-ups where finish control matters more than speed, while the M18 paint sprayer covers walls, ceilings, fences, and full rooms in a fraction of Read more