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Tools

Tool News - Festool Multi-jetstream Abrasives
by American Woodworker Editors Friday, January 8, 2010
Festool just announced it will be transitioning all 6” disc abrasives and pads to the new Multi-Jetstream design. The new design provides higher material removal rates, increases airflow, and results in even better dust extraction efficiency. The...
Hand Sanding Block
by American Woodworker Editors Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Useful and Convenient -- These sanding blocks belong in any shop. by Dave Munnkitrick Isaac Fischer, Jr., of Springfield, Vt., patented sandpaper on June 14, 1834. Shortly after that, presumably, sanding blocks were invented. Sanding blocks apply even...
Tool News - Gator Ultimate Power
by American Woodworker Editors Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Ali Industries recently introduced their new Gator Ultra Power Premium Series sandpaper with Black Zirconium. The Ultra Power sandpaper sands three times faster and last three times longer than regular sandpaper, according to Allied Industries. Gator...
Tool News - General International 13" Horizontal Drum Sander
by American Woodworker Editors Tuesday, August 11, 2009
General International just released their new 13" Horizontal Single-drum Sander (Model 15-155 M1). It has a heavy duty open steel stand for greater stability and a high quality conveyor belt for longer service life. Large hand wheel adjusts conveyor...
Tools News - Dremel Detail Abrasive Brush
by American Woodworker Editors Wednesday, August 5, 2009
The Detail Abrasive Brush is compatible with all multi-speed Dremel rotary tools and fits on both the 402 and EZ402 mandrels. It is recommended that users apply only light pressure when using the accessory and work at speeds of 15,000 rotations per minute...
Tool News - Zip Sand-Block
by American Woodworker Editors Monday, July 6, 2009
Ali Industries has released a new sanding product that combines the convenience of sanding with a spong and the performance of sandpaper. The Zip Sand-Block sanding sponge is made with a premium quality grit and backing, which means faster sanding than...
Tool News - Micro-Mesh Discs
by American Woodworker Editors Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Lee Valley's Micro-Mesh Discs were originally developed for buffing plastics and fiberglass. However, these sanding discs are also very useful for smoothing and polishing finish coats. If you're looking to use your power sander to get a scratch...
Tame Your Belt Sander
by AW-Editor Friday, September 12, 2008
Get that menacing belt sander under control with these whip-it-into-shape tips. by George Vondriska Does the prospect of using a belt sander make your palms sweat and your hands shake? I feel your pain. Belt sanders have a bad rap as the quickest way...
Not Grampa’s Sanding Block
by AW-Editor Sunday, June 29, 2008
Remember hooking sandpaper on those three little nails in that old rubber sanding block, and stabbing your fingers more than the sandpaper? No more! At $20, the Preppin' Weapon costs a little more than other sanding blocks, but it's as comfortable...
Black-Max Sanding Discs Last and Last
by AW-Editor Sunday, May 11, 2008
If you like getting bang for your buck, or just hate changing sanding discs, check out Woodworker's Supply's new Black-Max 5-in.-dia. ceramic sanding discs. They cost about a buck apiece—almost three times more than a conventional aluminum...
Stainless Steel Sanding Discs
by AW-Editor Thursday, May 8, 2008
When I first looked at the Microplane stainless steel sanding discs I thought, “There's no way that can work. It'll just tear up the wood.” But now that I've logged lots of hours of sanding with this product, I'm a believer...

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