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Tool News - General International Flexible Expandable Roller Stand

by American Woodworker Editors Tuesday, November 3, 2009

General International's new model 50-166 adjustable height expandable roller system is ideal for support of large, awkward or cumbersome stock and for in-feed or out-feed assist applications. It's ideal for use in wood shop applications with sheet...

Tool News - Flexaust Conductive Vacuum Hose

by American Woodworker Editors Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Flexaust Genesis DPZ-C Hose is a conductive, flexible all plastic hose that features a smooth interior for efficient air flow at full 29” Hg vacuum and an abrasion-resistant flat exterior which bends tightly and drags easily. Designed to prevent...

Tool News - VETO Pro Pac

by American Woodworker Editors Monday, September 21, 2009

The VETO Pro Pac (VETO stands for VErtical Tool Organization) is a line of rugged bags made to replace the traditional tool box. Starting at $120, every model is solidly built and features dozens of pockets, all tiered to fit tools, big and small –...

Product News - Spectrum Concepts 720 System Cabinet Inserts

by American Woodworker Editors Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Spectrum Concepts has introduced the latest addition to their line media storage furniture components with the Flipworks Ultimate Fixed Mount Media Storage Tray System. These trays are perfect for use in any furniture or storage application. They mount...

Tool News - Rockler SpeedCope

by American Woodworker Editors Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Rockler just introduced the SpeedCope, a new heavy-duty jig that helps make cope cuts for tight fitting overlapped joints in crown and base molding. Coped joints have long been the inside corner joint of choice among finish carpenters. To make them, a...

Waterstones

by American Woodworker Editors Thursday, August 6, 2009

Hone an incredibly sharp edge with a $35 combo stone. by Tom Caspar For this woodworker, it doesn’t get any better than using a sharp hand tool. Not just kind of sharp, the way new tools come out of the box. I mean really, really sharp, with an...

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 - Rockler Downdraft Panels

by American Woodworker Editors Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Rockler recently introduced its new Downdraft Table Panels, giving woodworkers a simple ready-made solution for a non-slip, perforated downdraft table surface. Designed to improve the breathability and productivity of any workshop, the new Rockler panels...

Tool News - Top Saw Pocket Wrench

by American Woodworker Editors Monday, July 20, 2009

If you're the kind of woodworker who prefers to get his or her wood not at the lumber yard, but in your own backyard, you might want to consider the Top Saw pocket wrench. The Pocket Wrench is a hand tool that has 8 tools in it to allow the user to...

Tool News - Rockler Taper Jig

by American Woodworker Editors Friday, July 17, 2009

Rockler Woodworking and Hardware recently introduced the Taper/Straight Line Jig, a new dual-purpose jig for tapered cuts and straight line ripping. It sets up quickly and secures work pieces for safe angled cuts and easy rough lumber squaring. Most taper...

Tool News - Rockler Fluting Jig

by American Woodworker Editors Friday, July 17, 2009

Rockler Woodworking and Hardware recently introduced the Rockler Fluting Jig, an economical jig designed to simplify setup and help users create beautiful fluted columns, molding and furniture parts. A classic indicator of quality craftsmanship, precise...

Tool News - Rockler Bench Cookies

by American Woodworker Editors Thursday, July 16, 2009

Rockler Woodworking and Hardware is recently announced the release of the Bench Cookie, a unique non-slip disc that grips and elevates projects, holding them in place — without clamps — for safe and easy routing, sanding, finishing and more...

Tool News - C.H. Hanson Ball Level

by American Woodworker Editors Tuesday, July 14, 2009

The Precision Ball Level is a three-in-one tool that includes a patented precision aviation ball compass design that expands the use of the level beyond its traditional job of indicating level and plumb surfaces. With a simple glance, the Precision Ball...

Tool News - 1-2-3 MicroGage

by American Woodworker Editors Tuesday, June 23, 2009

The 1-2-3 MicroGage combines the precision of the 1-2-3 Block and the dial indicator in a small compact footprint. The block, milled to 0.0001" tolerance, is used by machine shops as a precision measurement and set up tool. It measures 1" thick...

Tool News - Mortise Pal

by American Woodworker Editors Monday, June 22, 2009

R.J. Jig Co. has released an updated version of the Mortise Pal mortising jig. New features include increased stock capacity, improved chip extraction and an all-metal clamping knob. Mortise Pal has been redesigned to accommodate stock up 3” thick...

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