Canadian Woodworking Magazine eNewsletter


Oneway Announces Unique Sit-Down Lathe
	Oneway Manufacturing has successfully designed a lathe that can be used while the turner is either standing up in the traditional position, or sitting down in a comfortable chair or wheelchair. Production is slated for this summer, with lathes being available for shipment in September of 2007. This lathe, like almost all of ONEWAY products is designed and manufactured in Stratford, Ontario. Its design was born from the requests of customers who can't turn for as long as they might like due to fatigue in their legs, bad knees, or an aching back. Electronic speed control, a full one horsepower motor, patented clamping and rotation should make this machine a great addition for all turners. For further information on this totally new concept, patent pending lathe, contact Cindy Clay at 1-800-565-7288.

Hitachi Introduces Four New Benchtop Power Tools
	Hitachi's new line of benchtop tools consists of a 16" variable speed scroll saw with stand, a 4" x 8" belt and disc sander with an integrated dust collection system, a unique 10" tilt-head band saw with an integrated dust collection system, and a 10" drill press with laser. The CW40 16" variable speed (400-1,600 spm) scroll saw is powered by a quiet 1/4 HP induction motor. Features include a die-cast aluminum frame with cast iron base, a cast iron table that bevels 45 degrees right and left, a front mounted micro-adjustment knob for dialing the precise angle, a large bevel scale, a dust blower, a flexible job light, and an all metal stand. It accepts both pin and plain end blades. The CW40 has a suggested retail price of $279.00 and a 2 year warranty. Hitachi’s SB10Y 4" x 36" belt and 8" disc sander features an on-board dust collection system, a 4 amp motor, belt and disc speed of 1,100 fpm and 2,200 rpm, and a 6" x 9" iron table that can be easily transferred for use on both the belt and disc areas. The table tilts 0 - 90 for the belt and 0 - 45 degrees for the disc. Slots in the table base accommodate the included miter gauge for precise angles. Belt tension controls are incorporated for easy to manage belt changes and a built-in work-stop is designed for easier horizontal sanding. The SB10Y has a suggested retail price of $229.00 and a 2 year warranty. To find a retailer in your area click here.

Milwaukee Introduces New 4-Volt Lithium-ion Screwdriver
	Milwaukee's new 4-volt lithium-ion screwdriver (model 0490-22) is designed for high-speed fastening with maximum control in small spaces. This powerful, compact and lightweight screwdriver is ideal for a variety of woodworking, electrical, manufacturing and assembly applications. Key features include a two-position handle (pistol and in-line) to accommodate tight workspaces and awkward angles, a heavy-duty two-speed gearbox delivering 600 max RPM, a 3.0 amp-hour lithium-ion battery, a 21-position clutch with automatic shut-off (which stops rotation of the bit once desired torque setting in met), and a snug bit grip that prevents dropped screws when the screwdriver is inverted. The 0490-22 weighs only 1.1 pounds, has a built-in battery gauge to display remaining run time and a quick-change chuck for one-handed bit changes. Milwaukee products are available at most leading tool outlets, including Home Hardware and House of Tools.

New Router Bits from CMT
800.527 Entry Door Set	At the recent AWFS woodworking show CMT introduced a number of new router bits and saw blades. This three-piece Entry Door set simplifies door construction, making it easy as 1, 2, 3. The included tenon cutter produces a beefy 1-1/16" long tenon. Coupled with the cope cutter, you can produce long and strong tenons with minimum set up. As an extra bonus the tenon cutter can be used for furniture making work that requires any tenon from 3/16" to 5/8" thick. Also included in CMTs new offerings are an MDF Door Set (615.004.01), a 3-in-1 Flush Trim bit for laminates (807), a set of 14° bits (818.501) to use with the popular Chestmate Dovetail Jig, and a new dado blade set, the Dado Pro (230.012.08). CMT bits are available from most woodworking tool retailers. You can also order on-line.

Steel City Offers More Variety in Table Saw Fences
	Sherwin-Williams has a new GreenSure™ designation for its finishes that contain very low or no VOCs that have been identified as utilizing more sustainable raw materials, are as efficient as possible in terms of consumption of energy and natural resources in their manufacture and application, and offer customers more environmentally responsible coating options from raw materials to distribution to final disposal – all while ensuring excellent coating system performance. Sherwin-Williams Chemical Coatings first finishing system to bear the GreenSure designation is Sher-Wood® Ultra-Cure® UV Waterborne coating, developed specifically for the woodworking industry. The coating is formulated without formaldehyde or heavy metals. In addition, users can reclaim overspray, minimizing product waste and disposal costs. Ultra-Cure UV Waterborne’s advanced formulation provides a finish that meets KCMA, WDMA and AWI standards and has zero HAPS and low VOCs. It also has high solids for improved filling and reduces coating system steps and line time. Ultra-Cure UV Waterborne is ideal for kitchen cabinets, wood office furniture and wood and composite building products.

Hi-Visibility Radio Earmuffs
	Hearing protection is extremely important in any workshop. Bilsom has extended its award winning high-visibility hearing protection capabilities to its AM/FM Radio earmuff. Sporting eye-catching bright green ear cups with a reflective headband for increased visibility in low lighting situations, the Bilsom® Radio Hi-Visibility earmuffs provide superior AM/FM sound, while its lightweight design and unique headband provide comfort for all-day wear. Its flexible antenna provides high-quality reception and is durable for industrial environments, both indoors and out. Also new to Radio Hi-Visibility is an AUX input jack, allowing the earmuff to connect to MP3 players and other portable audio devices. Both 3.5mm connection cable and 2 AA batteries are included with each Radio Hi-Visibility earmuff. For more information and resources on hearing protection click here.

The Hanson Superpencil Outperforms Conventional Pencils
	Until now, no tool set has been complete without a carpenter pencil. But, today, the C.H. Hanson Company has introduced the next generation carpenter pencil, the SUPERPENCIL. SUPERPENCIL is a carpenter pencil in design - the rectangular shape allows users to mark either sharp or wide lines and prohibits the pencil from rolling, even on steep inclines. Where SUPERPENCIL deviates from the norm is that 100% of its surface is a writing surface - no wood enclosure and it lasts seven times longer. SUPERPENCIL is made entirely from non-toxic, graphite composition that marks wood, paper, concrete, and many other materials, and its lines are water and smudge resistant. The extremely durable graphite never needs sharpening, which is a tremendous time saver when making multiple marks or marking on harder materials. Available at the Home Depot.

Build Direct Launches Top Line Laminate Flooring
Arcadia Brand Provincial Grade with a Yellow Birch Finish	Vancouver based BuildDirect, the world’s leading online wholesaler of building supplies, is offering a new line of high quality laminate flooring at prices up to 30% below those of their competitors. Three new Lamton lines of laminate flooring stand out for their high quality finishes that make them virtually indistinguishable from traditional solid hardwood flooring. New colors range from Fir to Indonesian Teak. Handscraped effects, textured surfaces, and narrow board styles make them even more stylish choices. The new flooring products offer a choice in 8.2 mm or 12mm Beveled Edge Handscraped finishes and 12mm Bevel Edge Narrow Board, with each style offering a patented glue less locking system. The 8.2mm model of laminate is available in 8 different finishes and comes with a 30 year warranty. The 12mm Beveled Edge Narrow Board and Hand Scraped models are available in 6 colors and comes with a lifetime warranty.

Rosewood Studio Re-Opens Under New Ownership
"Blessing for the Earth" Julia Godfrey	As most of our readers will know, less than one month after celebrating its fifth anniversary show, Rosewood Studio Inc. declared bankruptcy on June 4, 2007. Ron Barter, an instructor at the school since September of 2002, has purchased the name and all other assets of the business. Ron is pleased to announce that the first class at the new Rosewood Studio will be starting August 13, 2007. He plans to have the school back into full-time operation the first week of September. Many of the faces as well as the programs and opportunities offered to students in the past will be carried forward. If you have any ideas for things you would like to see improved, now would be a great time to let Ron know. Deposits paid to the former Rosewood Studio Inc. for courses that were scheduled from the beginning of June 2007 on will be honored at the new Rosewood Studio. For those who will not be able to attend their scheduled courses, Ron will transfer credit for those deposits to a future course offered any time in the next 6 months. The new web site should be up and running soon, and you can contact Ron, or Mary Anne at 1-866-704-7778 or 613- 256-8900, if you have any questions. Ron and all the staff at the new Rosewood Studio look forward to helping you take your woodworking to the next level.

First Time Open House at Stockroom Supply
	Clear your busy schedules and head out to Stockroom Supply on August 17 and 18 for their first ever open house. You'll not only have the opportunity to see demonstrations of their products, and be able to purchase product at exceptionally low prices (heck, they might as well be giving stuff away at those prices!), but you'll be able to meet the great people at Stockroom Supply and chomp down on free food. The staff at Stockroom Supply will also be giving hands-on classes, so that you can build your own drum sander right on the spot. Catch them at: 53032 Perry Road in Wainfleet, Ontario. They're a mere 30 minutes from the Peace Bridge, 1 hour from Toronto, between Port Colborne and Dunnville off Highway # 3.