Popular Woodworking 2000-01 № 112, страница 20
Porter-Cable's New Plunge Router a Champ in a Router Table or Out Porter-Cable dove into the fierce competition in the "precision plunge router" market this year with the introduction of its 7529 plunge router. And it looks like P-C has a real winner. The 2hp, 12-amp precision router offers micro-height adjustment to fine tune the depth of your cut to within 1/128". An integrated dust collection system pulls dust through an opening in the base to keep the work and your vision clear. The ability to fine-tune the router bit's depth while the router is in the "locked" position, and dual power switches (on top of the router for table use and on the handle for freehand use) make the 7529 an excellent choice for use in either a router table or free-hand. With variable speeds between 10,000 and 23,000 rpm, the router also includes a soft-start feature, an electric brake and a spindle lock Porter-Cable Model 7529 Plunge Router $210 $245 with edge guide and dust collection kit 800-487-8665 or www.porter-cable.com for convenient one-wrench bit changing using either the V4" or V2" collet. Other marks of quality craftsmanship are the extremely quiet motor and the very low vibration during use. This router offers both cutting-edge features and versatility making it an easy choice for one of the Best New Tools of 1999. For more information, circle #173 on the Resource Directory Coupon. Accuset Model A100MP Micro Pinner $125 888-222-8144 AccuSet's Micro Pinner is for Serious Woodworking, Not Just Crafts AccuSet's new micro pinner is one of those tools you never knew you needed. When you use it you can put the wood putty away because the holes left by the tool's 23-gauge pins are no bigger than the period at the end of this sentence. The pins (up to 1" in length) are great for attaching mouldings to a project while the glue dries. For holding pieces in place while you screw them together. For installing cock beading on drawers. For pinning drawer runners to the sides of cases while your glue dries. In short, the A100MP is a lot like a clamp that can help hold pieces at any angle. Put one of these tools in your shop and you'll reach for it at some point during almost every project. AccuSet air tools are made in Taiwan for Senco, and we've found the quality and reliability of the entire line of AccuSet tools to be very high. The micro pinner sells for about $125 and is available through home center stores and catalogs. For more information, circle #174 on the Resource Directory Coupon. Jet Benchtop Mortiser a Steal at $240 If you've got to cut a lot of mortises (say, for a Morris chair) then chain-drilling using your drill press will not do. You need a dedicated hollow-chisel mortiser. It is, put simply, a drill press that cuts square holes. Jet's new JBM-5 is a real bargain because it comes complete with three sizes of hollow chisel bits (1/4", 3/8" and V2") for the same price as competitive mortis-ers that don't include chisels. The JBM-5 is powered by a 1/2hp induction motor that turns at 1,725rpm. It can mortise to the center of a 7"-wide board that's up to 4" thick. The Jet model offers a longer chuck key and spring-loaded side doors, which are not found on competitors' models. But the best reason to buy the Jet is the included set of chisels. This is a potential savings of $45 to $75, and a factor that should make the Jet fly off the shelves. One last thing: Moments before press time, we learned one of Jet's competitors will be offering a similar deal on its mortiser and chisels, which points out what a hot deal this really is. For more information, circle #175 on the Resource Directory Coupon. Jet JBM-5 BenchTop Mortiser $240 800-274-6848 www.jettools.com |
