More than any other, the Swiss Army Knife of power tools has to be the Multi-tool. The key to this comparison being the variety of different attachments for the diverse applications it can perform. These unique and versatile tools are available from most of the major power tool manufacturers and at a number of price points.
Tools are an investment, to be sure, but so is the tooling that you need to operate it. Probably the most common type of tooling there is is the lowly twist drill used by just about very type of trade there is. We break them, we ask them to perform in extreme situations and we continue to use them even though they are screaming out and pushing back in their effort to indicate they’re just not working for us anymore!
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We’re happy to announce the recent addition of Simpson Strong-Tie products to the KMS fold. Simpson Strong-Tie is the premier manufacturer of construction fasteners from mechanical and chemical concrete to wood hangers and structural systems. One of the newest products is a cool new variation on the screwgun. It’s called the Quik-Drive® Auto-Feed Screw Driving System.
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This is the router basics seminar by Mark Eaton from our KMS Coquitlam 2011 Woodshow. Learn the uses of a quarter inch round over bit, a roman ogee bit and how to radius the edges and corners of your work piece.
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It never fails! Just when you think you’ve got the whole disassembly thing under control you either twist off a nut, break or round off a screw, or strip out the threads entirely. This can often be a frustrating time-waster with no quick fix available. More often than not, removing the broken piece and/or repairing the broken threads can take longer than all the disassembly work you’ve done to that point. There are however, a few tips, tricks and tools that might make the job easier.
A while back we posted a clip from a local television station which featured our own Kevin Berthelette and a basic run down on the new General I-Carver Junior CNC Machine. Unfortunately, sawdust and sensitive electronic and video equipment don’t mix, so we were unable to show an actual demo of how this awesome and surprisingly affordable CNC works, on the show. Well the folks at General International have helped us out by producing the following video which shows the features and operation of the I-Carver Junior.
DIY Bandsaw Blade Sharpening
You just put that new blade on your bandsaw last week and you’ve decided to resaw some lumber you’re reclaiming for a new project. Everything is humming along swimmingly when suddenly, there’s a series of sparks, and another, then another before you’ve finished the cut. Nails! The scourge of any saw blade intended for cutting wood.
Some of the great features for the Festool TS 55 and Festool TS 75 guild rail saws are unlocked with the addition of the Festool Guild Rail Accessory Kit. The kit includes a angle unit for making precision mitre and bevel cuts, a limit stop for making fast and efficient repeated cuts, a hose and cord deflector to keep you cutting without having to worry about snags, rail connectors so you’ll never be limited to your length of cut, and two rail clamps if you ever need to clamp your guild rail, all in a convenient Systainer. Here is a video that shows the Festool Guild Rail Accessory Kit in action.
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Bandsaw blades come in a variety of widths, tooth designs, materials, and configurations. KMS Tools has a great selection. Click here to start shopping now. Or keep reading to learn more about choosing and using bandsaw blades.
Milwaukee Tool this week announced the M18™ FUEL™, their Next Generation of Cordless Tools. The M18 FUEL™ is for tradespeople who are never satisfied, appreciate the finest in the tools they buy and constantly strive to improve their productivity. The revolutionary performance of the M18™ cordless tool system has become the workplace standard and with the integration of three technologies, the M18™ FUEL™ delivers unparalleled torque, superior runtime between charges and job-site durability.
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