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Flexible shaft tools have a multitude of uses, particularly for woodcarvers but also for all kinds of other detailed woodworking. They’re convenient and easy to handle and the 1/4 hp ones are surprisingly powerful too.

Until the end of March Woodcraft have this heavy-duty power carving kit from Weecher at a saving of $25.00.

You get the powerful 1/4 hp motor (reversible or left-handed carvers) which is variable and runs to 20,000rpm. You get a lubrication-free flexible 42 inch shaft, standard rotary handpiece, 3 collets, wrench and indispensable foot control.

You also get a detail handpiece which is like a pencil and offers really fine control, and the carving handpiece which turns the rotary action into a reciprocal carving action, the following chisels: 1/4 inch 90º V, 3/8 inch #9 gouge, 3/8 inch straight, 3/8 inch round nose, 5/16 inch straight chisel and the motor hanger, all for just $139.99

When you consider the price of the competition like Foredom, that’s a remarkable bargain. For full details and to order click here.

I like making clocks. At the basic level it’s easy to insert a clock mechanism or make something with a cheap quartz movement. At the other end of the scale you can make superb heirloom furniture. The possibilities are endless.

I also like Clockparts who always have excellent products and prices.

So I’m particularly happy at the moment because they’ve got lots of quartz clock movements, clock hands, insert clocks, you name it - at exceptional prices.

If you want to save money on your clock parts you’ll need to act fairly quick though. This series of offers is only available until the end of February. Click here for details.

A whole range of durable and safe dust extraction fittings are now on offer over at Woodcraft. With the exception of the aluminum blast gates they’re all made of high quality ABS so they’ll stand up to the constant abrasion of high-flow wood particles.

All kind of straight, elbow, T and Y connectors are available plus hose, brackets, reduction fittings - you name it. Enough to put a whole workshop system together and all at 25% off.

To finish your system to a professional standard you might want to consider the high capacity Jet Dust Collector which, in addition to the powerful 1.5 hp motor, also has a remote control so you can turn it on and off from anywhere in the shop!

At the moment you can get a $25.00 mail in rebate on this model so for full details, head on over to Woodcraft.

Rockler are celebrating “Founder’s Day” and the birthday of their own founder with a number of offers including pairs of clamps for under $10.00!

Some offers are only available until the 17th while others run until the 22nd (or while stocks last).

Get on over to Rockler.com to check out the details.

Rockler have a special offer at the moment that will be of great interest if you’re looking for a compressor. Although they say these are reconditioned compressors, they do carry Porter-Cable’s own one year warranty - so there can’t be a lot wrong with them!

There are two kits to choose from, the first which is the 150psi pancake compressor, hose and brad nailer is just $129.99. The second, which includes the 150psi compressor, hose, finish nailer, brad nailer and stapler is just $229.99 which is appraently just half the price if you bought them separately.

Stocks are limited and this is an internet-only offer so you can’t pop into your local store and get them. Full info here.

Jet have announced a new wet sharpener and have taken time and trouble in making sure it’s right before releasing it. The result is a slow speed system thats packed with features at a market leading price.

For instance, the motor - a 1.8 Amp, 120V induction unit - is enclosed to keep water and debris out. It’s also adjustable from 90 to 150 rpm so you ensure optimum speed for your sharpening task. The water tray is enlarged so you don’t get run-off all over your bench and there’s a storage tray that sits neatly underneath to keep your accessories in (which are compatible with the more expensive Tormek system).

Woodworkers who buy it are getting a quality piece of kit, as you’d expect from Jet. The basic unit consists of stone grader, straight edge jig, angle set-up jig, support arm, magnified bevel checking gauge, honing compound and training DVD. The price is very competitive at just $299.99.

BUT, until 31st January, Woodcraft are throwing in the storage unit and diamond honing guide FREE, a saving of $159.00.

For full details, including a demo video, click here.

The guys (and gals) over at Woodcraft are at it again with a great offer on Pfeil chisels which effectively adds up to $25 off. It’s not actually $25 off but it is a gift card you can use against your next purchase.

There are a couple of sets on special offer, but if bench chisels aren’t what you need right now you can still get the gift card so long as you spend more than $100 on the Pfeil range of carving chisels. I have half a dozen of these beautiful Swiss made chisels myself and I absolutely love them. They’re superbly constructed and hold an absolutely razor sharp edge. You really could shave with them.

Full details of the offer and the complete Pfeil chisels range are available by clicking here.

Sjobergs woodwork workbenches are rightly regarded as some of the best in the business and the Sjobergs Elite Duo 1500 is an extremely versatile member of this illustrious family which is now on special offer at Woodcraft.

How versatile? There are four interchangeable vise locations, a double row of bench dog holes. It’s adaptable to right or left-handed woodworkers. It has a work surface of 53” x 21” and front and tail vises with capacities of 4-1/2”. Max clamping length is a huge 54-1/2” and clamping width an equally large 19-1/2”.

As if that’s not enough it’s made not of pine but of high durability oiled European Beech with a minimum thickness of 1″. A Sjobergs workbench is design to last a lifetime.

Included in the price you even get eight unbreakable bench dogs, a pair of jaw protectors for small pieces and two holdfasts which clamp on either the top or the front.

Sjobergs are known for their quality and this new bench is no exception. What is exceptional is that you can have it all for under $500.00!

Stocks are limited though, so you’ll need to get in quick. Full details here.

You know what it’s like - all woodworkers are the same - you always break the drill bit you need most. Well now, thanks to Woodcraft, you can do something about it.

Because on sale at the moment they have these great big boxes full of 170 Twist Bits or 170 Brad Point Bits at an amazing $30.00 off!

OK - I can’t guarantee you’ll NEVER run out of drill bits again but at just $29.99 a case you can certainly afford to stock up for a good long while. To order, click here now.

Get on over to Clockparts.com and you can pick up these excellent mini quartz movements for 20% off - that’s just $3.96 each. That’s a very good price, but it’s just the start. Order 5 and it drops to $3.16 and the more you order the more you save. Order over 100 and the price for each mini quartz movement is just $1.20!

These mini quartz movements set the standard for the industry and have a 10 year guarantee. They run of a single “AA” battery and are accurate to 2 seconds per year. What’s more the prices include a free choice of hour and minute hand and clock hardware!

We don’t know how long this offer will last so if you want to take advantage of these superb mini quartz movements you better get on over there a.s.a.p. That web page is Mini Quartz Movements