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Chris
February 27, 2012
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If you ask any woodworker to make a list of tools they need, high on their list you are sure to find clamps. It doesn't matter how many clamps a woodworker owns because at one point or another he will find out that he needs more. But it is not always about quantity, it is sometimes about size. That's why these adjustable clamps might be a nice addition to your shop.
Chris
February 24, 2012
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This might be hard for some of you to believe, but one of my most used tools on the jobsite is actually a pair of sawhorses. Whenever I need to cut a counter top, a wall panel or the occasional door I need a pair of sawhorses. Since I move around a lot on the jobsite, the lighter the horse the better, so plastic horses are a must. I have used a bunch of different saw horse brands over the years, but I have never been happy with any of them, that is, until I purchased a pair by...
Chris
February 23, 2012
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Looking for a good deal on a router and dovetail jig to go along with it? For a limited time Rockler is offering a Porter-Cable 690LR fixed base router and a 4210 dovetail jig for the low price of only $199.98. This is a savings of about $50 if you were to purchase each one separately from Amazon. The 690LR features a 1-3/4 horsepower motor that spins at 27,500 RPM's and comes including collets for both 1/4-inch and 1/2-inch shank bits. The 4210 dovetail jig has a 12-inch board width capacity and can be...
Chris
February 22, 2012
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You can find quality tools from all of the major brands, but each brand also has their own tool or tools that they really specialize in. For Bosch, they really shine in jigsaws and rotary hammers. So it comes at no surprise that Bosch's latest Bulldog Xtreme Max Rotary Hammer (RH228VC) boasts best in class drilling capacity, speed, and vibration reduction.
Chris
February 21, 2012
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I didn't notice this until now, but CPO Outlets held a 15% off sale yesterday in honor of Presidents Day. Good news is the sale doesn't end until tonight, so if you missed the sale yesterday, you still have a second chance. CPO sells new and reconditioned tools on their CPO brand sites, but unfortunately the sale is only good on New tools. Still 15% off is pretty good. There is no minimum and CPO offers a flat rate of $6.99 for shipping. Enter coupon code pres15 on any of the sites below to get your...
Chris
February 20, 2012
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The other day The Colbert Report did a segment about the growing of the nanny state and people who are destroying America. His target in the episode was SawStop and the inventor Steve Gass, "Who's do gooding dun gone do bad", as Colbert puts it. Should people have the right to by cheaper tools knowing that they may get injured if they use the tool incorrectly, or should we be forced to purchase a more expensive saw on the chance that we might make contact with the blade? Do we want a country that believes in freedom of choice,...
Chris
February 16, 2012
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Your hammer drill still not small enough for you? Bosch just announced that they are coming out with the PS130 hammer drill for their 12V Max line. I don't know exactly who a 12V Max hammer drill is aimed towards, but with the popularity of ultra compact tools, I guess it makes sense.
Chris
February 15, 2012
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Ohio Power Tool is taking some of the deals they offer at The Wood Working Shows and is putting them online for all to take advantage of, and these deals are awesome. What they have is 20% off a few popular Bosch tools and the addition of free shipping. All four items are lower than what Amazon is offering. Take a look at the deals below, and be sure to use the correct coupon code for each product. PS31B – 12V Tool Only - $39 – Coupon Code: WW1 MRC23EVSK...
Chris
February 15, 2012
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When it comes to drills and other popular power tools, it can be hard to rank one higher than another because they are all so similar these days. The race to offer the most power has plateaued, and now manufactures have to win over our hearts with other features. Does the new Bosch HDH181 Cordless Hammer Drill have what it takes to win you over? We put it to the test.
Chris
February 13, 2012
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February 29, 2012
So now that you have entered to win some woodworking tools from Powermatic, your next step is to enter to win some goodies from their sister company Jet; Walter Meier must be in a giving mood. Up for grabs in the Jet sweepstakes is a 16-32 Plus Drum sander that can quickly sand smooth the surface of your materials, and a Vortex Cone Duct Collector to make sure all that dust from the drum sander has a place to go. The prize package is valued at $2,182.