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Win a 10-in. jointer-planer from Austria
15 commentsHammer is giving away a high-end jointer/planer. Sign up on Facebook.
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Complete shop in one $200 tool
Rockwell's new Bladerunner can make all types of cuts, from curves to rips and crosscut, for under $180
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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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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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IWF alert: Machine-setup gauge is the best we've seen
2 commentsThe Betterley Una-Gauge uses a dial indicator like lots of other similar gauges, but the ingenious attachments and $200 price tag are what make this a standout.
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IWF Alert: 12v drill combo is best deal at the show
Porter-Cable is offering a 12v lithium ion drill/impact driver combo for $139. I can't imagine much in a woodshop that these tools won't handle.
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IWF Alert: Little Bosch drill is a sweetheart
The new Bosch PS-31 12-volt drill-driver has a bigger drill's chuck and clutch, packed into a size that is bound to be handy in any woodshop.
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IWF Alert: DeWalt's little router is a show-stopper
7 commentsDeWalt's new trim router comes with a plunge base with built-in lights for inlay work. There is nothing like it on the market.
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IWF Alert: Oneida's new cyclone is a smart heavyweight
2 commentsThe latest Oneida cyclone is big and smart. It modulates its power automatically for increased efficiency for any size hose or port.
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ABOUT TOOL ADDICTS
If you enjoy woodworking then you probably also suffer from an addiction to tools. Whether you collect hand planes or seek out the latest and greatest in power tools, our expert tool addicts will keep you in the loop with news, reviews, and commentary on the latest in woodworking tools.
New: Don’t miss posts by contributing editor Roland (aka Rollie) Johnson. Over the year’s Rollie’s tested countless tools for the magazine. His fascination with motors and gears goes beyond woodworking, he's also an enthusiastic hot-rodder who likes to restore old cars, and is the author of Automotive Woodworking (Motor Books International, 2002).
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