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| Bosch 36 Volt
Reciprocating and Circular Saws |
Click to see the full line of
36 Volt Bosch Brutes |
Bosch has extended its line of 36 Volt Lithium-ion power
tools with the model 1651 reciprocating saw, and the
model 1671 circular saw.
Both tools feature the 'ProVantage' 3 year protection
plan (tool replacement in the first year, tool repair in
the 2nd and 3rd years, and 2 year replacement guarantee
on the batteries). The interchangeable batteries come
with a 1 hour charger.
The recip saw features two speeds (0-2,300 and 0-3,000
SPM), 1 1/8" stroke length, tool free blade change,
rafter hook, and weighs 2 lbs.
The circ saw features a 6 1/2" blade, 0-4,000 RPM,
spindle lock, 2 1/8" cut at 90°
and 1 5/8" at 45°, rafter hook, and weighs 8.2 lbs.
You can also get both the recip and circ saws as a 4
piece kit (model CPK41-36) with a flashlight and 38636
Brute-Tough Hammer Drill/Driver.
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| Gorilla Portable Cyclonic 3 Stage Vacuum |
Click to order |
The new
Gorilla Vac, a cyclonic 3 stage vacuum, offers 220 CFM
with 80" of water lift, dual 110 Volt motors, a 35 gallon drum
(an optional 55 gallon drum is available), HEPA pleated
cartridge filter with a paper vac bag pre filter, and a 78 dBA
sound level.
The Gorilla Vac measures a compact 31" x 27" and weighs in at
103 lbs. It comes with 25' of 2" hose.
Pricing is $2,385, excluding shipping and handling. |
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| All Metric Small Parts |
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All Metric Small Parts (aMsp) has announced that it has
become the exclusive distributor for Tochigiya, a leading
manufacturer of Metric standard industrial machine components
based in Tokyo, Japan.
Tochigiya parts offered by aMsp include handles, handwheels,
cranks, grips, levers, knobs, latches, locks, catches, hinges,
hardware, plungers, pins, leveling mounts and support feet.
All Metric Small Parts features over 5,600 100% RoHS compliant
components |
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| 3D Software for Woodturners |
Click to download |
Creative Woodturner is now available for download online.
You can download a 10 day free trial version, or look at an
on-line demonstration of the product. This simple and
quick-to-learn software package has allowed wood turners to
create stunning 3D designs on their home computers before
transferring them to their lathes. $70. |
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Laguna LT495 Platinum Top Table Saw |
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Laguna Tools has announced the availability of a new platinum top table saw,
the model LT495. It features a 3HP motor, 50" rip capacity, a 20" x
27" table top and a 10" x 27" table extension, and a 4" dust
port. The LT495 weighs in at 500 lbs and is priced at $1,995. |
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Craftsman Wood Products Purchases
JD Industries |
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Craftsman Wood Products (Delta, BC) announced they have
completed the purchase of JD Industries, a manufacturer of
drawer boxes. “Customers can expect great things from this new
acquisition,” says Craftsman owner Richard Wilson, “including an
enhanced wood component product line for Craftsman customers and
the ability to handle higher volumes, faster delivery and
increased price-competitiveness for JD Industries’ customers.”
Craftsman can now offer quality, all-wood drawer boxes
completely assembled, finished and ready-to-install. They are
available in custom sizes with exposed dovetails smoothly sanded
and finished. Craftsman will also feature a line of composite
and specialty drawer boxes made from any combination of
melamine, plywood and solid wood in a range of construction
options and configurations.
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Outaouais Wood Carvers Winners |
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2007 show
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There were 53 winners at the 2007 Outaouais Wood Carvers annual
show, with the 'Best of Show - 1st place' award going to Bill
Berge of Riviere Heva, Quebec (shown at left).
The 2008 show will be held from November 28 to 30 at Landsdowne
Park in Ottawa.
For more information visit their
web site. |
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| Spirit Of Wood Festival: February
16-17 |
For more information contact
Cheryl Johnson
Festival Location:
Maple Ridge Arts Centre & Theatre
11944 Haney Pl,
Maple Ridge, BC |
The Spirit of Wood Festival takes place February 16 & 17, 2008
at the Maple Ridge Arts Centre & Theatre and various other
venues.
Events and activities include a wood showcase and sale featuring
local and regional artists, crafters and commercial suppliers,
numerous interactive activities and workshops on turning,
carving, paper making and more, kids make-and-take stations, a
chainsaw carving competition and auction, shuttle bus tours of
the UBC Research Forest and BCIT Woodlot, and much more.
The festival also features the official unveiling of the
Community Carving project - a series of wood panels carved by
members of the community commemorating the rich and diverse
history of Maple Ridge. Designed by First Nation artist and
carver, Quentin Harris, this hand-crafted original wood art
mural was carved through a series of community carving workshops
lead by master carver, Doug Morrison. The completed carving will
be unveiled at a special ceremony during the festival and
permanently displayed at the Maple Ridge Library as a piece of
Community Art. |
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| Fresh Wood, Vol 3:
Reinventing Workshop |
Click to order
Click to view photos of award
winning work |
'fresh wood, Vol. 3: Reinventing Workshop' is a high quality
full color coffee-table sized book published by the Association
of Woodworking & Furnishing Suppliers.
The unique hardcover book features the 59 finalists and winning
pieces of the Fresh Wood student competition which were
displayed at the 2007 AWFS Fair in Las Vegas.
Noted Canadian fine furniture designer Michael Fortune provided
the professional and highly detailed photos. The students
comment about their construction processes and challenges and
discuss the tools, machines, software and finishing products
they used. $34.90.
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