Archive for April, 2009
Friday, April 24th, 2009
| Tack-In Drawer Glides |
Not all drawers require traditional slides to operate smoothly. In fact, for
many smaller, lightweight drawers these simple tack-in glides may be all you
need. They install in seconds, creating a smooth low-friction surface that
reduces wear. Hard plastic pads measure 11/16″ x 1/2″. 10 per pack.
Tack-In Drawer Glides
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Friday, April 24th, 2009
| Surface Mount Corner Brackets for Table Aprons |
These brackets reinforce connections between table rails quickly and easily.
No
gluing and no clamping required. Made from solid steel. Installation requires
hanger
bolts and wing nuts, not included. Size is 2-5/8” x 3-3/8” Flat. Sold in packs of four.
Surface Mount Corner Brackets for Table Aprons
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Thursday, April 23rd, 2009
| Padauk Pen Blank |
These rich crimson blanks produce striking pens with a classy, natural look.
An exotic wood with excellent turning properties, Padauk can be polished to
a beautiful finish. Blanks measure roughly 6″ x 3/4″ x 3/4″.
Padauk Pen Blank
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Thursday, April 23rd, 2009
| Yellowheart Pen Blank |
Turn a beautiful, naturally colored pen with this gorgeous yellowheart blank.
Relatively easy to turn, yellowheart polishes to a high finish and supplies
consistently bright yellow tone throughout. Blanks measure roughly
6-1/8″ x 13/16″ x 13/16″.
Yellowheart Pen Blank
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Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009
| Myrtle Burl Pen Blanks |
These nicely figured blanks will produce beautiful pens with great depth and
variety. Myrtle is a fairly easy wood to work with and takes finish quite well.
Blanks measure approximately 6″ long by 3/4″ square.
Myrtle Burl Pen Blanks
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Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009
| Eucalyptus Burl Pen Blank |
Uniquely figured with squirrely burls, these fine eucalyptus blanks create
beautiful finished pens. They are hard, dense and will take a high polish.
Blanks measure approximately 6″ long by 3/4″ square.
Eucalyptus Burl Pen Blank
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Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009
| Chechen Pen Blank |
A favorite among pen turners for its irregular grain and beautiful color
variation, Chechen produces fantastic finished pieces. These blanks are great
samples, featuring wavy striping and rich chocolate and butterscotch tones.
Hard and dense, they will polish to a gleaming finish with little effort. Blanks
measure approximately 6″ long by 3/4″ square.
Chechen Pen Blank
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Tuesday, April 21st, 2009
| Two Cherries 12-Piece Carving Set |
For more than a century, Two Cherries, Germany has made premium carving
tools with superior feel, quality and attention to detail — and this
set is no exception. It includes 12 hand-forged tools
(8 gouges, 3 chisels and 1 75º V-tool), each with a high-carbon steel blade
and proportionally sized hornbeam handle. Incredibly strong, yet surprisingly
lightweight, these are perfect tools on which to base a respectable and
well-rounded collection.
Two Cherries 12-Piece Carving Set
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Tuesday, April 21st, 2009
| Taunton’s Complete Illustrated Guide to Turning |
This step-by-step pictorial reference covers all of the essential techniques
for turning wood. Organized for quick access, this book makes it easy to find
exactly the technique you are looking for. Over 850 photos and drawings
illustrate how to hold, sharpen, and use turning tools, use specialized chucks,
deep hollow elegant vessels, finish at the lathe and much more.
Taunton’s Complete Illustrated Guide to Turning
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Monday, April 20th, 2009
| Freud 1 HP Laminate Trimmer |
Tackle everything from trimming to sign making with this versatile 1 HP, 6.5 amp
router! You’ll love its precision-machined, micro-adjustable base for its simplicity and
accuracy. A lightweight design lets you work long without tiring.
Freud 1 HP Laminate Trimmer
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Monday, April 20th, 2009
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Sunday, April 19th, 2009
| Lamello Fixo — the Self-Clamping Biscuit |
Looking for a better way to connect wood pieces? These innovative biscuits
actually pull workpieces together as they get driven into place. No clamps
— no waiting! Use any biscuit joiner to cut grooves, then add some glue
and simply pound in a Fixo. Two styles available: use the wider L-Style
Biscuits (24124) on face connections for picture frames, face frames, and
more, and the H-Style Biscuits (25059) to join boards “on end” for cabinet
bases, mitered boxes, etc.
Lamello Fixo — the Self-Clamping Biscuit
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