By Todd Fratzel
JET 16-32 Plus Drum Sander La Vergne, TN – For more than 14 years, JET’s 16-32 Plus Drum Sander with Stand has been the brand’s most popular woodworking machine and the industry’s undisputed class leader. Now, this versatile, accurate and affordable mid-size drum sander has raised the bar again with new features, including tool-less conveyor […]
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By Todd Fratzel
Powermax45 XP, Successor to the Powermax HANOVER, N.H.—Sept. 26, 2016—Hypertherm, a U.S. based manufacturer of plasma, laser, and waterjet cutting systems, is excited to announce the release of the new Powermax45 XP®—successor to the best-selling Powermax of all time—offering the most power and versatility in its class. Delivering 6.5 kilowatts of output power—70 percent more […]
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By Jeff Williams
Skilsaw Worm Drive Table Saw Way back in February of 2016 a couple boxes showed up at my doorstep with the black diamond Skilsaw logo. It was a worm drive table saw. Skilsaw had recently gone through a rebranding to help distinguish itself as a pro brand with less confusion over the DIY focused Skil […]
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By Rob Robillard
Ridgid 12 Inch Dual Bevel Sliding Miter Saw Model R4221 The Ridgid 12 Inch Dual Bevel Sliding Miter Saw is unlike any saw I’ve ever used. This saw is capable of cutting a 70-degree miter angle. To achieve these kind of cuts I have to use an acute angle jig clamped to my miter saw […]
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By Rob Robillard
Ridgid Gen 5x Brushless 18V Compact Router R86044B Compact Routers, like the Ridgid Brushless 18V Compact Router offers woodworkers a number of features for operator control and ease-of-use when performing a variety of router applications. As a carpenter, I use a compact router to make my own window sills when trimming windows, easing edges on decking […]
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By Todd Fratzel
FEIN MultiMaster FMM 350 QSL w/ Starlock Plus Oscillating multi-tools (OMT’s) have been around for quite some time and they have made it into almost every tool box and job trailer out there. Other than producing cordless versions of these tool not much has changed in the last few years until now. One of the […]
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By Rob Robillard
Rockwell F80 Duotech Oscillation Sonicrafter Multitool RK5151K Oscillating tools have quickly become a go-to tool on the jobsite for us carpenters and remodelers. While we all know that an oscillating tool works with a side-to-side movement, moving at approximately 20,000 strokes per minute, did you know that the blade oscillation is angled at approximately 3.2 degrees for optimized cutting […]
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By Rob Robillard
Bosch StarlockMAX Oscillating Multi-Tool GOP40-30 So what’s all this talk about Starlock? Starlock is Bosch’s’ newest approach to high-performance, application-based multi-tool interface that is “stupid simple” to use. That means more power, precision and performance. So say hello to the Bosch StarlockMAX Oscillating Multi-Tool GOP40-30! How the Starlock Interface Works The Starlock interface system works off of accessory blade contact. […]
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By Scott Arnold
Rockwell F80 DUOTECH Oscillation Sonicrafter The new Rockwell® oscillating tool on the market today provides the option of two oscillating angles, 3.4 and 5.0 degrees. The F80 is the latest development in Rockwell’s evolution of oscillating tools. Dual oscillating angles enable the tool to work harder and run faster, while also providing industry breakthrough features […]
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By Jeff Williams
JET Introduces New 22in Scrollsaw with Innovative Blade Change For Immediate Release May 25, 2016 NEW JET 22-INCH SCROLL SAW CHARTS NEW GROUND WITH REVOLUTIONARY BLADE CHANGE PROCESS LaVergne, TN – JET’s new 22-in. Scroll Saw delivers on the brand’s commitment to bring innovation to woodworkers. This scroll saw is thoughtfully designed to make setup […]
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