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CS-6 COMBINATION SQUARE & DS-6 DOUBLE SQUARE Construction The head of the CS-6

Combination Square is from silicon brass.

This durable alloy wears better than brass and is an excellent material for shops where moisture is cast

a constant problem.

Each leg of the square head is precisely milled

on CNC milling machines creating a tool

with an accuracy run-out of less than 0.002" over the length of a fully extended blade. Once

rnilled, both legs are precisely fitted with a matched wood inlay,

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creating a look and feel

that is the hallmark of an heirloom tool from Bridge City Tool'Works, Inc. After: de-burring and sanding, the wood is

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hand polished with carnuba wax. The web

of the square head is satin-finished and lacquer coated.

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strikingly beautiful tool and a proud addition to

our {amily of legacy prooucts.

The 6" (%" width) blade is made from stainless steel and is

satin-chrotned for excellent readability,

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sing tools sized for the job is one of the many joys of working wood successfully.

As an example, the differences between building an armoire and a music box are simultaneously similar and different.

Although the woodworking processes are very similar, the tools ernployed are different ir.r size.

Towards this purpose, we are pleased and excited to introduce to yol two brand new

layout and measuring tools from our talented tool makers. Dust yourself off for a moment and learn about these valuable additions to

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The most popular tool in our history is the CS-12 Combination Square (for those of you who still remember, it took almost a year to fill all the orders...). This well-received tool is a rare combination of functionality and beauty without any sacrifice in performance. We are absolutely thrilled to utilize this winning combination again in the CS-6 Combination Square. This compelling design fills a substantial void for many projects where tool

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size makes the iob at hand less cumbersome.

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Because the steel blade is harder than the

silicon brass body, there are two steel "wear plates" located at the bottom of the groove in the body. A quarter-turn of the locking knob is all it takes to adjust the length of the blade in relationship to the head. Once locked, the blade will remain in place until you need a change. This is the beauty of combination squares and their main function. The accuract and beauty combination of the CS-6 is sure ro instill the "joy of confidence" that on\'a ri'ell made tool can provide.

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OUR SPECIAT CLUB MEMBER SALE! The CS-6 Combination Square and the DS-6 Double Square are not available in JuararM wood. At their given size, the JuararM wood cheeks 6plit and shatter during the milling process. This does not allow for a successful tnanufacture run.

Available in Rosewood only, each of the CS-6 Combination Square and DS-6 Double Square is from the initial production run and is serial numbered. (Due to the smail size of these tools and not wanting to compromise the graduations of the blade, these tools do not carry the usual "Signature Series" logo typical of new introductions, the serial numbers however, still signify our initial production run). Serial numbered tools will not be auailable for sale after February 26, 1999.

Please allow 10-12 weeks*' for delivery. Order Todayl To reserve your club member priced tools, call 1-800-253 -3332 or mail the enclosed

Uses There probably isn't a single bench project where this tool

will not

i{ not invaluable, Of course the main advantage of a combination square is the ability to adjust the blade to the head.

One of my favorite uses is cleaning up joints with a chisel. It is so nice to have a small square where you can check for accuracy and fit, where the wei$ht or size of the tool does not overpower the intent. Often (particularly with dovetail joints) I will clamp a shop made wooden straight edge along the length of a carcase side for the purpose of become indispensable,

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accurately guiding rny chisel. The position of this chisel guide is crucial.

Vith the CS-6, you can extend the blade the correct offset

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guide perfectly from left to right prior to clamping. (Hint: Chisel guides

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This simple small scale tool functions as a depth gage, height gage, srnall square, miter squale and can be used with a scribe or pencil as a marking gage. It is the rnost requested tool on oul customer "hot list," and we ale thrilled to share it witl.r you. And until February 26th, it is ON SALE exclusive to members of the Bridge City Tool Club!

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NOTEr Automatic order customers will be sent the rosewood uersion of each tool, item #146.

PERSONAI ENGRAYING The limited edition and special nature of this tool are sure to be cherished by future generations and personal engraving rnay carry special rneaning unimaginable to lnany today. As a tool club member, engrav-

ing the first three letters and all punctuation marks are free. Additional letters are $1.00 each. The CS-6 will accommodate up to 5 characters, including spaces and punctuation. The DS-6 will accommodate up to 8 characters, including spaces and punctuation,

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NE\VI The DS-6 Double Square Double squares are handy tools simply because they do not contain a 45 degree leg. And I have always enjoyed using this tool ir.r conjunction with my other combination squares where you have multiple settings and don't really care to compromise consistency by constantly adjusting the blade length back and forth on the same project. This is usually a r:ecipe for "gaposis" and the "putty cure" down the road.

The DS-6 is made to the same exacting standards and tolerance of the CS-6 and employs the same stainless steel blade. It is a gorgeous and venerable design you do not want to be without. Like the CS-6

Combination Square, it too is specially priced {or tool club members until February 26, t999.

is more irnportant to yolr than "VHAT" we deliver, you may at times be {rustrated with us, Please note: All Sneak Preview tools are shipped in sequence as the orders are received. Tool Club members on our Automatic Order Option receive their tools first, the balance are shipped first in, first out. Because these tools may be delivered over a period of 1-3 months, this may be of importance to you, particularly if this tool is a gift.

We make no promises for delivery by a specific date. Credit card orders are not billed until the day the tool is shipped. WE KNOW THIS TOOL IS GOING TO BE POPULAR SO YOUR PATIENCE IS APPRECIATED.

OUR EXCLUSIVE HANDSA\/VS Conversely, it's almost impossible

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become fatigued using any

Japanese pull saw The thinner blade allows for fir.rer teeth and fine teeth yield more accurate cuts with much less effort. Because rnese saws are so fast cutting and efficient, the blades are almost half the length of a \flestern saw, yet the results are twice as fast! Tl-ris is true economy of

motion and material.

The long handle of Japanese saws can "splint" the wrist by bracing to the forearm. With a "stiff wrist" it's easy to cut a dead straight line. At

other times you'Il find gripping the handle at the end advantageouslike many techniques, everybody has a favorite. However, there is simply no comparison between a Japanese woodwolking saw and their Western counterparts in speed, accuracy and ease.

All that's needed to cut efficiently and faster than you haye ever done in the past is a light pull stroke and a graceful retreat. You simply need to completely abandon any urge to apply a downward force while cutting.

It doesn't get any

easier!

The tool steel in Japanese saws is remalkable for its ability to hold an edge in comparison to European style saws. At times it's difficult to

dull! Although it was common (if not economically ltow lrore economical, efficient and practical to replace blades. I have used Japanese saws for over twenty years and I quit sharpening then about nineteen years ago...you get tlie idea. It mahes little sense to file these extraordinarily fine teeth by hand. (l cannot even see the teeth on our new Dozr-rki szrw without magnification!) If your work habits are "tool friendly", you can expect to use your Japanese saws for hundleds of houls befole you notice the effects of dulling. "Let the saw do the wolk" works best for blade believe they are not

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handsaws produced in the world today. Here's theil stor:y...

Japanese saws differ

flom European or "rWestem" saws in foul major

The care, skill and reputatior-l of the Japanese saw maker has a direct impact on the price ofthe saw. You can spend over $1,000 for a single saw in Japan! Although this might seern excessive (at least it does to tne) you call expect to pay upwards of $100 for: a professional saw

to be excessively long handles. These substantial differences create a ctrtting tool simply unmatched in accuracy, speed, energy conservatioir, and ease of nse cornpared to their'Western collnterpafts.

whele the cut is simply hard to believe. Almost any Japancse saw, even the "warehouse depot" models will outpel:form most European style saws in cutting efficiency. However, cuts looking like they have been nrade with a razor, and feel like glass to the touch, are only achievable with professional quality saws pr:oduced for trtre craftspeople.

European handsaws rely on "brute for:ce" for their effectiveness.

Cutting on the "push" stroke places the saw blade under compression.

Thele are three commonly used Japanese saws found in the woodshop: the Dozuki, Ryoba, and the l(ataba. !(e are thrilled to share with you

(\X/e've all had these saws "buck" iri the rniddle of a cut.) Consequently, the blades al:e thicker to maintain rigidity. A thicker blade requires rnole force to do the job. More force requires more energy. And when energy runs thin and you become tired, the job is no longer fun, it's work. If this were not enough, residing at the end of your foreann is an organic "universal joint"-the wrist. The small rnuscles of the wrist easily fatigue, which is why sawing with a traditional rip or crosscur saw is hard work-rnaking accuracy difficult.

these three exquisitely crafted saws designed and produced exclusively

design considerations. Tl.re blades ale significantly shorter, they are much narrower, the teeth are "backwar:d" and they have what appear

a Japanese hand saw cuts on the "pull" stroke. A saw blade under tension can be substantially thinner than a blade designed for a push stroke. (You can push-a-luirc through a pipe before it buckles, but you can always pull a thread through!) Additionally, the mus-

In contrast,

cles.drawing yollr hands and arms towards your torso are rnuch bigger and stronger than those muscle combinations that "push". No matter

how you word it, pushing is a "force" move and pulling is a "finesse" move. Finesse is required to do accurate work. Imagine spending one or two hours behind a traditional European saw...no thanks!

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The consistent golden color of the high-grade Japanese sreer rs your assurance the blade has been correctly tempered. Most manufacturers

grind off this "discoloration" whicl-r can introduce ultnecessary stress back into the steel and/or hide poor quality and inconsisrenr work.

The handles are simply beautiful. Each is hand wrapped with a special braided cord, the ends capped with brass ferr:ules. YoLr will love the

way these tools cut, feel, and when they're not working, you will love the way they make your shop lookl Finally, each of the saws comes with a high quality protective sleeve for vertical ol horizontal storage.

I learned during my visit to Japan that most

saws specifically made

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export are of a much lower quality than similar tools for Japanese craftsmen-not the case with these professional saws. I am confident

will find these three saws to be the finest replaceable blade saws available in the States today. Happy sawing!

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f[i,t t maximum cutting depth of 1,-!12",a blade length of approximately eight inches and an overall length of 21,,, , ov 32 lf teeth per inch Dozuki is an extremely fine tooth backsaw used primarily for cutting joints. \Vith this saw in your hand, there isn't a joint you can't confidently cut with unprecedented accuracy and speedl Perhaps the finest Dozuki saw in America today, the blade is an astonishing 0.20mm thick which is only eight thousandths of an inch! It simply is the smoorhest curting saw I have ever used! Once cut, the wood feels and appears like it was hand planed. No shop should be without this phenomenal cutting tool, regardless of how many saws you currently own, (You can recycle your European style saws by removing the teeth 'We and shearing the blade into various wood scrapers.) guarantee you have not used a saw that works or cuts as well as this professional Dozuki back saw.

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is the most popular saw used by woodworkers in Japan. The Ryoba has crosscut teeth on one edge and rip teeth on the edge-it tnakes such economical sense. This professibnal grade saw comes in various sizes in'Japan, with progressively larger teeth as the saw edges become longer, Our Ryoba has a cutting length of 9" and is perfectly sized for furniture or

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cabinetmakers, and also works well for finish carpenters. The crosscut saw has 15 teetl.r per inch, the rip saw 8 teeth per inch.

Blade thickness is a robust 0.49mm (0.0195'). Overall length is approximately 24". Remember, let the saw do the work and you won't believe how easy it is to cut wood by hand! A great saw when you are nor cutring ioints or miters.

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is handy for flush cutting. A vely popular furniture making saw, our l(ataba ". Because this is not a backsaw, blade thickness is 0.40mm or sixteen thousandths (0.016' ) of an inch. Cuts are silky smooth with or across the grain. The Kataba saw is the tool of choice when you need cuts deeper than possible with a Dozuki. Perfect for tenons and larger dovetails as well as flush cutting and general-purpose sawing needs. It is a delightfully ef{icient and accurate cutting tool with a perfect balance.

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This "zero glare" rule defies logic. The closer you ger it to a light source the easier it is to read! Try reading a satin-chrome rule held next to a halogen light-it doesn't work at all. The BR-6 is simply the finest rule you will ever place in your pocket. And during our special Club Member sale, it is one of the most affordable products we have ever produced. Don't delay, order this gem today!

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MP-A MACHINE PROTRACTOR It takes less than three minutes to adjust the relationship of the spindle to your workpiece in five-minute segments (one tweffi of a degree)!

(Fig. 4) Angled holes have never been easier.

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round stock on your drill press?

The MP-8 Machine Protractor plate is precisely "notched" (Fig. 5) at tlre center axis of the protractor. Vith the MP-8 chucked in your dlill press, slowly lower the tool over the top of any round stock and the loosened protractor will kick to one side or the othet:.

Reposition yolrr stock until the protractor reads "0".

Youl spindle is now directly over top dead center! Wow!

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This Phenomenally Accurate $78 Protractor 'Will Easily Make Yow a Belter.Woodworker!

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Furniture making is one of a myriad of uses for the MP-8 Machine '!(hether Protractor at the drill press. you desire odd angles or perfect perpendicularity, there is not a better, faster or more accurate method!

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The Shaper Spindle The MP-B Machlne Protractor allows you to set the shaper spindles in S-minute increments. It has never beeu easier to

angular task! Read on to learu how to put the MP-8 Machine Protractor through thc paces in your shop...

work to these tolerancesl Accuracy Tbe

The MP-8 protractor rs divided into whole degrees. The vemier' allows yotr to read or set angles in S-minute increments with

Jointer Fence

Use the MP-8 Machine Protractor at either end of your jointer fence to set incredibly accurate anglesl You don't need a t-bevel!

incredible acclrracy-even with "over:40 eyes"!nfith two solid brass locking knobs, your settings in rugged environments stay

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Unlike rnost vernier measuring devices, there are no parallax issues with the MP-8 Machine Protractor. All graduations are permanently etched into the metal and are oblivious to solvents'

nesting the MP-8 Machine Protractor against tl.re plattefr.

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You now can coax accuracy out of the cheapest, poor:ly rnade miter gages found-to five minutes of a degree with confidence!

adjustable bevel to any angle in S-minute increments (Fig. 7).

This is how you transfer an angle to your radial saw, jointer

The MP-8 Machine Protractor fits directly on all miter gage

fences. stock. etc.

bars (Fig.1).

The MP-8 Machine Protractor is a robust, unique and accluate measuring instrument. \X/e believe the MP-8

Blade angles are set by substituting the blade with a ruler fastened on edge to the saw arbor. Set the angle of the ruler with the MP-8 and then replace the blade. Vola! 5 minute

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accuracy! Use this same technique to set radial arm blades'

The Band Saw Table The unique arm of the protractor nests against any band saw blade without teeth interference. In minutes, you can tilt your saw table to any angle in S-minute segments! And imagrne returning to square in one or two minutes! (Fig. 2)

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The MP-8 Machine Protractor chucks directly into your drill press! Tilting the drill press table to odd angles has never been easier or more accurate. This same concept works with a tilting vise, jigs and fixtures, or tilted work held in a vise (Fig. 3).

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