WHAT’S NEW
general’s portable DUST COLLECTOR
General International brings improved efficiency to its new portable dust collector (10-030 CF) for small shops. Though only 1hp, it has an airflow capacity of 506 cfm and a 1 micron canister filter with a total surface area of 20 1/3 sq. ft. With sealed bearing and shaft and a 10" precision spin-balanced impeller, noise is minimized to a sound rating is 80-85 db. The unit is supplied with a 4" main hose inlet; a heavy-duty, transparent, re-usable plastic collection bag; and a safety switch with removable key that prevents unauthorized use of the machine. Special pricing is available thru Aug. 31. For info, visit your local General International distributor or visit the website: www.general.ca.
cocobolo facing SHORTAGE?
The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) has proposed to add Cocobolo (Dalbergia retusa) to its list of species that are not necessarily threatened with extinction, but may become so unless trade is subject to strict regulations. The demand for Cocobolo, has dramatically increased in the past few years, especially from China, and logging, both legal and illegal, has become extensive. If this proposed listing does take place on June 12th, specific export/import permits will be required for international shipments of the raw materials and products made of the wood. To beat the deadline, there has been a rush to build up inventories, and it will likely be a while before a permit process is implemented to allow future shipments of this desirable exotic. As a result, don’t be surprised to find Cocobolo price increases, until new trade procedures are implemented.
AGAZZANI TO RESUME SHIPPING SAWS
With the recent purchase and move of facilities, there has been a disruption in the availability of the Italian-made Agazzani bandsaws, one of Europe’s premier woodworking machines. Manufacturing is resuming in Germany, utilizing the same materials and personnel from the factory in Italy to insure continuity of the same standard of quality. Eagle Tools in Los Angeles reports that the first machines from the new factory will be arriving in late summer. For info, contact Eagle Tools, (323) 999-2909.
rockler’s table for cnc machines
Rockler Woodworking and Hardware has introduced the CNC Table, sized to fit any CNC Shark machine and its controller, as well as most other small shop, consumer CNC systems. CNC users can now have a dedicated, self-contained workstation at just the right height for operation and adjustment, with the controller box stored in a bracket attached to the underside of the table. The table (40" l, 28" w) is made of white melamine-coated 11/8" thick MDF, with 3mm black edge banding all the way around. It sits on a 32" high steel stand for easy access, operation, and adjustment. For info, visit your local Rockler store, visit the website: www.rockler.com, or call: (877) ROCKLER.
COLLECTOR’S SPECIALTY WOODS
Collector’s Specialty Woods has opened a new showroom and 16,000 sq. ft. warehouse in Denver, CO, in addition to its woodyard and shop in Gardner in Southern Colorado. They specialize in dry, live edge slabs, as well as furniture grade lumber. They also carry native mountain states lumber (including Douglas Fir and Beetle Kill Pine), as well as other domestics and exotics. Also available is plantation grown EcoTeak in marine, FEQ, and tight knot grades. For info, visit www.cswoods.com, visit the retail location at 4355 Monaco St., Unit A in Denver, or call: (303) 355-0302.
TEXAS WOODCRAFTs ON THE MOVE
Two of the Woodcraft stores in Texas have moved to bigger and better locations. The Fort Worth-area store is now located at 754 Grapevine Hwy., Hurst, TX, while the Dallas-area store will be moving to 601 W. Plano Pkwy., Plano, TX in mid-July. For info, call: (682) 334-1025 for Fort Worth and (972) 241-0701 for Dallas.
FAR WEST WOOD PRODUCTS
Far West Forest Products is a family owned and operated business, promoting the use of local native species. They offer boards, slabs, turning blocks, and craft blanks in a variety of species, including Claro Walnut and Giant Sequoia Redwood. They are also the Wood-Mizer distributor for California and Nevada, providing sales and service. Far West has two locations: 6980 Camp Far West Rd., Sheridan, CA and 2620 El Camino Real, Prunedale, CA. For info, visit the website: www.farwestforest.com or call: (530) 633-4316 or (831) 663-0220.
SAUERS & COMPANY VENEERS
Sauers & Company offers the finest selection of top-quality exotic and domestic veneers and sells through distributors located across the country. To see their product line, visit their web site: www.sveneers.com. To find a distributor in your area, call toll-free: (855) 611-7866.
Fine woods from around the world since 1984.
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