
Choosing the best woodworking tools from the past year depends on the types of projects you build. So here are seven new woodworking tools that you won’t want to miss. It can be tough to keep up with all the innovative gear that our talented product development team creates. Catch up with seven new woodworking tools that you may not have seen. We’re betting that at least one of these will catch your eye and be something you’ll want in your workshop.
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Miter Saw Fence System with Micro-Adjust Flip Stop
Two of the best upgrades you can make for your miter saw station are to add a stop block system for making repeatable cuts and a measuring tape to set up accurate cuts quickly. The Rockler Miter Saw Fence System with Micro-Adjust Flip Stop makes it easy to make both upgrades to your miter saw station. This kit includes two aluminum rails, two measuring tapes, two connector bars and a micro adjust flip stop. The micro-adjustable stop features a knurled wheel to adjust the stop either left or right in tiny increments - perfect for when you need to creep up on a measurement.
Click-Connect Flexiport Hoses and Fittings
We upgraded our 12' Fixed-Length and 3' to 12' Expandable Flexiport Hose Kits! Now they not only feature four flexible ports that fit just about any portable power tool, they also feature the new Click-Connect fitting that lets you easily connect and disconnect your hoses to your tools and dust collector. If you've got other shop vacuum hoses, the Click-Connect Adapter for Shop Vacuum Hoses (left/right/bottom?) lets you connect various brands of shop vacuum hoses to your Click-Connect Flexiport tool ports.
Click-Connect Router Dust Port and Plate
The Dust Right® Click-Connect Router Dust Port and Plate surrounds the router bit to dramatically improve dust collection from above the workpiece. It includes a plate that attaches to most midsize routers, and a clever rotational adjustment system that allows the shroud to move up and down, ensuring that the bit is completely enclosed. Clear acrylic baseplate is included to ensure the best possible visibility.
Dust Right 1250 CFM Wall-Mount HEPA Cyclone Dust Collector
If you're short on floor space, but want all the features of a top-of-the-line dust collector, the new Dust Right 1250 CFM Cyclone Dust Collector is the perfect fit. Thanks to its wall-mount design, it consumes a minimum area of floor space. HEPA filtration ensures that the air in your shop is clean, and 2-stage dust separation keeps the filter clean for longer, and minimizes the need to empty the drum. Filter is easily accomplished by rotating the top handle. When the time comes to empty the drum, simply raise the lower handle and roll the drum away on its casters. An included remote makes it easy to activate the collector from anywhere in your shop.
Dust Right 4'' Wall-Mount Cyclone Dust Separator
Upgrade your single stage 4" dust collector into a 2-stage dust collector by installing a Dust Right 4'' Wall-Mount Cyclone Dust Separator. The cyclone separator filters out the biggest, bag-filling chips before they ever hit the main filter and collection bag. This means the filter stays cleaner longer. You'll still have to empty these bigger chips from the separator bag, but removing the separator bag and emptying it couldn't be easier —simply grip the handles and twist to detach.
Router Table Half Lap Jig
The Router Table Half Lap Jig is the only jig on the market that makes it possible to easily cut both regular half lap joints and mitered half lap joints at the router table. Half lap joints boast maximum glue area, resulting in an incredibly strong joint. Use the mitered version for a pleasing appearance on things like picture frames, and the square version for more structural frames and ease of assembly.
Straight-Line Rip Hold-Down Clamps
Slabs and rough-cut lumber often lack a straight reference edge, which is a must for safe ripping and squaring. If you don't have a jointer or a large band saw, creating that straight edge can be tough. That's where our Straight-Line Rip Hold-Down Clamps come in handy. They make it easy to create a table saw jig or sled that rides against your table saw's fence, resulting in a perfectly straight edge.You can mount the clamps to a straight board for narrow stock (top) or a plywood panel for wider boards (bottom).