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The “WorkHorse” is the coolest invention since … well … sliced bread? Perhaps not sliced bread, but it is pretty darned cool. The WorkHorse is the ultimate expandable, sturdy, compact, easily stored, goes together in minutes, uses 2×4 material found on the jobsite, saw-horse that there ever is or was. If you are a Siding Guy, or a Gutter Guy….this is the perfect solution for you…..These sawhorses can extend out as long as you need.

The WorkHorse goes together with 8 nuts and Bolts. The only other material you need is 2×4 lumber; short pieces for the top, and any length for the “side stretchers.” The cut-outs in the legs of the WorkHorse are larger than a 2×4, when you tilt the two sides into place, they automatically lock into the 2×4 and level out to give you a properly flat work surface.

A local contractor came up with these benches, patented them, and ask Festool Junkie to bring them to our community.

Check out these Pics:

Shop Online at FestoolJunkie. A WorkHorse is only gonna set you back $69.00.

Purchase a WorkHorse Here!

Timmy C

What do they say, “_____ are the best invention since sliced bread”? The reality is, that Craig, the Bowclamp dude has done it for us…Thank You Craig. I tried once to make a set of cauls for a project, but the reality of it was, I didn’t have the time, or the tools, or the space in the shop to get them to turn out as good as Craig at Bowclamp. Furthermore, it cost me a bunch to “tool up” to make two exactly alike so they would distribute the pressure like a good caul should. it should be? Once again, I didn’t have the time to mill these types of things, and I wish I would have know about these jobbies then. Bowclamps are indeed a precision tool, and will soon become to be a necessary tool in the LHTC arsenal.

The applications of the Bowclamp are not limited to simple edge joinery. The clamps can
be used for things like:

Veneer pressing,

Carcass assembly tool,

Face Frame Installation,

Edge Banding,

or how about Laminations without using 12 or so clamps…on a 4 foot glue up, one one each end of the Bowclamp will do, or even use it without clamps by using wedges between fixed boards or dogs.

Make sure to watch these videos, and tell me these are the most simple solutions to very
common methods of work around your shop.

Timmy C

Check out what others, including but not limited to “Fine Woodworking” has to say about Bowclamp

Bowclamp Reviews

Buy Bowclamps at Festool Junkie Free Shipping

We have some clearance items we would like to offer. We are making room for more schtuff, and would like to pass on some bulk purchasing savings to y’all.

Troxell knee pads are amongst the finest out there. They strap behind the knee, so you don’t get that crinkly feeling from wearing them with pants, and shorts.

Check it out. While supplies last we have several offers I would like to pass along.

Troxell Supersoft 17-209Soft – Buy Three get a free Troxell Torpedo Level – $93.00

Troxell Supersoft 17-209SoftL (Large) – Buy Three get a free Troxell Topedo Level – $123.00

Troxell Supersoft XL Leatherhead – Buy Three get a free Troxell Topedo Level – $140.00

Troxell 24″ Levels – $25.99

Troxell 48″ Levels – $33.99

Troxell 72″ Levels – $55.99

Troxell 12″ Torpedo Level – $14.99

The levels are killer. There are solid, have numerous float sites, rubber ends for bouncing (Not that you would ever drop it), and a handle. The Price is definately right.

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Hello All,

We now have the new Black Anodized Qwas Dos and Rail Dogs available at FestoolJunkie. These little gems are very slick, and will certainly boost your productivity with the MFT/3.

Take a peak at these links:

Qwas Dog Manual

Rail Dog Manual

Squaring The Fence Video Below:

Rail Dog Video Below:

Qwas Dog Demo Video Below:

Qwas Has Got It Goin’ On!!!

Buy Qwas Dogs

Buy Rail Dogs

Buy The Qwas Combo (One set of Qwas Dogs and One set of Rail Dogs.)

Have Fun Folks,

Timmy C

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There have been many inquiries lately regarding the new DeWalt Track Saw and the Makita Track Saw, can you guess what my opinion is? I suppose that the Plunge Cut Saw Revolution has finally come to this. However, there can only be one “Original”…you guessed it Festool.

The Festool TS 55 and Festool TS 75 are tried, true, and tested. It is going to be very interesting over the next several years, to see if the Yellow and Blue / Grey tools are still going to be running. I suppose I have to watch the color references because there are still Grey and Blue Festo Plunge Saws that came out in 1964.

Are the other tools gonna sell…probably…but will they tell the test of time?

Here is a good resource on the benefits and specs…

www.tracksaw.com

Three words come to mind and all of them have to do with the engineering:

The “Guts” aka. The Motor and it’s MMC Electronics (”Constant Blade Speed Under Load”) and Slip Clutch is so far advanced from D and M ; ask the DeWalt and Makita guys what their motors have to offer.

Track Saw Rails So Many to choose from, and expandability. Splinterguards, Slick Strips, yada yada yada.

Track Saw Accessories Blades for specific applications, Dust Covers, etc.

Timmy C

For those of you who just don’t know what to get your Festool Junkie; here is a quick list of items for you. Simply click on the links provided below, and you can’t go wrong.

Festool Quick Clamps – $36.00 (1 Each)

Festool Screw Clamps – $33.00 (1 Pair)

Festool Safety Glasses – $25.00 Perfect in the stocking or at work.

Festool Tape Measure – $25.00

Shop Organization is always on a woodworkers mind; check these out for a few more clams.

Festool 12 Drawer Sortainer – $119.00

For the Big Present, try these;

Festool TS 55 Plunge Cut Saw - $475.00

Festool C12 1.30 Ah Brushless / Cordless Drill – $345.00

Festool Midi Dust Extractor / Vacuum – $380.00

Any of these items will surely please your recipient!

Timmy C

Good News for a dreary day here in Nebraska. The Walko Tables are ready to be picked up. This weekend we will be diligently packing and repacking and palletizing the newest, most innovative Work Table on the market.

Just incase you have forgotten what the Walko Table is, Check the video below.

Stay Tuned, and keep the comments coming.

Timmy

I wanted to share that I am in Columbus, OH at Woodwerks Fall Expo over the next three days doing demonstrations of the Walko tables. Both Walko Tables tables are here at Woodwerks in Columbus, OH the fashion that they will be distributed.

If any of you are close to the Columbus, OH area, stop by and say hello. Todd Damon, owner of Woodwerks is a prince of a man, and has a TREMENDOUS store over here. The shop sells, Powermatic Custom, Bosch, DeWalt, Steel City, Delta, The largest Rockler affiliate store in the country….GET THIS….everything thing in the store is 10% off. If you have the means get on over here!

Woodwerks in Columbus, OH There is a very cool video tour through the store….check it out! Map To Woodwerks.

PS. During the Show, the Walko-4 will list at $849.00 and the Walko-3 will list at $699.00. Call me on my cellular phone:402.525.2435 and leave a message and we will get you hooked up.

TimmyC

We are proud to introduce and sell Qwas Dogs, the first precision bench dog. Why a precision bench dog? If you look at the Festool and Walko work tables, you will notice the holes are set in a precise grid. With Qwas Dogs you can take advantage of that grid to make perfect cuts, whether cross cuts, rip cuts, or 45 degree cuts (Festool MFT only). 2 pairs of Qwas Dogs allows you test the squareness of work pieces, squares, or help in glueing up your projects. Qwas Dogs are great for holding a workpiece while sanding, sawing, planing, or glueing up a project. Anything that requires holding your workpiece still or requires a perfect 90 degree angle, Qwas Dogs will work.

Qwas Dogs are sold as a matched pair. Each pair is inspected to assure diameters within .001 (1 thousandths) of an inch. Are you planning on using 2 pairs or more? All Qwas Dogs pairs are tested to be within 3 thousandths of an inch to each other (+.001, -002).

Qwas Dogs are designed to utilized the full depth of the holes for proper alignment. Qwas Dogs tapered shoulders are designed to fit the holes perfectly. The small shoulders assures the dogs are aligned with the hole rather than inaccuracies in the table surface from glue, saw kerfs, or water spillage.

Qwas Dogs sit less than 7/16 inch above the table top allowing you to work on anything from 1/2 plywood to 12/4 hardwood. Perfect for sanding and sawing 1/2 inch plywood. If you regularly work on thinner material, we can special order a thinner head to accommodate.

When you understand the precise grid CNC layout on these great work tables have, why use anything less than a precision bench dog, the Qwas Dog.

Bench Dogs for your MFT

Festool Junkie is honored to announce the roll-out for the Qwas Dogs (kwas dogs). They are now being offered exclusively through Festool Junkie for $29.95. Made in Valdosta, Georgia, these little “pups” are an essential for those of us doing bench work on the MFT’s, or needing to reference the hole patterns for squaring panels.

Buy your Qwas Dogs Here!!! BUY QWAS DOGS

Timmy C

Festool is offering a Fall Promotion on their Festool SIPO Domino tenons. Purchase a
Domino Tool or a Domino Set, and receive a free assortment of SIPO tenons. Not too shabby eh?

The SIPO Assortment includes:

SIPO 5mm x 19mm x 30mm – 40 ct

SIPO 6mm x 20mm x 40mm – 30 ct

SIPO 8mm x 22mm x 40mm – 20 ct

SIPO 10mm x 24mm x 50mm – 20 ct

The SIPO mahogany tenons are intended for rugged outdoor applications; decks, deck furniture, exterior remodeling, etc. The SIPO tenons are manufactured from sustainable cultivated forests. Entandrophragma utile, or Sipo offers insect resistance, ruggedness, and takes glue nicely.

Buy that Festool Domino DF 500Q Set + Domino Assortment Systainer w/4pc Cutter Set now, and receive your FREE SIPO Tenons with the order.

TimmyC