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Monthly Archives: August 2010
Dewalt’s New 12V Max Lithium Ion LED Work Light
Dewalt is releasing a new LED work light (DCL510) as part of their upcoming 12V MAX compact cordless tool product family. Its single LED (I believe it’s a CREE) outputs 130 lumens of light, and the entire head rotates 360° and … Continue reading
Posted in Cordless, Flashlights & Worklights, New Tools, Power Tools
Tagged Dewalt, Dewalt 12V MAX
Leave a comment | August 31st, 2010
A Note to Retailers & Sales Representatives
A few recurring issues have led us to issue this open note to retailers and sales representatives.
Posted in Announcements & Updates
Leave a comment | August 31st, 2010
Porter Cable’s QUIKJIG for Fast & Easy Pocket Hole Joinery
Porter Cable’s new QUIKJIG TM system (model 560) is designed to make pocket hole joinery quicker and easier than ever. The QUIKJIG is a heavy-duty bench-top tool that includes a slew of revolutionary features, including an auto-adjusting depth and thickness gauge.
Posted in Accessories, New Tools, Power Tools, Woodworking
Tagged Porter Cable, QUICKJIG, QUIKJIG
9 Comments | August 30th, 2010
Porter Cable Also Set to Release Compact Router Kits
The other day we introduced Dewalt’s new compact router kits. This morning I had a good question – what about Porter Cable? Dewalt and Porter Cable are sister companies, with Porter Cable being well known for their dedicated woodworking tools Scouring their recent … Continue reading
Posted in New Tools, Power Tools, Routers, Woodworking
Tagged Porter Cable, trim routers
Leave a comment | August 30th, 2010
Rockler Bakes Up New Styles of Bench Cookies
As a follow-up to their immensely popular Bench Cookie Work Grippers, Rockler introduced a new Plus edition, and a more stylish home edition. If you have signed up for Rockler’s free catalog, you may have already seen these new Bench Cookies … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, New Tools, Woodworking, Workholding & Vises
Tagged Rockler
3 Comments | August 28th, 2010
Western Dovetail Mobile Tool Cabinet Assembly Log
As I mentioned the other day, I recently assembled a Western Dovetail mobile tool cabinet that I had won in a contest. Most of the photos taken during the build process was during the “before” and “after” stages, but they … Continue reading
Posted in Storage & Organization, Woodworking
Tagged Western Dovetail
3 Comments | August 27th, 2010
First Craftsman Experience Store Opens in Chicago
The first ever Craftsman Experience store opened this evening in Chicago. Designed to be a DIY and enthusiast haven, the Craftsman Experience will feature Craftsman tools as far as the eye can see, with most if not all tools available for … Continue reading
Dewalt Launches New Compact Router
Dewalt just announced the launch of a new compact router designed to combine power, ease of use and ergonomics to provide high visibility, control, and performance. These new routers are said to merge the ergonomic features and size of trim … Continue reading
Starrett’s New Full Line Catalog
Starrett sent us a heads-up a little while back introducing their new full line catalog (#32). The new 550+ page catalog features more than 5,000 Starrett products including precision measuring tools, metrology equipment, saw blades, granite surface plates and tools.
Posted in Hand Tools, Precision Tools, Websites & Resources
Tagged Starrett
1 Comment | August 26th, 2010
Tips on Choosing Wood for a DIY Bit Holder
In response to our post about Jeff’s new DIY red oak hex bit holder, Scott emailed in a few tips about which types of wood are best for similar steel-bit holder projects.
Posted in DIY & Home, Editorial, Woodworking
2 Comments | August 26th, 2010
Red Toolbox T010-F Workbench
Red Toolbox’s T010-F workbench is a fold-away tool center meant for use by children, and yet it incorporates many well though out features that I can see being very handy for adult use. It has a 24″ x 17.5″ work surface, … Continue reading
Posted in Awesome & Cool, DIY & Home, Workholding & Vises
2 Comments | August 25th, 2010
Milwaukee Router Bit Blowout Sale – $5 Each
Over at Amazon, there is an insane router bit sale going on. Milwaukee-branded bits, both 1/4″ and 1/2″ shanked, are selling for just $5 each. A handful of select styles are $10 each. These router bits are made for Milwaukee … Continue reading
Posted in Bits & Blades, DealGuyd, Routers, Woodworking
Tagged Freud, Milwaukee, Router Bits
8 Comments | August 24th, 2010
Bausch & Lomb Watchmaker’s Loupe
When working on some small parts the other day, I pulled out my trusty Bausch & Lomb watchmaker’s loupe. With a 4x magnification, this loupe provides an ample field of view and depth of focus. For greater magnification needs, I head … Continue reading
Your Go-To Adjustable Wrench?
We have been having a bit of discussion lately as to what constitutes a “normal” adjustable wrench. In my mind, a normal wrench may not necessari;y be a good one. You know the kind, those 3-for-$15 sets you find at the … Continue reading
Posted in Hand Tools, Mechanics' Tools, Wrenches
Tagged Adjustable Wrenches, Stanley
9 Comments | August 24th, 2010
It’s Official – Ideal Industries Purchases SK Hand Tools!
Official word just came out that Ideal Industries has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase certain assets of SK Hand Tools. The headline of the press release is also very reassuring: Ideal expands its commitment to its Made in … Continue reading
Posted in Made in USA, News
Tagged Ideal, SK Hand Tools, SK-Ideal Purchase
14 Comments | August 23rd, 2010