Stockroom Supply

If you are looking for sandpaper or sanding accessories, then take a look at Stockroom Supply. If you know them, its likely due to the immense popularity of their "V" Drum

Sander. Originally designed to be a poor man's sander, this product has changed the way woodworkers surface sand, rapidly becoming a staple in professional and amateur woodworking shops.

Or maybe you've heard about the "Little Ripper", one of the most productive bandsaw accessories on the market. The Little Ripper is a mini-sawmill that fits on any bandsaw, and allow you to mill almost any logs into boards. Its also exceptionally useful for resawing boards into veneers. For a full review see Issue 28 (Feb/Mar 2004) of Canadian Woodworking Magazine.

Sanding discs, sanding sheets, graphite cloth, buffing and polishing supplies... they've got it all, at great prices, and with free top notch service. Order through the web or toll free at 877-287-5017.

New Wood Bodied Spokeshaves

Kevin Brennan, from the Kansas City Windsor Tool Works, has announced a new pair of spokeshaves built around his 1 1/2" blade. There's a traditional style flat shave and a bullnose, shown on the left, alongside the Cigar shave at the front. His flat shave is modeled in much the same style as their standard spokeshave and the bullnose carries their exclusive wear plate (which is also on the Cigar shave. Uses A2 steel for the blade, they come tuned, sharp, and ready to use - like all their tools. The flat shave is good for both general work like rounding spindles, and really shins on detail work like final clean-up of a chair seat. The bullnose is especially useful on long, sweeping curves, and while it won't get into as tight a radius as the Cigar shave it's longer nose is more stable in use. Both shaves cut well in tricky grain or end grain. Excellent quality from one of North America's premier spokeshave makers. Priced at $89.95US each, plus $2.50 shipping.

New DR4 Dovetail Jig from Leigh Industries

If you use a router to mill dovetails, then you are probably aware of the Leigh D4 dovetail jig - simply the best dovetail on the market, bar none. Just a few months ago Leigh unveiled its new 16" dovetail jig, the D1600 (look for a review of it in an upcoming issue of Canadian Woodworking Magazine).

The new DR4 is an improved version of the venerable D4. Details will be on the Leigh web site soon.

To cap off these announcements, Leigh has drastically reduced prices on a number of products, including:

FMT (Frame Mortise & Tenon jig) - Save $265

F1 Finger Joint Template - Save $144

Isoloc Templates -  Save $108

M2 Mortise & Tenon attachment - Save $66

Bostitch Introduces New Pneumatic Tools

Bostitch has announced a number of new pneumatic products, including a 23 gauge pin nailer - the model TU-216-2330. This little beauty offers a pin capacity ranging from 1/2" to 1-3/16"; a side-load magazine that houses up to 200 pins; a low-profile tip that tapers down to the contact point for a clear line of sight from any angle; an integrated high/low power control for setting pin nails precisely at desired depths (without changing compressor settings); and, 60 inch-pounds of power. All this weighing in at only 2.17 pounds and with a price tag of about $239.00. Whoa Baby!

We're very keen on the new lightweight portable air compressors – the model CAP1516 TrimAir (which we'll be reviewing in an upcoming issue of Canadian Woodworking Magazine). Weighing only 19.5 pounds, the lightweight design of the TrimAir offers a portable, more versatile solution when working in occupied or confined spaces. It's designed for a variety of applications including trim carpentry, cabinet installation, punch-lists, window & door installation, and DIY projects. The TrimAir touts an ultra-efficient 1.5 peak horsepower motor to deliver up to 1.8 CFM at 90 psi. Unlike larger compressors, it starts and runs with only 8 amps of power, and features a 1.6 gallon reserve tank. Expected selling price is $225.00. Double Whoa!

Interior Water Based Coatings

The Italian company ICA, which has an office in West Lorne, Ontario, has announced a new line of water based coatings, including the FA47EC extra-coverage transparent water-based monocomponent vertical basecoat (which has a coating cycle that is ideal for interior furniture and furnishings, staircases, profiles and carved pieces) and the AO335 transparent water-based monocomponent matt topcoat (for interior furnishings). These products have no noxious emissions and unpleasant odors; are easy to apply; versatile; and give exceptionally high-quality results and excellent abrasion resistance.

Irwin Vise Grip

Irwin's new Vise Grip GrooveLock Pliers are a market improvement over standard pliers that I have been using for several years.

The business end is designed so that it grips on round, flat, square, and hex shapes.  The smooth operating ratcheting action allows you to adjust the GrooveLock from the open position snug up against the work piece simply by pushing the handle up. There is a slide button on the head that enables you to quickly adjust the lower jaw, ratcheting it up to one of the pre-notched jaw locations on the tool.

The contoured grips on the handles are nicely cushioned and quite slim; people with small hands will find them particularly comfortable. And, the anti-pinch design helps prevent the handles from pinching you hand.

GrooveLock pliers come in an 8", 10" and 12" size, with 1 3/4", 2 1/4" and 2 3/4" jaw capacity respectively. The smaller one has 13 pre-notched groove locations and will accommodate up to a 1/18" nut, while the largest has 19 grooves and will hold just under 2".

A smooth acting, fact response pliers that you will find widely useful in the shop or on the job site.

New Research On Circular Saw Longevity

Milwaukee Electric Tool has announced that newly released research has confirmed the power, run time and tool life advantages of the 7-1/4” Tilt-Lok™ circular saw. The Tilt-Lok saw, with its exclusive 8-position adjustable handle, lasts up to 8 times longer than competitive models.  In addition, the testing showed that the Tilt-Lok saw has more power, cuts faster and cuts deeper at 45 and 90 degrees.  The test results demonstrate that the saw is a better value and helps contractors get more work done in less time, increasing productivity.  The testing showed:

• The Milwaukee Tilt-Lok saw was able to last up to 8X longer in life testing
• With a 3.25 Max HP motor, the Tilt-Lok saw has up to 25% more power
• At a no load speed of 6,752 RPM, the Tilt-Lok saw cuts up to 25% faster
• Milwaukee’s Tilt-Lok saw has up to a 7% advantage in depth of cut at 90 and 45 degrees

Lee Valley opens new store in Saskatoon

Saskatoon becomes the 12th Canadian city with a Lee Valley outlet, conveniently located at 820A 51st Street E. Course, if you can't get to the store you can order by phone (306-652-6902) or the old fashioned way - via the web.

Basketry Workshop

Join Gina Peers at this year's Toronto Wood and Woodworking Show (Nov 18-20) at the International Centre - Hall 6! Gina runs her own company, Peers Caning, which specializes in custom basketry, classes & workshops, and repairs & restorations to wicker and cane furniture.

Gina's work and workshops have been featured in national media, including magazines such as Harrowsmith Country Life and Century Home Magazine.

She has received the Excellence in Fibre Arts Award from the Ontario Crafts Council, as well as a grant from the Arts Council to pursue her creative vision.

Jesse Kratchmer, a 16 year old lad from Unity, Saskatchewan, made this fine oak side table from plans in the April/May 2003 issue of Canadian Woodworking.

Great work Jesse!

Kevin Shantz from Kitchener Ontario, made this games coffee table out of maple, with Birdseye maple and Zircote game squares and a Purple Heart border.

The TV stand was built for his brother and is made from solid quarter sawn white oak and oak veneer ply.

Keep up the good work Kevin.

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