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you've probably done it you need to round off the sharp corner of a table top so you scrounge for something a can a lid a coin that you can use to trace a curve that's reasonably close to what you need rocklers corner radius routing templates offer a quicker more accurate and more easily repeatable way of not dis tracing but also cutting precise curves on sharp corners the set includes three durable inputs that provide 12 different radii along with a fence that offers excellent control when working in a router table with the bearing guided flush trim bit using them as easy pick the radius you want a machine on the corner and snap the fence into place clips and posts on the fence allow quick alignment and rubber strips on the bottom of the template help prevent shifting put the template on your workpiece and set the bit height so the bearing will run along the edge of the template make sure the posts and clips are tight against the edges of the workpiece grip the finger hold then route in the direction indicated on the fence keeping the bearing against the edge of the template you end up with a precise radius on your workpiece that requires only a little finish sanding if you want to quickly easily and accurately shape curves on the corners of tabletops countertops and more check out rocklers corner radius routing templates at your local Rockler retail store or at Rockler calm the Rockler center offset marking tool lets you take care of two tedious tasks with one convenient device the first is drawing a centerline on the edge of a board just put a common number-two pencil in the center hole place the tool on the board twist it until the posts make contact and then slide just like that you have a perfectly centered line on boards up to one and a half inches thick the second job is marking offset or reveals four jobs like installing moldings just flip the tool but it against the board choose the offset and slide the tool to draw the line it marks offsets from 1/16 to 1/2 inch from the edge in 1/16 increments when you're done you can take advantage of the built-in magnet to store it on a metal surface for easy retrieval next time the center offset marking tool another Rockler innovation to help you create with coffee you love turning but hate the tedious and time-consuming sharpening that goes with it you need to take a look at woodpeckers new ultra shear turning tools these revolutionary new turning tools feature razor sharp replaceable carbide inserts that have been carefully engineered to cut cleaner and last longer than any other carbide insert on the market shaping your project with ultra share tools couldn't be simpler first adjust your tool rest so the cutting edge is on the centerline of your lathe keep your tool level with the floor and press into the stock moving side-to-side creating the profile you want use the square insert tool for initial roughing and for outside curves or beads use the round insert tool for inside curves or coves the round insert also works great for hollowing bowls the sharp detail tool inscribes precise lines to accent your work there's also an optional radius detail tool for fine beads and coves now here's the feature that separates ultra shear from all the others when your project is nearly complete roll the tool right or left on your tool rest until it's sitting flat on one of the alternate bearing surfaces now the cutting insert is on a 45 degree angle to the stop make another lighter cut still keeping the tool level with the floor you'll notice the cut is much cleaner needing little or no sanding let's take a closer look at how each component of the ultra shear tool comes together to make the best carbide insert turning tool on the market the tool shank is milled from a special chromoly steel tough enough to be used for NASCAR roll cages after machining the tanks go through a two-stage heat treating process that makes the shaft rigid and smooth minimising vibration and making the tool glide easily across your tool rest and the sides are tapered to prevent interference in your tightest cuts the seats for each insert are carefully designed to provide full support bracing the insert with at least three points of contact the tool handles are turned from rock with a hand rubbed oil finish aircraft grade aluminum Ferrell's support the handle where the tool shank is pressed in and the end cap protects the handle from splitting and indicates the tool shape and size you'll never pull the wrong tool out of the rack the cutting inserts are formed from a nano grain carbide and the materials in the carbide matrix have been carefully blended to make sure the inserts are topped as well as fine grain when an edge finally dulls just loosen that screw and rotate the cutter to a fresh edge when all edges have been worn simply replace the insert with a new one available everywhere ultra shear tools are sold plus each tip is laser engraved with its replacement part number no need to try and hunt up an old package when it's time for a replacement put it all together and you get super clean cuts straight off the tool that need minimal sanding spend more time turning and no time sharpening now available from Rockler three of our award-winning silicon gluing accessories bundled together to take the stress and mess out of your glue ups if you've ever used the typical acid brushes to spread glue you know what a mess they can make they leave glue on the bench have lousy coverage and after one use you have to throw them away as a result many woodworkers have resigned themselves to using their fingers but that's a sure way to get glue on your bench which causes scratches and glue spots in your finish and holes in your clothes but all that changes with the 3-piece silicone gluing kit from Rockler the silicone tray features a neat notch that holds the brush and catches excess drops and even when used without the tray the bristles never make contact with your bench best of all when your glue up is done you can set your gluing tools aside and forget them once the glue dries it peels off easily and you're ready for another project