Woodworker's Journal 1994-18-6, страница 10

Product News

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New Compound Miter Saw Tilts 45 Degrees To Left and Right

Introduced at the National Hardware show in August, Makita's new 12" sliding compound miter saw (model LSI211) not only tilts 45° to the left, but with the touch of a single control, also tills 45° to the right, for both bevel and miter cuts. This eliminates the need to flip the workpiece to make compound cuts on moldings. The saw can also make miter cuts of up to 60° both left and right.

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 nor been tested or reviewed by Woodworker's Journal editors.

The new unit features a 15-amp double-insulated motor and incorporates an electric brake, a 96-tooth carbide saw blade, a materials vise, positive stops at 15 different angle positions, and a switch lock-off button to prevent unauthorized or accidental starting of the saw. For information, contact Nlakita U.S.A. Inc., 14930 Northam Street, La Mirada, CA 90638-5753, telephone 714/522-8088.

tool, and the vacuum automatically turns itself off 15 seconds later.

The new low-profile vac incorporates a 9-amp motor that develops 123 cubic feet of air flow suction per minute. There's also a dual filtration system for cleaner air. a foot-actuated wheel brake, and a 360° hose connector to minimize hose kinking. The corrosion-resistant polypropylene tank holds five gallons dry. nine gallons wet. For more information. contact Porter-Cable Corporation. 4825 Highway 45 North. P.O. Box 2468. Jackson, TN 38302-2468.

Spray-On Wood Stain Minimizes Messes

If you dislike the mess and cleanup usually associated with conventional wood stains, then consider the new spray-on wood stain and scaler products being introduced by Alpha-Omega. Available in eight colors and packaged in conventional aerosol spray cans, these finishes simply spray on and wipe off— there's no stirring, pouring, or brushing.

Router Template Bushings Available in Non-Rusting Brass

For template routing, you need correctly sized bushings. This new kit. offered by The Tool Club, has seven bushings ranging in size from ^s/«" (outside diameter) up to 1" to fit just about any template, jig, or pattern-routing need. The guides fit Black and Decker.

According to the manufacturer, Sprav-On Stain contains its own sealer, so pre-scaling of the wood isn't necessary. It also has an absorption control agent to maintain uniform coverage on all types of woods. For the name of the dealer nearest you. call 800/346-1490, or contact Alpha-Omega at 11367 E. 61st Street, Broken Arrow, OK 74012.

New Dado Set Promises Cleaner Cut Dadoes

If you work melamine, plywood, wood compositions, or other difficult-to-cut sheet materials, consider CMT Tool's new 8" Joint Master dado set. The saw

Porter-Cable, and other routers with 1 /^"-diameter holes in their base plates. Adapters are also available for mounting the bushing on other routers. The nine-piece kit (seven bushings, two retaining nuts) sells for $34.95. For information, contact The Tool Club. 1026 Superior Avenue, Box 410. Baraga, Ml 49908, telephone 800-486-6525. E3i

Power Tools Trigger New Vac's On-Off Switch

Porter-Cable's new wet/dry vacuum (model 7810) incorporates the newest industry feature—power tool-triggered control. Plug a tool into the

spccial electrical outlet on the vac and turn on the tool, and the vacuum turns on too. Turn off the power

blades feature anti-kickback shoulders behind each cutting tooth. The chippers have four teeth instead of the usual two for making sharp, clean shoulders and fiat-bottom cuts with no tear-out or chipping. The set also includes an extra-thin ^}Ai" plv-groove chipper to accommodate the in-between and undersized stock thicknesses frequently encountered. With the thin chipper, the four '/»" chippers, one W chipper, and shims, the Chip-Master can produce cuts from V. to %" wide. Price: SI79. For more information, contact CMT Tools, telephone 800/531-5559.

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