And so, when it comes time to sharpen or replace a table saw blade, woodworkers and tradespeople often turn to shop-made jigs... homemade tools that are used to improve a workshop's other tools.

You can sharpen your pruning saw yourself to ensure the cleanest cuts ... steps required to sharpen the teeth on your pruning saw blade, as well as some mistakes you should avoid when doing ...

Or, as we discovered in Consumer Reports recent tests of chain saws, you can buy a $60 kit that's compatible with most major-brand chain saws and lets you sharpen the saw yourself in seconds.