Steel City Tools - New Kid on the Block

You may not have heard of their name yet, but it's more than likely you will over the coming months. Established by former executives of Delta Machinery, many of whom are avid woodworkers, Steel City Tool Works is offering a full spectrum of professional woodworking machinery, including their new 10” deluxe titanium table saw with industrial fence (model 35630 right tilt and model 35640 left tilt). The table saw’s titanium nitrite coated tabletop and extension wings go through a “PVD” (Physical Vapor Deposition) process, providing a new protective surface with a coating harder than carbide. This Steel City exclusive process provides unsurpassed wear resistance, eliminating galling, scratching or corrosion and saving time and money on maintenance. Additional features include a patented industrial T-square fence system; heavy duty 3hp dual capacitor motor; and a three-belt drive system. Their precision-machined, widely spaced cabinet-mounted trunnions are unique to the industry, and are designed to eliminate vibration and assure proper blade alignment. The Canadian component of the Steel City team consists of James McEntee, General Manager SCTW Canada, and Grant McPhee, Western Canada Sales
Manager.

If you make solid panel doors then you've had to deal with the issue of accommodating seasonal dimensional changes in the solid wood panel, while avoiding the annoying 'panel rattle'.

Space Balls are inserted in the rail and stile of solid panel wood doors during construction to secure the solid panel into place. They not only  help to eliminate rattle, but they center the panel in the frame, reducing the chances of panel cracking as they compress as the panel expands and contracts with seasonal changes in humidity.  Space Balls also are non-bleeding so they won't interfere with the finish that you apply. Takes about 8 balls per frame, and they come in 1/4" and 3/16" diameters, and you can order a 200 pack for $18 on-line.

Busy Bee Tools will be celebrating its 30th Anniversary in the Woodworking & Metalworking industries this September.

Founded in 1976, Busy Bee Tools has grown into a leading Canadian supplier of woodworking and metalworking tools and accessories, with over 5,000 products, knowledgeable salespeople and continuously low prices.

From September 9th - 16th 2006, Busy Bee will be having a week long SALE-A-BRATION at all its 10 locations across the country. Look for some outstanding pricing on a range of items. The week long event also includes live demonstrations, free giveaways and a chance to win a  Craftex CT104 10" 2HP hybrid table saw, a $749 value.

As well, on September 16th, at their Vancouver head office, they will be having their first Tent Sale, with numerous clearance items, special purchased items and live demonstrations by representatives from DeWalt, Makita, Titebond, Triton and Freud.

Best wishes for another 30 years of continued success!