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Rockwell's new Bladerunner can make all types of cuts, from curves to rips and crosscut, for under $180
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Ryobi Recalls 300,000 Sheet Sanders
1 commentThe fan can break apart and throw debris from the tool.
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Lamello's Zeta is a Knockout Tool for Knock-Down Furniture
17 commentsThe engineering marvel comes with a hefty price tag, though
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Could This Tool Change Everything?
115 commentsFind out why this new prototype tool just might prove to be the safety revolution we've all been waiting for.
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Milwaukee Tools Boost Their Battery Power
7 comments12-volt and 18-volt tool lines to get the new batteries
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Jet's New Spin on Dust Collection: The Vortex Cone
2 commentsJet puts a new spin on single-stage dust collectors with its Vortex Cone Technology. It will be available on several Jet 1-1/2 hp and 2 hp dust collectors, starting April 4.
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Simple Solution to a Potential Shop Hazard: The SafetyGate Outlet Adapter
4 commentsIf you’ve ever lost electricity while using a power tool, you know how startling it can be when power comes back and the tool starts up because you forgot to turn it off after the outage. Most...
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A Lean, Mean Sanding Machine: Festool's New Combination ROS/Detail Sander
17 commentsFestool's newest Rotex sander looks to be a little dynamo
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Laguna Goes Retail: Woodcraft, Rockler, and Laguna equal happy bedfellows
3 commentsYou can now buy Laguna machines from Rockler and Woodcraft. Laguna's agreement with Rockler is a first step in the retail direction for the company; Woodcraft also now carries Laguna bandsaws, and more U.S. retail presence is sure to follow for the tool manufacturer.
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Grizzly's Polar Line Freezes High Tool Prices--For Now
3 commentsLast summer Grizzly Tools introduced a new tool line, the Polar Bear Series. For the most part, it looks like the company simply took some machines from their existing line-up and changed the paint...
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