Every so often a product comes to us at Popular Mechanics through the oddest possible way. Maybe we found some viral tool online or stumbled on something in conversation with a friend or co-worker ...

So what exactly is the difference between a job site table saw, a contractor saw, and a professional or cabinet saw? The short answer... A LOT! I made this video to cover all of those differences so ...

I’ll be honest: I’m not especially keen on making crosscuts with a table saw. Doing so introduces stability problems that don’t really exist when ripping lumber. When you rip a board, the material ...

A new study finds that certain patterns of AI use are driving cognitive fatigue, while others can help reduce burnout. by Julie Bedard, Matthew Kropp, Megan Hsu, Olivia T. Karaman, Jason Hawes and ...

The percentage of teachers who are using artificial intelligence-driven tools in their classrooms nearly doubled between 2023 and 2025, according to data from the EdWeek Research Center. In 2023, a ...

Don’t have a jointer in your shop? No problem! In this video, I’ll show you how to use your table saw as a jointer to get perfectly straight, square edges—no expensive machinery required. This is a ...

To better understand which social media platforms Americans use, Pew Research Center surveyed 5,022 U.S. adults from Feb. 5 to June 18, 2025. SSRS conducted this National Public Opinion Reference ...

Emerging research suggests that the more you use AI, the more it may negatively affect your critical thinking skills. But it depends on the tasks you use it for and how you use it. Share on Pinterest ...

A solid circular saw will provide years of quick, safe, and straight cuts no matter what project or material you're working on. By Bob Beacham Updated Jan 27, 2025 4:37 PM EST Add Popular Science ...

On Wednesday, the FTC issued an advisory to the Trump administration to scrap a proposed rule by the Consumer Product Safety Commission to force saw manufacturers to use an automated finger-detection ...