Tool Guide 2027

Get the expert tool advice you need to make smarter buying decisions and get more from the tools you already own. The 2027 Tool Guide brings together the best tool reviews and practical advice from Fine Woodworking and Fine Homebuilding, including reviews of new tools, head-to-head tests, and in-depth coverage of cordless circular saws, framing nailers, multi-head drills, line lasers, airless paint sprayers, and more. You’ll also find must-have hand tools, a buyer’s guide to sandpaper, tool-storage solutions, shop essentials, and practical techniques for working without a table saw, using 3D printing in the shop, and getting the most from essential machines. It’s a go-to reference for choosing the right tools, using them effectively, and making your shop work smarter.