Tools For Cabinetmaking

Off all the clamps I have used in the 20+ years that I’ve been doing cabinetmaking and mill work I have found that the best clamps are made by the Bessey Corporation. My shop carries  several different kinds of clamps, in various sizes and lengths. We typically are using the standard Bessey general purpose clamps during cabinet face frame attachment. 12″, 18″, and 24″ are the most used. These clamps have a a nice 1″ thick, notched, steel bar. The clamping heads  have available plastic cushions and the grip handle is bigger then the cheaper clamps that are around. Also, the threads on the screw post are hardened and spiral very smoothly. Considering these clamps as part of your shop would not be a mistake at all. A definite  must have tool for cabinetmaking.

In our shop we’ve built a portable rack on wheels. Having the ability

to bring you clamps close to the work being done is much more efficient and saves time. Bigger and much longer clamps like 3/4″ pipe or bar clamps can even be mounted on the rack. Bessey “K” body clamps are the most popular clamp for door assembly and glue-up. Because their jaws remain square to the face when you tighten them up the pressure applied is even across the surface of your material.

If you have a shop and build any type of cabinetry you know how

REVO K Body

important clamps are. There never seems to be enough, and you can always use more. When thinking about tools for cabinetmaking, clamps are at the top of the list to get and I recommend Bessey

Bosch CCS180 Circular Saw

New Litheon™ cordless tools feature best-in-class runtime and performance.

Mount Prospect, IL - Bosch Power Tools & Accessories proved it was a serious player in the mid-range lithium-ion cordless tool category with the launch of its new 14.4V and 18V Litheon™ drill/drivers and hammer drill/drivers earlier this year. With best-in-class runtime (up to 50% more than the competition), battery life and performance, Bosch’s Litheon cordless system is winning converts worldwide. Bosch is now broadening its successful cordless tool lineup with the addition of two new cordless saws.

The first addition to Bosch’s 18V Litheon family of tools is the CCS180 Circular Saw. Featuring the fastest cutting speed in its class (3,900 RPM), the most compact design, light weight (7.9 lbs) and the industry’s best battery runtime, the CCS180 is all about on-the-job productivity. With a 50-degree bevel capacity and an ergonomic handle optimized to maximize leverage from any angle, Bosch’s new cordless circular saw is capable of delivering outstanding results in any application. The Bosch CCS180 is also tough, featuring a stamped aluminum footplate designed to withstand drops from up to six feet.

Bosch has also added the CRS180 Reciprocating Saw to its 18V Litheon lineup. With two speed settings and a sensitive variable speed trigger, the CRS180 offers users an operating range of 0 – 2,400 and 0 – 2,700 RPM. That means precise cuts and outstanding control, even in demanding applications such as metal cutting. The CRS180, with a weight of 7.6 lbs, is a half-pound lighter than the nearest competitor, and a new foot design offers superior line-of-sight. Combined with an ergonomically designed soft-grip handle, these features make the CRS180 comfortable enough for all-day use. In addition, the CRS180 features Bosch’s Lock-Jaw Blade Holder™, which allows for one-handed blade changes.

At the heart of both tools is Bosch’s Litheon lithium-ion battery technology. Offering up to 35 percent more runtime than the competition and two times more recharge cycles over the life of the battery, the Litheon system keeps users moving forward in any application. Bosch’s patented Electronic Cell and Motor Protection, meanwhile, protects both the battery and the tool by preventing the three main causes of battery failure – overheating, overloading and deep discharging.

Bosch is so confident in its Litheon system that it backs the platform with the industry’s best cordless system protection plan – the Provantage 3-year Tool Protection Plan and 2-year battery replacement plan.

Bosch’s new CCS180 Circular Saw and CRS180 Reciprocating Saw will be available nationwide in December 2008. The tools will also be available for purchase within the following !8V Litheon Combo Kits:

BOSCH 18V LITHEON COMBO KITS

CLPK40-180 4-Tool Combo – 17618 Brute Tough Hammer Drill/Driver
- CRS180 Recip Saw
- CCS180 Circ Saw
- CFL180 Flashlight

Combo Kit

- Litheon FatPack Batteries (2)
- Charger
- Carrying Case

CLPK41-180 4-Tool Combo
(available 1Q09)   – 17618 Brute Tough Hammer Drill/Driver
- CRS180 Recip Saw
- 25618 Impactor
- CFL180 Flashlight
- Litheon FatPack Batteries (2)
- Charger
- Carrying Case

CLPK21-180 2-Tool Combo – 17618 Brute Tough Hammer Drill/Driver
- CCS180 Circ Saw
- Litheon FatPack Batteries (2)
- Charger
- Carrying Case

CLPK20-180 2-Tool Combo   – 17618 Brute Tough Hammer Drill/Driver
- CRS180 Recip Saw
- Litheon FatPack Batteries (2)
- Charger
- Carrying Case

As with Bosch’s 18V BruteTough and Compact Tough drill/drivers and hammer drill/drivers, all tools in the system are compatible with Bosch FatPack and SlimPack battery designs.

Each of the new tools comes with one battery and a 30-minute charger. To find out more, visit www.boschtools.com or call 877-BOSCH-99.

About Bosch Power Tools and Accessories:
Bosch Power Tools and Accessories is one of the divisions within the $1 billion, 4,000 employee strong Robert Bosch Tool Corporation, which is the North American branch of the largest power tool and accessory manufacturer in the world, Robert Bosch GmbH. Bosch provides a complete line of corded and cordless power tools and accessories engineered to survive any jobsite and allow professionals to take control of their work. For more information, call toll free 877-BOSCH-99 (877-267-2499) or visit boschtools.com.

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