woodezine - Volume II - Issue X - October 2004

Woodworking News
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Men working in nursey of certified community. Michoacan, Mexico

 

New headquarters,
new era for FSC in Bonn

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is an independent, membership-based organization that brings people together to promote responsible management of the world's forests. If you're using ANY hardwoods commercially, a visit to their Web site (below) is a good idea.
The distinctive FSC trademark - the check and tree symbol - as well as the letters FSC and words Forest Stewardship Council enable customers to recognize responsible forestry products in stores around the world.
In September, FSC officially moved its headquarters from Mexico to a new International Centre in Bonn, Germany. The opening ceremony came at the end of a three-day conference to mark the FSC's first 10 years of operation.

For more info, visit them online (www.fsc.org/fsc).

Tilting Edge Sander

Powermatic's new Model 80 Oscillating Horizontal/Vertical Edge Sander features a 6" x 80" oscillating belt that sands in both the vertical and horizontal position, or at any angle in between. An eccentric cam motor and timing belt oscillating mechanism reduce dust build-up and extend the life of your belt. Two cast-iron, independently adjustable support tables tilt from 90 degrees horizontal to 45 degrees vertical. One of the tables is positioned at the end of the belt for sanding curves, while the main table tilts with the sanding head and is used as a fence when sanding in the horizontal position. Two dust ports provide maximum dust collection and two air cylinders assist in the up/down movement of the main table. It comes with a miter gauge and horizontal backstop assembly. Powermatic has even added their new Limited Lifetime Warranty, making this machine a great choice with a MSRP of $999.99.

  

For more information, visit them online (www.wmhtoolgroup.com)


New
Dovetail
Bits from The
Craftsman Gallery		  

The Craftsman Gallery has announced a new line of HSS dovetail bits ranging from a tiny 3/16" wide dovetail with 3/8" cutting length for the smallest drawers and boxes to a gigantic 15/16"wide dovetail with 1-9/16" cutting length for your largest chests and benches. These bits are manufactured in the USA from Crucible CPM M4 steel which has exceptional wear resistance and the highest impact toughness of any tool steel. HSS is far superior when going through and across grain, making joints in the ends of boards and rails. Here, the higher rake and sharper edge achievable with HSS steel gives a better, cleaner cut. Although they won't stay sharp for as long as TCT bits, they're easy to sharpen using a diamond whetstone. Dovetail bits also have an inherent problem. The shape is wide at the bottom and narrow at the neck. TCT bits have the tips welded onto a structural shaft. The welded-on tips widen the dovetail neck and make the cut stout-looking. This gives the dovetail a more elegant appearance and a hand-made look. For most craftsmen this repays the small amount of time taken honing the bits.

Two New Tools
from
Dremel

Visit them online
for all the details (www.dremel.com)

 

  

 
The ergonomic new design of the 400 Series XPR (above) delivers comfortable handling and improved control. This new rotary tool has speeds from 5,000 to 35,000 rpm, a separate power switch and a numbered speed control dial. A redesigned storage case houses new accessory kits, which snap right into the case. It supports two unique attachments - the Dremel XPR Planer (up to 2.25 inches wide and it shaves approximately 1/64" per pass), and the Dremel XPR MultiSaw attachment. Longtime Dremel users will appreciate that the 400 Series XPR also accepts all attachments and accessories in the Dremel line.
 
Dremel's new 1800 Scroll Station (at left) is a full-featured variable-speed scroll saw with a new power take-off port that allows users to operate attachments without having to leave the saw. It has a 5" Sanding Disc Table, and the Flex Shaft can also be attached to the port to be used for drilling pilot holes for inside cuts.With its 18" throat and a blade that rotates 90 degrees, it operates at speeds between 500 and 1,700 strokes per minute and can handle wood up to 2" thick.

Air Handling Systems'
2004-2005 Catalog is now Available

If you're thinking of upgrading your shop's dust collection system - or installing a new one - you should take a look at the new AHS catalog. They've been building systems and supplying components for fifty years, so their technical sales staff are pretty impressive. Whether you need an entire system or just components, they offer some of the most competitive prices around because they handle their own fabrication and inventory. By eliminating the middleman, you can save a bunch on system costs.

For more info, visit them online (www.airhand.com)

  


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