Gadgetory

nearly any project can be enhanced by adding a few simple angle cuts this basic table gains a lighter look with tapered legs while the angled apron and top create a contemporary feel but accurate and consistent taper cuts can be time consuming to create safely until now the new micro dial tapering jig from micro jig offers you four ways to safely and accurately layout and cut tapers and can be used as a straight line rip guide as well you can lay out your taper by the angle required with microscopes down to 1/8 of a degree you or by the rise and run of your cut line with micro stops as little as 1/16 of an inch per foot you there are adjustable memory stops which allows the repeated cutting of multiple angles such as the table legs or wedges you or you may use the more traditional method of aligning your layout marks to the miter slot then adjusting the RIP fence accordingly you safe and accurate cutting always starts with a clean edge so the micro dial tapering jig is designed to safely guide along your rib fence while controlling rough lumber providing a clean edge to work from let's look at each of these features in turn and explore how they work the drawer slide jig from Craig makes it easier than you've ever imagined to build projects with drawers which means you can create projects you might have only dreamed of before that's because the drawer slide jig takes the guesswork and uncertainty out of installing drawer slides and makes it easier for anyone to install drawers that fit right and glides smoothly every time the drawer slide jig does this by securely supporting the slide in the exact position needed as you install them in the cabinet plus the jig supports the drawer boxes as well to ensure that the slides get installed on them with perfect alignment - whether you're installing drawers and a cabinet with face frames or in a cabinet or piece of furniture without frames the versatile drawer slide jig clamps in place easily and the jig works with ball bearing epoxy coated and under mount slides using the drawer slide jig couldn't be simpler built-in Tam's register the jigs brackets in place precisely just align the tabs of the face frame and then clamp the bracket in place this positions the bracket exactly where you needed to place the jig at the right height and does it without measuring ensuring foolproof level positioning of the slide on frameless cabinets in cases the process is still simple the brackets register against the front edge of the cabinet and clamp in place at the layout line sitting straight and level every time once climbed in place the jigs brackets support the drawer slide completely providing that third hand you've always needed to hold the slides in place no matter how big or heavy the slide the drawer slide jig holds it in straight and level so you have both hands-free to drive in the screws and the drawer slide jig doesn't stop there after all the job isn't complete until the drawer box itself is aligned and installed that's why the jigs brackets are reversible so they can be mounted to protrude out of the cabinet and hold that drawer box in the exact right position that allows you to set the drawer box on the brackets and then pull the slides into position the sturdy brackets hold everything in place as you drive in the mounting screws with the correct drawer slide jig you'll have the confidence you need to take your projects to the next level and create custom pieces with drawers because you'll know that you can create drawers that look great fit correctly and work right different tools make different chips or sawdust routers and planners make larger shaving and although they may be easier to clean up than the finer dust of saws or Sanders those larger chips spread debris over a larger area in a very short time the nuisance of dust is one disturbance that can be greatly minimized through proper dust extraction in the shop or a home dust control can't be an afterthought not if you want to save yourself the time cost and mess of dealing with it later dust control is an integral part of the Festool system and design philosophy by collecting the dust as it's made where it's made for us as painters the Festool system has three components the Sanders the abrasives and the extractors the dust extractor is the heart and soul of the system we don't have to put up boundaries within a workspace anymore because we are able to work that clean nine times out of ten we will get compliments about how clean the job was Ct 26 CT 36 and CT 48 are fest tools most capable and versatile mobile dust extractors all of these units feature HEPA filters and carry full unit HEPA certification good dust extraction starts at the tool and ends with clean air being returned to the room for Festool dust extraction is the primary consideration of the tools design weather is our jet stream and multi jet stream pad designs for our Sanders or the efficient internal shrouding and channeling that makes our tools able to capture the dust as it happens Festool dust extractors have many features one features the tool triggered auto start capability whenever the tool is cycled on the vacuum attached to it powers up automatically as well likewise when the tool is cycled off the vacuum also cycles off another quality to consider includes variable suction force the ability to control air flow as it's needed this is particularly critical for sanding operation the hose connection is designed to mate with all the different port types on all our power tools this detail means you have secure connections and don't need to waste time with makeshift solutions the fist doc feature turns the CT into a mobile transporter you can easily stack the cure and move an entire set of tools at one time which gets you into and out of the job site faster in the shop that contributes to workplace organization which enhances efficiency by keeping the tools where you work to minimize cleanup improve finish results and work more efficiently than ever whether in the shop or on the job site increase your productivity with a Festool dust extractor me Oh introducing the Porta mate PM 8040 cube STR the revolutionary portable workstation and storage center designed to get the most out of your miter saw does it feel like every time you start a project you struggle to find space in your crowded workshop before to mate porta cube STR is your solution to a crowded workspace the porta cube STRs compact footprint is uniquely designed for portable storage of your miter saw and when fully expanded it will provide up to 7 feet of working surface using the universal tool mounts almost any size miter saw can be attached to the porta cube STRs unique rotating base heavy-duty 10 inch wheels and a retractable locking handle makes moving simple and easy when you're ready to get to work your miter saw easily rotates from its storage position and locks securely in place side extension wings and adjustable tool tables raise and lock into position an adjustable feet can be used for leveling on uneven surfaces with the porter cube SPR fully expanded you are ready to start making cuts with your miter saw when cutting is complete rotate your saw back into storage and the four to cube STR transforms into a seven foot pork service perfect we're working on additional projects you may have when your work is finished simply return the Porto cube STR to its compact size raise the retractable handle and easily roll it back into storage ready for your next project the porta cube SDR is the perfect complement to your miter saw or other tabletop tools compact in size it expands to a portable workstation and makes mitre saw use and storage in your crowded workshop more efficient to learn