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New Leigh Finger Joint and Isoloc Templates
Finger Joint Template Finger Joint Samples Isoloc Template Isoloc Joint Samples	Leigh Jigs has new finger joint and isoloc templates for the F18 and F24 Super Jigs. All Leigh Super Jigs can produce 5/16" and 5/8" finger joints using the standard dovetail finger assembly. Now, with the new Leigh Finger Joint template and your 18" or 24" Super Jig, you can rout an additional six sizes of finger joints: 3/32", 3/16", 3/8" 1/8", 1/4" & 1/2". Following procedures in the User Guide you can also rout 3/4" and 1"joints. A Leigh technical bulletin provides instructions to route double and triple size joints, all with the same incredible accuracy. Priced at $169. With your Leigh 18" or 24" Super Jig and an Isoloc template you can easily rout half-blind decorative joints. Each template features two joint patterns, one design carefully CNC machined on each side of the template. A single 5/16" or 8mm straight bit, preferably an upcut spiral, does all the routing. There are three decorative patterns to choose from. Priced at $219 each. Buy Leigh Super Jigs at: Lee Valley or Leigh Jigs Buy Templates at: Leigh Jigs

General 10" Hybrid Saw with Riving Knife
Available at tool and equipment suppliers nationwide or call 888-949-1161 To read the press release click here	Now available from General International the new model 50-220R 10" left tilt hybrid saw includes both a riving style splitter/blade guard assembly with anti-kickback pawls and a separate European style riving knife. This 2 HP rated saw is also equipped with a convenient arbor lock for fast one-tool blade changes and a unique digital display for blade angle. Featuring a large paddle style stop switch, a ruggedly built carriage with full cast-iron trunnions and a large motor access door for quick cleaning and easier maintenance, the 50-220R is available with 3 different fence options including a new "Excalibur" aluminum T-fence (model 50-220R) or the made in Canada General T-Fence with either 28" (model 50-220RC) or 50" (model 50-220RCL) guide rails. Retail pricing (valid until Sept 30th 2008) for the 3 models is as follows: 50-220R - $1339.00 50-220RC - $1499.00 50-220RCL - $1599.00

Bosch Unveils 18V and 14.4V Li-Ion Platforms
Click here to find the nearest retailer or call 800-387-8304 To read the press release click here	Building on the success of its award-winning 36-volt and 12V-Max Litheon cordless tool platforms, Bosch Power Tools and Accessories unveiled its first Litheon-powered offerings in the popular 18V and 14.4V size ranges. The new Brute Tough lineup, equipped with Bosch FatPack batteries, includes: 18V Litheon BruteTough Hammer Drill/Driver (17618-01) 14.4V Litheon BruteTough Hammer D/D (17614-01) 18V Litheon BruteTough D/D (37618-01) 14.4V Litheon BruteTough D/D (37614-01) The new Compact Tough tools also deliver improved ergonomics, a versatile 20-position clutch and a robust 1/2" single sleeve chuck. Bosch Compact Tough tools come standard with Bosch SlimPack batteries. The lineup includes: 18V Litheon CompctTough D/D (36618-02) 14.4V Litheon CompctTough D/D (36614-02)

New Products from Lee Valley
Veritas Skew Rabbet Plane Veritas Side Rabbet Plane Plane Blades Marking/Mortising Gauge Heads For more new product from Lee Valley click here	The Skew Rabbet Plane is configured with a blade skewed at a 30° angle to reduce cut resistance, aid in shaving clearance, and help pull the fence tight against the work piece. The 7 3/8" long fence is through-drilled to accept a wooden extension. The adjustable shoe controls the depth of cut to a maximum 3/4" deep available in left- and right-hand versions. Priced at $249 each ($399 for both until Oct 15) The Side Rabbet Plane is used for cleaning up or trimming sidewalls of rabbets, dadoes or grooves to yield a perfect fit with its mate. It has a practical dual-blade configuration, coupled with an ingenious pivoting handle that permits right- or left-hand use to accommodate grain direction. Priced at $139 ($119 until Sept 14) The plane blades are 6" long, 3/16" thick, and come with a finely ground 30° bevel. The faces of the blades are lapped to a flatness tolerance of 0.0005" or better over the entire surface. Available in either A2 (Rc58-62) or O1 high-carbon tool steel (Rc58-60), in 1 7/8", 2 1/8" and 2 3/8" widths. Starting at $37.50 Designed for use with the Veritas Wheel Marking Gauges, these gauge heads are a simple retrofit for any marking gauge with a 5/16" diameter shaft. The 5/8" diameter wheel cutters will scribe at any point in their circumference and slice rather than tear fibers for clean, accurate cuts. The single-bevel cutters are usable in-line for marking parallel lines, or with bevels facing for sure mortise sizing and chisel registration. Priced at $9.50

New Additions to Milwaukee's M12 and M18 Product Lines
M12 Hackzall Saw Available at tool and equipment suppliers nationwide or call 800-SAWDUST (729-3878)	Milwaukee Electric Tool introduces TEN new compact, cordless tools in the new M12 and M18 platforms. For photos and product descriptions click on the titles below: M12 - Copper Tubing Cutter M12 - HACKZALL Reciprocating Saw M12 - 1/4" Impact Driver M12 - Flashlight M18 - SAWZALL Reciprocating Saw M18 - High Performance Hammer Drill M18 - High Performance Drill/Driver M18 - 6 1/2" Circular Saw M18 - 1/4" Compact Impact Driver M18 - Work Light

Stanley Tripod 3-in-1 LED Flashlight
Available at hardware and home improvement centers nationwide	The Stanley hands-free tripod and its 120-degree rotating head design make the Tripod 3-in-1 LED Flashlight ideal for emergency lighting around the house or for better visibility on the job. – and just imagine the convenience of a hands-free tripod stand when changing a flat tire or adjusting leaky pipes under the sink. The Tripod 3-in-1 Flashlight’s multi-directional head rotates 120-degrees to allow users to focus the high-brightness LED flashlights where light is needed the most and to provide multiple points of light – hands-free – for multi-tasking or multiple users. Slip-resistant rubber feet, rotating head, and shatter-resistant polycarbonate lenses give it the versatility and reliability that makes it convenient for any situation. Its weather resistant construction also means that it’s the perfect companion for any outdoor excursion, camping trip or as part of your vehicle’s emergency kit. The 3-in-1 generates more than 200 hours of continuous run-time. Priced at $29.99

Dremel Multi-Max Oscillating Tool System
For product specifications click here	The new Dremel Multi-Max™ is a compact, yet full-featured multi-tasking tool. It moves from side-to-side at high speeds in 3° arcs to undertake a wide variety of tasks from sanding and cutting to scraping and grinding. It offers 12 different accessories to help both do-it-yourself enthusiasts and professionals repair, remodel and restore with ease. Priced at $129

Rapid Resizer Version 2.6 Now Available
Available at hardware and home improvement centers nationwide	Patrick Roberts Software has released Rapid Resizer v. 2.6, a Windows application that makes it easy to enlarge or reduce the size of patterns, sketches and line drawings. If the resulting pattern is larger than one printed page, the software will create an image that precisely tiles the pattern across multiple pages. Rapid Resizer dramatically cuts the amount of time it takes to resize the patterns used by stained glass artisans, woodworking enthusiasts, quilters, doll clothing makers, painters, and sign and banner makers. Priced at $39.95

Protective Eyewear Designed For Women
	Sperian Protection, the world leader in safety eyewear, announced the launch of a new line of safety eyewear designed specifically for women. The W-Series offers multiple styling options, affordability and exceptional performance. Sperian understands that a woman's face differs from a man's with its more defined brow, slender nose bridge and fuller cheek bones. The company designed the W-Series with those distinctions in mind to create a secure, comfortable, all-day fit for women — while incorporating stylish touches such as rhinestone/metallic accents and a dusty rose frame option for added feminine appeal.

FastSCAN Handheld Scanner
To read the brochure click here	The industry’s most portable and lightweight handheld laser scanner, FastSCAN, goes everywhere you go — jobsite, historical landmarks, architectural location and the plant floor. Built with Polhemus’ unique electromagnetic tracking technology, FastSCAN is ideal for capturing 3D images of most non-metallic, opaque objects in real-time — even if the objects being scanned are moving.

Cottonwood Announces New Web Site
	Cottonwood Historic Trim & Moulding are pleased to announce that their new web site is up and running. They will also be hosting a two day seminar on making gingerbread: Dates: October 25 & 26, 2008 Contact: Kathy Phone: 705-466-6100 Address: 178 Mill St, Creemore, ON

BusyBee Tools Tent Sale
	Busy Bee Tools will be holding its annual tent sale on September 20. TENT SALE & WOOD SHOW Dates: Sept 20, 2008 Contact: Hanif at 905-738-5115 Address: Busy Bee Tools 130 Great Gulf Drive Concord, ON

Woodworking Equipment and Lumber Auction
	The Woodshed is holding a one day equipment and lumber auction on September 27, beginning at 10:30. Over 20,000 BF of black walnut, cherry, oak, maple and ash, along with reclaimed and antique lumber.

Ethereal Earth
	Canadian woodturner, Brian McEvoy, known for pushing the envelope, with his skill and expertise has done it again, producing an incredible work of art. Imagine turning a twelve inch diameter sphere only one-eight inch thick, carving and hand painting all the countries of the world to proper scale. Then piercing all the oceans to give a fragile look that Brian so strongly believes represents the state of the Earth today. The globe is mounted at its proper axis of 22 1/2°. With the ball bearing mount, the globe can be rotated to any desired position. Turned from Alaskan Yellow Cedar and finished with acrylic ink and lacquer, this sculpture measures twenty inches high. To highlight the oceans, the inside of the sphere has been airbrushed with iridescent paints so you catch a glimmer of aquatic blue through the piercing.

Call for Entries for 2009 Fresh Wood Student Competition
	The AWFS design competition is open to full-time students in an accredited high school or post secondary woodworking or related program and part-time students in an accredited post secondary woodworking or related program that are transitioning into a career in woodworking or design. Categories include case goods, chairs, class project, open, production, reproduction and tables. Deadline for entries is May 1, 2009. Finalist designs will be on display at the AWFS Fair in Las Vegas, NV, July 15-18, 2009. More than 200 entries were received for the 2007 Fresh Wood student competition. AWFS distributed $24,000 in prize money for 35 pieces.

Ellsworth on Woodturning
	From the 'grandfather' of contemporary wood-art movement. David Ellsworth provides step-by-step directions for three projects - an open bowel, a natural edged bowl, and a hollow vessel. Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing ISBN 13: 978-1-56523-377-5 Pages: 256, paperback Size: 8.5" X 11" X .625" Price: $32.95

Fine Art of Carving Lovespoons
	Learn to create beautiful lovespoons—hand-carved symbols of love and deep affection that have been popular for centuries. With 3 step-by-step projects and 15 original patterns, this book will help you to enjoy this wonderful craft no matter what your carving skill level. Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing ISBN 13: 978-1-56523-374-4 Pages: 200, paperback Size: 8.5" X 11" Inches Price: $27.95

Doc Fizzix Mousetrap Racers: The Complete Builders Manual
	Kids are naturally curious. They love to build stuff and projects that involve cars will entertain children for hours. In this guide written by a Teacher-of-the-Year winner, your kids will learn how to construct race cars from ordinary, affordable household materials, while learning the science behind how they work, in language easy enough for a 7th grader to understand. With color photos, diagrams, fun illustrations, and four complete projects, your family will be racing vehicles that go the distance and go for the gold! Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing ISBN 13: 978-1-56523-359-1 Pages: 144 Size: 8" X 8" Inches Price: $16.95