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Woodworking Tools

Dust Extraction Fittings Sale

August 7, 2008

Dust extraction isn’t a very exciting subject but it sure makes the shop more comfortable and a lot safer.
If you’ve ever thought of installing a complete system, rather than rigging up that old vacuum time and again, now would be the time to do it as Woodcraft are offering 25% off a big selection dust [...]

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New Radial Arm Drill from General

July 23, 2008

I’m a fan of General’s tools. No silly lumps of plastic and gadgets just tough, no nonsense woodworking kit built to do a job and do it well.
The 75-550 M1 radial arm drill press is the latest new tool for woodworkers and offers almost infinitely variable drilling.
The head tilts 0-30 degree left or right and [...]

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Kapex saw from Festool – Odd name, fantastic tool!

July 3, 2008

There’s been a lot of pre-release buzz about the new Kapex KS 120 EB Sliding Compound Miter Saw from Festool and now it’s arrived it’s easy to see why. This is some tool!
For a start, despite being a 10″ saw it has the capacity of a 12″ so you’ve got easier portability with no lack [...]

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The General’s New Bench Top Drill Press

May 28, 2008

Woodworkers looking for power and durability from their tools will probably already know about General International. When a lot of manufacturers seem to be producing woodwork tools that are covered in plastic and starting to look a bit like space ships, General are producing tough tools that just get on with doing the job.
Their latest [...]

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Stanley Fat Max continues to grow!

April 30, 2008

Stanley Tools are continuing to add to their large and impressive FatMax range which now contains well over 200 woodworking, storage and home improvement products.
They’re all designed to be tough and long lasting, which you’d expect from a company with the heritage of Stanley Tools who have over a century of woodwork tool making behind [...]

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New Grizzly Grinder

April 4, 2008

Grizzly have just announced this new 10-inch wet grinder.
Made in Germany, the Model T10010 has a strong 1/4 hp motor running at 90 RPM. This relatively slow speed, combined with the water bath, keeps your tools cool while sharpening and so won’t take the temper out of them.
The full kit includes a universal jig, an [...]

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Record DML 24X/C Woodturning Lathe – powerful little guy!

March 25, 2008

It’s not very often that I come across two consecutive offers for woodworking tools that I can thoroughly recommend from the point of view of being an owner and user. First it was the Flexcut chisels (see below) and now this Record woodturning lathe.

I can’t remember how long I’ve had mine – it’s certainly over [...]

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What You Need Is A Flexible Shaft!

March 7, 2008

Flexible shaft tools have a multitude of uses, particularly for woodcarvers but also for all kinds of other detailed woodworking. They’re convenient and easy to handle and the 1/4 hp ones are surprisingly powerful too.
Until the end of March Woodcraft have this heavy-duty power carving kit from Weecher at a saving of $25.00.
You get the [...]

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New Rugged Bags and Storage from Stanley

March 5, 2008

Now here’s something for the fashion-conscious woodworker!
Only kidding. Most woodworkers I know wouldn’t necessarily be impressed by “stylish colorways” but they would be by the rugged construction and sheer durability of Stanley’s new range of soft-sided work bags and heavy duty tool boxes.
Of course it’s Stanley, so you’d expect it to stand up to a [...]

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Superb New Spindle Boring from General

March 3, 2008

General International have just announced a new multiple spindle boring machine that will be of particular interest to small and medium sized cabinet-makers.
General are known for their accurate yet robust machinery and the new 214lb baby carries on the tradition. Based on the award-winning 1″ morticer, the 75-440 spindle boring offspring ensures smooth, powerful operation [...]

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