▶ Wilton’s massive Mechanics Pro vise
employs a needle roller thrust bearing in its
spindle assembly to better take the axial loads
along the spindle. This allows the user to
apply greater clamping power with less force
on the vise handle and to release that force
more easily. For the front movable jaw and its
base, Wilton used ductile cast iron. Because
it’s stronger than standard cast iron, less
material can be used, giving the vise lighter
weight without sacrificing durability. $406▶ The industry’s first worm-gear miter saw marks a new chapter in the saga of
man versus lumber. Skilsaw’s 12-inch blade tilts left and right and slides on dual
rails. With a 4-by-14 cutting capacity in depth and width, the saw is more than
enough machine for trim, but its robust worm-gear drive makes it a particularly
good fit for solid lumber, which is often wet and can take a lot of backbone to
cut. Fortunately, driving that gear train is a 15-amp motor with dual windings
separated by a generous air space to help it run cool. $629SKILSAW
BEST CORDED MITER SAW
WILTON
BEST VISE
Enough power to
cut a 4-inch by 14-inch
beam in one pass.68 June 2019 _ PopularMechanics.com