Modern technology has made it so that novices can create music and graphic art without all that bothersome practice and study. Now woodworking has been made easy for the millions who can bang out e-mails but can’t hit a nail. The Craftsman CompuCarve Computer-Controlled Compact Woodworking Machine allows would-be whittlers to carve 3-D forms using a mouse. This compact, printer-like device carves, crosscuts, and contours a range of materials and looks to level the playing field for the Excel-oriented set.

The CompuCarve’s software is both PC and Mac compatible, and with its expandable 3-D design library, keyboard jockeys are practically ready to rip right out of the box. The unit’s carbide carving bits can also work materials like cast acrylic and other plastics. It comes with some quarter-inch bit adapters, a bit removal tool, a hex wrench, a vacuum bag adapter, and a memory card, which allows users to lug files, rather than the entire computer, to the workshop. So now that “Carve” joins “Cut and Paste” on your toolbar, it doesn’t matter if you’re all thumbs. ($1,899; sears.com)

Even though there hasn’t been a public safety announcement yet, table saws are a cause for constant concern. When they’re in action, your digits are in danger (obviously) — but even when they aren’t ripping, they’re an eyesore. The Bosch 10-inch Portable Jobsite Table Saw is all over these issues. Its wheeled Gravity-Rise stand and built-in carrying handles make for smooth setup and stowage for the 29-by-21.5-inch aluminum tabletop. The saw’s Smart Guard system, with its modular blade guard, anti-kickback pawls, and riving knife, gives you control over your materials while offering a clear line of sight. And its soft-start circuitry gives you a quieter, smoother start-up, meaning this little beast is easy on the ears as well. ($679; boschtools.com)

Ever seen a Porsche drive through a wall? Neither had we, but with the release of the Metabo P’7911 Porsche Design Multihammer we finally got our chance — well, sort of. Designed by the same detail-oriented company that put the Carrera, Cayenne, and Cayman on the road, this drill and pneumatic hammer can tear through steel, wood, and concrete like a blown red light. With its handle situated above the carbon shell housing, the P’7911 has better balance for improved handling and power. Stop us if you’ve heard this before — we don’t want to sound like a used car salesman, even if it is a Porsche. ($649; metabo-p7911.com)