From the monthly archives:

January 2008

Half Price Compressor Kits from Porter-Cable

January 28, 2008

Rockler have a special offer at the moment that will be of great interest if you’re looking for a compressor. Although they say these are reconditioned compressors, they do carry Porter-Cable’s own one year warranty – so there can’t be a lot wrong with them!
There are two kits to choose from, the first which is [...]

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Great New Tool Sharpening System from Jet

January 23, 2008

Jet have announced a new wet sharpener and have taken time and trouble in making sure it’s right before releasing it. The result is a slow speed system thats packed with features at a market leading price.

For instance, the motor – a 1.8 Amp, 120V induction unit – is enclosed to keep water and debris [...]

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Free $25 Gift Card with Pfeil Chisels

January 17, 2008

The guys (and gals) over at Woodcraft are at it again with a great offer on Pfeil chisels which effectively adds up to $25 off. It’s not actually $25 off but it is a gift card you can use against your next purchase.
There are a couple of sets on special offer, but if bench chisels [...]

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Beadlock – the fast, afforable joinery solution

January 15, 2008

If you’re looking for a fast and efficient joinery method that’s accurate and affordable take a look at the flexible Beadlock system.
Beadlock Basic allows the woodworker to create an accurate loose tenon joint with no more than a hand drill and the special fluted Beadlock tenons. The mortise that is created has precisely fluted sides [...]

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Big Savings on Sjobergs Workbench

January 13, 2008

Sjobergs woodwork workbenches are rightly regarded as some of the best in the business and the Sjobergs Elite Duo 1500 is an extremely versatile member of this illustrious family which is now on special offer at Woodcraft.
How versatile? There are four interchangeable vise locations, a double row of bench dog holes. It’s adaptable to right [...]

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New Table Saw Crosscut Sled

January 11, 2008

No more squinting at tiny scales! That’s the boast from Rockler for their new table saw crosscut sled. The reason is the large protractor scale on the end of the fence which allows you to tune your setting of angles for precise miters and super accurate crosscuts. The easy-read scale is in half degree graduations [...]

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Free Woodwork Plans from Arbortech

January 2, 2008

A new series of free woodwork patterns is being produced by Arbortech. Called “beginner project plans” the first (a seahorse) is an interesting example of what you can do quickly and easily with Arbortech’s excellent power carving system.
The seahorse project uses nothing more complicated than a sheet of ply, some glue, and of course the [...]

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