New & Notable: Issue 7

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Compact rotary tool with flexible shaft attachment for detailed woodworking tasks

Reach Tight Spaces 

Bosch RotoZip Flex Shaft Attachment

Flexible attachment turns any new RotoZip spiral saw into a lightweight tool for multiple tasks, especially in hard-to-reach or tight work areas. $40 rotozip.com

Grizzly G0457 vertical bandsaw with fence and miter gauge on green base cabinet

Saw Securely

Grizzly Industrial Bandsaw

Solid, one-piece frame design minimizes flex and twist while using the Model G0457 14" bandsaw with 10" height capability for resawing. $795 grizzly.com 

Craftsman ratcheting screwdriver with interchangeable bits and bit holder.

Triple Your Speed

Craftsman Speed-Multiplying Ratcheting Screwdriver

This 2-in-1 tool lets you work 31/2 times faster than with an ordinary screwdriver by using low-torque applications in speed mode. Switch modes to boost power and torque. $20 craftsman.com

Turbinaire 1245G HVLP spray system with metal spray gun and hose for woodworking finishes

Spray More Efficiently

Turbinaire HVLP Sprayers

These sprayers boost efficiency by controlling speed and air output based on the task at hand. Sold with turbine, hose, and combo bleed/no-bleed spray gun. $800-$920 turbinaire.com

Portable red Porter Cable air compressor with 150 PSI rating and large wheels for workshop use

Pump Without Oil

Porter-Cable Air Compressor

For jobs that require pneumatic tools this is an easy-to-use portable air compressor featuring an oil-free pump and improved performance. Model C5101. $270 porter-cable.com

Woodworker wearing apron sanding a turned wooden spindle by hand

Keep Tools Handy

Woodcraft Ballistic Apron

Rugged nylon, with pockets and compartments strategically placed to have your tools where you need them – even a place for your cell phone. $40 woodcraft.com

Adjustable aluminum and plastic portable work stand with mounting holes and red locking levers

Expand Your Work Site

Husky X-WorkHorse

Use this 231/2" x 303/4" x 31" unit that supports 750 lbs. as a heavy duty sawhorse, power tool stand and jobsite table. Folds for transport. $40 homedepot.com

Compact yellow DEWALT Emglo air compressor with dual tanks and pressure gauges for woodworking tools

Nail With Precision

DeWalt 2" Brad Nailer Combo Kit

This 18-gauge, heavy-duty pneumatic nailer holds 110 nails from 5/8" to 2" long. Kit includes nailer, compressor, air hose and fittings. Model D55151BN. $299 dewalt.com

Two RIDGID cordless electric screwdrivers, one angled and one straight, with adjustable torque settings.

Subdue the Screws

Ridgid Pivoting Screwdriver 

A compact pivoting body allows use either in pistol grip or screwdriver orientation, while accessing 16 torque settings for driving and drilling. Model R81030. $99 ridgid.com

Delta ShopMaster benchtop thickness planer with adjustable cutting depth and on/off switch

Cut With Consistency

Delta Portable Planer

Handle workpieces up to 121/2" wide and 6" thick with this Model TP305 portable planer featuring high-speed steel, double-edge, reversible knives for consistent cut stability. $205 deltamachinery.com

Two Freud router bits with red bodies and carbide cutting edges for woodworking joinery.

Make Perfect Panels

Freud Glass Panel Cabinet Door Set

Two matched bits mill strong, tight-fitting joints for glass panel doors. For use with standard 1/8 " glass and flexible glass retainer molding. $150 freudtools.com

Hitachi SV 13YA electric detail sander with dust collection bag attached

Finish With Ease

Hitachi Random Orbit Finishing Sander

Easy-to-use with its ergonomic palm grip, this 5" sander is also fast and efficient. Variable-speed Model SV13YA is $69; single-speed Model SV13YB is $59 hitachipowertools.com

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