The Ultimate Power Tool Quiz

Routers are pretty much the most versatile tool out there -- most people who are even halfway serious about woodworking have a good selection of them for different jobs.

A miter saw's spinning blade is set at a 90-degree angle, but you can change the angle using the miter index.

Yes, it does sound like something you'd use in the kitchen, but a biscuit joiner is for wood -- please don't try to cook with it.

Everyone needs a drill, right? One of the first things you should decide when buying one is what kind of handle you like best.

An impact wrench can make your tightening or unscrewing job a whole lot easier.

It's actually pretty difficult to cut a straight line with a jigsaw, which is a common saw for cutting curves and designs.

Nail guns are the answer when a plain old hammer just won't do. "Stick" and "coil" refer to how the nails are loaded into the gun.

The lathe was the first power tool -- the ancient Egyptians used them. Baseball bats and candlesticks are produced on lathes, and pottery wheels are a type of lathe.

If you're looking to round out your power tool collection, you definitely need a rotary tool. Among other things, these versatile tools can cut fiberglass and marble, shape metal, remove grout and strip old paint.

A reciprocating saw's blade has a foot at its base to help you take advantage of the push-pull motion. You can use them to cut tree branches, and they're also common in demolition jobs.