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Air Compressor

Air Compressors

Used to power pneumatic tools such as nailers, sprayers and pressure washers. Rated on cubic feet per minute of air volume output (cfm), pounds...

 
Fixed Base Router

Fixed Base Router

Used for beading, routing, grooving, fluting and many types of decorative carving that could take hours to do by hand. Achieve different shapes...

 
Generator

Generator

A portable source for electricity that runs on gasoline, diesel fuel, LP gas or natural gas. Wattage outputs range from 1,850 to 8,000...

 
Laminate Trimmer

Laminate Trimmer

A lightweight mini router. Designed for trimming thin plastic countertop materials, but also useful for small routing jobs. Highly portable...

 
Nailer

Nailer

Available in different types according to the type of application, such as roofing, drywall, concrete, finish and framing. Framing nailers can...

 
Plate Joiner

Plate Joiner

Also called a biscuit joiner. Used for making strong plate joints, or biscuit joints, that join separate pieces of wood together. The tool is...

 
Plunge Router

Plunge Router

Similar to a fixed-base router, but the motor is mounted on two posts and can be retracted from and lowered into the workpiece. Required depth...

 
Power Planer

Power Planer

Smooths and reduces the surface of wood to achieve a flat surface. Operates with a pair of replaceable knives that can adjust to various...

 
Production Router

Production Router

High horsepower router for heavy-duty work or hours of router table work. Available in fixed base and plunge models. Somewhat heavy and...

 
Rotary Cutting Tool

Rotary Cutting Tool

Uses a blade that looks similar to a drill bit. It rotates and cuts through material without the ripping motion of the sabre or jigsaw...

 
 
 


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