Canadian Woodshop News & Review

Delta SA350K Oscillating Spindle Sander

When life throws you a curve, smooth them out with the Delta SA350 Oscillating Spindle Sander. With the various size sanding drums this bench-top machine is great for sanding almost any curve. Check out Gord Graff’s review.

Dewalt Lithium Ion Review

Michael Kampen has put the new DEWALT Compact Lithium Ion Cordless tools to the test. With new battery technology and power to spare, the DCD760 Drill/Driver and the DCF826 Impact Driver are sure to be a hit. Check out the review.

Porter Cable 390 Low Profile Random Orbit Sander

Sanding is one of those things that needs to be done, although nobody has ever admitted to looking forward to it. The new Porter Cable 390K features an inovative new low profile design for enhanced user control and comfort. Gord Graff has taken this low profile sander out for a spin, Check out what he has to say about this inovative design

Women & Power Tools

"Women and Power Tools" is a hands on Lee Valley Seminar for women that is presented by accomplished woodworking instructors Jennifer Hart and Betty Woo. Watch as these two women motivate other women in an all day hands on woodworking seminar.

Hitachi M12Ve Review

Gord Graff has travelled forward in time to snag the new 2010 Hitachi M12Ve. He has the only one in Canada and you can check him out putting it through its paces in this video.

Ryobi Tek4 Electronic Tools Review

The new Ryobi Tek4 line of electronic tools bring high tech to the tool bag. Based on a new shared 4 volt lithium ion battery platform there are tools for documentation, measurement, safety and productivity. We've had a look at the battery, flashlight and portable power source. We are currently checking out the laser level and laser distance measure.

Check out the press release on the full line of Ryobi Tek4 tools here.

Table Saw Mitre Sled

If you have ever had trouble cutting a perfect mitre joint, then you'll want to check out this jig. This table saw jig will make cutting perfect mitre joints a breeze. Check out the article.

Worksharp WS2000 & WS3000 Review

Most woodworkers find getting the perfect edge an elusive task and as a result dull chisels and plane irons are all too common in most shops.

Worksharp has put an end to the era of the dull chisels forever- take a chisel that has been used to open paint cans for years and put a razor edge on it in ten minutes and keep it that way with a few seconds of basic, simple maintenance. Check out the review.

Dowelmax Precision Joinery System

They say it can drill five dowel holes in a single seating and that they are perfectly matched every time.

They also say noboby who has ever bought one has given it up willingly.

Who are 'They' anyway and more importantly, is the Dowelmax the best answer to your joinery issues? Sure the Dowelmax is a premium tool but if you want the best, is this it? Check out the review.

Mortise Pal Video Review with Gord Graff

If you've looked into floating tenon joinery you know the strength this form of joinery can give any project. In this video Gord Graff gives you the inside tour of the Mortise Pal Jig and shows you just how easy and precise floating tenon joinery can be.

We've been promised the first of the pre-production models of the next iteration of the Mortise Pal and hope to be posting a full review of the newest version, which is currently at the prototype phase, by the end of the year.

Cosman Wood Hinge Box DVD Review

Rob Cosman is a familiar face to anyone who has been to a wood show. This craftsman has brought hand tool techniques to the masses with his dovetail videos and seminars. In this video, watch him build a wooden hinge box from start to finish. He covers all aspects of construction from stock preparation to finishing. He includes all the information you will need to build the jigs he demonstrates and everything is clearly filmed and presented. Check out the review.

Irwin MARATHON Carpenters Saw

This is one of the best Carpenter's Saws we have ever used. We put it to use on a large demolition and construction project where it served with distinction. Since then has become the handiest way to cross cut rough lumber to length in the intial stages of a project.

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