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The "Joy Block" Push Block

On-Air Selections

"Joy Block" Push Block
Under $20

For safety as well as efficiency, it's best to always use a push block when running wood stock across the knives of a jointer. This specially designed push block combines the best features of other push-blocks into one. It features a rubber contact surface to hold the wood securely. Another distinctive feature is a retractable heel so that the block can be used as a fixed-heel block or (with the heel retracted) used as a smooth push block. Either way, the push block holds boards tightly in place to keep the woodworker on your list safe.

For additional product info:
Howard Johnston, Director of Catalog Marketing
Phone: 505-797-1487 Extension 3027
Website: www.woodworker.com

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The Guide Lock from Bench Dog

Guide Lock from Bench Dog
Under $50

Trying to cut a straight line can sometimes be tricky, especially with hand-held power tools. The Guide-Lock system from Bench Dog makes cutting straight lines with a circular saw, jig saw, or router a breeze. It will fit almost any existing saw. Cut it to fit the chosen saw, and then cut straight cuts over and over. It's easy to use. Just clamp it in place, align the guide and get ready to cut.

Bench Dog
3310 Fifth Street NE
Minneapolis, MN 55418
800-786-8902, fax: 612-788-2518
info@benchdog.com
Web site: www.benchdog.com

Ryobi Band Saw

Ryobi Band Saw
Under $250

New this year, the latest Ryobi band saw has some great added features -- like the silent vacuum system for dust collection, expandable tables, and a high intensity LED work light. Other features like a heavy-duty rip fence with the scale indicator window and the RapitSet blade tensioning system, make this saw one of the easiest to use.

Ryobi Technologies, Inc.
1428 Pearman Dairy Road
Anderson, SC 29625
(800) 323-4615
Web site: www.ryobitools.com

Freud Dial-In Dado-Blade Set

Freud Dial-in Dado-Blade Set
Under $250

Want perfect dados every time? Here's the accessory that will help you achieve that. This dado stack beats ordinary dado stacks because of its dial-a-width system. There's no longer a need for shims, meaning that the stack can be adjusted and set up much more quickly and more accurately. Just dial in your setting. Micro-adjustments can be made down to .004 of an inch.

Freud TMM Inc.
218 Feld Avenue
High Point, NC 27263
Toll-free: 800-472-7307
Web site: www.freudtools.com

	The Grizzly Anniversary-Edition Spiral Cutterhead Jointer
	The Grizzly jointer's adjustable cutting blades.

Grizzly 6" x 60" Anniversary-Edition Spiral Cutterhead Jointer
Under $900

Grizzly is known for making high-quality jointers, and the Anniversary Edition Spiral Cutterheard Jointer carries on that tradition with such features as a long 60" bed and a powerful 1.5 HP motor.

This new model also has a very special new feature -- spiral cutting teeth. Instead of the straight blades available in most jointers, this jointer features a series of 4 sided cutters, knows as spiral cutters. They are set in a staggered pattern so that they make smoother and more efficient "skew cut," and put less strain in the motor. The cutting blades can be turned and adjusted precisely for maximum cutting capability, and can be replaced individually.

Grizzly Industrial Inc.
Toll-free: 800-523-4777
Web site: www.grizzly.com

H.N.T. Gordon Block Plane

Editor's Picks

HNT Gordon Bench Planes
Various prices, all under $150

H.N.T. Gordon & Co. is a small company in New South Wales, Australia that produces a selection of high quality hand made wooden planes patterned after Chinese and European designs.The planemaker, Terry Gordon, re-engineered classic designs with the modern woodworker in mind. For example the blade bedding angle of his planes is typically 55-60 degrees which results in excellent performance in hard and highly figured woods. Another innovation is a design which allows the blade to be turned over in the planes permitting them to be used as a cabinet scraper. Where appropriate, HNT Gordon planes include features such as brass soles or brass mouth inserts to improve accuracy and prolong the life of the tool. These exceptionally well made planes are hand fitted, tested and supplied with a sharp blade ready for use. Modestly priced, HNT Gordon tools are appropriate for beginning woodworkers as well as those with advanced skills.

Website (in Australia): http://www.hntgordon.com.au/.

Available in the U.S. from: www.craftsmanstudio.com

Sorby Deep-Mortise Chisels, 4-piece set

Sorby Deep-Mortise Chisels, 4-piece set
Under $200

Robert Sorby is a world premier manufacturer of specialist wood working tools with a heritage dating back over 200 years. The precision ground parallel sides and long length of these chisels make them perfect for paring bored and roughed out mortises. Durable boxwood handles are comfortable and have leather washers between the bolster and the ferrule to absorb shock. Overall length 12". Set of four includes 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", and 1/2" chisels.

Available from: www.woodcraft.com.

Deluxe Canvas Tool-Roll

Deluxe Canvas Tool-Rolls
Under $30

Save your tools from being damaged and keep them organized too with Chip Carver's specially designed tool rolls. Heavy canvas rolls are stitched to hold 9, 15 or 25 carving tools or chisels. The edges are sewn with cotton banding to prevent fraying. Rolls feature a large end flap with cotton tie that firmly closes the roll to prevent your tools from slipping out .

Available from: www.woodcraft.com.

INCRA Miter Gauge 2000

INCRA Miter Gauge 2000
Under $200

The miter gauge is an essential table-saw accessory for the serious woodworker, and this is one serious miter gauge. It features a patented, toothed, protractor rack that is divided into 1-degree increments, from –5 to 50 degrees. Increments of 1/2 degree are possible with a simple rack adjustment. The 27" fence incorporates a t-slot, which can be used to add a wooden sub fence and contains four Incra 1/16" tracks to accommodate the Incra Shop Stop (included), for accurate and repeatable crosscuts. The miter gauge is reversible for use on both right and left side of the blade. A quick reference angle chart on the gauge gives you the proper angles for objects with up to 20 sides.

Available from: www.woodcraft.com.

The Complete Manual of Woodworking by Albert Jackson and David Day

Books

The Complete Manual of Woodworking
by Albert Jackson and David Day
List price: $25

From the jacket flap: "With more than 1,800 drawings, diagrams and photos, this authoritative guide encompasses the whole art and craft of woodworking. Designed to instruct and inspire every woodworker from the beginner to the most exacting expert, it has become a classic. It includes a discussion of all the principal hardwoods and softwoods, how to choose and use hand tools, detailed information on every woodworking technique--jointing, bonding, fastening, laminating, and much more."

Publisher: Knopf
1996
ISBN: 0679766111

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Taunton's Complete Illustrated Guide to Period Furniture Details by Lonnie Bird

Taunton's Complete Illustrated Guide to Period Furniture Details
by Lonnie Bird
List price: $27

Includes:

• Casework techniques
  
• Moldings and edge treatments
  
• Carved and turned legs
  
• Period chair components
  
• Finials and applied carvings

Publisher: Taunton Press
2003
ISBN: 1561585904

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Fine Woodworking Magazine

Subscription: Fine Woodworking magazine
1-year subscription: $34.95

Publisher: Taunton Press

"America's first magazine devoted to woodworking."

Subscription information available at: www.taunton.com.