Woodworker's Journal 2009-33-1, страница 70
Tool Preview Cool New Tools for 2009 by Chris Marshall More granite options, tricked-out saws and some handy fastening tools are just a few of the new offerings unveiled at recent trade shows. This could be your year to update the shop! If you're toughing out another cold winter and waiting patiently for those spring projects, I'll bet you could use some light at the end of the tunnel. Me, too. Seems like the perfect time to get jazzed about new tools, so let me brighten your day. After sizing up the latest products at recent trade shows, I've got some great stuff to share! So, find an easy chair, take a close look at these goodies and start thinking about all things sharp and shiny again. After all, spring is just around the bend, folks. You'll be back in the shop in short sleeves before you know it, maybe even using some of these cool new toys. Granite Keeps Rocking Our World A couple of years ago, Steel City turned the cast-iron tool indus-Sfc try on its ear by switching ® to granite worksurfaces on some machines. Tombstone tops seemed like a radical idea at first. But, when you think about it, granite is perfect for our stationary tools. It never rusts or warps, it dampens vibration, and it offers a polished-smooth, durable surface. This year, the company is enhancing its granite jointer line. Now, in addition to a granite fence, the new 6" (model 40640; $1,199.99) and 8" (model |
