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Professional woodworkers have long known the benefits of pocket
hole joinery. The joints are quick and easy to make and are
exceptionally strong. Apart form the pocket hole jig, the only
tool you need is a power drill.
The unique design of the new R3 from
Kreg Tools
features independent positioning sliders that can be quickly
adjusted (without tools) to any one of 9 position settings
allowing the jig to join material from ½” up to 1½” thick and
anything in between. A clamp adapter pad is designed to capture
the pad of any of the optional Kreg Face Clamps to the jig. This
allows a clamp to be physically attached to the jig and greatly
speeds the process of drilling repetitive Pocket Holes. For
added flexibility the clamp adapter can also be easily removed
from the jig allowing it to be secured to a work piece with any
off-the-shelf bar clamp. Another feature of the R3 is the wood
chip relief holes located on the backside of the jig.
These large holes serve to allow wood chips to quickly escape
the flutes of the drill bit. Getting the wood chips out of the
flutes greatly eases the force required for the drilling stroke
and keeps the drill bit sharp longer. Lastly, the R3 is packaged
in a durable plastic carrying case. A moulded insert inside the
case provides a place for every part and even has an area to
hold a 100 count screw package. In addition, a depth collar
setting gauge has been printed onto the case insert and a screw
selection chart has been adhered to the inside lid of the case
for easy reference. Available from most building supply outlets. |
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Bridge City HP-7 Shoulder Plane |
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Bridge
City Tool Works has released the HP-7 Shoulder Plane.
Featuring a polished stainless steel dual use rear handle, the
HP-7 performs equally well upright or on either side. Recessed
into the body are two adjusting wheels: one tightens the
adjustable front throat and the other modifies iron depth. No
additional tools are needed to adjust the mouth, iron depth or
to lock the iron in place.
Ideal for flawless joint work, the ergonomic rear portion of the
plane fits comfortable in one's hand and toggles upward for
quick, one handed iron depth adjustments. The HP-7 retails for
$589US and is a limited edition Signature Series production run,
signed by the tool designer, John Economaki. |
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Stanley X-treme AntiVibe Hammer |
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Stanley Works launches its new FatMax® Xtreme™ AntiVibe®
Hammer combining its patented AntiVibe® tuning fork technology
with a new grip design that reduces torque by more than 30
percent.
The new torsion control grip features 24 torque-stabilizing bars
moulded into a shock-dampening core reducing the effects of
torque on wrists and elbows. In addition to the added features
in the grip, the new hammer design is precision balanced and
incorporates a magnetic nail starter for one-handed operation
and extended reach.
The hammer is available in 16 and 20 oz. nail hammers with curve
or rip claws as well as 20-, 22-, 24- and 28-oz. framing hammers
in either a checker or smooth face configuration, and is priced
from $27.99 to $49.99. Available from most building supply
outlets.
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| Build Your Kids A Treehouse |
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In years to come, kids’ fondest memories might be of the treetop
retreat their parents created for them when they were young.
Black &
Decker's 'Build Your Kids a Treehouse' is the complete guide
to designing, planning and building a sturdy, safe and fun
treehouse structure for children.
Great reading for the long winter nights. Available in February
2007. ISBN: 1-58923-287-9, $19.95 |
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Lee Valley
Tools has added a range of bandsaw accessories to its ever
expanding line of woodworking tools and accessories.
They include the narrow blade stabilizers (show in the photo at
left), along with urethane bandsaw tires, upper and lower guide
sets, a quick release lever, heavy duty tensioning spring, and
tire cleaning brush with mounting bracket. |
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