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I have been a professional woodworker since 1972, and if I've learned anything, I've learned that the right tools can make a tremendous difference in both the quality, and the enjoyment of building fine furniture. The list below contains some of my favorite tools that I use and recommend. Clicking on the pictures will take you to Rockler's Woodworking Superstore where you can get more information, and add them to your own tool collection |
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If you want to do some serious mortising, this is the machine for you-1hp motor, accepts up to 1 inch chisels, quick release clamps, and micro-adjustable cross slide table. This is a first class, professional grade machine. Bench top mortisers are shown below.
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The fast and accurate way to make tenons. Rides in your table saws miter gauge slot. Heavy duty construction, adjustable & secure.
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Model #7539-3 1/4 hp for plenty of power, 5 speeds electronically controlled to maintain speed under load. If you want to rout your mortises, this is the router you want to have.
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Model #7518-Same motor and controls as plunge router above. If you want to build a serious router table, this is the ideal machine to use |
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This 1-1/2 hp router has been a standard item in most professional shops for years. Takes 1/4" and 1/2" bits, with easy and precise depth adjustment. Kit includes extra "plunge" base, now available with optional variable speed |
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Similar in size to the 690 Router above, this new model features a more powerful motor, better height adjustment for router table use, and many more user-friendly feature |
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The "bit of choice" for cutting mortises with a router. Up cut spiral design leaves smooth edges, and clears chips from mortise. Available in several sizes, high speed steel or solid carbide. |
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No matter which method you use to cut your mortises, you need a good set of chisels for fitting. Quality steel with ash handles, these excellent quality chisels from England will last a lifetime. |
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This is by far the nicest precision ruler that I have used. The removable hook makes it easy to use, and guarantees precise alignment. Incredibly easy to read, with several scales. |
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Indispensable for fitting built in cabinets-a tremendous improvement at a reasonable price-the addition of the second leg keeps the tool parallel to the wall.
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Adds, subtracts, multiplies and divides in inches, fractions, or metric format. Accurate to 1/64", and simple to use. The fancier "Construction Master" also can figure roof, stair and angle problems. I would be lost without my "brain"! |
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Sometimes a little "persuasion" is necessary. The shot filled head on this mallet lets you "tap" things in to place without damaging the surface |
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Designed so that the jaws stay parallel to each other, these are likely the finest clamps available today. If you can afford them, you have to have them. |
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Hold parts perfectly square while assembling. An excellent way to get perfect drawers and case frames. |
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Aluminum clamps pull joints together, replacing heavy bar or pipe clamps. Aluminum won't react with tannic acid in oak |
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Pulls miter joints together without the slipping & sliding that other clamping methods cause. |
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Four piece set (1/4". 5/16", 3/8" & 1/2") comes with a protective canvas roll. Also available individually. A nice step up from the chisels that come with the Jet & Delta Mortisers |
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A little less expensive than the Fisch, but all in all a nice little mortiser. This machine has made dedicated mortisers affordable for nearly everyone. |
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Forget the "Mickey Mouse" picture, this is the way to get perfect Butterfly keys and other inlays. |
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A nice little router table, loaded with features such as, an adjustable insert plate, aluminum fence and miter slot |
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build your own router table from this wide selection of parts & accessories. Be sure to get the 1/4" thick Aluminum mounting plate. |
