Woodworker's Journal 2006-30-2, страница 84

High- and Low-tech Innovations

THUMBSAVER KEEPS YOUR FINGERS SAFE ... (AND YOUR LANGUAGE CLEAN)

Ouch! Gosh darnit... Dang it all... That smarts!

(Isn't that exactly what you always say after hitting your thumb with a hammer?)

Well, the folks at Framing Wizard Tools don't want you expanding your vocabulary in any new directions. They have come up with: the Thumbsaver. A strong magnet on the end holds a nail, staple, screw or other fastener, in place — while the operator holds onto the lightweight aluminum handle so that thumbs, fingers and other appendages can stay safely out of harm's way.

A Thumbsaver package holds two sizes of this tool, appropriate to hold virtually any size fastener. The package is currently selling for about $13. For more information, call 888-257-9198 or visit their web site www.framingwizardtools.com.

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MIGHTY PROJECTS WITH CRAFTSMAN MINI LATHE

Changing speeds on the Craftsman 12" Mini Lathe

requires nothing more than changing the belt's location on the step pulleys after you've removed the cover. With its rough cut speed of 1,350 rpm, finishing speed of 2,000 rpm or sanding speed of 3,500 rpm, you can turn spindles up to 12" long and 4" in diameter. A 2'/?" face plate turns cups, candleholders, etc., and the Mini Lathe also comes with a pen mandrel for turning pens. Setup comes quickly with ratchet-style handles for toolrest and tailstock. The motor is 1/5 HP (maximum developed), and the Mini Lathe sells for $140. For more information, call 800-349-4358 or visit www.craftsman.com.

BLACK & DECKER IS READY FOR A STORM

Black & Decker's Storm Station™ All-in-One Emergency Power Station is ready for any kind of power failure. You keep it plugged into an electrical outlet until the power goes off, when its 12-volt rechargeable backup battery power kicks in to run a 25-watt power inverter, 12-volt recharging port, removable flashlight and automatic "locator light." The 25-watt inverter can power small appliances, like a cordless phone, while the 12-volt supply can charge a cell phone. Also on the Storm Station are a "room light" to light up a small room and

a built-in AM/FM radio which also tunes to TV audio and weather band frequencies. The Storm Station sells for $100. For more information, call 800-544-6986 or visit them online at blackanddecker.com.

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April 2006 Woodworker's Journal