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Benchtop machine help for the home shop

Find the right benchtop machine for your home shop

Plain picks and side-by-side comparisons for drill presses, scroll saws, band saws, planers, jointers and bench grinders from WEN, DeWalt, SKIL and JET. Start with the machine you want, the one you're weighing or your shop setup.

Latest guides

  • SKIL BW9501 9-Inch Benchtop Band Saw
    Scroll Saws and Band Saws

    Band Saw vs Scroll Saw: Which Should You Buy First?

    Band saw vs scroll saw: compare cuts, capacity, blades and setup, then choose the right first saw for furniture parts, resawing, puzzles or detailed fretwork.

  • DeWalt DW758 8-Inch Bench Grinder
    Bench Grinders and Vises

    Best Bench Grinders

    Find the best bench grinder for sharpening, metal grinding, or rust removal. Compare seven picks and learn which wheel size, speed, and setup suit your shop.

  • Wilton WVA6 6-Inch Apprentice Vise
    Bench Grinders and Vises

    Best Bench Vises

    Find the best bench vise for your home shop. Compare jaw capacity, mounting needs and work angles, with clear picks for repairs, pipe and larger stock.

  • SKIL BW9501 9-Inch Benchtop Band Saw
    Scroll Saws and Band Saws

    Best Benchtop Band Saws

    Find the best benchtop band saw for curves, small projects and resawing. Compare cutting capacity, blade choices, setup needs and workshop space.

  • WEN 4206T 8-Inch Drill Press
    Drill Presses

    Best Benchtop Drill Presses

    Find the best benchtop drill press for your home shop. Compare seven picks for reach, drilling depth, speed control, bench space and everyday projects.

  • WEN JT630H 6-Inch Spiral Jointer
    Planers and Jointers

    Best Benchtop Jointers

    Find the best benchtop jointer for your shop. Compare board capacity, cutterheads, fences and table support, with practical setup and buying advice.

  • WEN DC1300 50-Gallon Dust Collector
    Shop Setup and Dust

    Best Dust Collectors for a Small Shop

    Find the best dust collector for small shop use. Compare seven mobile and wall-mount options, plus advice on airflow, filters, hoses and tool connections.

  • WEN 3921 16-Inch Scroll Saw
    Scroll Saws and Band Saws

    Best Scroll Saws

    Find the best scroll saw for wood patterns, interior cuts and angled work. Compare blade access, table support and setup needs before choosing your saw.

  • DeWalt DW735X 13-Inch Thickness Planer
    Planers and Jointers

    Best Thickness Planers

    Find the best thickness planer for your home shop. Compare cutting widths, knife types, feed choices, dust connections and support for long boards.