There has been a bit of  information floating around the  internet about DeWalt's new plunging track saws. This is somewhat big news for the building community because DeWalt is the first of the well known US companies to offer such a saw. From what I understand, these types of saws are really popular in Europe, but DeWalt is hoping to make a showing in the US. Festool is another brand that offers a plunging rail saw, but they are not as well known to your average builder or woodworker.

DeWalt will be offering both a corded and 28 volt cordless version of the saw, and both will feature a dust port that you can connect you vac/dust collector to. They will offer 3 different size rails to fit your needs, a 48" 59" and 102" and also offer a connection kit to join rails together to make them even longer. They same rail system can also be used on DeWalt routers, with a rail attachment.

Another great addition, is the anti-kickback feature. When engaged it will prevent the saw from kicking back while in the rail. This will not only save your wood and rail from the kickback cut, but it is also a great safety feature to save your much loved body parts.

The corded saw is expected to cost between $500-$700, and the cordless between $700-$900. Both saws will launch at the end of  October. The corded version cost around the same price as the Festool versions.

You can see a video of the saw in action on the DeWalt UK site. The UK site also lists an 18 volt version; we will have to wait and see if it will be available in the US.

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I am sure most of you have seen the infomercials for the Fein MultiMaster over the past few years. Their tool does everything: it slices, it dices, cuts tile, drywall, etc. But it also comes with a pretty big price tag. You are looking to spend around $200 for the tool, and attachments are around $60. Good thing for all of us, patents expire.

Toologics has some info on a Bosch rival PMF 180 E Multi that is available in Europe for only $130 US equivalent.  Bosch has no word on when or if it will be available in the US. :(

Toolsnob also has news of a Dremel version . The Dremel Multi-Max will retail for around $100, with accessories costing between $4- $40.  It will be available in the US :) I am sure you can expect an overwhelming amount of attachments, and accessories to go with it.

We cant get enough of new tools, and Bosch is not one to let us down. They have announced that in October they will be releasing 6 new Litheon (lithium-ion) drill/drivers; 3 of 14.4 volts, and 3 of 18 volts.

 Introducing the...

• 18V Litheon BruteTough Hammer Drill/Driver - 17618-01
• 18V Litheon BruteTough Drill/Driver - 37618-01
• 14.4V Litheon BruteTough Hammer Drill/Driver - 17614-01
• 14.4V Litheon BruteTough Drill/Driver - 37614-01

And for the home user...

• 18V Litheon CompactTough Drill/Driver - 36618-02
• 14.4V Litheon CompactTough Drill/Driver - 36614-02

My local Rockler is having a big sale all day tomorrow. 10% off all Power tools, and 25% off any one non-power tool item, plus giveaways. Now one of my hobbies I just started is BBQing aka Smoking, not to be confused with grilling. They are completely different. BBQ = low heat, Grilling = high heat.

Anyways; my cookshack electric smoker sits kind of low to the ground, and I have been looking for a way to raise it up. The manufacture does make a stand for it, but it doesn't have any table space built in. I was looking at the Rockler mailer today, and I think I found just what I need. They have a shop stand kit that I can make work quite easily.

I think the best part about it is that you can add drawers, and doors without much work; something I also would like. Now the question is, what do I use for the top?