Core77 is an interesting site on industrial design that has recently been added to my daily reading list. There is an eight part article on Festool and their design process here:
http://www.core77.com/posts/38326/Core77-Visits-Festool
Even if you've never considered buying a Festool product, it's an interesting read.
There is also a short write up on a Makita combination miter / table saw here:
http://www.core77.com/posts/38469/A-...me-a-Miter-Saw
The maim tools article section is here:
http://www.core77.com/Tools/
http://www.core77.com/posts/38326/Core77-Visits-Festool
Even if you've never considered buying a Festool product, it's an interesting read.
There is also a short write up on a Makita combination miter / table saw here:
http://www.core77.com/posts/38469/A-...me-a-Miter-Saw
The maim tools article section is here:
http://www.core77.com/Tools/