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What do you do when you need to hand sand something on the job? If you are like me you grab an extra sanding belt from your electric belt sander, cut a piece of wood to length and width,  and then try to get a tight fit inside your belt. For a while now I have been thinking of how I could improve upon this method.

 

 

Mount Prospect, Ill., September 26, 2008 – Vermont American is one of the best known and trusted brands for contractors, DIYers, and hobbyists because they consistently deliver quality products at affordable prices. They have now introduced a new line of circular saw blades, aptly named King Carbide for its large resharpenable teeth, with a product line offering something for each of these audiences.

 

 

The King Carbide line-up consists of seventeen new blades in the following sizes:
6-1/2” – 1
7-1/4” – 6
8” – 1
9” – 1
10” – 5
12” – 3

Festool is known to be at the top of the line when it comes to most woodworking tools. I say most, because I don't want to start any brand wars. So who wouldn't want to win some of their tools?

You know the saying, Its takes money to make money, well in this case, it takes Festools to win Festools. You need to write a Festimonials or Festool testimonial in order to qualify. You have until October 15th, 2008 to be entered into a random drawing for a free ETS 125 EQ sander.

If you dont own any Festool products, dont feel bad. Every month The Wood Whisperer gives away a free Festool product. You can enter his random drawing once a month. This month they are giving away a DTS400 Sander, a shop apron, and a mini-systainer.

So you think you are a big hot shot woodworker... but do you own a fully customized cabinet saw complete with custom paint job, and name plate? I didn't think so. If you want to be the envy of all your woodworking buddies and own a saw that looks as good as your work, you might want to check out a custom Powermatic PM2066 Cabinet Saw. It is basically a custom upgraded version of the Powermatic PM2000.

 

For the first time ever, you can build your Perfect Saw, and have it shipped right to your shop. This won't be just any saw. We start with the award winning Powermatic PM2000 10" table Saw. We Blanchard Grind the top, add the reliability of an American Made Baldor motor, then install your favorite accessories. You decide exactly what color it is, and we finish it off by prominently displaying your name on the front of your perfect saw.

ELGIN, Ill. – There’s no question that a free-standing drill press is a shop asset when it comes to accurate drilling. Now to make that task even easier, the new JET 17 in. Drill Press features an innovative cross-point laser. Mounted to the head, the AC powered dual laser guide provides pinpoint accuracy with a visual indicator on where the bit enters the workpiece. The laser operates from its own on/off switch located on the power head. In addition to the laser, the drill press has its own work light to illuminate the work area. The multi-featured drill press features an extra-large 14 in. W x 18 in. L cast iron work table with two T-slots to accept jigs and other accessories. The table also has an integrated ledge that surrounds the tabletop to support clamping operations. A replaceable MDF center insert also is included with the table. Powered by a 9-amp, ¾-hp, single phase, 115-volt, TEFC motor, the free-standing drill press offers 16 speeds from 200 to 3620 rpm for drilling or sanding a variety of materials, including wood, fiberglass, PVC, and metals. The drill’s speed adjustments are made by lifting the motor housing cover and realigning the poly-v belt drive system. The spindle uses a Morse Taper #2. The spindle’s range of travel is 4-3/8 in., while its maximum distance to the tabletop is 29-1/8 in. The drill press has a swing range of 16-1/2 in.

The feed handle can be mounted on either side of the drill press to accommodate
right- or left-handed operators. A 5/8-in. keyed chuck accepts both 5/8-in. shank bits and sanding drums. An adjustable tension depth stop rod sets up repetitive drilling. The JET JDP-17DX 17 in. Drill Press (Stk. #354173) is available at local distributors and through www.jettools.com.