Portable power tools built for comfort built for speed.PORTABLE POWER TOOLS BUILT FOR COMFORT BUILT FOR SPEED In the past, woodworkers were forced to struggle with portable power tools that were heavy, difficult to control and forced the operators to breathe the wood dust and oil emitted by the tools. Lifting and controlling these bulky portable power tools for hours also caused workers to suffer fatigue and strain-related injuries. Times have changed, and portable power tool manufacturers have "taken a load off" woodworkers by offering tools that not only are lighter in weight, but also feature ergonomic ergonomic - Concerning ergonomics or exhibitting good ergonimics. designs, improved performance for increased productivity and sealed oil or dust collection systems for better environment control. Getting a grip on productivity Receptive to the needs of their customers, portable power tool manufacturers are recognizing the demands of their users. A tool that is easier to hold is usually easier to work with. "The movement lately with tool manufacturers has been toward ergonomics ergonomics, the engineering science concerned with the physical and psychological relationship between machines and the people who use them. The ergonomicist takes an empirical approach to the study of human-machine interactions. and quality tools," said Philip Crown, marketing manager at Desoutter Inc. "Proper balancing of the tool is also important." Power tool manufacturers are also trying to add more power to their tools to get jobs done faster with professional results. Larry Carter, production manager of abrasive tools for The Aro Corp., said, "With air-powered tools, horsepower is related to speed. With orbital sanders, 8,000 to 9,000 rpms are good for finishing, while 1,500 to 3,500 rpms are good for buffing." Clearing the air Many portable power tool manufacturers are adding features such as vacuum systems to their sanders to reduce wood dust, lubricant-free motors to air-powered tools to eliminate tool oil emission and noise mufflers for quieter operation. Dust emissions are an enemy to finishing areas, and manufacturers of power sanders saw a need for dust extraction. Tom Garvey, marketing administrator for Sioux Tools Inc., said vacuum systems on portable sanders have been added to satisfy the user and OSHA's standards on sander dust emissions will "be hard to put requirements on, but OSHA OSHA n. Occupational Safety and Health Administration, a branch of the US Department of Labor responsible for establishing and enforcing safety and health standards in the workplace. will do it." Pneumatic portable tools have also been designed to be oil-free because oil can have a chain reaction on employees and finishing areas. "Oil in a power tool must exhaust and operators will breathe it in," said Crown, "Oil also stains wood in the finishing area and must be removed." Price vs. quality All manufacturers interviewed thought price was important when purchasing portable power tool equipment, but suggestions of durability and quality also received high marks. Tool manufacturers advise customers to shop around and find tools that specifically meet their needs and budgets. WOOD & WOOD PRODUCTS contacted number of portable power tool manufacturers in researching this guide. The following are some of the products offered. SANDERS National-Detroit's EZQ orbital pneumatic sander has a newly designed power shaft configuration, easy to handle motor cover and the company says the smooth action of the sander works well for fine finishing, forming and shaping work. A 1/2 sheet Elu finishing sander by Black & Decker features a cast aluminum body, 3.0-amp motor, no-tool paper changes and can accept pressure sensitive adhesive Pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA, self adhesive, self stick adhesive) is adhesive that forms a bond when pressure is applied to marry the adhesive with the adherend. No solvent, water, or heat is needed to activate the adhesive. sandpaper sandpaper, abrasive originally made by gluing grains of sand to heavy paper sheets. Today sandpaper is made primarily with quartz, aluminum oxide, or silicon carbide grains, and is graded according to the size of the grains. . The 600 series model orbital pneumatic sanders from Sioux Tools Inc. are said to follow the contour of the palm. Throttle and shut-off valves are reported to be within easy reach. Pneumatic portable touch-up drum sanders from Ekstrom, Carlson & Co. feature fully inflated drums that provide a cushion that conforms to contoured shapes. The sanders are available in 1 3/16 in., 1 3/4 in., 2 1/4 in. and 3 1/4 in., and the speeds are variable from 0 to 2,500 rpm. Aro Corp.'s pneumatic random orbital sanders Random orbit sanders are hand-held power sanders where the action is a random orbit. They were first introduced in the early 1990s and quickly became tremendously popular. Random orbit sanders combine almost the speed and aggressiveness of a belt sander, with the ability to produce feature lube-free operation and dust evacuation. Reported to remove 85% of particulate matter particulate matter n. Abbr. PM Material suspended in the air in the form of minute solid particles or liquid droplets, especially when considered as an atmospheric pollutant. Noun 1. , the company says the sander's dust evacuation is performed through the periphery and through the pad construction. The RS 115 randomo orbital sander from Ryobi America International has a 220 Watt motor and is said to be excellent for sanding flat or contoured surfaces. The tool also has a dust collection system that draws dust through the sanding pad. Dryline motors fitted into Desoutter Inc.'s random orbital and orbital pneumatic sanders are said to run without any lubrication lubrication, introduction of a substance between the contact surfaces of moving parts to reduce friction and to dissipate heat. A lubricant may be oil, grease, graphite, or any substance—gas, liquid, semisolid, or solid—that permits free action of . Random orbital sanders are available in either 3/16-in. or 3/8-in. orbits and all tools can be supplied with built-in dust extraction. The 6-in. dust-free electric random orbit sander from Fein Power Tools Inc. sucks away dust through the sander's pad so clean-up is unnecessary. It is also reported that velcro backing on the sandpaper makes paper changing easy. Makita's 7.7-lb electric belt sander belt sander n. An electric sander fitted with a revolving abrasive belt. has a 6.7-amp double insulated motor and the company says features include easy belt changes, large dust bag, a non-conductive, corrosion resistant polycarbonate A category of plastic materials used to make a myriad of products, including CDs and CD-ROMs. housing and front grip for better control. The tracking control systems on the model 360 electric belt sanders from Porter-Cable Corp. has been improved, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the company, and all sanders feature top quality sander/ gear and belt drive, and ball and needle bearing construction. The woodworking fabricator fab·ri·cate tr.v. fab·ri·cat·ed, fab·ri·cat·ing, fab·ri·cates 1. To make; create. 2. To construct by combining or assembling diverse, typically standardized parts: kit from Dynabrade Inc. includes a 3,200 rpm straight-line air-tool and two arbors: one for sanding wooden parts, raised panels, mouldings and intricate profiles while the other can be used for drum sanding of bowl cut-outs. A side handle for greater operator comfort is also included. FASTENING SYSTEMS Senco/Carlson offers eight SKS SKS Szkolny Klub Sportowy (Polish: School Sports Club) SKS Some Kind Soul SKS Samozariadnyia Karabina Simonova (Russian military carbine) SKS Vojens Lufthavn, Denmark - Jojens pneumatic staplers that accurately place up to 1 1/2 in.-long narrow-crown staples to produce a desk pedestal quickly through a simple, easy-to-learn operation. The DCN-225/60 pneumatic coil-fed nailer from Duo-Fast Corp. drives a variety of nails from 1 3/4 in. to 2 1/2 in. The company also says the magazine holds 300 nails and is shorter than other strip-loading models. The model T29-30P headless pinner from Stanley-Bostich is a lightweight pneumatic tool pneumatic tool (n  măt`ĭk), instrument activated by air pressure. Pneumatic tools are designed around three basic devices: the air cylinder, the vane motor, and the sprayer. that is reported to hold a stick of 100 pins
from 5/8 in. to 1 in. The narrow nose permits easy access into tight
corners and the tool can drive 19-gauge galvanized gal·va·nize tr.v. gal·va·nized, gal·va·niz·ing, gal·va·niz·es 1. To stimulate or shock with an electric current. 2. pins. A full line of self-feeding electric screw guns are available from Quick Drive Fastening Systems and can drive a variety of collated screws ranging from 5/8-in. to 3-in. lengths. The company says the Quick Drive holds 167 screws, is quick and easy to reload (1) To load a program from disk into memory once again in order to run it. Reload is entirely different than reinstall. Reinstall means that you have to run the install program from a CD-ROM or floppy disk and perform the installation procedure over again. and has a variety of applications. ROUTERS Featuring newly designed motors with better motor cooling, sealed ball bearings ball bearings n → roulement m à billes and less vibration, Porter-Cable's router has more bit holding strength, die-cast aluminum housing and double insulation. Models are available in 2 1/2-hp or 3 1/4-hp. Freud's 3 1/4-hp plunge router comes with micro adjustment depth control, quick change bit lock, 15-amp motor and the company says the router is able to perform at 22,000 rpms. A 3 1/4-hp plunge router from the Robert Bosch Robert Bosch (September 23, 1861 - March 12, 1942) was a German industrialist, founder of Robert Bosch GmbH. Biography Bosch was born in Albeck, a village to the northeast of Ulm in southern Germany. He was the eleventh of twelve children. Tool Corp. is reported to cut up to 3 in. into the material. Variable speed control, 15-amp motor and collet capacities of 1/4-in., 3/8-in. and 1/2-in. are possible. POWER TOOLS DRILLS/SCREWDRIVERS The 9903K model 3/8-in. 2-speed reversible cordless drill and screwdriver screwdriver, n See instrument, screwdriver. kit from Pro-Tech can drill up to 300 5/16-in. holes in 1 in. wood, according to the company. The drill/screwdriver's features include six setting adjustable torque dial, overload protector, ball and oil impregnated im·preg·nate tr.v. im·preg·nat·ed, im·preg·nat·ing, im·preg·nates 1. To make pregnant; inseminate. 2. To fertilize (an ovum, for example). 3. bearings, 9.6-volt battery pack and two-stage fast charger. The kit also includes a drill chuck, chuck key and #1 & #2 Phillips screwdriver bits. The 3/8-in. cordless reversible driver/drill from Makita is lightweight because it weighs only 2.2 lbs and has variable speeds from 0 to 600 rpm for diverse drilling needs. The battery pack becomes fully charged in three hours on a 7.2-volt recharger and the built-in bubble level has been added for horizontal accuracy. Chuck key, charger and double-ended Phillips bit are also included. The Milwaukee Industrial 1/2-in. variable speed reversible drill has a 5.4-amp motor that can operate at speeds from 0 to 850. The company also says the drill also features double gear drive and ball and roller bearing roller bearing One of the two types of rolling, or antifriction, bearings, the other being the ball bearing. Like a ball bearing, a roller bearing has two grooved tracks, but the balls are replaced by rollers. The rollers may be cylinders or shortened cones. construction. TRIMMING EQUIPMENT The air file from Beaver Tools Inc. can trim laminates without hand filing except inside corners more efficiently. The company also says labor costs will be reduced with the tool. The flush trimmer trimmer see resco nail trimmer, toenail scissors. router from Art Betterly Enterprises Inc. is reported to be used for trimming wood edges flush with a top after edge has been applied with glue. The company also says the trimmer can be used to trim edges flush on plastic or wood veneer In woodworking, Veneer refers to thin slices of wood, usually thinner than 3 millimetres (1/8 inch), that are usually glued and pressed onto core panels (typically, wood, particle board or medium density fiberboard) to produce flat panels such as doors, tops and side panels for tops. Available with a 1 1/2-in. bit, the tool is adjustable both vertically and horizontally. The Robert Bosch Power Tool Corp.'s model 1608U underscribe laminate trimmer A laminate trimmer is a small version of a wood router, nominally used to trim laminate. In the USA, it generally has a 1/4-inch collet. Typical laminate trimmers spin their bits at up to 30,000 RPM. Some models provide variable speed control. makes precise seams between adjacent laminate laminate, n a thin slice of porcelain or plastic fabricated in a dental lab, which is cemented to the front of the teeth to cover gaps, whiten stained teeth, or reshape chipped or broken teeth. strips. With a 5.6-amp motor, the tool runs at speeds up to 30,000 rpm and will accept other company bases for angle and corner trimming. MISCELLANEOUS Introducing a 6-amp 12,000 rpm plate joiner join·er n. 1. A carpenter, especially a cabinetmaker. 2. Informal A person given to joining groups, organizations, or causes. kit, Skil Corp.'s model 1605.02 features a double ball-bearing blade support and three position depth stop. The joiner reportedly reinforces flat or edge miters, butt or shelf joints and features a dust bag. Tiresome hammer swinging is no longer necessary says Outwater Plastic/Industries Inc., with its lightweight handheld air hammer that can be adjusted from single hammer taps to heavy impact blows. Delivering 1,000 blows per minute, the tool can be regulated from 25 psi to 125 psi. Hammer tips can range from super soft to steel and a soft plastic tip that is ideal for tee-mouldings is included. PHOTO : Pictured clockwise from upper right: Black & Decker/Elu's electric pad sander, Porter-Cable's variable speed plunge router, Robert Bosch's underscribe laminate trimmer and the Skil plate joiner. PHOTO : Sioux's 600 series orbital sanders follow the contour of the palm. PHOTO : Aro's random orbital sanders feature dust evacuation. PHOTO : National-Detroit's EZQ is used for forming and shaping work. PHOTO : Dynabrade's fabricator kit has a straight-line tool and two arbors. PHOTO : Quik Drive's gun can drive 5/8 to 3-in. long screws. PHOTO : The magazine on Duo-Fast's DCN-225/60 pneumatic coil-fed nailer holds 300 nails. PHOTO : Porter-Cable's model 360 electric belt sander features improved belt tracking. PHOTO : Senco/Carlson's SKS staplers place up to 1 1/2 in.-long narrow-crown staples. PHOTO : Art Betterly's router is for trimming wood edges flush with a top. PHOTO : Outwater Plastic's hand-held air hammer can perform single taps to heavy impact blows. PHOTO : Stanley-Bostitch's T29-30P headless pinner holds 100 pins from 5/8 in. to 1 in. PHOTO : Ryobi's RS115 random orbital sander draws dust up through the sanding pad. PHOTO : Dryline motors in Desoutter's orbital sanders run without any lubrication. |
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