Tool of the day.......

-Makita built produces 50% faster grinding with an impressive 10,000 RPM
-More compact design at only 12-1/2" long and weighs only 5.6 lbs. for less operator fatigue
-Ergonomic shape fits like a glove with even pressure and easy control
-LXT Lithium-Ion provides longer run time, 5x lower self-discharge (for use any time) and 16 firm holding contact terminals (for constant high power)
-45-minute Optimum Charger and battery communicates throughout the charging process using the built-in chip in the battery and built-in CPU chip in the charger. The Charger also uses

-"Active 3 Control" for current control, thermal control & voltage control
-45-minute Optimum Charger has a built-in fan to cool the battery to produce more lifetime work
-Built-in electronic control circuit with L.E.D. warning lights for overload protection
-Slide switch with lock-on
-3-year warranty on tool and 1-year warranty on battery

Avalable now $381.00 for the kit $119.00 Tool only

Mini Me

Tool of the day.........

Senco introduces the new mini palm nailer PC1195

The Senco PC1195 mini palm nailer drives bulk nails from 2" to 3-1/2" in length. One year warranty. Includes air fitting for immediate use. This compact palm nailer is 50% lighter than traditional palm nailers. Features include a magnetic nose for accurate nail placement and compact design for easy storage. Excellent tool for driving nails in very tight places. Specific applications include joist hangers, framing, hurricane straps, fencing, decking and most areas where swinging a hammer is not feasible.

JIGGY SAW

Tool of the day.......

Makita introduces the new Lithion BJV180 Jigsaw

-4-Pole Position cut settings (3 Orbital and 1 Straight) for fast and efficient cutting in all applications
-Built-in L.E.D. lights for more illuminated work
-"Tool-less" push-in lock system for extremely fast blade installation and removal
-Large variable speed trigger allows for total cutting control (0-2,600 SPM)
-LXT Lithium-Ion provides longer run time, 5x lower self-discharge (for use any time) and 16 firm holding contact terminals (for constant high power)
-25-minute Rapid Optimum Charger [Communicates with the battery throughout the charging process using the built-in chip in the battery and built-in CPU chip in the charger. It actively controls current, voltage, and temperature to optimize battery life.]
-Accepts "T" (Tang) shank blades

How Many???

Mike O's tip of the day....

One question I regularly hear from woodworkers is "How many teeth on a saw blade should I buy to get the best smoothest cut?"

Well the answer is a little bit more complicated than that, but it doesn't necessarily have to be once you understand how saw teeth work.

Typically, the more teeth a saw blade has, the smoother the cut. It really doesn't matter whether this is the number of teeth over all on the saw blade for your table saw, miter saw, circular saw, jig saw, scroll saw, or band saw. Saw blades with fewer teeth will be more aggressive and will produce a rougher cut.

As a general rule, I recommend that a woodworker have a few different blades on hand for each tool. For instance, on a 10'' table saw , I'd keep a 40 TPI for general purposes, an 80 TPI for plywood and veneers and a specialty ripping blade for making rip cuts.

On a band saw, I keep a few different thicknesses blades depending on the sharpness of of the curves being cut. For instance, I keep a 1/4'' blade for tight curves, a 1/2'' blade for general cuts and a 3/4'' blade for re sawing.(if my bandsaw could accommodate one, I'd keep a 1'' blades for re sawing) The 1/2'' and 3/4'' and 1'' blades would probably 3 TPI . whereas thinner blades would have a greater TPI.

Flip

Tool tip of the day........

A common misunderstanding about planer blades is that the blades are not reversible.

They are! Get double the use out of the blade by simply turning them over!

Tool of the day.....

Porter Cable introduces the new 390 low profile sander

-3.5 Amp EnduraTech Motor for increased performance and durability
-Electronic Load Control for 42% faster material removal
-EnduraTech Motor Technology has 71% fewer wear components for 5-10x longer motor life
-Electronic motor brake reduces spin-down time by 73% for increased productivity
-Mechanical pad brake reduces free-spin to virtually eliminate gouging
-Low profile design reduces sander height by 31% for better control and finish
-Variable-speed, 7,000 - 12,000 OPM for optimal removal rate on a variety of materials
-Optimized ergonomics with rubber grip for comfort and control
-Integral dust port accepts 1" and 1-1/2" vacuum hoses for optimal dust collection
-Amps: 3.5 Amps
-Orbits/Min: 7,000-12,000 opm
-Pad: 5", 8-hole
-Abrasive Type: Hook & Loop
-Length: 5 "
-Width: 12 "
-Height: 4 "
-Weight: 2.1 lbs
-Shipping Weight: 4.25 lbs

Avalable now starting at $136.50

DW718 Tip

Mike N's tip of the day

On the Dewalt DW718 remember the back fence can be removed for a full 16'' crosscut and a 10'' 45 degree cut!