Woodworker's Journal 2010-34-1, страница 65
twin LED lights for illuminating the work area. The Makita routers accept 1/4"- and 1/2"-shank bits, with suggested prices of $259 for the RP1800 and $329 for the RP2301FC. Another 33-4 hp router, this one with an Aussie accent, is the Triton TRA001, as it's known in the U.S. and Canada, where it's now distributed by HTC Products (the Aussies, measuring by a motor wattage system, call this same router the 2400W). The TRA001 has variable speed of 8,000 to 21,000 rpm and a plunge range of 0 to 2%s". Bit changes take place through the base, with a single wrench. The TRA001 accepts 1/2" collets and has a 1/4" collet adapter, and it can quickly change from plunge to rack-and-pinion mode. It also now comes with a below-table winder, which allows you to more easily make cutting depth adjustments from above when the TRA001 is mounted in a table — no router lift system needed. Its listed price is $299. Sanding may not be as much fun as routing, but it's a shop necessity — and if you can make your sanding area into a project, so much the better. Rockler is now selling Downdraft Table Panels that will assist in this endeavor: the 63/i" x 16V2" solid steel panels have non-slip rubber grommets and removable stops to keep your work from sliding while you're sanding, with air holes to assist in controlling the dust your sander kicks up. A set of two panels sells for $25.99 (with a Triton TRA001 free downdraft table plan also available from Rockler). Now it comes to nailing — possibly with Hitachi's new 18-gauge finisher, the NT50GS. Powered with a combination of lithium-ion battery and gas fuel cell, the NT50GS needs neither a cord nor an air compressor attached to it. The two 3.6-volt lithium-ion batteries that come with the tool have an indicator light directing you to place them in the charger (also included), while the 0.6-oz. fuel rods have a life expectancy of 1,200 shots apiece. The NT50GS drives Continues on page 67 ... ^QUIK-LINK Quik-Link takes you directly to the web page on which these products appear! No navigation necessary ... just go to woodworkersjournal.com and click on the Quik-Link icon shown above. Woodworker's Journal Ferbruary 2010 65 |
