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QUICK LIFT from Accuride is a remote-controlled, motorized assembly designed to carry flat-panel televisions in wood cabinetry. The lift rises for viewing or lowers to conceal screens when not in use. The Quick Lift is pre-wired and pre-mounted to a 3/4" thick backing board that gets secured to the rear of a cabinet. It is compatible to most flat-panel televisions up to 50" diagonal and 33-1/2" tall. It can support up to a 120-lb. load and fits cabinet widths of 28" and greater, according to Accuride. For cabinets constructed with a fixed lid, an optional bracket kit is available. The Quick Lift sells for under $1,000. Contact: Accuride International Inc., 12311 Shoemaker Ave., Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670. Tel: 562-903-0200. www.accuride.com |
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| FLEXADUX PVR-4 clear PVC hose, from Flexaust, for dust and light woodchip collection. The medium-weight hose is reinforced with a spring steel wire helix. It compresses at better than a 3 to 1 ratio to reduce shipping costs and save storage space, according to the manufacturer. For example, a 10'-long x 4" I.D. hose ships in a 4-1/2" sq. x 3'-long box. The hose is offered in 2" to 12" I.D. sizes and standard 10', 25' and 50' lengths. The hose has a 0.025" wall thickness for 2" to 5" I.D. sizes and 0.028" for 6" and above. The company also says the hose offers good chemical and water resistance and a wide (20- to 160-degree F) operating range. The hose is priced according to size and quantity ordered. Contact: Flexaust, P.O. Box 4275, Warsaw, IN 46581. Tel: 800-343-0428. www.flexaust.com |
THE DADO PRO, from CMT, is an alternative to buying an 8" dado head. The kit includes two rim blades, four 1/8" chippers and one 1/16" chipper, to cut a perfectly flat-bottomed dado, according to the manufacturer. The Dado Pro handles grooves, dados and rabbets from 1/4" to 13/16" wide. Each chipper is individually labeled with its dimension. A set of seven steel dado shims is included to hit those "in between" measurements and the size of each shim is clearly indicated. CMT says the anti-kickback design of the teeth limits the amount of stock removal without adversely affecting performance, making the Dado Pro a great choice for underpowered saws. The Dado Pro, sold with a carrying case, has a street price of $149. Contact: CMT USA Inc., 307-F Pomona Dr., Greensboro, NC 27407. Tel: 888-268-2487. www.cmtusa.com |
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MILWAUKEE'S close-quarter angle drill is designed to offer the performance of a standard 3/8" drill in a compact, ergonomic package, suitable for maneuvering around awkward angles and hard-to-reach areas. The drill features a 3.5-amp motor and metal-framed gear train. An angled chuck, large paddle trigger and textured palm grip make the drill comfortable and easy to use in multiple positions, according to the manufacturer. Additional features include a chuck shield to prevent damage to the surface and angled cord exit to keep the cord out of the way and untangled while working. The close-quarter angle drill, model 0370-20, sells for about $120. Contact: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp., 13135 W. Lisbon Road, Brookfield, WI 53005. Tel: 800-729-3878. www.milwaukeetool.com |
THE CT MIDI is a mobile dust collector from Festool, specifically designed with the installer in mind. It is ideal for those who require the suction capacity of a much larger dust extractor but who also have the need for a lightweight and compact unit, according to the manufacturer. It weighs just over 21 lbs. and has a container capacity of almost 4 gallons. It features tool-triggered activation, an antic-static design, a 72-dB noise level, and onboard hose and cord storage. The CT MIDI is priced at $330. Contact: Festool, Tooltechnic Systems LLC, P.O. Box 606, Lebanon, IN 46052. Tel: 888-337-8600. www.festoolusa.com |
