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CNC machining center

From JKL Machinery, Casadei-Busellato's Jet Master T CNC machining center can be configured as a 3-, 4- or 5-axis machine. The pod and rail system can be configured as a manual system or the fully automatic Jet Fast or Jet Power system. The Jet Fast utilizes an aggregate which the electrospindle uses to place each rail and pod, while the Jet Power automatically moves each rail and pod via independent servo motors running on a rack-and-pinion drive system. It can also be configured with drilling block configurations ranging from 18 up to 30 spindles.

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Movable blade gang ripsaw with edging removal

Eagle Machinery says the Eagle StraightLine MB24 movable blade gang ripsaw was designed as a solution to the shortcomings of conventional movable blade gang ripsaws. Its heavy-duty frame can be configured with up to 6 tooling stations and the unique design allows for the removal and grinding of both board edges (waste), maximizes blade positioning flexibility and accuracy, and reduces maintenance requirements, the company says. The machine is capable of feed speeds in excess of 450 lineal fpm.

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Laser cutting & engraving systems

Trotec says its wide selection of world-class CO2 laser cutting and engraving systems provide unmatched speed, precision, versatility, and reliability. With working areas from 12x24 in. up to 87x126 in. and laser power up to 400 watts, Trotec says it has the right machine for your application.

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Two-direction dovetail clamp

Micro Jig has introduced the Matchfit Dovetail Clamp AP. The new clamp allows woodworkers to clamp in two directions at once, doing the work of two clamps in one with the new X-Pad accessory, which comes standard. Makers rout a standard 1/2-inch, 14-degree dovetail groove and slide the clamp to the intended position. The green X-Pad slides over the clamp pad. Craftspeople can position the notch to the edge of the piece and clamp down, and the X-Pad pivots around the edge of the piece.

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Sliding table saw

Stiles Machinery offers the Ironwood SL Series of sliding table saws for chip-free cutting. Available in three models, the SL Series features aircraft-grade aluminum sliding tables with perfected, vertical guidance for accurate, square cuts over the full cutting length, the company says. The chrome hardened guiderails ensure that the sliding carriage traverses straight without lateral movement. Ideal for panel and solid wood processing, the series is capable of making perfect miters, as well as rip, jointing, and crosscuts.

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Portable CNC cutting system

Available from Shaper Tools, Shaper Origin + Workstation is a unique all-in-one workspace solution that lets woodworkers apply CNC precision and efficiency to projects that are beyond the scope of traditional static CNC machines. With Origin + Workstation, the company says users can cut end-grain joinery with ease, apply efficient and precise fixturing on small or irregularly-shaped workpieces, and bring that precision cutting with them to any jobsite.

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Domestic wood components

Yoder Lumber recommends woodworkers simplify their supply chain and protect their products from the fluctuations of a volatile import/export market by acquiring their hardwood components from a trusted, domestic source. Yoder Lumber can provide many standard components, such as S4S, stair treads and mouldings, or custom components to specification. The company's components are made from responsibly sourced Appalachian hardwoods.

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Large format laser

Trotec says its SP2000 large format laser combines an ergonomic and low-maintenance design with high-speed precision processing capabilities, packaged in the largest safety class 2 laser cutter on the market. It features a working area of 66 x 98 inches, access from all four sides, processing speeds up to 6.5 feet per second, and laser power up to 400 watts – empowering businesses to improve production efficiency, broaden product offerings, and increase product quality, the company adds.

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Moisture & RH meter

Available from Lignomat, the Ligno-DuoTec BW can measure wood moisture and relative humidity, which are the main factors contributing to moisture problems in furniture and cabinets. The Ligno-DuoTec BW is set up as a pinless, dual-depth meter to measure moisture in solid wood domestic and tropical species, particleboard, plywood and other composite panels used in furniture manufacturing. To convert the instrument into an accurate thermo-hygrometer, add RH probe and you can instantly read relative humidity, temperature, dew point and GPP.

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Wood lathe with 115V power input

Powermatic has introduced the PM2014 wood lathe featuring 115V single phase power input, easy disassembly for transport and an adjustable stand (optional). Other features include a movable control box, digital speed and indexing readout, and anti-rotation tailstock key. The PM2014 lathe is equipped with an inverter that converts 115V, single phase power input to 230V, three phase output.