If you’re looking for a smaller-than-average, basic, mid-priced, lightweight power drill that is both easy to carry around and use for continuous drilling, you can’t go wrong with the Hitachi D10VH Corded Power Drill . It also comes with a 5 year warranty which is a feature that you don’t often see anymore. Note, however, that it comes with a 5 year home use warranty.
With a compact size of 9 3/8” and featuring a 680W 6 Amp/120v motor with a 2500RPM maximum rotational speed, it seems equipped to handle regular workshop drilling jobs, weighing in at just 3.1lbs. If you ensure your drill bits are kept extremely sharp, the drill’s power requirement is significantly minimized since it (the drill bit) will cut rapidly without draining power or torque from the drill itself. The cutting capacities of the drill are listed below, but it should be noted that these can be increased using sharp drill bits:
Steel: 3/8” (10 mm) bit diameter – twist drill bit
In most cases there is no better tool than a band saw to cut precise curves in wood, although a quality saw does more than just cut curves. It also cuts tenons and smaller rabbets; can be used for resawing thin strips of wood from larger pieces, and for ripping small pieces of stock.
But with the variety of types, sizes and options available, how do you know which one’s the right one for you? That’s what we’re here to tell you. Band Saw Types There are two principal band saw types : floor standing cabinet models, and shorter models for mounting (either on bench tops or on a dedicated stand). The cabinet models traditionally tend to be used mainly by professionals, while the latter are used by amateur woodworkers, although this isn’t a hard and fast rule. The floor standing cabinet models tend to have both bigger motors, and more features including a strong frame (leading to consistent cutting).
Primary Band Saw Features Two important things to keep in mind when buying a band saw are: the throat and depth of cut. By ‘throat’, we are referring to the distance between blade and vertical frame section; this determines the cut’s width that may be finished on the band saw. Typical free standing cabinet saws’ throats generally exceed the 12-14” throats of smaller bench top models. Remember: whenever you see the phrase “18” Band Saw”, know that the manufacturer is alluding to the throat measurements.
The second important thing to remember as mentioned above is the saw’s depth of cut which is the distance from the table to the upper blade guides. The promotional campaigns of many of today’s saws are based on this feature alone, which basically indicates the stock’s thickness level that can be cut through. That said, several cheaper saws can have a riser appended to the unit increasing the depth from a regular 6” to 12”.
Band Saw Motor Sizes The size of the motor on the band saw is also an important consideration; many major amateur-based models feature a ¾-1 horsepower motor, while professional models have bigger motors and variable speeds. But for woodworkers, ‘variable speed’ doesn’t really count for a valuable feature. You usually only use this feature during the cutting of metals and assorted hard plastics.
Other Band Saw Features To Keep In Mind Band saws should come packaged with cast irons; either an aluminum or steel alloy table which can tilt up to a 45 degree angle for angled cuts. This table is usually about 16”x16” and comes with a miter track. Keep an eye out for band wheels with tires and cleaning brushes, to ensure the cleanliness of the wheels. Also keep any eye out for units with built in dust collection ports, for easily linking up to your existing shop vacuum.
Two great features you might want to add to your saw, provided they aren’t already included, are a miter gauge and rip fence. Both of these prove extremely helpful during resawing, ripping and cross cutting. How to Set Up a Band Saw During the set up of your band saw, ensure that you have read the instruction manual closely and diligently. Mainly because there are often fine tuning adjustments required to ensure the saw cuts as it’s supposed to. If you don’t closely follow the manual, this might end up degrading performance. So reading the manual is worth the effort; you’ll have a cleanly performing power tool.
Band saws are great and fun tools to add to your workshop…provided they’re used correctly.
The Dremel 4000 is the most powerful machine in the Dremel family of power tools. With its new design and well-thought features, as well as its extensive list of add-ons, it is definitely a must for any hobbyist. It can allow you to accomplish a wide range of cutting and finishing tasks for projects on a wide variety of materials.
Power and Comfort
The main distinction of the Dremel 4000 from other power tools is its design. It is smaller and lighter than older brands. It can perform well through speeds from 5,000 up to 35,000 RPM without Dremel models, and even existing models of other distracting and straining vibration. The soft grip on the handle, and the conveniently placed power switch, makes using this tool one of the most enjoyable experiences in your garage or workshop.
Complete Description and Warranty
The Dremel 4000 is backed by a five-year warranty. Each purchase of the product should include these materials (aside from the tool itself):
Despite its powerful features, the Dremel 4000 has controls and parts which are easy to understand and utilize. The speed settings can be easily and accurately adjusted on the speed adjustment buttons. It has a six-foot cord so you can work on a wider and larger area, a nose cap with a pencil grip for added stability, and its motor brushes can be replaced to prolong the motor life.
The Dremel 4000 comes with 30 accessories and 2 attachments in its package. Some of these attachments are the Circle Cutter/ Straight Edge guide, Sanding/Grinding guide, and the Multi-saw and Planer adjustments (as mentioned). The kit also contains important add-ons like cut-off wheels, sanding discs, polishing wheels, a steel brush, and so on. Basically, when you have a Dremel 4000 in your house, you can embark on creating and improving just about anything.
When you have a power tool like the Dremel 4000 in your house, you can use it for a wide variety of projects, like cleaning gemstones, sanding and polishing wooden children’s toys, and even grooming pets.
This Fein Multimaster tool-kit is one of those tools that is a pricey investment, but is one that will make your job completion easier and faster. In the previous two years, attending woodworking shows, I would always find myself watching the demos on the Fein MultiMaster tool. I was ALWAYS impressed as to what the tool was capable of. I recently saw the ad for the newest version with the quick blade release and the package supplied attachments. More importantly, I had also found work that required this sort of tool!
I had to perform a job of installing ornamental returns on an old house with period moldings. The old returns had rotted together with some of the crown rake boards. Making the new returns wasn't an issue; trimming back the 4-inch crown molding was bound to be boring to say the least. I bought the Fein Multimaster tool-kit and felt the discomfort all the way back to the job…crown molding to solid wood. The roof’s 12/12 pitch made it nearly impossible to perform the task at hand with any speed while using steady tools.
The Fein MultiMaster accomplished the task in just a few seconds. After trimming back six returns in under one hour, I was certain the tool was worth the price tag. It was almost anticlimactic getting all of that work done in such a short amount of time! Simplicity and speed is what came to mind!
Since my purchase, I've found the Fein MultiMaster tool to be consistent with all that I have seen at demo shows. Once you purchase your own Fein MultiMaster, you will find yourself using it more than you thought you could. The amount of time you can save with the Fein MulitMaster tool, is worth the amount of money that you spend for your purchase, as it pays for itself very quickly. I find myself treating the attachments as if they were gold, considering the replacement costs. I believe that the Fein MultiMaster can get away with their prices, as there isn't any other tool like it that works as well. The blades and all attachments are intensely strong and durable. Under-cutting doorjambs piled high with trim nails is now a breeze!
If you’re looking for a smaller-than-average, basic, mid-priced, lightweight power drill that is both easy to carry around and use for continuous drilling, you can’t go wrong with the Hitachi D10VH Corded Power Drill . It also comes with a 5 year warranty which is a feature that you don’t often see anymore. Note, however, that it comes with a 5 year home use warranty.
