A Jaw Horse is on its way!

UPDATE: Review and photos of the Jaw Horse in my shed are now available here and here Was speaking with the manufacturers of the Jaw Horse yesterday, and apparently there is one on the high seas at the moment, floating its way down under so I can review it and put it through its paces! [...]

Laser Guided Hand Tools

I might have to truck down to Bunnings for one of these, just so I can photograph it… Reported on the Australian Woodwork Forums, Bunnings are actually selling a handsaw with attached laser.  Not one to knock something before I’ve even seen it….b   u    t…….if things are getting that bad that you need a laser [...]

Episode 33 Review of Triton 2300W Circular Saw

Episode 33 Review of Triton 2300W Circular Saw Formats available: MPEG4 Video (.mp4), Flash Video (.flv) (Right-click, and select “Save Link As”) Best video quality is achieved by downloading then playing the mp4 version.

Power Tool Buyers Guide

The Australian Wood Review is bringing out the Power Tool Buyers Guide, expected in shops around the 31st of July. There are around 110 tools reviewed in it, with brands including AEG, Archer, Bosch, Carba-Tec, CMT, DeWalt, Festool, GMC, Hitachi, Makita, Metabo, Professional Woodworkers Supplies, Ryobi and Triton. (No, I don’t have any reviews in [...]

Rockwell Jaw Horse

UPDATE: Review and photos of the Jaw Horse in my shed are now available here and here Fascinating what can be found in overseas magazines, and on their websites! This is a brand new release from Rockwell tools, and for those who know the Superjaws will find an amazing similarity in appearance, specifications, and function [...]

Tool Preview

I always try to provide participants on one of my courses with as good a value for money as I can, and one of those things is to at least be one place that people can actually get to see, and use some of the range of new Triton tools. This included the brand-new (yet-to-be-released) [...]

Decommissioning Tools

Been very busy the last few days, so a bit quiet on the posting front!  Had another good course on the weekend, with lots of sawdust made. Tried my hand at an end-grain chopping board – a simple project but one I’d not gotten around to doing.  Nothing elaborate (I don’t exactly get much time [...]

Episode 30 Pro Drill Press Table

Episode 30 Pro Drill Press Table from Professional Woodworkers Supplies The Pro Drill Press Table has been created to address some of the deficiencies of existing drill presses.  This video is a detailed look at the assembly and features of this $A199 offering from Professional Woodworkers Supplies Formats available: MPEG4 Video (.mp4), Flash Video (.flv) [...]

Review of Carbatec CHF-1000 Air Cleaner

As I’ve discussed recently, I went through a bit of a decision process to come to the point that I chose to purchase this unit. The very first thing I found as I opened the box was as unexpected as it was welcome – a remote control. There was no mention in any of the [...]

Northwood Premium ZH-1024 Rip Blade Review

The next review from the “Battle of the Blades”. The Northwood Premium ZH-1024  24 tooth ripping blade

Linbide 320 Rip Blade Review

Here is the first review from the “Battle of the Blades”. The Linbide 320 – 24 tooth ripping blade I am particularly interested to know if this review (which is the first of many!) actually provides the sort of detail and data that you require to make a judgment about whether this blade would be [...]

Take Two – New Triton Tools

A while ago, Stu’s Shed had an exclusive release of information about some upcoming Triton Tools. That post was then requested to be held, as some of the information was deemed not ready for release, and some tools unconfirmed. The new Australian catalog is due shortly, and it will be interesting to see what has [...]

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