It appears that our forum has been growing at a steady rate and recently we broke the 5000 member mark. I think this is great! That shows me that there is a great sense of community on our forum. I frequently check out what is happening on the forum, though I don't normally have a lot of time to get into the fray. There are lots of great questions and answers floating around plus many long-time friends kibitzing and encouraging each other to do their best work.

The other thing I'm impressed with is the amount of info being shared about tools, specifically members discussing their personal feelings about tools they've bought. This can be very helpful when someone is contemplating a purchase and wants to know what is working for other people. As well, there are pages upon pages of information about techniques and plenty of good project ideas.

Questions and answers – I guess that's what it's all about and we've got plenty of it. Look out 6000, the Canadian Woodworking Forum is coming for you.

And talking about Q&A, I am looking forward to meeting our readers at both the London and the K-W Woodworking Shows. I will be at both shows in my own lecture booth presenting on various woodworking topics and answering questions....... drop by!

Work safe ... Work proud.

Vic Tesolin

Grizzly Now Shipping to Canada

Grizzly Industrial, Inc. is proud to announce it will now be shipping to Canada. Since 1983, Grizzly has built a strong reputation in the USA of providing unmatched value with its huge selection of machines, low prices, high quality machinery, and remarkable service and support.
For more information about Grizzly tools and machinery, to estimate freight and brokerage fees, or to order a free 676-page full-color catalog, call 1-800-523-4777 or visit www.grizzly.com

No More Wasted Time on the Job Site

The Portable Carpentry Workshop, an innovative addition to the building trade that saves time and money by transforming jobsite setup, once cumbersome, into an easy operation, is garnering high praise from everyone from industry groups to television hosts.  
The Portable Carpentry Workshop, popularly known as PCW, organizes all the tools of the carpenter’s trade into one rolling, easily accessible cabinet.  From the table saw, miter saw to router, all tools are centralized, contained within one transportable compartment with an internally located power strip.  Tools work from a single plug in as expediency abounds. 
Like many welcomed inventions, the patented PCW was born out of frustration and necessity.   Fred Cona, a carpenter for the past two decades, was showing the strain from needless inefficiencies and wasteful costs.  The countless walks back and forth to his truck, lugging equipment.  The fear that his tools would be stolen or tampered with if left on site (the PCW locks.)   That extra person needed to cut 4x8 sheet goods (with PCW’s sliding configuration, only one worker is required.) 
The PCW even has an extension table, for ripping lengths of lumber, a fold-up desk for everything from drawings to lunch and an underneath storage area, so even a broom has its place.
For more info on the Portable Carpentry Workshop, check them out on the web at rollingtrades.com.

Trend Introduces Tool and Bit Cleaner

• Spray-on resin and pitch remover.
• Simply spray on wipe off.
• Ideal for sawblades, router bits, planer blades, files, wrenches and drill bits etc.
• Excellent lubricant. Provides rust and corrosion protection.
• Has unique properties which break the molecular bond and lifts the dirt from the tool as oppsoed to eating way the dirt like citrus cleaners and other chemicals.
• Industrial strength cleaner that increases tool life.
• Biodegradable and user friendly.
• Non-toxic and non-flammable.
• Supplied in pump action dispenser.

 “The cleaner is truly remarkable!”” stated Miles Davey, Product Development Manager for Trend North America. Davey continued, “In our testing, we have found that Trend cleaner works in a multitude of applications. Not only is it an excellent gunk remover for the home woodworker and handyman, our products unique properties make it ideal for industrial application as well.

What is most intriguing about Trend Tool & Bit Cleaner is that it is more powerful than many alternative chemicals while it is still being earth friendly. It is truly the future of cleaning!” Davey also noted that Trend Tool & Bit Cleaner has numerous other applications such as a lubricant and rust inhibitor. Trend Bit & Blade Cleaner is available at Canadian Woodworker.

Affordable Rotary Tool - Get it Fast

Light and compact, this tool is ideal for all kinds of do-it-yourself applications in a variety of materials. This rotary tool is extremely versatile thanks to the 40" long flexible rotary shaft provided with adjustable support that adapts on a table.
It feature a 8,000 to 30,000 RPM electronic variable speed 110V motor  equipped with 1/4" collet with lock that makes it easier to change accessories.
The complete kit includes 135 accessories for cutting, carving, cleaning, deburring, drilling, grinding, polishing, sanding, sharpening small pieces or in tight spaces.
The ROK Rotary Tool Kit retails for $29.99 and is available a Normand.

Offer valid until February 12 , 2010 or while quantities last.