I just got my current issue yesterday. It had a couple of interesting things - a step up from the last few as I recall.
The tool tests always catch my attention. They did a brad point bit test and (to no surprise I guess) LV came in first and made in the USA!
38$ for the set. Nice.
Also, (since I own some Griz stuff) the Grizzly
8" jointer bested the rest of the pack on quality & price.
Lastly, there is an essay from issue #6 on the last page about 'wood-butchery'. I could only chuckle as I read it.
30th anniversary issue & a pretty good one.
If you get one issue a year that impresses you, then I guess that makes it worth it.
This was mine.
Lou