Woodworker's Journal 2002-26-3, страница 55

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Clamp-It Now: the "Right" Angle

Multi-Router Gives You Multiple Options

Color Code Clues You in to Sanding System

Green, maroon and gold. Sounds like an adventurous outfit for a sports team, doesn't it? Actually, those are the colors that 3M™ chose to differentiate between the three levels of performance in their new SandBlaster™ line of abrasive sponges, sponge mats and sheets.The color coding is designed to "take the guesswork out of selecting the appropriate finishing product for the task at hand". Green (36 and 60 grit) is for paint stripping, while maroon (80, 100 and 150 grit) works well on bare wood and other surfaces. The gold sponges (180 and 320 grit) are reserved for finishing.The company says that these sponges - in both block and pad form - will sand three times faster than conventional sanding sheets, while lasting three times longer. Suggested retail prices are $2.99. For more information, call 888-364-3577 or visit them on the Web at www.3m.com/us.

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It's a clamp. It's a square. It's ... both, if you're talking about the new Clamp-It™ Assembly Square from Rockier Woodworking and Hardware. The tool, manufactured from high impact rigid polycarbonate, is "a square that you can clamp," letting you join two pieces at 90° every time. Strength and accuracy are guaranteed to within .015", and suggested applications include all types of joinery, cabinet and shelf construction and framing decks. The Clamp-It retails for $11.99. For more info, call 800-279-4441 or visit www.rockler.com.

The Multi-Router from JDS Company is a machine that increases your options. You can use a template system, which works in conjunction with a ball bearing-tipped stylus to create all kinds of accurate joints — ranging from mortises and tenons to box joints to dovetails and compound angled joinery. Versatility comes from a work table that tilts to a full 45 degrees and from three-axis operation: 8" X and Y axes, and a 6" Z axis. Adjustable stop collars and a chip deflector are also standard equipment. 'Hie Multi-Router is constructed of heavy aluminum castings, with removable locator pins on the work surface table. It's designed to accommodate most routers, while a gas cylinder counterbalance offsets their weight. The Multi-Router sells for $2,395. For more info, call 800-382-2637 or visit online www.thejdscompany.com.