FROM ROB’S BENCH
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The world’s most amazing marble machine
While surfing the Internet I came across a stunning video of a Swedish musician who’s made a machine that plays music. I’m not talking about the latest iPhone or stereo system here. I’m talking about a completely homemade machine powered by the maker, who can also program it to play a wide range of sounds that make up songs.
Worxsaw Cordless Compact Circular Saw
Bigger can be better in some situations, but not always. Sometimes less can be more. The new Worxsaw cordless compact circular saw is a case in point.
Why you need an impact driver
There’s no doubt that the impact driver is one of the most popular cordless tools on the market today, second only to the drill. Learn how you can benefit from having one on your shelf.
Japanese Hand Saws
Japanese saws (nokogiri) are available in a wide range of styles and configurations with names that you may not be overly familiar with, such as dozuki, kataba, ryoba and kugihiki. In this article we’ll give you an overview of the most common styles of Japanese saws used in western woodworking shops.
Check out projects by readers across Canada
Product news
Cutting tools for CNC routers
Waterloo, ON based Sienci Labs has a wide variety of high-quality router bits and end mills for CNC machines including v-bits, upcut and downcut bits and ballnose end mills.
Get sharp – stay sharp
This King Canada 10″ Wet/Dry Sharpener (KC-4900S) has everything you need to keep your plane blades, chisels, knives and other cutting tools razor sharp.
Festool Canada’s TID 18 Impact Driver
The Festool TID18 delivers impeccable quality, warranty and ergonomic design.
New FEIN accessory sets
FEIN’s portfolio includes more than 180 accessories for FEIN multitools and tools from other brands, making it the largest range available anywhere in the world.
