Stationary Tools
- Rockwell RK7241S Portable Jobsite Table Saw
- Bosch Axial-Glide System Revolutionizes Miter Saw Category
- Trojan WT-2438 Portable Work Table
- Saw Trax now features Makita
- Grainger spotlights New Dayton Contractor Saw
- Wheeler-Rex Mantis Band Saw
- SawGear cuts labor by 15 to 30 Percent
Rockwell RK7241S Portable Jobsite Table Saw
Rockwell's new model RK7241S portable jobsite table saw features unique optional finisher and sliding table attachments.
Saw features include:
- Only portable jobsite saw that will cut a nominal 4x4 in one pass
- Steel rails versus aluminum rails for durability
- 30" rip capacity
- Easy glide, cam lock fence
- Included oversized dust bag for less mess
- Telescoping rear out-feed support
- Large 28 1/2" x 19" Cast Aluminum Table
- Dovetailed miter gauge slot so gauge will not fall out
- On board storage for all tools
- Depth of cut at 90 degrees is 3-9/16"
- Comes fully assembled out of the box
Bosch Axial-Glide System Revolutionizes Miter Saw Category
Innovative GCM12SD Glide Miter Saw delivers durable precision compact workspace and unmatched smoothness of cut!
The first thing users will notice about Bosch’s latest 12” dual-bevel miter saw is that it looks nothing like any miter saw they’ve ever seen. The moment they power up the saw on a project, they’ll notice that it feels like no other miter saw they’ve ever used. The innovation responsible for both the unique appearance and the unparalleled level of performance is Bosch’s patented Axial-Glide™ system. Making its debut on the ground-breaking GCM12SD 12” Dual-Bevel Glide Miter Saw from Bosch Power Tools & Accessories, the new system will revolutionize what users expect from a miter saw.
Beyond giving the GCM12SD its distinctive profile, Bosch’s Axial-Glide system eliminates three key challenges miter saw users have endured since the first slide systems debuted many years ago. While the traditional sliding compound miter saw approach enables users to make wider cross cuts, that system takes up more space and is prone to misalignment and stickiness over time. By replacing the sliding rail system with a hinged or articulating glide arm system – similar to the linkage used in a four-bar suspension design – Bosch created a more compact miter saw that delivers durable precision, remaining true and smooth over time.
The Axial-Glide system operates by folding the articulated arm flush with the back of the saw, saving up to 12” of workspace versus a traditional sliding compound miter saw and enabling the saw to be operated with almost no clearance behind it; ideal for jobsites and cramped workshops. By removing the rail assembly and replacing it with robust cast-aluminum arms, Bosch has built a saw that remains aligned and calibrated even in harsh conditions. With 12 sealed precision ball bearings in place of the sliding-rail interface, the saw provides infinite smooth travel and better control at all miter and bevel angles for the life of the tool. As an added measure of control, a glide damper enables users to increase or decrease the glide action to meet their exact needs.
The new Axial-Glide system also offers expanded cutting capacity. The GCM12SD Glide Miter Saw provides 14” of horizontal cutting capacity, a 6-1/2” max vertical cutting capacity against the fence (for base) and a 6-1/2” cutting capacity when cutting crown molding (45◦ spring) against the fence.
As with other Bosch miter saws, Upfront Controls eliminate the need to reach behind the saw to make adjustments. The all-metal bevel lock lever and range selector are conveniently located at the front of the saw for quick and easy bevel settings. Another popular feature retained from other Bosch saws, combined with an innovative new approach to fence alignment, is the Squarelock™ Quick-Release Fence system. Factory machining automatically aligns the two-piece high-precision Squarelock fence at 90◦ to the table with no additional adjustment. Cast-in scales and the ability to attach sacrificial fences or jigs also enhance the feature.
Unique to Bosch, two sliding material supports are integrated into the stable, tip-resistant base, and, with a total extended length of 40”, the GCM12SD offers 60 percent more left-to-right material support than the leading competitor. A dual purpose dust port also adapts to standard 1-1/4” and 33 mm vacuum hoses without a separate adaptor while offering up to 90% dust efficiency cutting 2x material with a vacuum.
When it comes to dialing in the saw for precise cuts, Bosch’s GCM12SD makes it easy. The easy-to-read, precision-engineered etched stainless steel miter scale aligns with 10 adjustable miter detents for maximum flexibility over the saw’s entire 52◦-left and 60◦-right miter range. A miter detent override on the front of the saw can be activated for even more precise adjustments at fractional measurements. High-visibility scales enable users to easily adjust bevel angles 0-47 degrees left or right, and two 33.9-degree bevel stops are built in. An ergonomic ambidextrous soft-grip trigger handle offers comfort and control, while the clear lower guard delivers unobstructed visibility throughout the cut.
Along with its innovative design and superior adjustability and precision, Bosch equipped the saw with its proven 15 Amp motor. Providing 3,800 rpm and 3 HP (max), the GCM12SD powers through cuts with authority, time after time.
The Bosch GCM12SD Glide Miter Saw is compatible with the LS010 Laser Washer Guide, accessory flip Crown Stops, as well as Bosch’s T4B Gravity Rise, T3B TracRac® and T1B miter saw stands, all available separately. The GCM12SD will be available through authorized retailers nationwide this fall. To find out more or to locate a dealer, users may visit www.boschtools.com or call 877-BOSCH-99.
Trojan WT-2438 Portable Work Table
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Filling the need of contractors on the move, the Trojan WT-2438 Work Table takes about five seconds to unfold and is one of the most sturdy and stable portable work benches available today.
Set up, the WT-2438 stands at a comfortable 35 inches high and is convenient for all types of jobsite tasks. Its 24- by 38-inch table top is made of rugged 5/8-inch plywood with a Medium Density Overlay (MDO). The wood surface overhangs the metal frame far enough to make it easy to clamp projects down.
This work bench is sturdy enough to support a vise or to be used as a platform when hand sawing material.
The WT-2438 Work Table’s frame is made of rugged 1” square steel tubing and has folding legs that lock quickly in place with the convenient motion of a single cross-member. Knock it down for transport and you’re on the move in seconds with the compact, 5” thick unit in hand.
For storage, the folded-up table stands vertically on edge alongside other tools. The WT-2438 Portable Work Table weighs in at just under 40 pounds and is finished off with a rugged powder coat paint job that will keep it looking great for years.
Proudly “Made in the USA.” Available nationwide for under $200.
Saw Trax now features Makita
For 2010 Saw Trax will be offering the Makita 5007N 15-amp circular saw in it’s Varsity, 1000 series and Sign Makers Package panel saws.
Packages with the Makita 5007N will come standard with a dust collection upgrade that uses a custom dust hood, a 12-foot by 2.5-inch dust hose and a removable dust shroud brush underneath the saw.
This is a $199 option that is now free!
The dust hose uses the standard hose used on Shop Vac 6-hp vacuums so the hose can also be used with Shop Vac accessories.
Grainger spotlights New Dayton Contractor Saw
New 10-inch left-tilt saw features 1 3/4-hp motor and v-belt drive system.
Portable and Powerful! Easy to move around the shop, Dayton’s new 10-inch left tilt Contractor Saw (4KXD1) features a large precision ground cast iron table. Incorporating the latest technology, the new quick-release, see-through, split-blade guard comes with an adjustable riving knife and anti-kickback pawls to protect the operator while providing a clear view of the material being cut.Other features include:
- Heavy duty cast iron trunnion design ensures accurate blade alignment for precision cuts
- Dual-locking aluminum fence provides precision alignment that can be set to 1/64-inch parallel to the blade and perpendicular to the table for accurate cuts every time
- Powerful dual-voltage 1 3/4-hp motor and v-belt drive system to easily cut through hardwoods
- On-board storage for the deluxe T-Slot miter gauge with adjustable stops, push stick, blade guard, rip fence, blade and cord wrap
- Rail mounted on/off safety switch is conveniently located for emergency shut off.
Maximum rip is 30 inches to the right and 13 inches to the left of the blade with 3 1/8-inch depth of cut at 90 degrees.
Wheeler-Rex Mantis Band Saw
The Mantis is portable and the lightest band saw in its class.
It comes complete with either a chain vise or a flat vise. Vises can be changed quickly and easily with just 3 bolts.
It cuts 1/4”-6” steel, stainless steel, cast iron, conduit or polyethylene/polypropylene pipes. It can make angled cuts.
Do you have large and/or bundled pipes? The Mantis can cut them with ease.
As an extra feature, the Mantis can be locked in an upright position to use as a vertical table saw.
The weight is counterbalanced for straight cutting. A wide variety of blades are available.
SawGear cuts labor by 15 to 30 Percent
Portable automated measuring system is the "ultimate accessory” for chop saws.
Innovative New Tool for the Professional Builder Provides Reported Labor Savings of 15 to 30 percent.
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New Bedford Tool & Gauge Co. introduces “Jobsite Automation” with SawGear, a portable, precise and rugged automated length measuring system for chop saws. This new tool has been available to the market for just a few weeks. Beta users have already created quite the buzz with framers and finish carpenters by running ahead of schedule AND producing better quality work!
“It’s the ultimate chop saw accessory”, says Brandon Vaughn of Cutting Edge Interiors. “SawGear is tough as nails! We slapped 2x6’s on the stop and SawGear took it and came back for more! I won’t do another job without it.” SawGear is a tough, portable tool that attaches to your miter saw right at your job site. Just enter your dimension, slap your material against the rugged stop and cut your part, no fiddling around, no fitting, and no re-cutting again. It’s right every time.
“If you’re building custom homes or high end interiors, then you just aren’t going to compete in the future without SawGear. It’s a game changer!” says Brandon Vaughn of Cutting Edge Interiors. “After using it only a few weeks, the SawGear has already paid for itself.“
For more information, visit www.sawgear.com
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