Bosch Power Tools and Accessories has come out with a one-of-a-kind item that woodworkers will absolutely love. It's the Bosch Power Box (PB10-CD), the ultimate all-in-one power center and jobsite radio/CD player. With a 4-way GFCI power outlet, integrated Bosch battery charger, 12-volt outlet perfect for charging cell phones and two-way radios, AM/FM digital radio, CD player and auxiliary jack for MP3 players, the Power Box keeps jobsites rockin' all day long. It solves one of the biggest jobsite and workshop problems, the lack of electrical resources, by using only one wall outlet. Users can plug any electrical tool or equipment into the Power Box's 4-way OSHA and UL approved GFCI protected power outlet. Make your work go by faster with your favorite radio station (30 preset buttons) or CD (special anti-skip technology and CD-R/CD-RW compatibility). Included are a large LCD clock and a standard jack for MP3 player compatibility, Bosch batteries will power both the radio and CD-player if an outlet can't be found, while an aluminum roll cage prevents damage from everyday jobsite abuse. Features like sealed buttons, speakers, battery chamber and CD player assure protection from the elements. And an integrated antenna eliminates the opportunity to bend or break it. The Power Box will be available at all major Bosch distribution points, including homecenters, priced at $179 for the CD version and $149 for just the radio, beginning at the end of May.

New Cutter Catalog
Charles G.G. Schmidt & Co., Inc. has just released their Catalog No. 800. The company has been a manufacturer and supplier of woodworking tools and equipment since 1926. The latest catalog lists over 1400 items for shapers, moulders, tenoners, planers, saws and routers - equipment used by woodworking shops of all sizes.

Call 1-800-SCHMIDT (724-6438) or visit them online.
[http://www.cggschmidt.com]

Universal offers a complete line of laser engraving systems used to cut and carve wood and other materials. Last month, they unveiled a new option - HPDF (High Power Density Focusing Opticsª). This reduces the focused spot size and produces finer, more detailed engraving, and increased cutting depth. If you're thinking of getting into laser-cut wooden parts or gifts, or need to upgrade existing equipment, visit them online.
[http://www.ulsinc.com/english/laser_applications/laser_apps.html]

Soft Closing Doors
The science is in the silence. Soft closing is now available for cabinet doors, as well as the drawers we mentioned last month. Doors close smoothly and quietly every time when cabinets are equipped with the new BLUMOTION stopping device. ThatÕs the kind of feature that can provide the finishing touch in any well-equipped kitchen.

For more info, call 800-438-6788 or visit them online
[http://www.blum.us]

Chairmaking, Cooperage and Carving Classes
Now is the time to sign up for Country Workshop's cold weather classes. From November through April, Drew Langsner offers 5-day tutorials with enrollment limited to 4 participants. Private instruction with Drew can be arranged on the days immediately before or after a class, or in the weeks between scheduled tutorials. The tuition ($950) includes a private room, meals, materials and use of specialized tools. This next year's tutorials will include: Ladderback Chairmaking, American Windsor Chairmaking, Rustic Windsor Chairmaking, Cooperage and Carving -bowls and spoons.

For more info, visit them online
[www.countryworkshops.org}

New Bosch Jig Saw
The new 1590EVSK features a new precision control blade guide system, one-touch blade changes and a tool-less foot bevel. The Precision Control Blade Guide System virtually eliminates blade wander on the tool, making it "the most precise jig saw on the market". The one-touch blade change system provides simple one-handed insertions and a durable, long-lasting lever blade ejection switch for easy blade removal. Hot and broken blades are no longer an issue. The tool-less foot bevel allows users to make adjustments up to 45-degrees with a quick lever action. The saw also features constant response circuitry, which provides a soft start, and special electronics that eliminate stalling in hard materials. Weighing six pounds and boasting the largest motor on the market at 6.4Amps, its variable speed trigger with dial runs from 500 to 2,800 SPM and an engineered four-stage orbital action adjusts the blade motion to match the workpiece and cutting task. Additionally an on/off blower switch connects directly to the vacuum port for efficient dust removal. A barrel grip version of the jig saw will be available in September 2004.

For more info, visit them online
[http://www.us.bosch.com]

New Air Router from Beaver Tools
Beaver's new 1 HP air router, the Windstorm™, weighs in at only two pounds but it packs heavy-weight performance into its light-weight design. Its compact size, combined with the low vibration pneumatic motor, can reduce user fatigue and increase productivity and this tool has fewer parts that wear out than an electric router. It will not overheat and it has no brushes or switches to wear out, reducing downtime and tool repair and replacement costs.

For more info, call 800-365-6677 or visit them online.
[www.beavertools.com]

The Ultimate Router Table?
VersaTool's newest WorkCenter offers some interesting alternatives to under the table router table setups. As well as controlling your router and a few other power tools, Versatool controls the workpiece. The patented overhead system hugs the workpiece to the table, and by placing a featherboard or a straightedge next to the workpiece, the project is pushed against the guide fence and contained on the table from all sides. This allows the user to cut and feed steadily and accurately, while improving safety.

For more info, visit them online.
[www.versatool.com]

Swiss Made Plain and Pin End Scroll Saw Blades
Bear Woods Supply Co. Inc. has a new, complete line of premium quality scroll saw blades. A full selection of cutting tooth configurations is available in all the popular Plain End 5" and 6" styles. Their 5" Pin End blades are made for use with 15" and 16" power scroll saws such as Sears Craftsman™, Delta™ and Ryobi™. Their 3" Pinned blades will fit popular hobby-type saws such as Dremel™, Delta™ and Emco Lux™.

Pegas saw blades are manufactured in Switzerland from high quality carbon steel and contain the highest possible carbon content for saw blade applications. Pegas also makes use of a proven fabricating process that produces crisp, sharp, precisely formed teeth. All the blades are heat treated and tempered to maintain uniform grain structure and to achieve the highest hardness possible. This process creates long-lasting, durable blades, making them the finest in the world.

For more information visit them online http://www.bearwood.com/p18.htm