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The one-piece SC 8/25 spreading connector from Hafele is suitable for small furniture items, which can be transported pre-assembled.
With speedy and toolless installation, the company says, the finished product is invisible after assembly.
The connector is inserted into an 8 mm hole and furniture components are then pushed together manually.
Both connector parts spread themselves simultaneously in the hole and are said to create a lasting structural connection inside the furniture body.
The TID 18 cordless impact driver from Festool has a compact, ergonomic design and a standard ¼-in. quick-release chuck.
An EC TEC brushless motor provides 1,593 in-lb. of torque into three speed settings.
The additional T-Mode feature is said to prevent overtightening. Next to the Basic version there is also as a Set version that includes two of the new Li-HighPower 4.0 HPC-ASI 18 V battery packs and a belt clip.
A kickback-free hammer mechanism drives the fastener rather than spinning the drill around the screw to protect the user’s wrist.
The T-Mode detects the transition between sheet metal and wood and automatically adapts the speed. With Li-ion battery, units weigh 3.3 lb.
The ML-ZN80 push-to-open latch for heavy doors from Sugatsune has a magnetic touch latch with strong push force to eliminate the need for handles.
Units are suitable for hidden doors, closets and pantries. The body is made of metal for durability and the plastic part is flame resistant and compliant with the UL94V-0 standard.
The magnet part has an allowance of 1.5° on each side to catch the strike plate correctly and helps the magnet to adjust even if there is a slight misalignment.
The screws for the mounting plate are designed to be hidden from view. For overlay doors, designs should include the correct clearance between the door and sideboard (as shown in the drawings).
Rotoplane rotary planing machines from Ogden Group are said to be the modern way to calibrate and prepare wood products for gluing or finishing.
The versatile machines offer improved quality, productivity, and a significant cost savings when compared to conventional planing, the company says.
The machines feature a patented planing head, which moves in horizontal rotation rather than vertical rotation as with the conventional planer heads. With the rotary planing, grain direction in the work piece is no longer a concern and neither are resinous, knotty, or wild grain woods, it adds, so that shops can now process cabinet doors and glued panels, as well as complete frame assemblies without fear of surface tear out.
In addition, the shearing action of the planing head leaves a smooth porous surface that is suitable for gluing — it is neither too slick, as with planing, nor torn as with sanding, resulting in tighter, stronger joints, the company says.
The rotary head employs durable multi sided carbide blades which can be rotated 4 times.
Nova USA Wood Products has expanded the palette of its ExoShield wood stain with the addition of Platinum and Antique Bronze colors.
Designed to provide long-lasting protection for exterior decking, siding and outdoor furniture, the two new colors join existing Natural, Mahogany, Walnut and Black Walnut stains, the company says.
Using a proprietary blend of Tung oil, UV blockers, fungicide, and trans-oxide pigments, the wood stain’s water-resistant, acid-resistant formula is suitable for enhancing wood stability, reducing cracking or warping, delaying graying and protecting against water damage, fungi and harmful UV rays.