Woodworker's Journal 1993-17-4, страница 14

Product News

To keep our rentiers up-to-date, this column features brief descriptions of new tools and supp'ivs on the market. The product descriptions arc provided by the manufacturer and are nut the result of tests or reviews by the editors of The Woodworker's Journal.

10 in. Magnum Miter Saw

New from Milwaukee is Iheir model (v49(> )() in. miter saw, featuring a powerful 15 amp motor, electric brake, cast aluminum base and an extra-tall fence. The table has an extra-broad angie capability, ranging from 51 degrees left to 59 degrees right, w ith positive stops at 0, 15, 22.5. 30 and 45-dcgrecs. There's also a replaceable kerf plate, a dust tube for either bag or vacuum hookup, a spindle lock for quick blade changes, and a locking pin that locks the saw head down for ease of transport via the huilt-in carrying handle. For more information. see your local distributor or call I -ftOO-SAWDUST.

further protect the work piece, and all metal components are galvanized to be rust resisLant. For more information call 1-800-828-1004.

New Wood Chisels

Been thinking about a new set of chisels? The new Professional Line from Stanley Tools may be just the ticket. Chisels in the new Professional line feature single-piece blades and tangs forged from polished 1095 cutlery-grade steel. Each chisel has a crown-shaped steel cap to center hammer blows and prevent mushrooming of the handle, and the size of the chisel is engraved on the blade for easy identification. The new Professional chisel handles arc I in. longer than earlier models for greater comfort and control, and every chisel comes with a special blade guard that includes a built-in angle guide to help insure proper bevel angle when sharpening. For more information call Stanley at (203)225-5111.

New Diamond W hetstones

If you've had the feeling that your finest sharpening stones are leaving your cutting edge tools just a bit sin of that

optimum edge, then consider Diamond Machining Technology's latest offering, the DMT Extra Fine Whetstone. These new extra fine whetstones feature a M micron crystal diamond coating, which polishes and straightens edge bevels without altering cutting angles. The extra fine grit achieves cutting edge perfection by buffing honed surfaces lo a mirror polished finish, which virtually eliminates friction against the work-piece. DMT's extra fine whetstones are available in 8 in. and 12 in, models for workbench use. plus a smaller 4 in. Diafold model, with an optional piastic housing that unfolds into a handle, making it the perfect tool for putting that final polish to circular saw teeth. For more information call (508)481-5944.

New Router Table

With woodworkers depending more and more on their routers, traditional small-sized router tables typically don't oiler enough work support area. New from Eagle America is the Offset Table Top. designed specifically to allow for the extended range capability of today's highly popular jig systems, such as the Incra Jig. The top features the same high-quality as Eagle's standard router tables, and includes a standard 7* in. by V* in. miter gauge slot, which will fit the Incra Miter Slider. The top accommodates Eagle America's fence system, and comes with a durable Lexan universal mounting plate. For more information call 1-800-872-2511. ffigi

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New Three-Wa\ Clamp

Here's a new heavy-duty three-way C-clamp from American Clamping. The Bessey Three-Way Clamp, model no. TWC-3HD includes extra-large pads on both the top. bottom and T-bar handles, which helps to significantly reduce the dimpling effect common to other three-way clamps with smaller pads. Pressure pads cover the metal clanip pads to

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