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| Steel City
Extends its Instant Rebate Program |
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Steel City Tool Works has extended its Instant Rebates
program, originally slated to conclude at the end of 2008,
through April 30, 2009. According to Scott Box, Steel City’s
president, "Like everyone else, woodworkers have been forced to
deal with tough economic times. By extending our Instant Rebates
program, we’re simply trying to make it a little easier for our
users to purchase the tools that help fuel their passion for
woodworking."
Instant Rebate savings, available on select machines,
range from $50 on dust collectors to up to $200 on shapers. And
you earn those savings right at your Steel City dealer. There
are no forms to fill out and no waiting for your rebate check.
What Scott Box likes to call “instant gratification."
And all Steel City woodworking tools are backed by the company’s
standard Five-Year Warranty. |
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| General 15"
Adjustable Height Bandsaw |
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The model 90-200 M1 adjustable height bandsaw from General has a
cast iron frame and precision balanced 15" cast iron wheels. The
innovative design allows the user to adjust the height of
the upper frame to suit different cutting needs.
By means of a crank handle on a smooth rack and pinion system,
the saw can be adjusted to take blades of varying lengths from
93 ½" to 106", allowing for a maximum re-saw capacity of up to
12".
Features include: 2 blade speeds (1570 & 2660 FPM), 1.5 HP 110V
15 amp motor, large 16" x 16" cast iron table with angle
indicator imbedded in the table top, upper and lower ball
bearing blade guides, rack and pinion controlled telescoping
upper guide and guard system, quick release blade tension lever,
a sturdy closed base cabinet with storage shelf, a dual position
aluminum rip fence, an adjustable laser line pointer and a
gooseneck style work light.
Current advertised price (valid until at least Feb 28th, '09) is
$1459.
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| General Workbenches |
General 95-054
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General has
two new workbenches. A 21" x 54" all birch bench (#95-054) and a
30" x 60" oak bench with adjustable steel legs (#95-060).
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| Hitachi 8 1/2"
Sliding Compound Miter Saws |
Hitachi C8FSE
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Hitachi Power Tools today announced two new 8-1/2-inch
sliding compound miter saws, the C8FSE and C8FSHE. Both are
powered by 9.5 Amp motors and have a no-load speed of 5,500 RPM
to smoothly handle the toughest cutting applications. They
feature pre-set miter angles of 15°, 22.5°, 31.6°, and 45° (left
and right) and a bevel range of 48° (left) and 5° (right).
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| Craftex Portable
Cyclone Dust Collectors |
Craftex CT139
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Busy Bee
Tools have two new portable cyclone dust collectors: model
CT139, a 2 HP unit that delivers 1700 CFM, and model
CT140, a 3 HP unit delivering 2230 CFM.
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| Metabo 6" Dual
Random Orbital Sander |
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The new
SXE450 TurboTec from
Metabo
delivers from 8,400 to 22,000 OPM at an adjustable orbit size of
either 1/8" for fine finishing or 1/4" for stock removal. A
TurboBoost feature, available on any pre-selected speed,
delivers added power on-demand for heavy duty sanding. The
robust die cast aluminum bearing housing and dust-proof bearings
ensure a long life.
The 5.75 pound SXE450 features include a rubber handle that
ensures a secure grip and dampens vibration, a removable front
handle, 3.4 amp motor, integral dust collection system with a
high efficiency washable Intec filter, and vacuum hose adapter.
The sander comes complete with a Velcro faced-backing pad,
hexagon key and assorted sanding paper; an optional carrying
case is available. |
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| Blåkläder Offers Lightweight Pant
Without Sacrificing Durability |
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Blåkläder offers workers a lightweight 100% 8-ounce canvas
cotton pant that provides comfort without losing durability.
Available in khaki, navy blue, stone and black, the pants
feature lifetime guaranteed triple stitching, reinforced utility
pockets, lightweight Cordura®
kneepad pockets, four bellowed pockets, webbed hammer loop and
detachable screwdriver pocket, and heavy duty YKK zippers.
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| Craftex Blue Tornado Premium Saw Blades |
| Model |
Teeth |
| CBT001 |
40 ATB |
| CBT003 |
80 ATB |
| CBT005 |
80 TCG |
| CBT007 |
50 COMB |
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The new line of premium
Blue Tornado saw blades from
Busy Bee
Tools are designed for the serious woodworker. The German
technology and features found in this series rivals some of the
most expensive blades found in the world.
These high quality premium TCT saw blades feature extra thick C4
tungsten carbide and are computer balanced to reduce vibration
and increase accuracy.
The laser cut anti-vibration expansion slots around the blade
keep the blade balanced and running true.
All Craftex Blue Tornado saw blades feature ultra sharp cutting
edges and extra steel behind each tooth for a smooth and
flawless finish. |
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| 2008 Wood Objects Winners |
Paul Fulcher (CWM) and Leonard
Lee (Lee Valley)
Bed by Karen McBride
Hall Table by Vic Tesolin
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Canadian Woodworking Magazine and Lee Valley Tools sponsored the
Wood Objects
juried furniture exhibition held November 2008 in Ottawa.
Ottawa area furniture designer and maker
Vic Tesolin
was honoured with two awards. His hall table, crafted in walnut
and bigleaf maple, was awarded First Place in the Apprentice
category (open to furniture makers who have been practicing
their craft for less than ten years) and the Design Award (given
to the entry that best reflects distinctive design, mastery of
wood as a design medium, and sound craftsmanship.)
The People's Choice award went to
Karen McBride for her
laminated bed.
For information about the upcoming 2009 Wood Objects exhibition,
contact the
Ottawa Woodworkers Association. |
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| To Turn the Perfect Bowl: The Lifelong
Quest of Bob Stocksdale by Ron Roszkiewicz |
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Available through your
local book retailer
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Bob Stocksdale (1913-2002) is arguably the dean of American
woodturners. His selection of material, masterful technique, and
attention to detail set the gold standard for wood turning
excellence from the early 1970's onward.
An intimate look at the turner, his approach to wood turning,
and his life long quest to turn the perfect bowl.
Publisher:
Fox
Chapel Publishing
ISBN 13: 9781565233881
Pages: 160
Size: 8" X 8" inches
Price: $27.95 |
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Making Furniture and Dollhouses for American Girl and
Other 18-Inch Dolls by Dennis Simmons |
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Available through your
local book retailer |
With easy to follow instructions, Dennis Simmons, a woodworker
with 30 years experience, shows you how to build a range of
mini-scaled furniture, including chairs, tables, beds, dressers,
chests and trunks. Includes carefully drawn patterns and full
colour photographs of finished pieces, step-by-step assembly
tips, material lists and finishing techniques.
Publisher:
Fox
Chapel Publishing
ISBN 9781565234024
Pages: 192
Size: 8 1/2" X 11" inches
Price: $27.95 |
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As we head into the new year, all of us at Canadian Woodworking would
like to take this opportunity to thank you for your support throughout
2008. We wish all of you a healthy, happy and prosperous 2009.
