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Tool News - Makita Screwdrivers
by American Woodworker Editors Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Makita just released two new 2,500 RPM screwdrivers, models FS2500 and FS2701. These new screwdrivers have less weight with an ergonomic design and are built for continuous heavy-duty work in a range of applications. They're powered by a 6 AMP motor...
Forstner Bits
by American Woodworker Editors Monday, December 14, 2009
A Forstner Bit can drill holes other bits only dream about. by Bruce Kieffer Forstner-style bits can go where no other drill bits dare. The reason is simple: A Forstner bit is rim-guided while other bits are center-point guided. That means you can use...
Tool News - Milwaukee M12 Right-angle Drill/Driver
by American Woodworker Editors Monday, October 12, 2009
Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation expands its lithium-ion system with the new M12™ Cordless 3/8” Right Angle Drill Driver. With a head size of only 3.75” and a 3/8” single sleeve ratcheting chuck, the new right angle drill provides...
Tool News - DeWalt Compact Lithium Ion Tools
by American Woodworker Editors Thursday, October 1, 2009
DeWalt recently launched a line of compact lithium ion power tools including a drill driver, impact driver, hammerdrill and right angle drill. Two combo kits are also available. One includes the drill driver, impact driver, (2) compact lithium ion batteries...
Tool News - Milwaukee M12 3/8" Drill
by American Woodworker Editors Thursday, August 27, 2009
Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation recently expanded its M12 line with the new M12 Cordless 3/8" Drill/Driver. It features a metal locking 3/8" chuck for maximum bit retention and durability. In addition, the 2410-22 delivers up to 25% more...
14 Great Little Tools
by American Woodworker Editors Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Time-tested and woodworker-approved, here are some of our favorite workaday tools. By George Vondriska “What tools do I need for my shop?” This has to be one of the most common question in woodworking. The answer usually starts with the big...
Tool News - Craftsman C3 Lithium-Ion Power Tools
by American Woodworker Editors Tuesday, August 4, 2009
With the Craftsman C3 cordless power tool system, one 19.2 V DieHard rechargeable battery provides long lasting power to more than 25 Craftsman C3 cordless power tools. When using the Craftsman C3 tools with a 19.2 V DieHard lithium-ion battery, users...
Tool News - Festool T3 Drills
by American Woodworker Editors Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Festool USA recently announced the launch of two new lithium ion cordless drill/drivers, the T 12+3 and T 15+3. With sophisticated electronics, brushless motors and lithium ion batteries, they offer plenty of power in a light weight package. The new brushless...
Tool News - Milwaukee 12v Drill/Driver
by American Woodworker Editors Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation just unveiled the new lithium-ion powered M12 Cordless 3/8” Drill/Driver. The drill features a metal locking chuck for maximum bit retention and durability. Milwaukee also claims up to 25% more torque and 35%...
Tool News - Bosch Combination Bit
by American Woodworker Editors Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Woodworkers who are tired of switching bits for Phillips and Robertson (square drive) screws should check out this new bit from Bosch. The P2+R2 Combination Bit has a patented tip geometry that allows one bit to work with both Phillips (P2) and Robertson...
Tool News - Ridgid 18V Lithium-Ion Fuego Compact Drill/Driver
by American Woodworker Editors Thursday, April 30, 2009
Ridgid's 18V Lithium-Ion Fuego compact Drill/Driver packs plenty of power in a small size. The new 18V Lithium-Ion Compact Drill Driver is great if tight spaces are a concern and is backed by Ridgid's lifetime service agreement. The drill includes...
Tool News - Hitachi Introduces new Micro Drivers
by American Woodworker Editors Thursday, April 23, 2009
Hitachi Power Tools has a new group of small cordless powers called the micro-size 12Volt Peak series that includes a new Driver Drill, the DS10DFL, Impact Driver, the WH10DFL. The main advantage to the 12V Peak series is their convenient small size that...
Tool News - Maxi-Cut Forstner Bits and Parabolic Pen-Making Bits
by American Woodworker Editors Sunday, February 1, 2009
Lee Valley is now carrying two new German-made bits. The Colt Maxi-Cut Forstner bit has two scoring spurs and chip-breaking grooves machined in the cutting bevels. This foresight greatly decreases clogging and increases drilling speed. They're available...
Tool News - Bosch 14.4v and 18v Litheon Drills
by American Woodworker Editors Thursday, January 1, 2009
Bosch has added 14.4v drills and 18v drills to it's cordless tool line. For the heavy-duty user, check out the Brute Tough drills. They have unibody motor construction, all-metal gear train and DuraShield housing. They're made to be abused, and...
Tool News - Ryobi 4v Screwdriver
by American Woodworker Editors Thursday, January 1, 2009
Check out Ryobi's 4V Lithium-ion screwdriver. This little guy has a 12 position clutch adjusts torque to match the application and includes a 6-piece bit set with bit holder. An LED light illuminates work in dimly lit areas, and a heavy-duty tool...

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