Woodworker's Journal 1994-18-5, страница 11

Product News

To keep you up-to-date, this column features brief descriptions of new tools and supplies on the market. The product descriptions are provided by the manufacturers and presented here for your information. These products have not been tested or reviewed by Woodworker's Joumol editors

One-Piece Hole Saws For Those Special Projects

Black & Decker recently started marketing a new line of one-piece bimetal hole saws ideal for those occasional jobs. The manufacturer claims that their integrated-mandrel saws made lrom long-lasting alloy steel bodies with hard, high-speed steel teeth will stay

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Oscillating Spindle Sander Smooths Curved Workpieces

Fast, uniform sanding of just about any curved edge can be handled easily and efficiently with Sears new Craftsman oscillating spindle sander.

The sander features a 20x20" melamine tablctop and a /i-hp motor operating at 1725 rpm w ith 60 oscillating cycles per minute. A V" and a 2" rubber drum, abrasive sleeves, and inserts come with the unit; '/«". P, and 3" sizes arc optional. Available at Sears stores, product number 22590.

the new "XR" battery pack lasts about 25 percent longer than standard batteries used on most current battery-powered models. Modified and lower-voltage versions of this new line are also available. For information, contact DeWalt Industrial Tool Company. 626 Hanover Pike, P.O. Box 58. ilampstead, MD 21074; telephone: 410/716-3544.

New Dado Delivers Flat, Clean-Bottom Grooves

If you're tired of chiseling uncut material in poorly cut dado grooves, this new Excalibur Elite dado set from Sears w ill excite you. In operation, this 8" unit produces square, flat, clean-bottom cuts requiring no additional cleanup. The

reduced tooth angle of the carbide-tipped scoring teeth on the outside blades also helps reduce chipping on sheet stocks. Its adjustable dial allows changing the cutting width in '/,*" increments from %" to without removing the unit from the saw's arbor. Sears model no. 32608.

Air Switch Gives Scrollsaw "Hands-On^v Operation

Scrollsawyers will like using the new Delta Lectric Air Foot Switch. It gives convenient and safe control of the equipment, allowing saw starts and stops with hands free to hold down the workpiece. The unit can also switch a dust collector on or off at the same lime, eliminating the hassle of operating two

More Punch, Longer Run Time With 14.4-Volt Cordless Drill/Driver

If you need more driving power and longer battery life, then check out DeWalt's new line of heavy-duty ^"-adjustable clutch cordless drills. This top-of-the-line. 14.4-volt model (DW991K) features dual speed range, a heavy-duty keyless chuck, a new economically designed handle and anti-slip grip, and easy-to-read settings. It also comes with a steel case and one-hour charger. The manufacturer claims Woodworker's Journal

switches. The Foot Switch employs an air-activated, alternate-action switch—pressing once mrns the machine on, another press of the pedal turns the machine off. All parts.

including the controller, 10' of air tube, the foot-pedal activator, and protective shroud, assemble without tools. For more information, contact Delta International Machinery Corp., 246 Alpha Drive, Pittsburgh. PA 15238.

sharp longer and cut faster than most ordinary hole saws. You can buy the one-piece hole saws in 11 hole diameters ranging from V" to 3". For more information, contact Black & Decker Consumer Services, P.O. Box 618, Ilampstead. MD 21074.