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The World's First '1fiaight Edge" For E0HNERS! It is an all too common erlol and the result of
Milled fiom solid brass, each of these exquisite
designed specifically to speed up the layout
either layout en'or or poor execution. And poor
tools will perform flawlessly in your shop,
of any procedure where perfect adjacent lines
execution is often the result of sloppy layout.
e are pleased
to introduce two new tools
are required. Pleqse meet
the
SS-2
Our Saddle Squares are youl solution to gap free joints!
and SS-4
Saddle Squarcs, fascinating combinations of
innovation, craftsmanship and functionality.
are
two precise Juara'" wood infills to complete the styling of this remarkable tool, The hinge pin is custom turned fiom stainless steel, ploviding
Once the shoulder lines are established,
a
smooth acting joint without slop.
How many times have you wanted to draw a
a
line around
boundaries, How many times have you
It is our belief that the two sizes available will
involves moving your square from plane to plane
attempted this process on small work where
cover the majoLity of user needs. Use the SS-2 on
and connecting the adjacent lines. And quite
the marking gage does not have sufficient
eight quarter stock or smaller, and the SS-4 on
frankly, ifyour square is square and your eye-
bearing surface to produce a straight line?
a corner?
Traditionally, this process
sight true, this process works fine. HoweveL,
marking gage is used to layout the cheek
as
you may relate, the potential for error is always present and there is a significant time factor
to accomplish this task accurately.
You can now complete this process accurately and very quickly with our new Saddle Squares. These tools
will lay out adjacent lines on all
angles
four-inch or smaller material. These two squares
will quickly become indispensable duLing your quest for "light-tighl"" work.
In keeping with our motto, "Quality
is
from 180 degrees through 85 degrees, and really
Contagious", our Saddle Squares are a constant
As an example, constructing a typical mortise
shine on small or large-scale workl Mortise and
reminder that tools do not have to be so simple
and tenon, you would layout the shoulder lines
tenons, lap joints, finger and bridle joints, cross
that they lack grace, dignity and the ability to inspire. We invite you to put our Saddle Squares to the test in your shop as cherished
establishing the tenon/mortise depth. These four
drilled dowel joints, haunched miter mortise and
independent lines should all connect perfectly at
tenons, lapped miters...and the list goes on.
each corner.
How many times have you made
this joint where there is a gap on one shoulder?
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production run and is signed by the designer, John Economaki. Order Today! To reserve your Signature Series Saddle Squares, call 1-800-253-3332 or send in the enclosed order form todayl Please allow approximately 10-12 weeks for
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Word About [)ur Delivery Schedules
11 Sneak Preview tools are shipped in sequence as the orders are received. Tool Club [ llmembers on the Automatic Order Plan receive their tools first, the balance are
shipped first in, first out. Because these tools are delivered over a period of 2-3
months; this may be of importance to you, particularly if this tool is a gift.
All our tools are special tools. If 'WHEN' we deliver is more important to you than UWHAT'we deliver, you may at times be frustrated with us. We make no promises
tool is shipped.
A VERY IMPORTANT NOTE TO ALL OUR CUSTOMERS Over the past six months the availabititv and price of domestic brass has become problematic, particularly the price. Consequently, effective September 7,
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we
will raise the prices on the majority of our tools. Price increases vary from four to thirteen percent. There is not a better time than todaV to save money on our tools!
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Announcing A Breakthrough Product With Breathtaking Capabilities I his amazlng new tool provides accuracy never before seen
in a woodshop. Hele's the story of our new AM-1 Angle
Master- anil how you can
use
it
to make things you
How To Make The Five Sided Bowl sa
study model, I set out to make a simple proiect I
malority of woodworkers could not easily figure out. Using information fiom oul
was quite certain the vast
"Woodworker's Guide To Comltound Miters" (see end of offeL)
hqven't dreamed of yet!
and the AM-1 Angle Master, here's my "Lecipe" foL an
PLottactors, including our own BP-18 Bevel Protractor,
inaedibly easy pLoject that everybody in our office wants
rely upon predetermined markings to help you layout or
to take homel
determine angles. The difficulty with this methodology is
I rlpped a scrap piece of MDF seven inches wlde by approximately three feet long. I set the AM-1 to 61.25" and plopped it into the mitet gage goove (ftgure 5) of my table saw (it fits perfectly) and set my mitel gage to 61.25". While
accurately reading the small graduations. Fractional degrees
limited by the size of the protractor arc. If the arc is too small, the graduations are nothing more than generalities, are
degtee increments. Simply use a
the AM-1 was still in my saw miter slot, I set it to 67.30 . I transferred this setting to my trusty BCTW T-bevel (ftgure 3) and tlited the saw blade foL a "light tight" angled setting. I set-up a stop block on my saw fence to repeat my cutoff lengths. I made my first cut, flipped my board edge for edge, slid it to the stop and made my second cut, The fiLst of five tapered wedges was completed. Four more pieces later and I was ready to play.
compass or trammel (frSure 2) and set the two index pins
I traced a 5" diameter arc on each of the five pieces, band
and impossible to read. If the
aLc is
large enough to be of
significance, the tool becomes cost prohibitive. The AM-1
Angle Master is not limited by these considerations because
it
is a device that relies upon trigonometry
for its "soul". The
AM-l allows you to set angles infive hundredths of a ruler (figure 1),beam
to a measurement from the supplied guide. No measurement is finer thanlll6", or 1-mm, whichever measuring system you prefer! Mathematically, the accuracy
sawed the arc and disc sanded to the line. I taped the outside edges of the wedges together and applied glue
to the open
miters. The whole assembly was "clamped with tape" while
of this concept allows for angles with a maximum Iinear error
the glue dried. Aftet a light finish sanding, three coats of
of .0008' ovet six inches (.02-mm) and so easy to achieve that
OSHA yellow paint were applied,
you now have the ability to do things you could not do beforel This is one of the hallmarks of a Sreat tool, your capabilities have expanded. Here is an almost unbelievable example...
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it doesn't need one.) Imagine joints so perfect that you can tape them together until the glue is dry,! because
Now here's the amazing part. The entire process of angle settings, and all cuttings for this bowl, which does not have qn atom offiller in it, took less than SIX MINUTES! The curved work took approximately 20
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The AM-1 Angle Master is precision CNC milled
The MG-3 Marking Gage
aluminum and is designed to be used in conjunction with the included Reference Guide that contains all
marks
angle settings fiom 90 degrees through 12 degrees,
by 5 one-hundredths of a degree. That's 1,560 angles,
screw and rotate approximately 1/8". For you heavy users, this cutter years. For most, this tool wiII never neeil to be sharpened
mathematically accurate to no more than .0008" linear runout over 6". Settings are available in either
The MG-3 Marking Gage can be set to any distance up to six inches (150 mm) quicker than you can say "snickeTdoodle". Dimensions as tight as rl64" are easily attainable by
imperial or metric measurement systems. WOW!
In addition, there are an additional 1,560 settings if you choose to set your angles with a pair of digital or dial calipers (fiSure 4). Angle setting has never been easier. Finally, there are 1,560 choices for determining an unknown angle. It is truiy a peerless tool that
will perform flawlessly time and time again,
popular MG-3 Marking Gages at a 30%o discount off of our catalog price.
effortlessly produces razor sharp
with,
across, or on end grain.
when the hardened knife dulls, loosen the locking
will
stay sharp 4-6
setting between the 1/32" marks.
This is a great way to fill next year's holiday wishes, AII MG-3s are 100%o functionally perfect except for cosmetic blemishes and are guaranteed for life. Full refund or exchange privileges apply, you can't losel whenever we have these sales they last but few days, so DON'T DELAY ORDER TODAY!
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Mentioned earlier is a useful little guide
Developed by Boeing, Boeshield is an
we publish: The Woodworker's Guide to
Indispensable Shop Mustl
Compound Miters. This dandy reference
contains all of the miter gage settings and saw blade saws.
tilt
lnvite you to try Boeshield in your shop as you will find like we did, f[Je lU this stuff works magic! It is a non-greasy lubricant, great for power tools and all moving parts made fiom metal. Boeshield is a phenomenal rust inhibitor and even works as a superb finish film for your tools. Use
angles for table and radial arm
It is amazingly thorough and allows
you to make compound angled projects with three to thirty-six sides. This guide is useless
it on all machine tops,
rulers, you name it, if it is made fiom metal, Boeshieid will help protect and lubricate, Highly recommendedl
without an accurate tool to set ftactional ilegrees. Combined
with the AM-1 Angle
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that fastens
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In almost all
cases,
it is more dgid than the
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stand-alone models at the bike shop because
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your workbench weighs much more than
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a
flimsy tubuia stand. This professionallv designed bike clamp is
incredibly rigid, and allows for a full 360 degrees of
lotation. You can fasten the bike
clamp to your wolkbench with sclews or, like myself, use 'C" clamps. When your work is done, tuck
it away until needed again. If you
have a wood column in youl shop, the bike
clamp can be mounted directly. To mount to
a
wall, you will need to build a gusset. In either case,
you will be thLilled with the results, It is
one ol my favorite tools and I
will not
paLt
with
it! If you have a lalge vise on your bench, you can mount the bike clamp to a laLge block of
wood and clamp in the vise. It is an amazingly versatile tool for holding one of the greatest
inventions of al1 time, the humble bicycle. Work on the chain at eye level? You bet! Adiust the brakes and dlive train with TWO hands free? You bet!
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strap can be extended and tightened by the crank. Tightens
ANcLES
automatically during ctamping and reteases the ctamping tension
Vario angles with swivelling pressure
automaticalty when the spindle is rekacted
plates provide inlinite angte adaption and high pressure on atl mitered corners,
ELAMPINE
STRAP
easy to fix at any strap position.
Speciatty woven Polyester strap guarantees
Iow many times, while your glue is setting, has
high tensile strength (up to 5000 Nm
your clamping job caused a panic - the sweats, the rushed sense of impending doom, and oh yeah, ijI
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capacityTm-23ft
the vocabulary...&70^!l@&@llllll Those days are overl =iTRAP
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No shop is complete without a couple of band
Permanently [ocked
clamps. There are so many clamping jobs where
when closed.0pens easity for coupting.
nothing
else worl<s.
I have several versions in my
shop, many decades old, and NONE of them
will
NEW
do what this amazing clamp will do. First and folemost, high impact swivel pads are at
the heart of why this tool perfolms better than any similar ploduct avallable today. Just about any two mating sulfaces can be securely clamped with this phenornenally simple design. You will be astounded at the ease, the plessure and
the success you will have with the dirricurt clamping situations you
conjule- all without
most yli:'"
can
helpl
l;'Jfjfin0;:Lill;l both sides for easy managemenl.
TIGHTENINE
Second, an ingenious clamping
GUIDE
dilections. This insures an equal distLibution of
CasrNE & VaRrE ANGLE PIEtrEs
Unique "roll-up"
mechanism pulls the 23 foot strap fiom BOTH
mechanics prevents strap
Made
from tangting.
from reinforced glass
pressure to each pad. Use as many pads as necessary,
libre Polyamide for tight
The unique design of the pressure
the sky is the limit! When's the last time you fell in
weight and extra strength
ptates ensures accurate and
n
secure ctamping.
love...with a CLAMP? We recommend no less than
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GEARE
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from both sides, guaranteeing
distortion{ree clamping.
and ergonomicatty designed
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