Tools & Equipment

Visitors to AWISA 2018 will be able to see Kaeser's new generation SM 13 Aircenter which is claimed to be an all-in-one compressed air system.

A range of clamp-on guides enables accurate cutting of panels and sheet goods with the circular saw, router or jigsaw.

This drum sander includes a metal stand and is available at around half the price of the more refined makes.

Just in time for Hammer's 20th anniversary, the popular C3 41 combination machine is back.

The full review is in the March issue (#98) of the magazine but here's some action footage to round out the picture.

A 1960s film which documents the making of the last axe factory to operate in Oakland, USA, once a world famous centre of fine blade making.

Two new products for cleaning and protecting exterior woodwork are now available.

For any aspiring pyrographer or one already grounded in this art, this kit has the means and information to help you turn your dreams into a successful result.

This could be power tool of the year. The DeWalt designer/engineers have come up with a great small 1/4" router/trimmer.

For assembly and disassembly convenience these recently released hex key sets with T-bar handles may be just the ticket.

Acacia dealbata is a lower cost alternative to its cousin blackwood.

Based on the classic Edward Preston shoulder rebate plane, the WoodRiver medium sized shoulder plane is a beautiful looking tool.

Strength, stability and weight make jarrah a great choice for workbench material.

This low angle mitre plane is a recent addition to their already comprehensive line-up of high quality hand planes, writes Robert Howard.

Out of the box, this is an exquisite tool with beautifully machined brass fittings and fixtures, writes Damion Fauser.

A handy way to quickly flatten off excess glue making a somewhat tedious job a breeze.