Makita innovations continue to power the brand as leaders in the British professional power tool market. The latest advance is the use of two 18v lithium-ion batteries to produce 36v power for a rugged rotary hammer and a 190mm circular saw. Makita has delivered up to two million Li-ion batteries in to the market since the launch of this advanced battery science in the UK in 2005. This means…
World first from Festool: CONTURO - the first mobile edge bander with unique cartridge gluing system
Festool is launching the new CONTURO system onto the market - a hand-guided electric power tool for edge banding and a complete system solution to create the perfect edge with virtually invisible joins. The CONTURO is easy to operate and produces excellent results – both on rectangular components and complex free shapes. Perfect…
More turners announced for major Nuneaton woodturning event
Axminster Tools & Machinery has added three new names to the line-up for the major woodturning event –10 Turners Turning featuring Ready Steady Turn - at their store in Nuneaton in March. Mark Hancock, Stuart Mortimer and Mark Baker, will all be demonstrating at the event and taking part in the Ready Steady Turn competition.
Woodworkers at Minstead Trust turn on the style with new lathes
Woodworkers at a New Forest training centre for adults with learning disabilities turned on their creative skills when an internationally acclaimed craftsman dropped in on a session to demonstrate just what a lathe can do.
Trend has launched its first fully guarded miniature CNC engraver machine that will create 2D and 3D engravings onto wood or plastic from photographic images or bmp files
Record Power are well known for their comprehensive range of woodturning accessories and the RP2000 Compact Scroll Chuck is the latest addition to the range. Made from high quality steel to exacting standards, this four jaw geared scroll chuck is the ideal choice for beginners or more experienced turners who regularly work with small objects. Supplied complete with a set of standard dovetail jaws and a handy woodscrew, this compact chuck…
Record Power have put together a brand new package which is perfectly suited to the aspiring woodcarver. The RPCV12A-PK/A 12 Piece Carving Chisel Set, Carver's Vice, Mallet, Educational Booklet & DVD includes a refined and updated set of 12 high quality, spring alloy beech handled carving chisels as well as the ever popular RPCV130 Carver's Vice and RPCVM15 15 oz Carver's Mallet. However, the real jewel in the crown of this…
Woodworkers launch £30,000 bid to build workshop for heroes
Quality hand tool manufacturer Robert Sorby has launched a campaign with a group of woodworking volunteers to help change the lives of veterans and members of the Armed Forces on the road to recovery.
