Tiger
Claw Reciprocal Saw
Porter-Cable,
known for their innovation and high quality tools, has done it
again with the new Tiger Claw Reciprocal Saw.
The problem
with reciprocal saws has been their sometimes unwieldy length.
If you are trying to get in close or are in tight quarters
the tool is a problem. That is, until now. Porter-Cable's
new Tiger Claw Reciprocal Saw solves such space problems
in a hurry. It bends and twists. With the press of a button the
Tiger Claw head raises
or lowers 90 degrees (with 13 positive stops) or it rotates 360
degrees. The new Tiger Claw has a unique and fast
blade-changing button that requires no tools and an adapter that
lets you put
a shorter jig-saw blade in it for those really tight spots.
The Tiger
Claw has power as well with its 11.5 amp variable
speed motor that cuts from 0 to 2,900 strokes per minute.
Add to that a 1-1/4" stroke and you have one great tool with a
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Triton Router One
doesn't usually associate Australia with the manufacturing
of woodworking tools, but maybe that is just a quirk that we,
living
north of the equator, seem to have. That is, until Triton, a company
based in Melbourne, introduced their Triton Plunge Router. This
is one great tool.
The Triton
Router (rated at 2400 watts) is equivalent to a 3-1/2hp
machine. It is a variable speed tool with many features previously
unseen in a router. First, and probably foremost, is the fact that
the Triton Router is as comfortable to use above or below the table. The tool has
a couple of unique features for under-the-table use. First, the
plunge spring pops out with the twist of a screwdriver.
Second, when you raise it up to its highest point, two things happen.
You will quickly see that the entire collet head sits well above
the table surface and, second, the motor shaft locks so a one-handed
bit change becomes possible. When the router is under the table,
all controls are at your fingertips and facing front. An illuminated
power switch is very visible and the simple turning of the handle
raises or lowers the tool. In addition there is a micro-winder
for precision adjustments. In the upright position the Triton
Router performs equally as
well. In the plunge mode you can do either a direct plunge or use
the winder handle to feed it slowly. The lock-down is simple and
convenient, with no fumbling; it's right where it should be.
The Triton is a big machine. When you first lay eyes on it, you can see
it is quality built and Triton backs this with a three
year warranty! The tool has a "soft-start" feature and
a speed control that regulates it from 8,000 to 20,000 RPM's. As
if that isn't enough,
they have a front and rear safety shield that is crystal clear.
Want more? You've got it. The Triton comes equipped with a base
plate that includes a multi-function fence with a circle-cutting
feature. Still more features include a 1/2" router bit, a 1/4"
collet, and
a Triton 1/2" straight router bit.
How did I rate
the Triton Router? The maximum is a ***** star and the Triton
Router Plunger gets all of them easily. Busy Bee Tools
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