Hot New Tools Mighty Midi Jet 1221VS Lathe

Midi-lathes offer a popular middle-ground for woodworkers who want more muscle than a mini-lathe provides, but aren’t 1 willing to devote the money and low ranges you’ll need to The stock model has a 12 2 or shop space to a full-sized move the drive belt, which is swing capacity and a spindle⁄ 1 lathe. Despite its compact a cinch due to the large access length capacity of 20 2". You canʺ appearance, Jet’s latest 1221 door and ratcheting handle.) increase the distance⁄ between VS midi-lathe offers features While other midi-lathes bottom centers with the purchase of out at 250 RPM, the Jet can an optional bed extension. size and price, including a be down-shifted as low as 60 And don’t worry; the 1-HP, digitalyou’d find control on lathes panel, twice reverse its RPM. This super-low rotation 6-amp single-phase motor has rotation, and an indexing head. allows more control when enough muscle to spin posts The electronic variable speed turning large diameter work and bowls as easily as pens. (EVS) enables you to control and performing specialized spindle speed from 60 to 3,600 operations like cutting threads #856325 $799.99 RPM. (To switch between high Tester: Ben Bice

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10 woodcraftmagazine.com June/July 2013 Hot New Tools Shop-in- Tanos Systainer® Storage System

Although originally intended The 100% for European craftsmen whose ABS polymer “workshops” are rarely larger construction than their current jobsite, and stable the Systainer’s ability to keep design structure tools well organized and easily combine to make transportable makes this cases that are storage system equally suitable sturdy, impact- for space-strapped New World resistant, and woodworkers. The Systainers even dust-proof. In the unlikely a wide variety of employ a unique -lock event that a part should fail, and foam inserts allow custom system that enables the every component–body, , to be stacked and linked handle, or catch–can be bought assortment of tool and fasteners. together. owners will separately and replaced easily, fitting to accommodate any be glad to know that their guaranteeing long life for the For the full product line and T-LOC cases can be locked system. Handles are available current pricing, please visit on top of the largest in a variety of colors to color- woodcraft.com/tanos. Tanos MAXI-Systainer. code your tool collection, and Tester: Andrew Bondi

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12 woodcraftmagazine.com June/July 2013 Hot New Tools Slicker Rail-Guided Saw Festool TS 55 REQ Plunge Cut Saw with T-LOC and 55" Rail Rail-guided saws have already a retractable riving knife that proven themselves to be prevents blade pinch, a pair of precision-cutting solutions on guards that eliminate splintering construction sites and in high-end on either side of the blade, and the the rail with two reference cabinet shops. If you’re still on the FastFix system, which locks the marks to establish your cutline. fence about buying such a system, switch and arbor when changing The blade remains tangent to now’s the time to take the plunge. blades. Electronic variable-speed the edge of the guide even when The TS 55 REQ features micro- control maintains a constant angled to make bevel cuts. blade speed under load. The Festool TS 55 REQ side housing for making cuts As for cutting capacity, the includes a T-LOC Systainer SYS 1 1 aboutadjustable 2" away depth from controls, walls aor flush 6 4"-diameter blade can saw 4 storage box, 48-tooth carbide 15 7 adjacent⁄ surfaces, a bevel range 1 ⁄ 16" deep at 90° and 1 16" tipped blade, 55" guide rail, from -1° to 47°, and a blade sight deep⁄ at 45°. The 55"-long⁄ rail window. The tool also includes included with the saw makes the standard host of Festool breaking down sheet goods a #561556limit stop, $585.00 and chip deflector. rail-guided saw features such as cinch because you simply align Tester: Andrew Bondi

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14 woodcraftmagazine.com June/July 2013 Hot New Tools A Block with Legs MICRO JIG GRR-RIP Block Model GR-1

When feeding stock on the few inches of stock past the blade push it forward, all the while or bit. So I typically use both. keeping your digits at a safe that rubber-soled push blocks However, stopping near the end distance from the blade. At havetablesaw the advantageor router table, mid-board I find of the cut to switch pushers can the end of the cut, the feet while notched push sticks have be dicey, and sometimes makes drop down to hook the end of the edge when feeding the last for a less-than-perfect cut. the board for secure, positive purchase during the last bit of feet to their latest crucial travel past the blade. pushBy stick,adding Micro-Jig flip-up The block costs more than a has combined the typical commercial push block, best of both worlds. Like a standard push away from blades and bits at all block, the rubberized stagesbut if it of helps the cut,keep it’s fingers easy to safely see pad holds your stock how quickly it can earn its keep.

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BIG GATOR TOOLS Two-Stage Upgrade Oneida Air Systems Super Dust Deputy If you own a 1-3 HP single-stage dust collector, here’s your chance to upgrade your dust system for less than the cost of a good shop vac. Once installed between your tool and existing dust collector, (not shown) includes a lid with an opening and hole pattern designed separates out 99% of wood to mate with either cyclone. V-DrillGuides wasteOneida’s before high itefficiency reaches thecyclone dust #154755, Super Dust Deputy Drill Straight – Every Time! Cyclone, Metal, $229.99 Can be used on fl at surfaces, collector’sCyclones filter; are available resulting in in two fewer #158396, Super Dust Deputy round parts and corners. clogs or reductions in airflow. Cyclone, Plastic, $179.99 installations; and molded static- #154756, 17-gallon steel www.BigGatorTools.com resistantflavors: metal plastic for for more portability. permanent kit, $89.99 The optional 17-gallon steel drum Tester: Peter Collins 913-377-2444

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