Bosch Rebate Offer: Free 14.4V or 18V Litheon™ Battery

Bosch Tools has a new rebate offer! Buy any 14.4V or 18V Bosch Litheon cordless drill and get a bonus 3rd battery free with mail-in rebate from November 1st, 2008 through December 31st, 2008.
The participating models are 17614-02, 36614-02, 37614-02, 17618-02, 36618-02 and 37618-02.

New Tool: Freud Doweling Joiner

This week we got to see the FDW710K Freud Doweling Joiner. This innovative new tool is a time-saver that allows a woodworker to create perfect 32mm shelf pins without the expense of a large doweling machine. The other benefit is that it is completely portable, and comes at a very reasonable $329 price tag!

In addition to the shelf pins, the dowel joiner allows for strong joints in furniture. This tool will compete with the biscuit joiner and the Festool Domino system.

We also got a look at the new Freud JS104K "Avanti" Joiner. This biscuit joiner has a lot of nice features, and a nice price point at $149.99.

Freud tools are manufactured in Spain and carry a 5-year warranty.

Two New Products from Milwaukee

Milwaukee Tool has launched two new unique and innovative products: A cordless copper tubing cutter and a cordless hacksaw.

The M12 Copper Tubing Cutter is specifically designed for cutting copper with speed and versatility. With a 12V LITHIUM-ION battery and ultra efficient gearing, the 2471-22 performs up to 200 cuts on a single charge. At 500 RPM, the patent-pending cutting mechanism cuts up to 10X faster than conventional cutters and automatically adjusts diameter to cut through 3/8" to 1" tubing.

the M12 HACKZALL Recip Saw, a compact, lightweight saw designed for powerful, versatile cutting in tight spaces for virtually all tradesman as they tackle plumbing, electrical, remodeling and HVAC applications. Featuring a 12V LITHIUM-ION battery, the HACKZALL cuts over 80 pieces of 1½" PVC on a single charge. The 2420 delivers a ½" stroke 3,000 times per minute for a smooth yet aggressive cut, and utilizes a keyless QUIK-LOK blade clamp to ensure quick and easy blade changes. The lightweight design offers less user fatigue as well as one-handed operation. Compact design makes it easier for users to access tight spaces or awkward angles. The HACKZALL features a variable speed trigger that provides increased user control and all-metal gear case and gears that live up to Milwaukee's legendary durability. Additional features include a Built-in LED Light and Battery Fuel Gauge that displays the remaining run- time. Backed by Milwaukee's 5-Year tool warranty and 2-Year battery warranty, the 2420-22 comes with two 12V LITHIUM-ION batteries, 30-Minute charger, two Hackzall blades and carrying case.

Bosch Lithium-Ion Cordless "SUPER SALE"

On Friday, October 17, Burns Power Tools will be be having a huge sale on Bosch Cordless Tools! Here are some of the highlights:

• 37618-01 18V Litheon Brute Drill/Driver Kit: $299 Sale Price - $75 Trade-In = $224!
• 17618-01 18V Litheon Brute Hammer Drill/Driver Kit: $329 Sale Price - $75 Trade-In = $254!
• 36618-02 18V Litheon Compact Drill/Driver Kit: $219 Sale Price - $75 Trade-In = $144!
• CLPK40-180 18V Litheon 4-Tool Combo Kit: $549 Sale Price - $75 Trade-In = $474!

Stop by for these great deals... and your chance to meet Mickey Maloney!

New Lamello Top 20 Biscuit Joiner Special

While supplies last, we are offering a special package as we move into this fall season. The package includes a Holiday Top 20 S3 Lamello biscuit joiner in a Systainer case at the same cost as a Lamello Top 20 S3 in a wooden carrying case. This is an approximate savings of $50! The Systainer system is popular among many woodworkers as it integrates with other tools that you may own, aka Festool. We get a lot of requests for biscuit joiners in a Systainer case. The special Systainer packages will be available in October in limited supply, so place your orders now.

Sola Levels USA

We are now stocking Sola Levels. Sola Levels are an alternative to Stabila Levels and offer a lifetime warranty...If something happens to your Sola Level or vials, Burns Power Tools will swap it out for a new one!*

Advantages of Sola Levels:

1 - Easy to clean powder coated profile

2 - Fibreglass-reinforced tension bar presses vial-block in profile to compensate shock and temperature

3 - 2-component thermoplastic-block to hold vial

4 - Vial ultrasonically fixed in housing

5 - Plastic cover to avoid dust or cement ingress

*Abused/Bent Levels Excluded

Freud DIABLO Mixers

Freud has just launched a new line of industrial DIABLO mixers. You'll notice a new ergonomic 'stearing wheel'-type design for maximum control and comfort. There are two models available:

• The DM800E DIABLO Mixer by Freud has a 7 Amp, variable speed, soft-start motor.
• The DM1602E DIABLO Mixer by Freud has a 10 Amp, 2 gear variable speed, soft-start motor.

Other mixers that these new products will compete against are the DeWalt DW130V, which is a 9 Amp tool, and the Ridgid R7120, which is a 7.5 Amp tool.

JB1040 10" General Purpose Saw Blade

Marshall Burns here. This letter is to follow up on a discussion between Tom MacDonald and the members of his web site, where he as master woodworker has recommended the Burns JB1040 as the best 10" saw blade that he has ever used.

I have spent my entire life in the design, sharpening and servicing of circular saw blades, including five years of anvil work at Simonds Saw Co. of Fitchberg, Massachusetts. I was contacted and asked why this saw blade does what it does...well, here is my answer!

The blade plate is made by one of the world's best saw makers to my specifications of ** Rockwell hardness. This specific hardness is proven to be the best, and the blade is then precision ground and hand hammered to the proper tension for average table saw speeds.

I stress HAND TENSIONING because it is far superior to roll tension, which other saw makers use. In roll tensioning, opposing rolls press tension into blade in a circular motion, which creates even forcefields around the center of the saw plate. When a saw blade gets dull, heat builds up in the plate body and begins to follow the line of least resistance in the even force fields, and deflection can begin causing the blade to warp and wobble. Hammered tension, with every blow causing force fields to run into and through one another, will resist heat much better.

Each blade is completed with the Burns SuperSharp Finish, and we believe that we have the best 10" all-purpose blade in the world.

I guarantee our quality,
Marshall Burns

DeWalt $50 Woodworking Rebates!

Valid on purchases from August 1 through October 31, 2008. Get a $50 Mail-In Rebate when you buy any of the following tools:

• DW734 DeWalt Planer - Heavy Duty 12-1/2" Thickness Planer with 3-knife cutter-head.
• DW744X DeWalt Table Saw - Heavy-Duty 10" Job Site Table Saw.
• DW744XRS DeWalt Table Saw with NEW Rolling Stand!

We are also offering FREE SHIPPING on DeWalt Tools! Call or Order Online Today!

New Delta Rebates NOW!

Between August 1st and October 31st, 2008: Buy Any of the following and receive a $50 REBATE by mail:

• 50-720 Delta 1HP Dust Collector
• 50-720CT Delta 1HP Dust Collector with Canister
• 17-950L Delta Drill Press with Crosshair Laser
• 37-365X Delta 8" Precision Jointer (X5 Series!)
• 37-275X Delta 6" Pro Jointer (X5 Series)

We are currently offering FREE SHIPPING on all of these Delta items. We'll also throw in a Black & Decker BDL400S CROSSHAIR 90° Auto Level Laser with any order over $599!

Bosch Adding Left-Blade Circular Saw to Arsenal

Bosch Power Tools has added a new circular saw to its line. The Bosch CS5 left-blade circular saw allows for a better line of site and improves accuracy of cuts for right-handed users. The saw, which has a 15 amp motor, bevel capacity of 58 degrees and an anti-snag lower guard, will offer competition to the Milwaukee 6391-21 and the Porter-Cable 423MAG saw, but at a much lower price point.

Porter Cable 390 Sander Engineered for Performance

Porter Cable's new 390 and 390K Sander thrives through pressure using Porter Cable's new ENDURATECH Technology. This random orbit sander includes a BRUSHLESS MOTOR and a new compact design, which places the user's hand 31% closer to the material when compared to traditional palm sanders (such as the 333 Sander). This means better control for the user!

The ENDURATECH 3.5 Amp brushless motor also features Electronic Load Control which constantly monitors and maintains motor speed, resulting in 42% faster material removal according to Porter Cable engineers.

Because there are also fewer wearing parts (much like the Festool C12 cordless drill), the ENDURATECH motor will provide woodworkers with 5 to 10 times longer life than traditional motors!

Festool Kapex Miter Saw KS120 - Unbiased Review from a 70-year Vet

Marshall Burns here. A word about my past - over 70 years being involved in the saw blade and woodworking power tool industry. I learned most of my trade from my father, who spent most of his life working in saw mills in Maine taking care of and maintaining the saws used in all cutting operations.

All top quality saw blades are made of the best nickel alloy steel coming out of steel mills, and are sent through a ridged manufacturing process. Take 10" circular saw blades, for example. They are first precision ground then sent to the anvil room, where qualified sawsmiths level them to exact specifications. They are then tensioned to run true at about 3400 rpm, which is the speed that most 10" table saws run at.

Now, a word about the 10" Miter Saws available (and there are a lot of them!). Most of them run at 5000 rpm. This is fine if the user is using a good blade that is tensioned to run at that speed, but this is not what happens. The user invariably puts a cheap blade on the arbor that will not run true at this speed, causing an inaccurate cut. The operator then tends to blame the machine's accuracy.

I worked for five years as a sawsmith at Simonds Saw & Steel Company in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. Simonds was one of the largest saw makers in the world, with over 2,000 employees. They claimed it took at least five years to become a master sawsmith.

Back to power tools. My purpose in writing of my past experience is to lend credence to what I am going to write about: The new Kapex Sliding Compound Miter Saw by Festool. The heart of this tool is the motor, which is 1600 watts (13 amp) and is the only one available with variable speed, electronically controlled from 1400 rpm to 3400 rpm. To me these are the best speeds to cut all woods and plastics, and also lower speeds for all non-ferrous metals. The machine comes with a top quality 60-tooth carbide saw blade that is leveled and tensioned by master saw smiths to exacting specs. With all other features listed here, this tool rivals the best table saws for accuracy.

Any one interested in talking more about this machine, feel free to call the Old Blade Man at Burns Power Tools (508.675.0381).

Carbide Saw Blade Sharpening Service

Burns Tools has launched a new web site dedicated to saw sharpening. At the site, saw-sharpening.com, customers can learn about the saw blade sharpening service that has been offered by Burns for over 70 years!

Dealers can also get in on the act, as Burns is offering discount sharpening for authorized dealers.

Porter Cable's OMNIJIG Now Available

We now have the new Porter Cable OMNIJIG set up in our showroom. The new OMNIJIG comes preassembled and calibrated right out of the box. Color coded onboard instructions ensure that it is also easy to use. Router bit depth gauges and template positioning stops combine to offer repeatability across applications. Add innovative details like a router stabilizer bar and variable-spaced fingers, and no other jig even comes close! Now you can make hundreds of joints with just one jig. The OMNIJIG is available in a 24" system - Model 77240, as well as a 16" system - Model 55160. The older Dovetail jigs - Porter Cable 4210 and Porter Cable 4212 - are still available.

We are currently offering Free Shipping on these and other Porter Cable tools!