New & Notable: Issue 15
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This article is from Issue 15 of Woodcraft Magazine.
(Prices are approximate. Most items available at woodcraft.com)
Computerize Your Carving
Craftsman CompuCarve Woodcarving System
Do carving, jointing, cutting and many other tasks with this computer controlled 3-D woodworking machine that allows safe bit changing without the use of tools. $1,900 sears.com
Hinge For Silence
Danco Silent Close Pneumatic Hinges
Make your doors close hands-free and silently with this nickel-plated Evolve pneumatic hinge that features clip-on design and three-way adjustment. $14 woodcraft.com
Fish With Flair
Traditional Wooden Lure Kits
Turn or carve your own version of a traditional fishing lure with these kits: Diving Lure Kit, Chugger Lure Kit (game fish) and Chub Lure Kit (large game fish). Each kit includes components to make 10 lures plus instructions. $22-$30 woodcraft.com
Expand Turning Options
Nova 1624-44 Wood Lathe
Expand your woodturning capabilities with this new lathe that has 16" inboard and 29" outboard capacity and a 1½-HP custom designed motor plus a host of other features. $1,000 teknatool.com
Smooth Cutting
Proxxon Micro Jig Saw SS 115/E
Cut tight curves in wood (up to 1") with this jigsaw that has a footplate adjustable up to 45º for miter cuts, variable stroke speed and can cut 2,000-4,500 strokes per minute. $115 proxxon.com/us
Move Machinery Easily
General International Hover Pad
Once a woodworking machine is loaded on this pneumatic mobile base and installed it can be easily moved. Requirements: compressed air and a smooth floor. Two sizes: 18" x 24" (handles at least 600 lbs.), $175; 29" x 29" (1,200 lbs.), $265 general.ca
Spread Your Message
Woodworking Tees
Display your message with this new series of high quality, pre- shrunk 100% cotton T-shirts that feature messages including “King of the Shop” and “Top Ten Reasons You Might Be A Woodworker.” $15-$17 woodcraft.com
Chop With Confidence
Gransfors Swedish Carving Axe
This premium quality, hand-forged chop axe is designed for hewing bowls and other wood objects, artistic woodcarving and architectural work. 41/4" face, 14" handle. $105 woodcraft.com
Build Sturdy Shelves
Heavy Duty Shelving Kit
Unique hanger brackets make shelves in this system easy to hang even on difficult surfaces. Kit includes: three 6' and three 2' shelf standards; three 20", six 13" and six 10" supported brackets. Screws not included. $99 System pieces (12) also sold separately. woodcraft.com
Make Sawing Simple
Rikon 14" Deluxe Bandsaw
Model 10-325 has a 1½-HP motor with two speeds, 13" resaw capacity, blade tracking and tension windows for safer blade alignment, and easy blade changing with a hinged blade guard that gives 2" of access. Cast iron table and wheels; storage cabinet. $750 woodcraft.com
Draw Lines Easier
Pinnacle Precision Triangle Set
Have a square and 45º miter handy with these 4½" and 6½" triangles that are also great for quickly drawing perpendicular lines from an inside reference edge. Wall mountable case included. $45 woodcraft.com
Cut Tenons Faster
CMT Tenon Cutting Router Bit
Cut perfect tenons faster with this innovative router bit that provides an alternative to using a table saw based tenon jig for mortise and tenon joinery. Cuts tenons from 3/16" to 3/8" thick, up to 11/16 " long, maximum 13/8" stock. $100 cmtusa.com
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