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| New 10-inch Granite
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Steel City
announces its newest 10-inch Granite Cabinet Saws (models 35920
and 35930). Both saws feature built-in riving knife systems, and
precision-machined granite tabletops and wings. The model 35920
will retail at $849.00 and the model 35930, with a 30"
Industrial Fence System, has a suggested retail price of
$1149.00.
Both models are equipped with a quick release riving knife
system for added safety. And both feature precision-machined
cast iron trunions mounted to the cabinet to ensure perfect
blade alignment, enhanced stability and ease of adjustment. A
built-in mobile base, totally enclosed cabinet with 4-inch dust
port, and 1.75 HP dual capacitor motor completes the package.
Steel City tools are backed by a Five-Year Warranty. All granite
components are warranted for 10 years.
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| Two New Hand Planes From Lee Valley |
Veritas Small Plow Plane
Veritas Small Scraping Plane
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Lee Valley
Tools has added two new items to its Veritas line of fine
hand tools: the Veritas Small Plow Plane, which
comes in both right hand and left hand models, and the
Veritas Small Scraping Plane.
The Small Plow Plane ($239 with a 1/4" blade or $289 with a set
of five blades - 1/8" to 3/8") is ideal for quickly cutting
grooves and rabbets. The 6 5/8" fence registers solidly to the
work piece while double guide rods prevent the fence from
racking.
The Scraping Plane ($129), with a 2" wide blade, has an
articulating palm for a comfortable, controlled grip. The blade
is set at 20°, the optimum angle for fine
scraping. |
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| Concave Face Blade
for Wood-Plastic Composite Materials |
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Forrest
Manufacturing has introduced a blade specially designed to
meet the challenges of cutting wood-plastic composites, also
known as "faux wood." The Concave Face blade runs cool, prevents
melting and fusing, and produces smooth cuts. "The teeth on the
blade have a unique hollow-concave face so only the highest
points on each edge cut through the material. This reduces
resistance, so there’s less heat build up," explains Tony
Ferrato, sales and engineering representative, Forrest
Manufacturing.
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| New Riving Knife Retro-fit Kits from
General |
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There are now Riving Knife Retro-fit Kits for the General MFG
350 (right tilt) and 650 (left tilt) Cabinet saws.
The kits include:
Cast-iron saw chute assembly.
Cast-iron arbor bracket assembly (with arbor) with built-in
quick-release riving knife mounting block/receptacle.
Riving style splitter/blade guard assembly with
anti-kickback pawls.
A separate European style riving knife.
Table insert.
Installation manual and DVD.
Because of the major re-design of the saw that was required to
incorporate a "true" riving knife (that raises and lowers in
tandem with the blade), this retro-fit does require a fairly
complicated partial disassembly, swap out of some of the major
internal components, and then re-assembly and re-alignment of
the saw. |
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| Upgraded Irwin Quick Grip Clamps |
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IRWIN Industrial Tool Company, announces the upgraded
one-handed bar clamp, IRWIN QUICK-GRIP XP600, with extreme
pressure for heavy duty applications like installation and rough
glue-ups. The XP600 has an I-beam bar that delivers up to 600
lbs. of hold force, while the patent pending Power Lock™ system
can hold more pressure, longer. IRWIN QUICK-GRIP XP600 clamps are
available at home centres, retail hardware stores, industrial
tool distributors and woodworking supply houses in 6", 12", 18",
24", 36" and 50" lengths. Depending on the length of the clamp,
the suggested retail price will vary from $24.99 - $49.99.
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| Bosch Enters Pneumatic Fastening Market |
SN350-20F Full Head Framing Nailer
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Bosch has unveiled a full family of nailers and compressors
that represent, in many ways, a re-invention of the category.
The innovation Bosch developed is 'Full Force Technology', a
patented air chamber design that enables nailers to utilize 100
percent of the air coming from the compressor to drive the
fastener, rather than saving air in reserve to return the driver
to the "ready" position. The net result is a family of nailers
that are 20 percent smaller and 10 percent more powerful than
comparable tools and that deliver the best power-to-size ratio
in the category.
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| Walko Benches |
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Walko Benches are now available
from
Ultimate Tools Supply in Burnaby, BC.
They are very similar to the Festool MFT and come with 20mm
holes built into the tops.
Prices, including shipping, are
$910 for the Walko 3 and
$1125 for the Walko 4.
To see a video of the Walko Bench
in use
click here |
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| Dynorbital Silver Supreme Random Orbital
Sander |
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The 12,000-RPM
Dynorbital Silver Supreme sander is available in 3", 3-1/2",
5" and 6" diameter models. Each tool includes a low profile,
premium urethane weight-mated sanding pad. The tool features various ergonomic features including a comfort
platform, which provides additional wrist support and a rubber overmold, which eliminates cold air transmission to the
operator’s hands. Other features include a throttle lever, which
is recessed into the housing (eliminating pinch points) and a
stay tight muffler system. Three different sanding orbit
diameters are offered; 3/8" diameter orbit for aggressive
material removal, 3/16" diameter orbit for general sanding and a
3/32" diameter orbit for ultra fine sanding.
Available as a Non Vacuum Sander, a Self-Generated Vacuum Sander
and a Central Vacuum Sander.
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| Tambour Router Bits |
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Sharpco has two new tambour router bit sets available,
enabling you to quickly and easily make tambours for roll top
boxes, bread boxes, planters and chairs.
Sets are available for both 1/2" and 5/8" wood thicknesses. Bits
come in 1/2" shanks.
Priced at $149.95 each set. |
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| Gladiator GarageWorks |
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Gladiator
GarageWorks is new to Canada and can help organize any
garage, basement or workshop. It is a complete organization
system that can be adapted to fit anyone’s storage needs –
woodworkers, gardeners, sports fanatics, gear heads, DIY
hopefuls. The system features wall panels, flooring, hooks,
cabinets, appliances and hundreds of mix-and-match products.
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| Mohawk Waterborne Finishing System |
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Mohawk Finishing Products has announced the availability of
a new waterborne finishing system. The system includes
pre-catalyzed lacquer, dye stains, pigmented wiping stains,
glazes, bases and colorants. This entire system is
GREENGUARD
Certified and suitable for LEED® credits. They are
formaldehyde free, phthalate free and lead free. This is a
complete waterborne program that passes all KCMA testing
standards with as little as two coats.
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| Titebond 50 Wood Adhesive Now in
High-Viscosity Formulations |
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Two new versions of
Titebond 50 Wood Adhesive are three to five times thicker
than the original Titebond 50 yet retain the same valuable
performance characteristics of this well-known aliphatic resin
emulsion adhesive, used globally for edge and face gluing as
well as general assembly.
Titebond 50 HV has a high viscosity of 12,000 to 15,000 cps –
easily tripling the thickness of the original adhesive. This
viscosity resists running, ensuring neater glue-ups and reducing
time spent in cleaning machinery and the work area. The new
Titebond 50 HHV has an even higher viscosity of 19,000 to 21,000
cps and is drip-free, eliminating glue dribble during assembly
of wood products. |
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| E-Z Driver Drill/Driver Accessory |
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The E-Z Driver Drill/Driver Accessory from
PAM Fastening
Technology, Inc. firmly holds screws in position for
insertion in easy or difficult to reach areas.
The E-Z Driver quickly attaches to any drill/driver in seconds
and is especially useful while fastening from an awkward
position. The units unique ball bearing system securely holds
Phillips or PAMDrive recess screws, allowing for one hand
operation. Suggested retail cost is $16.95
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| Woodworkers Guide to Bending Wood |
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Fox Chapel Publishing has released two new books: "Woodworker's
Guide to Bending Wood" by Jonathan Benson (ISBN:
978-1-56523-360-7), and "Woodworker's
Guide to Dovetails" by Ernie Conover (ISBN:
978-1-56523-387-4).
The Woodworker's Guide to Bending Wood is a comprehensive
instructional guide that teaches woodworkers how to easily
enhance their woodworking with curved surfaces, like those found
on beautiful pedestal tables, guitars, shaker boxes, curved
handrails and more. It provides methods for bending with heat,
steam, water, and how to bend green wood, veneers and
laminations.
Woodworker's Guide to Dovetails is a comprehensive instructional
guide that teaches woodworkers how to create both hand-cut and
machined dovetails. Scott Phillips, the Host of American
Woodshop, has called this book a "masterpiece!"
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