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  Big Jaw Pipe Clamps

  Posted: February 10th, 2011, 2:06pm MST by Benjamen Johnson

  

  Pipe clamps are a cheap and easy way to clamp glue-ups, but they only apply pressure on the first few inches near the edge. You can always alternate clamps on the top and bottom to apply more even pressure, but this only works for stock under 5″ thick or so. If you’re putting together an even thicker slab, you should probably make sure you apply pressure to the middle, too.

  One way to reach the middle is to use some of WoodCraft’s Big Jaw Pipe Clamps that have a 7″ throat depth. Made from ductile cast iron, the clamps fit onto standard 3/4″ threaded pipe. To make the clamps easy to adjust and release, they have multiple disc clutch plates.

  A single Big Jaw Pipe Clamp will cost you $22; if you buy four or more the price drops to $20.

  Big Jaw Pipe Clamps [WoodCraft]
  Via Amazon [What’s This?]

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  Air Compressors Recalled Due To Fire Hazard

  Posted: February 10th, 2011, 1:47pm MST by Chuck Cage

  

  If you own a Craftsman, Delta Shopmaster, DeVilbiss, Husky, or Porter-Cable air compressor, heads up: DeVilbiss (the actual manufacturer of these particular models) announced the recall of about 460,000 compressors due to an overheating problem that can pose a fire hazard.

  The picture above (courtesy of the CPSC) shows where to check model number information, but you’ll want to visit the CPSC website (link below) to check the extensive list of affected models, which we sold at “home centers nationwide from January 2003 through December 2004.” Affected Craftsman models were sold at Sears (of course) from September 2000 through December 2005.

  If you own an affected model, the CPSC says you “should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled compressors and call DeVilbiss or Sears for a free inspection and repair.”

  DeVilbiss Recalls Air Compressors Due To Fire Hazard [CPSC]

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  Fathead Tweezers

  Posted: February 10th, 2011, 1:30pm MST by Chuck Cage

  

  When I used to get splinters in the wood shop, my dad would always pull out this set of high-grade tweezers he kept around. Unlike the standard flimsy ones you normally find at the grocery store, his were pretty stiff and sharp as hell. And they worked. Sure, it hurt a bit. But once the splinter was out the healing could begin. That’s why the standard pimp-my-product email from the PockeTweez people kinda stood out for me. I haven’t seen ‘em in person, but they look pretty interesting.

  The PockeTweez’ thick cast arms look fifty times as sturdy as my dad’s medical-grade tweezers, which should mean you’ll be able to put some real squeeze on whatever you got stuck in your hand. The release says they’re sharp enough to stab, which is why they integrated them into a swivel-deploy case, rendering them pocketable.

  The release also claims that the company’s founders worked around the lumber and millwork industry in central Oregon where “precise-tipped fathead tweezers were crafted by employees from planer blade stock.” They say this portable version draws on that experience.

  Like I said, I haven’t tried a set. But I’m tempted. At $25 (shipped), they’re not too horribly expensive, and having a set of really functional tweezers in the shop saves a lot of pain.

  PockeTweez [Corporate Site]

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