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X marks the spot in new laser-guided JET 17 in. Drill Press

by Chris     September 25, 2008    
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.

I will be gone for a few days :(

by Chris     September 17, 2008    

I am leaving early Saturday on a road trip to Texas. I will be gone at least 5 days, maybe more. I don't know if I will have access to internet, so don't expect any news from me while I am gone. If you have any news you  would like to post, go ahead and write a member blog, and I will check in when I can.

 

Bosch prepares you for flashlight season

by Chris     September 16, 2008    

 

 

The long days of summer are over, and all that is left are darker mornings at the jobsite. This is the time of year for me, when flashlights get a real workout. It is no fun getting to the jobsite at 6am and then having to navigate the jobsite hazards using only the moonlight.

Bosch comes to the resuce with the new  Bosch FL11 12 volt Litheon Flashlight. The best part is, it runs on the same 10.8 or 12 volt Litheon system as their popular PS40 Impactor and PS20 Pocket driver. Powered by the 12 volt Litheon battery the FL11 can provide you with up 7-1/2 hours of continous runtime, and can be compleatly recharged in 30 minutes.

Even with its long lasting battery life, the FL11 is able to provide bright light thanks to a 3 bulb LED beam. Thanks to the same LED technology the FL11 has a bulb life of 10,000 hours, and can handle all types of abuse.

The Bosch FL11 Litheon High Intensity LED Flashlight is avaliable as "flashlight only" for $39.99. Bosch 12V Max batteries and chargers are available separately or with other Bosch 12V Max cordless tools.

JET 12-INCH JOINTER/PLANER

by Chris     September 11, 2008    

Are you a hobby woodworker, or maybe you just have a small woodworking business. The new JET JJP12 12-inch Jointer/Planer might be the perfect tool for you. Sure it is ideal to have both a jointer, and a planer in your shop, but not all of us can afford such things, or even have the room to house them. In the past you would have had to choose one or the other.

The Jet JJP12 can joint and plain at a width of 12 inches, and features a long 55 in table to accommodate your longer pieces of wood. The dual-purpose machine uses a 2-1/2 inch diameter three-knife cutter head, which spins at 5500 rpm for both jointing and planing. It has a max jointer cutting depth of 1/8 inch, and a max planing depth of 5/32 inch. The JJP12 is powered by a 12.5 amp 3 HP single-phase TEFC (totally enclosed, fan cooled) motor, and is housed in a welded-steel base cabinet.

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