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Delta
34-183 Tenoning Jig
Amazon.com
Tight mortise-and-tenon joinery is an irreplaceable
ingredient of many woodworking projects, but cutting tenons
accurately can be next to impossible without the aid of a
good jig, like this one from Delta. This jig is made with
the same quality of castings and precision machining found
on Delta's... Read
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Porter-Cable
CFFN250S 2-1/2" 16 Gauge Finish Nailer/Compressor Combo
Pack
Amazon.com
Though Porter-Cable's compressor/nailer combo includes
everything you need to get started--finish nailer,
compressor, 25-foot/300 psi air hose (with ferrules on both
ends), fittings, Teflon joint tape, finish nails, oil,
wrenches, safety glasses, and manual--it's by no means a
starter kit. These are... Read
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Milwaukee
6521-21 Heavy Duty 11 Amp Super Sawzall with Orbital Action
Amazon.com
For years, Milwaukee's Sawzalls have been valued for their
outstanding ability to cut through almost any material:
wood, nail-embedded wood, steel, cast iron, aluminum, brass,
drywall, composition materials, hard rubber, cement, brick,
plaster, and fiberglass. This 11 amp Super Sawzall has a... Read
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Porter-Cable
BN200A 18 Gauge, 2" Brad Nailer Kit
Amazon.com
This Porter-Cable 18-gauge, 2-inch brad nailer is a compact,
comfortable-to-carry unit that might not offer quite as many
extras as other (more expensive) units, but it's very
reliable and does its job well. This nailer shoots standard
brads from 3/4 to 2 inches long and has an anodized
magazine... Read
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HTC
HTC1000 Universal Mobile Base
From the Manufacturer
With an improved silver-brushed aluminum foot lever, this
Universal Mobile Base from HTC will give you even more
durability than ever before. This adjustable base expands
from 14 by 14 inches to 31 by 31 inches square or 19 by 43
inches in a rectangular configuration. The eight 14-inch
rails have... Read
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Bosch
B3915 10" Slide Compound Miter Saw
Amazon.com
Bosch builds good saws. This 10-inch sliding compound miter
saw has the smooth, easy-to-control action we demand in a
slider. This saw's built burly, too--here's a slider that
looks likely to survive a tumble off the back of a pickup
truck (not that we tested it). The blade guard has good
action and... Read
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Leatherman
74204003 Juice CS4
Amazon.com
Packing 14 individual tools into a remarkably compact,
metallic blue, anodized-aluminum body, Leatherman's cool new
CS4--a.k.a. the Glacier--is a midsize member of the
company's exciting, new Juice line of multitools. Only 3-1/4
inches long, and weighing a mere 5-1/2 ounces, the Glacier
really is... Read
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Mag
Instrument RX1019 Heavy-Duty Rechargeable Flashlight System
Amazon.com Product Description
You don't think about flashlights until you need one, and
then it's too late to worry about dead batteries. Mag
Instrument's rechargeable system guarantees light, features
a top-of-the-line flashlight, and delivers up to 1,000 hours
of battery life. The flashlight changes from spotlight to...
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Bosch
4000K 10" Worksite Table Saw
Amazon.com
Bosch's 10-inch Worksite table saw might just be the best of
the current bunch. Benchtop table saws--which weigh 60 to
100 pounds and are light enough for one person to carry from
the truck to the job site--have increased in popularity in
recent years. They set up easily on a workbench or
sawhorses... Read
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PSI
Woodworking D50XXX 4" x 50' Flexible Dust Collection
Hose
From the Manufacturer
Keep the dust where it belongs with this wire-reinforced
vinyl hose. It's strong, durable, and flexible enough to
easily position where you want it. Best of all, this hose
will not collapse, even under heavy suction. Ground your
collection system with the wire at either end of the hose.
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JET
AFS-1000B / 708620B Air Filtration System
Amazon.com
A good filtration system is as important as any tool in your
shop, and the Jet AFS-1000 is a pretty inspired machine.
Like other systems on the market, Jet's uses a two-filter
process: an outer filter removes particles up to 5 microns
in size and an inner, three-pocket filter traps particles
as... Read
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Hitachi
M12V 3-1/4 HP Super Duty Electronic Variable Speed 1/2"
Plunge Router
Amazon.com
Routers don't get any bigger and tougher than this Hitachi
workhorse. It has the solid construction, horsepower, and
features we've come to expect in a top-of-the-line router.
Its heft goes a long way toward eliminating vibration,
working with the soft-start motor to cut out torque at
startup.... Read
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Forrest
WW10407125 Woodworker II 10", 40-Tooth Blade for Table
Saws (1/8" Kerf)
From the Manufacturer
Get a smooth-as-sanded surface the first time with this
40-tooth, all-purpose blade. You can rip and crosscut 1- to
2-inch hardwoods and softwoods, and crosscut ply-veneers of
oak and birch with no bottom splinter at moderate feed
rates. This blade performs all three cuts, ending blade
changing... Read
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Porter-Cable
FR350 Round Head Framing Nailer Kit
Amazon.com
Two big thumbs up! Once again, Porter-Cable brings the
construction professional another great tool. Shooting 2- to
3-1/2-inch round-head nails, the nailer has a nice,
small-width handle and a tough rubber grip that, taken
together, make this a strikingly easy nailer to wield. We're
impressed with... Read
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Stabila
24816 Journeyman Promotional Set, Includes 48" Level
and 16" Level
Amazon.com
No tool crib should be without a reliable level, and
Stabila's Journeyman level set is an excellent choice. The
set includes two, nonmagnetic levels designed for virtually
any application. The longer, 48-inch level is perfect for
larger jobs, such as framing walls, windows, and decks. The
16-inch... Read
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Black
& Decker BV2500 Leaf Hog Vac'N'Mulch Blower/Vacuum
Amazon.com
With the Black & Decker Leaf Hog, you can clean up both
the deck and the lawn with one reasonably priced and
easy-to-maintain machine. This blower/vac is electric, so it
requires an extension cord and an electric outlet to run,
but there's nothing else to set up or maintain. The 12 amp
motor has... Read
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Black
& Decker MS500K Mouse Sander/Polisher/Detail Sander Kit
with 14 Accessories
Amazon.com
The smooth, contoured grip on Black & Decker's Mouse
sander/polisher fits snugly in your hand, making this tool
remarkably easy to use. The two interchangeable bases are
easy to put on and take off (although we had to do it a
couple of times to get the hang of it). The iron shaped base
is specially... Read
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Calculated
Industries 4060 Construction Master Pro
From the Manufacturer
Works in and converts between feet, feet-inch, fractions,
decimal feet, yards and full Metric. Ideal for contractors,
builders, remodelers, framers, and other pros. Quick
solutions for right angles, rafters (common, hip valley and
jack), rake-walls, stairs, weight/volume, materials
conversions,... Read
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Delta
34-184 Universal/Deluxe Tenoning Jig
From the Manufacturer
For woodworking projects to be considered truly
professional, tight joints are a must. Especially when it
comes to mortise-and-tenon joints. Delta's new, feature rich
tenoning jig makes this difficult joint that much easier.
Easy to operate ergonomic handles. quick release coarse
adjustment... Read
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Bosch
1587AVSK Top Handle Jigsaw Kit
Amazon.com
Bosch invented the jig saw, and, with its top-handle models,
it's getting close to perfecting it. The 1587AVSK has a
nicely shaped handle, tapered where other saws are not, and
a nice rubber grip that lets users (of all hand sizes) steer
the tool firmly in hand. (Some toolmakers ignore
ergonomics,... Read
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DeWalt
DW911 Job Site Radio & Battery Charger (9.6V-18V DeWalt
NiCd Batteries)
Amazon.com
Wimpy radios break down on the job site after a few weeks of
bumps and knocks. That's why it's time to step up to
DeWalt's brawny radio/battery charger with its tough-guy,
dune-buggy-style protective roll bar. Winner of Business
Week's Silver Award for Consumer Product Design, DeWalt's
AM/FM boom... Read
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PSI
Woodworking PPS-B Portable Panel Saw System
From the Manufacturer
This portable panel-saw system allows you to use your hand
circular saw to cut sheet goods more accurately than you
could with a panel saw. The unique design of this system
duplicates any panel-saw cut. It cuts sheet goods of any
length or width and at an angle with cabinet-making
accuracy, and it... Read
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Delta
JT160 Shopmaster 6" Bench Top Jointer
Amazon.com
Small shop? Limited budget? That doesn't mean you have to
give up on owning a jointer. This Shopmaster model is
perfect for either situation but still packs features for
precision woodworking. Variable speed offers 6,000 to 11,000
rpm, adjustable at the touch of a dial; infeed and outfeed
tables... Read
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Bosch
RA1054 Deluxe Router Guide
From the Manufacturer
The Bosch RA1054 Deluxe Router Guide greatly expands the
versatility of Bosch routers. It makes it possible to do
edge-forming using non-piloted bits, and guides cuts along
the workpiece edge or up to 8 inches from the edge. Standard
equipment includes dust extraction hood and vacuum hose
adapter... Read
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DeWalt
DW708 12" Double-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw
Amazon.com
DeWalt packs it all into this 12-inch compound miter saw:
the big blade, the double bevel, the double rail slide. Very
impressive. Finish carpenters who want to miter crown
molding (up to 5-1/4 inches) vertically and framers who
demand a 12-inch crosscut capacity will love this saw's
12-inch blade.... Read
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RoboToolz
RT-7610-5K Electronic Self-Leveling 5-Beam Level, Square and
Plumb Laser
From the Manufacturer
This combination of the RT-7610-5 laser and RT-A1250
interior laser pole makes interior layout projects a breeze.
The RoboToolz RT-7610-5 is a self-leveling, 5-beam
electronic level, square, and plumb laser. This tool is
perfect for a wide range of job site applications, such as
leveling and... Read
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