Popular Woodworking 2006-12 № 159, страница 48
★ Bosch RA1171 Benchtop Router Table Most woodworkers want the features of a full-size router table, but they don't have the space or money for one. Bosch has just introduced a new $170 benchtop router table that seems to be the best of both worlds. The RA1171 has a convenient switch up front for controlling the router. The aluminum insert plate appeared very well-made and flat on the model we inspected, and it's drilled at the factory to accept many popular routers. The fence has all the nice features you expect on a full-size table (including adjustable fence faces), and the cabinet even has a port for dust collection. Bosch got everything right with this design. 877-267-2499 or boschtools.com * Delta's New Drill Presses For Woodworkers Delta unveiled three new drill presses this summer that were designed for woodworkers instead of machinists. All three models (a 17", the 17-959L; and two 20", the 20-950 and 20-959LX) share features that will be welcome in the woodshop. First: the table. It tilts in two directions instead of one. (If you make chairs, you can start drooling now). Plus there are T-slots, areplaceable wooden insert in the center and the edge of the table is easy to clamp stuff to. The second nice upgrade is the stroke of the quill. Instead of a typical 4" to 5" stroke, these go to 6". You can buy either size machine with lasers. The 20" machines let you change speeds without belts or pulleys. We're testing one in the shop right now. 800-223-7278 or deltamachinery.com ★ Lie-Nielsen's Brian Boggs Shave Horse I've gotten to work on a lot of shave horses at chairmaking classes and at other woodworkers' shops. This one is the most comfortable, easy-to-use and versatile one I've ever straddled. Designed by Kentucky Chairmaker Brian Boggs, this shave horse lets you quickly move the head up and down for different stock thicknesses. And the leather on the head grips the stock with remarkable tenacity - it is almost impossible to pull your spindle stock out of the jaws, even in a heavy cut with a drawknife. The sculpted seat, which is nice for long spindle-shaping sessions, adjusts back and forth with ease so you can apply just the right amount of pressure to your work without straining your legs. There are many plans for making your own shave horse out there, but if you'd rather just giddyap and get on with chairmaking, this shave horse belongs in the winner's circle. 800-327-2520 or lie-nielsen.com ★ Gramercy Tools Bowsaw The problem with most contemporary bowsaws is they are bulky and the blades are poorly made and difficult to change. So when I picked up the new Gramercy Tools bowsaw, I was immediately delighted. The sparrow-like saw weighs but 12.4 ounces and its hickory frame is thin and refined. The saw's three blades are precisely made, sharp and properly set. And they attach to the saw's frame with pins built into the blades, like on a coping saw. These and a hundred other details conspire to make a saw that seems to anticipate your next move. It is worth every single penny of its $140 price tag. PW 800-426-4613 or toolsforworkingwood.com popularwoodworking.com i 65 |
