Antique Saws Can Be a Work of Art

People will hang just about anything on their walls, from moose heads to beer signs. However, a select few have found beauty in antique saws and tools. These can make a beautiful addition to any den or workshop décor.

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There are a few kinds of antique saws that accentuate a room with very little effort on the part of the owner. This is because they need little to no restoration work whatsoever. The inherent beauty in these tools is in the fact that they are old and a little rust or a few cracks in the handle gives them character. It is a well-known fact that an incorrect attempt to restore an antique to its original condition actually reduces its value rather than increasing it.

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Either the two-man saw or wooden handled bow saw looks great on the wall of any cabin or den. They remind people of a different time when electricity and power tools were simply a dream and men built their own homes. The rustic look in any recreation room or den may be accented by adding one or more antique saws and other old hand tools.

Antique tools are a great conversation piece, particularly if they were handed down from one generation to the next. Tools like these have many stories attached to them that can help the rest of the family learn about their ancestors. A two-man saw that was used to clear the land the family home stands on, or a fine blade-trimming saw that came over from Europe with relatives that were carpenters, can be a lasting family heirloom.

Antique saws are one of the more unique wall decorations found in homes today. These can convey many feelings, particularly if they represent some family history. Look around in the tool shed or barn and you may be pleasantly surprised at what is found...

Antique Saws Can Be a Work of Art

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Power Tools History

Since the ancient Egyptians began using a hand-powered lathe centuries ago, man has striven to make arduous building and assembling tasks easier, quicker, and more efficient through power tools. We've come a long way from those sand-covered turning machines, but the end goal is no different from our desert-dwelling ancestors. Today, nearly every home in every industrialized country houses and uses power tools.

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Even though the concept of the power tool has been around for a long time, it wasn't until the late 1800's when the first modern-era power tools became possible. The advent of electric motors made highly-efficient stationary and portable power tool technology a reality, and high-speed assembly lines made power tools both affordable and profitable.

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The Bosch company was at the forefront of power tool technology in those early years. Founded in 1886 Germany by Robert Bosch, the company initially focused on automobile components with integrated electric parts, and was responsible for such developments as the first low-voltage magneto ignition. Before long, companies in other industrialized nations began developing the first electric power tools, and Bosch introduced its first power drill in 1932. Today, Bosch still engineers and manufactures automotive parts, and its power tool division has grown to include nearly every household and assembly tool on the market - including power drills, belt sanders, circular saws, and more. As part of the company's growth, it has acquired other successful power tool manufacturers that started during the same early 20th century era.

In 1923, American inventor Raymond DeWalt introduced the world's first radial arm saw, a sliding circular saw that could make long cuts with accuracy. One year later, he founded the DeWalt power tool company in Baltimore, Maryland; another company that has grown substantially over the last 85 years. At the forefront of portable power tool technology, DeWalt's power tools are revered by carpenters and homeowners alike for their long-life, durable cordless battery-styled power drill, circular saws, and other power tools; and the company currently manufactures over 200 types of power tools worldwide.

Founded in 1915 in Japan, the Makita Corporation has also staked its reputation on cordless, battery-powered power tools - most notably, the hand-held drill, which Makita introduced in 1978. Nine years later, the company had a full arsenal of cordless, professional-grade power tools for contractors. Today, Makita manufactures over 350 different power tools, both portable and stationary, and the pronounced teal color emblazoned on all of their tools is often mimicked by others trying to capitalize on Makita's reliable name.

The early 20th century proved to be a hotbed of power tool advancements, and many companies worked hard to develop profit-turning innovations that moved their products off store shelves and into people's homes. While the term power tool traditionally conjures thoughts of electric drills and sanders, machines like the pipe threader and utility pump are also considered power tools. This is the area the Ridgid company focused on when it was founded in Elyria, Ohio, in 1923. Still a leader in the plumbing tool industry, Ridgid now has a power tool division that focuses exclusively on contemporary power tools and has released its own saws, drills, and even air tools.

A.F. Siebert founded the Milwaukee Electric Tool Company one year later in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Known for manufacturing heavy-duty power tools, Milwaukee is best know for the 'Sawzall,' one of the most widely-used reciprocating saws in the world. Like their power tool manufacturing competition, Milwaukee currently produces portable and stationary power tools like circular saws, drills, band saws, grinders and sanders - over 500 different models in all. Unlike their competition, many of Milwaukee's power tools are released in both 120 and 230 volt models, drawing the line between household and commercial/industrial power.

Best known for the Skilsaw they invented in 1924, the Skil power tool company evolved out of the Michel Electric Handsaw Company when they entered the power tool market. Fueled by the ingenious circular saw invention, the company elevated itself to the upper echelon of the small power tool industry with jig saws, grinders, sanders, and a whole slew of handheld, cordless power tools. In 1996, the Bosch company purchased Skil but still keeps its power tools on shelves worldwide as one of the most popular power tool lines on Earth.

The Delta company has changed hands several times since it was founded by Herbert Tautz in 1919 in his Milwaukee, Wisconsin garage. Tautz focused on small tools but when Delta was purchased by Rockwell in 1945, the company made a profitable shift to the stationary tools - like planers and bench sanders - it's renowned for today. Delta isn't the only name this line has carried, however; Rockwell enveloped the company on takeover before selling it to Pentair, which re-introduced the Delta name before selling out to Black & Decker in 2004.

A veritable power tool power house, the Craftsman brand was coined by the Sears company in 1927. At first, the company primarily manufactured common hand tools like hammers and screwdrivers; but soon jumped on the power tool bandwagon and is now one of the top-selling producers of all power tools, both stationary and portable.

S. Duncan Black and Alonzo G. Decker founded the Black & Decker small machine shop in 1910 in Baltimore, Maryland; and the duo found their niche in the power tool industry by inventing the electric drill seven years later. The pistol-grip and trigger style drill became popular and is now a staple on construction sites and in households alike. Realizing the profit potential of power tools, Black & Decker has grown and acquired several other popular power tool brands, including DeWalt, Porter Cable, Delta, and Kwikset.

As industrialized nations become increasingly technology-driven, power tool production stands to increase as lightweight, powerful, and longer-lasting batteries try to match the power and reliability of corded power. Versatile contemporary models and thousands of accessories continue to make everything from woodworking to metal machining easier, more efficient, and more profitable for manufacturers, contractors, and homeowners alike. As power tools have become affordable for nearly everyone, only the hammer has resisted an electric redesign destined to change the way we work forever.

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Porter-Cable PIN138 23-Gauge 1-3/8-Inch Pin Nailer

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Porter-Cable PIN138 23-Gauge 1-3/8-Inch Pin Nailer Feature

Uses 23-gauge headless and slight head pin nails from 5/8-Inch to 1-3/8-Inch length
Long life maintenance free motor to keep from staining the work surface
Includes: nailer, 2000 pin nails of 3/4-Inch, 1/4-Inch plug with cap, wrench, and carrying case
Consistent power and penetration to sink 1-3/8-Inch nail sub-flush into oak
Tool automatically adjusts for different fastener lengths for easier loading and less problems with pins out of spec

Porter-Cable PIN138 23-Gauge 1-3/8-Inch Pin Nailer Overview

The Porter-Cable maintenance-free 23GA 13/8'' Pin Nailer is finally
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Fastens materials that would normally split using larger tools.
Will countersink 1-3/8" nails into hard materials like Oak.
Dual-stack ring system minimizes internal friction resulting in no maintenance yet longer life.

Rear exhaust directs potential moisture and contaminates away from the work surface.
Narrow nose gives you improved visibility.
Removable non-marring tip eliminates wood indentations.
Extra non-marring tip is included and stored in the tool.
Weighs just 2.2 pounds.
Aluminum body and magazine construction for durability.
Reversible belt clip lets you keep the tool by your side when not in use.
Excellent for small trim decorative moldings, cabinet crown molding, raised panel doors, rope and bead molding, mantle building, wood joining, as well as light fastening and clamping applications.

Specifications:
Magazine capacity: 130 pins.
Firing modes: Dual trigger feature.
Operating pressure: 60-100.
Fastener type: 23GA headless and slight head pin nails.
Fastener range: 5/8" to 1-3/8".
Height: 7-1/2".
Length: 9-1/2".
Weight: 2.2 lbs.

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Porter-Cable NS150B 1/2- to-1-1/2-Inch 18-Gauge Crown Stapler

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Porter-Cable NS150B 1/2- to-1-1/2-Inch 18-Gauge Crown Stapler Feature

Long life maintenance-free motor to keep from staining the work surface
Internal piston catch for consistent max power on every shot
Rear exhaust to keep contaminants away from work
Drives 18 ga. staples with 1/4-inch crown from 1/2-inch to 1-1/2-inch length; Tool-free depth-of-drive adjustment with detents for proper setting of staples
Included with stapler: 1,000 18-guage 1-inch staples, 1/4-inch fitting, safety glasses, and carrying case

Porter-Cable NS150B 1/2- to-1-1/2-Inch 18-Gauge Crown Stapler Overview

Porter-Cable NS150B 1/2-inch to 1-1/4-inch 18-gauge Crown Stapler comes with a long-life, maintenance-free motor for added reliability and an internal piston catch for consistent maximum power on every shot. This stapler drives 18-gauge staples with a 1/4-inch crown from 1/2 to 1 inches in length. Its rear exhaust keeps contaminates away from the work and a tool-free depth-of-drive adjustment with detents for proper setting of staples adds ease of use. Other features include a split-nose design for easy removal of jammed staples, a selectable trigger (restrictive or contact actuation mode), and a removable non-marring nose tip. Operating at 70-to-120 PSI for added versatility, this stapler also features an adjustable belt hook, an integrated rubber grip, lightweight die-cast aluminum body for improved comfort, a low staple reload indicator, a special hardened driver blade, and a 100-staple magazine capacity. This tool measures 9.9 x 10.3 inches and weighs 2.8 pounds. This stapler comes with 1,000 18-guage 1-inch staples, a 1/4-inch fitting, safety glasses, and a carrying case.

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Porter-Cable 892 2-1/4-Horsepower Router

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Porter-Cable 892 2-1/4-Horsepower Router Feature

Soft-starting, 12 Amp motor features full-time electronic feedback that maintains motor speed through the toughest applications
variable-speed control feature (10,000 - 23,000 rpm) enables bit speed to be optimized for changing applications
Release the motor, adjust bit height, and clamp the motor from above the router table with 3/16-inch hex socket (sold separately) or model # 75301 kit (sold separately). Gripvac base only.
Dual-position switch allows user to cut power while maintaining control of the router
Overmolded grips for greater comfort in extended use; Spindle lock feature allows for single wrench bit changes

Porter-Cable 892 2-1/4-Horsepower Router Overview

Great for woodworking projects,the Porter-Cable 892 Fixed-Base Router Kit offers powerful, smooth, reliable operation from 10,000 to 23,000 rpm. This easy-to-use tool lets you unlock the base and make a variety of depth of cut changes from right above the router table.

892 Fixed-Base Router Kit
At a Glance:

Powerful router with 2-1/4-horsepower motor for smooth, reliable operation
Quiet, soft-starting motor with full-time electronic feedback for constant speed under load
Save time with easy changes and adjustments from above the table
Three-year warranty

Porter-Cable 892 2-1/4-Horsepower Fixed-Base Router Kit

Featuring a 12 amp motor and smooth operation from 10,000 to 23,000 rpm.
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Powerful, Quiet Performance In and Out of the Table
Powered by a soft-starting, 12 amp, 2-1/4-horsepower motor with full-time electronic feedback for constant speed under load, the 892 can cut through molding and hard woods with speed and efficiency. For versatility, the motor moves easily between bases.

Above-Table Changes Save Time and Effort
The 892 offers the versatility and time-saving ease of above-table changes. In seconds, you can release the motor, adjust the bit height, lock the spindle, and clamp the motor from above the router table. Just use a 3/16-inch hex socket.

Design Features for Quick Changes and Adjustments
Designed for productivity, the 892 offers a range of helpful, user-friendly features. A dual-position switch allows you to cut power and yet still maintain complete control of the router with both hands still on the rubber coated handles. Bit changes are also a snap thanks to a spindle-lock feature that enables loosening of the collet with a single-wrench. A durable cam lever allows for quick, coarse depth adjustment and motor release.

Dimensions and Warranty Information
Weighing just 9 pounds and measuring 12.81 inches in height, the 892 is easy to handle and hold. It comes with 1/4- and 1/2-inch collets, a collet wrench, and a carrying case for easy portability.

The Porter-Cable 892 Fixed-Base Router Kit is backed by a three-year warranty.

What's in the Box
Router motor, fixed base, 1/4- and 1/2-inch collets, collet wrench, carrying case, and operating manual.

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Porter-Cable 15000 5-Inch 5-Hole Standard Hook and Loop Replacement Pad for 7334, 7335, and 97355 Sanders

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Porter-Cable 15000 5-Inch 5-Hole Standard Hook and Loop Replacement Pad for 7334, 7335, and 97355 Sanders Feature

Replacement pad fits the Porter-Cable 7344 and 7335 and 97355 Random Orbit Sanders
Convenient five-hole dust collection
Accommodation for five-hole hook-and-loop discs for speedy changing of discs
Five-inch diameter
Built-in mounting thread for efficient installation

Porter-Cable 15000 5-Inch 5-Hole Standard Hook and Loop Replacement Pad for 7334, 7335, and 97355 Sanders Overview

With the Porter-Cable 15000 5-inch 5-Hole Standard Hook and Loop Replacement Pad, your sanding jobs will be more quickly and smoothly than you thought possible. Designed to fit the Porter-Cable 7344 and 7335 as well as 97355 Random Orbit Sanders, this 6.4-ounce pad features the convenience of five-hole dust collection and accommodation for five-hole hook-and-loop discs, allowing for speedy changing of the discs. With a built-in mounting thread, installation is more efficient than ever--simply mount the pad using the screws from your sander.

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Home Renovations Disasters Or Novice Builders Gone Wild

Sitting in front of the television wondering if you can copy the home improvements that are being done on the television? Probably not. Beware of home renovation programs.

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Home renovations on the television look incredibly simple. The project starts when the show begins and is over before the hour or half an hour is up. This is not the way that home renovations work in real life. You most likely don't have that commercial air compressor lying around your home to speed up the process. Instead, home renovations take a long time and can be tedious fro novice builders. The television shows have the help of professional builders to make the project go along smoothly.

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Home renovations shows offer a ton of great ideas for home improvements. However, they do not offer all of the advice that is necessary to complete them. There are things that you should consider before embarking on a huge home renovation. One of which should be your skill level. Unless you are a professional builder, you will not be able to finish project with the ease of those on television.

Home improvement shows take shacks and make them into quaint cottages. Flipping houses is the most recent home improvement show theme. What it means to flip a house is to buy a low priced, rundown house and make it beautiful before selling it for a nice profit. Renovations on have way decent houses are difficult. When the home is in very bad shape, renovations could take months or even year sot finish. Also the buyer must have lots of money to invest in the house before they can fix it up and sell it.

House flipping should not be taken lightly. Also, anyone that tries to do this in real life should check out the shows that follow up on the flipped houses. These shows give viewers a truer sense of what happens after the flipped house is ready to sell because they show how the profit can be much less than originally expected.

Wall replacement is not the easy task that home improvement shows make it out to be. Simply taking out a few walls can be very dangerous. On television, within half an hour the walls of a house are torn down a and replaced. Surely there are some wives that have come home to find that their husband, inspired by a renovation show, has torn down a wall. A very important aspect of wall removal is load bearing. Load bearing walls is an important aspect to know about because being unfamiliar with this process could cause the whole house to fall down.

Watch home improvement shows with caution. Be in awe of the elaborate improvements that are made but beware of trying them on your own. Watch but do not attempt these feats on your own.

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Porter-Cable 7310 5.6 Amp 3/4-Horsepower Laminate Trim Router Feature

Durable 5.6 Amp, 30,000 rpm motor
Perfect for most trimming, small edge forming and hinge routing applications
Ergonomics allow for comfortable, single-handed control
Micro-set adjustment knob enables quick and accurate bit-depth setting
Spindle lock feature allows for single wrench bit changes; Precision cast aluminum base provides long-term durability

Porter-Cable 7310 5.6 Amp 3/4-Horsepower Laminate Trim Router Overview

The perfect tool for most trimming, edge-forming, and hinge-routing jobs, the Porter-Cable Trim Router is ideal for professionals. Comfortable to handle and easy to hold with just one hand, this router gives you the control and precision you need to make quick, accurate cuts.

7310 Trim Router
At a Glance:

Durable trim router with heavy-duty 5.6 amp motor
Micro-set adjustment knob for quick and easy depth adjustments
Single-wrench bit changes; single-hand control
Lightweight and durable for all-day jobsite use
Three-year warranty

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5.6 Amp Motor Provides 30,000 RPM to Handle Laminate
The 7310 owes its robust performance to its 5.6 amp, 3/4-horsepower motor that spins at 30,000 rpm for clean routing. Designed specifically for use with laminate, but often used on wood, solid surface, and a variety of jobsite materials, it makes quick, precise cuts. It's also durable enough to withstand the rigors of the jobsite.

Ergonomic for One-Hand Operation
This router boasts an ergonomic design that allows for comfortable, single-hand control. The micro-set adjustment knob makes for quick and accurate bit depth setting, while the spindle-lock feature allows for single wrench bit changes. It also has a fixed base for excellent bit visibility and improved accuracy.

Lightweight at just 3.75 pounds and measuring a compact 3.37 by 3.62 by 7.50 inches (L x W x H), the 7310 won't put excessive strain on wrists and hands, so it's ideal for all-day use.

Durably Designed for Jobsite Use and Long Life
In addition to its great feature set, the 7310 impresses with its long-term durability. A precision-cast aluminum base and 100 percent ball-bearing construction stand up to wear and tear, while the dust-sealed switch ensures long tool life.

Warranty Information
The 7310 is backed by a three-year warranty.

What's in the Box
Motor, standard trimmer base, wrench, and operating manual.

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Dewalt DW718 Miter Saw Fence Alignment

With a tool so tough as Dewalt's DW718 12" double-bevel sliding compound miter saw, it is no mystery that the sucker is going to get a little kicked around. Of course, the regular abuses of jobsite life will wear on the tool and eventually it's going to require a bit of tinkering on your behalf. Don't fret though, said tinkering is generally simple with the right tools and a bit of patience.

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It may surprise you to learn that the leading cause of inaccurate miter saw cuts is actually a misaligned or warped fence. As many awful things like kickback and sloppy cutting can result from a misaligned or otherwise off-kilter rip fence, your fence alignment and the fence alignment process are important parts of miter sawing and miter saw ownership; despite the seemingly elementary process of this procedure, it can make or break your cutting results. Additionally, because Dewalt's DW718 packs such a serious amount of punch, ensuring that your cuts are accurate and your materials are safe from error or kickback is all the more important. Be precise and be cautious.

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So, to get down to business, using a framing square or straight-edge that is at least as long as your fence, press a piece of ultra thin paper (i.e. tracing paper or telephone book paper) against the fence (or straight-edge). The fence and square should sandwich the paper. Now, tug softly at the top of the paper. It should be tightly stuck between the fence and the square at all points from one end of the fence to the other. If at any point you can remove the paper from said contraption, you have a bow, a sway, or an imperfection in the fence that needs to be corrected.

To adjust the DW718's one piece fence, loosen the screws closest to the imperfection and remembering to not over-correct use a pry bar to gently force that bent fence straight. Maintain pressure on the pry bar and tighten the screws. Recheck this space to be sure the bow has completely straightened. Repeat the process until the paper can not be removed from any point on the fence. Additionally, and as with almost all things in life, this procedure is generally easier with four hands; if someone can help you, gratefully accept their offer and hold and push and pull and test and measure until your fence is perfectly straight. Additionally, and I reiterate, please be careful as you correct your fence; move it only in very small increments to avoid over-correcting any imperfections.

If you discover you need an extra hand aligning the fence on your DW718 miter saw, simply take the saw to a factory authorized Dewalt service center for adjustment.

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Porter-Cable 557 7 Amp Plate Joiner Kit Feature

Plate joiner kit handles a variety of wood and offers seven different cutting settings. Seven-position rotating depth stop for FF, #0, #10, #20, Simplex, Duplex, and Max (#6) biscuits
Industry-leading, super powerful 7 Amp motor rotates blade at 10,000 RPM. Fence tilts from 0 degrees to 135 degrees with positive adjustable stop at 90 degrees
Four-inch blade makes standard-size cuts; two-inch blade easily handles cuts as fine as 1-1/2 inches
Measures seven inches in height and weighs 7.5 pounds
Comes with two blades, centering plate, spanner wrench, dust bag, and chip deflector

Porter-Cable 557 7 Amp Plate Joiner Kit Overview

Offering seven cutting settings to handle a variety of wood types, the Porter-Cable 557 Deluxe Plate Joiner Kit boasts an industry-leading motor for powerful, dependable performance. Whether you're a professional cabinetmaker or woodworker, you'll appreciate the 557's versatile fence and efficient design.

557 Deluxe Plate Joiner Kit
At a Glance:

Plate Joiner kit offers seven cutting settings to handle a variety of joining applications
Includes 4-inch blade for standard-size cuts and a 2-inch blade for cuts as small as 1-1/2 inches
Innovative fence system with pivot point provides accurate height readings
Measures 7 inches high and weighs 7-1/2 pounds

Black and Decker Porter-Cable 557 Deluxe Plate Joiner Kit

This plate joiner handles a wide range of joining applications and features a 7 amp motor with a rotating blade. View larger.

Industry-Best Motor and Adjustment Knob Provide Power and Precision
The 557 owes its robust performance to a powerful 7 amp, 120-volt motor that rotates the blade at 10,000 rpm. The fence tilts from 0 to 135 degrees for east placement of both inside and outside corner registrations. A positive adjustable stop at 90 degrees and a micro-height adjustment knob ensure proper biscuit positioning for precision and versatility. For optimum control and stability during cuts, the bale handle is attached to the fence rather than the motor.

Advanced Fence System for Precision and Accuracy
Complete with a lock-on trigger, the 557 boasts an innovative fence system with a pivot point that provides accurate height readings, as well as a fencing plate for stabilization, centering, and spacing. A keyhole-slotted blade cover and spindle lock make for quick and easy blade removal and changing, while seven cutting settings tackle a range of biscuit sizes and fastening accessories.

Two Blade Sizes for Standard and Face-Frame Biscuits
The 557 offers a technologically advanced system accepting two blades both standard and face frame biscuits. The 4-inch blade is for standard-size cuts, while the 2-inch blade easily handles cuts as small as 1-1/2 inches.

Additionally, a seven-position rotating depth stop works for standard #0, #10, #20 as well as Simplex, Duplex, and Max (#6) joinery.

Compact for Portability and Comfortable Handling
For easy portability, handling, and storage, the 557 has a height of 7 inches and weighs just 7-1/2 pounds.

What's in the Box
Plate Joiner, #5559 2-Inch Blade, #5558 4-Inch Blade, #888776 Centering Plate, #883175 Dust Gag, #886490 Chip Deflector, #891869 Allen Wrench, carrying case, and operating manual.

Bale handle is attached to the fence for control during detailed cuts.

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Porter-Cable 690LR 11 Amp Fixed-Base Router

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Porter-Cable 690LR 11 Amp Fixed-Base Router Feature

11 Amp motor producing 1-3/4 Peak hp
27,500 rpm single speed motor
Cam lock lever enables simple coarse height adjustments and motor release (fixed base)
Micrometer depth adjustor accurate to 1/128-inch
Dust-sealed switch and sealed ball bearing construction enhance tool durability; Precision machined aluminum motor housing and base

Porter-Cable 690LR 11 Amp Fixed-Base Router Overview

Powerful and efficient, the Porter-Cable 690LR Fixed-Base Router utilizes a hefty 1-3/4-horsepower motor to generate an impressive 27,500 rpm for precise cuts. Two ergonomic handles are strategically placed to make routing easy and comfortable, even during all-day jobs. For added convenience, the router includes collets that will accept 1/4-inch and 1/2-inch shank bits.

690LR Fixed-Base Router
At a Glance:

Single-speed router with
1-3/4-horsepower motor generates 27,500 rpm for easy routing
Fast, precise coarse adjustments via spiral can design and cam-lock lever
Auto-release collet system for easy bit removal
Five-year warranty

1-3/4-horsepower router makes precision cuts in a wide variety of woods. View larger.

Powerful and Precise
An essential addition to any woodworking shop, the router owes its robust performance to a single-speed, 11 amp motor that produces 1-3/4 peak horsepower to handle a range of jobs. For consistent, steady performance, the cam-lock lever enables simple coarse height adjustments. A quick fixed-base motor release allows th user to move the motor pack between plunge and d-handle bases (each sold seperately). Accurate to within 1/128 inch, a micro depth adjustor ensures optimum precision.

Rugged Construction with Dust-Sealed Components
As durable as it is efficient, the router features a precision-machined aluminum motor housing and base. A dust-sealed switch and sealed ball-bearing construction guard against wear and tear--even in a hardworking shop or busy jobsite.

Fast Bit Removal and Ergonomic Design for Stability and Comfort
For user-friendly performance and consistency, the router includes an auto-release collet system for easy bit removal. An under-table stop prevents the motor from inadvertantly rotating out of the base, and ergonomic molded grips keep your hands and wrists comfortable, even during extended jobs.

Dimensions and Warranty Information
The 690LR Fixed-Base Router measures 12.0 by 5.50 by 8.62 inches (L x W x H), weighs 8.0 pounds, and is backed by a three-year warranty.

What's in the Box
Router with motor, fixed base, 1/4-inch and 1/2-inch collets, collet wrench, and operating manual.

Aluminum motor housing and base
for stability during operation.

Auto-release collet system
for easy bit removal.

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PLM Perspective - Why Virtualize? 7 Good Reasons to Consider Virtualizing Your Enterprise Software

As we bring the "Virtualizing Agile PLM" series to a close I thought it would be worthwhile to discuss the why's around virtualizing as opposed to the "hows" that Rodney covered quite capably in the 4 part series. The movie Jurassic Park is a cautionary tale about technology. Many companies seem to share a fear of new technology. There is comfort in familar ways and the leading edge can often be the bleeding edge. As Jeff Goldblum so eloquently stated in the movie, "Just because you can do something doesn't mean you should". In the case of virtualizing an enterprise software product like Agile PLM you can and definitely should consider it. We have been espousing the virtues of virtualization for some time but percentage wise significantly fewer small and mid-size companies have embraced the technology. A staggering percentage of Fortune 500 companies leverage some form of virtualization but medium and small businesses have lagged a bit to jump on the bandwagon. My personal observation is that small and medium size businesses don't have the same level of staffing in their IT organizations and that their IT challenges in areas that virtualization addresses aren't quite as urgent as larger companies. The value proposition for large companies is quite compelling but as you get into smaller companies it muddies a bit. I would argue that for general IT this may be true but for getting the most out of enterprise software products like Oracle's Agile PLM, Siemens's Teamcenter, PTC's Windchill PDMLink, Oracle EBS, and SAP virtualization offers clear advantages over traditional operating system (OS) and server bound approaches. This blog will highlight some of the advantages of utilizing a virtualized environment when running enterprise software solutions.

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1. Virtualization fully leverages today's hardware platforms

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As Intel and AMD continue their arms race customers benefit from more powerful servers. Quad Core processors, faster harddrives, RAID, and SAN's all have put hardware in a place that for less than ten thousand dollars a medium size company can purchase a server that will easily meet their needs to run a PLM or ERP software solution. Unfortunately they often discover that the software vendors have not caught up to the OS and hardware vendors and that they are forced to run older operating systems that fail to leverage today's 64 bit architectures and limit the amount of RAM that can be accessed. Moreover many of these software products have multiple components that do not coexist well on the same operating system and would be better off installed on other machines requiring addition hardware purchases. Products like VMWare allow clients to set up and run multiple virtual machines (VM's) on the same hardware. Using tools like VmWare's ESX companies can load a virtualization architecture directly on to the server without requiring a base OS. This increases the performance of the virtual machines dramatically and allows better utilization of the server's capacity. Typically applications like Agile and SAP periodically spike usage but rarely tax the full capability of a server. You still are able to segment the application server from the database and file server but you can do it on one machine instead of three. Obviously this saves money but as the heading states it allows you to get all the value out today's robust hardware platforms instead of underutilizing the equipment.

2. Software installation and setup is much easier

Installing enterprise software can get pretty involved. Depending upon the product you typically load a database like Oracle, an application server and possibly a number of other components as well. You might have patches you need to load and you have to ensure whatever components you install are compatible with the OS on your server. If you have a test environment (which you should) you end up having to do this installation multiple times which takes time and effort. Virtualization allows you to templatize virtual machines and use them over again which really speeds things up. Service providers can set up VM's to load quickly which should shorten set up times and lower cost. Having a consistent virtual machine with an OS optimized for loading enterprise software can dramatically improve the installation process. We have spent numerous occasions debugging clients IT environments to try an determine why PLM and PDM software won't run correctly only to discover a missing patch or virus software or some other unaccounted for variable that interfered with the loading of software. VM's standardize the environment making it much easier to install software.

3. Automated creation of test environment

I touched on this one earlier. Test environments for PLM can be considered a luxury at smaller companies. Sometimes it's a stretch to even come up with the needed hardware for the production environment much less another system for testing. If you have PLM and ERP getting test systems for both can be an even taller order. On top of the hardware you have the level of effort to configure and setup the machines. The end result is that a majority of the under one hundred million dollar customers I work with rarely have a sufficient test environment. This can be a problem when it comes to upgrades and system modifications. These enterprise applications are mission critical and a change to permissions or workflows needs to be fully evaluated before being rolled out to the entire company. Upgrades need to be checked to make sure they are not going to create issues with customization or configuration options. It is also important to make sure new software will run properly and at expected speeds. None of this can be done without a test environment. Most companies respond by locking their systems down and rarely if ever upgrading or making any major changes other just roll the dice and hope for the best. Neither of these approaches is desirable. A virtualized environment eliminates the need for additional hardware and cloning of systems allows for easy copying from production to testing and vice versa making a test environment almost a "no-brainer".

4. Simplified environment for backups and testing of backups

How secure do you feel about your current backup system? I would be willing to wager a large sum of money that very few people would be willing to delete their production environment confident in the fact that their backup copy was ok. Hope is not a strategy when it comes to backups. I know this first hand from an experience with a client and from a firsthand episode. We had a client inadvertently overwrite their production database with an empty database and discover that their backup script had been disabled. Oops! We recently had a power failure at our own offices that lasted longer than our UPS system. Once the UPS was exhausted one of the servers crashed. We discovered that our backups were taking too long so they never completed. Fortunately the server had RAID so once we replaced one of the failed drives we were able to recover but we should have known better. Testing backups is mandatory but on traditional architecture it is challenging to do. Products like VMWare come with tools that allow you to back up entire virtual machines and once you have done this to do incremental backups of the vm's. Testing them is as easy as bringing them back up and making sure they are up to date. This is much less time consuming and therefore much more likely to happen. The ease of setting up and testing backups of virtual machines is probably one of the most compelling reasons to consider adoption of this technology.

5. Disaster Recovery

The title says it all, recovery from disaster. Whether that disaster is fire, flood, theft, earthquake or most likely hardware failure virtualization makes the recovery and the preparations for recovery more viable. In an ideal world you would have weekly or daily off site backups and there are a number of services available through the web that can automate this process and have nothing to do with virtualization. Most companies eye these services with well deserved caution. We had a client that allowed an offsite back service access to their environment as a trial and several weeks later they had a mysterious data corruption issue. The company helpfully offered to sell them back their backup. I am not saying these types of solutions are always suspect but they are fairly intrusive. The other issue is what do you restore? If you are backing up dmp files for your enterprise applications if you have a catastrophe of some kind you are going to have to reinstall all of your application software which will take a while. VM's are self contained. They can be installed on any hardware as long as you maintain your network domain structure. Restoring a VM will take a fraction of the time it would take to reload back up files and all of the accompanying applications.

6. High Availability for a song

Historically high availability (HA) and fault tolerant solutions were cost prohibitive for small and mid size companies. Financial institutions and other transaction intensive companies used this technology to try and minimize or eliminate down time due to system failures. VMWare has started packaging HA in their small business packages making this option attainable for companies not named Chase or American Express. HA solutions allow you to run a mirrored version of your enterprise solution live on another computer so that if the production machine fails you can immediately switch over to the backup system eliminating downtime. This is more than most companies need but having this type of redundancy can certainly pay off if you experience hardware failures. As PLM and ERP become more integrated into company infrastructure I suspect more companies will leverage this technology.

7. Elimination of Geographical Dependencies for Servers

There are a number of technologies that allow data replication but ultimately you are still forced to house your servers at your facilities. Cloud computing and hosting solutions can allow a company to eliminate the need to house information but it creates a complex dependency that is difficult to manage. Virtualizing servers gives companies portability and flexibility when determining where they want to house their servers. They can effectively manage their environments all over the world without having to house servers in a physical location. As Rodney's article, "Agile PLM in the Cloud-Dream or Reality?" earlier this week indicated the jury is still out on this option for running enterprise software. We are studying it closely and will be reporting on our results comparing locally hosted vm's to those on clouds. Ultimately this could allow companies to maximize value through their structure and location and not require employees to congregate in a building with servers. Obviously bandwidth and infrastructure will play a role but virtualizing servers puts you in a optimal position to leverage this trend.

Hopefully our Virtualizing Agile PLM series has provided you with useful information that will let you assess for yourself the viability of applying this technology to enterprise software. Performance is always the biggest concern when exchanging the traditional approach for vm's. We have found that using a virtual environment has allowed us to maximize our ability to work with multiple environments and to be responsive to our clients. It has reduced our dependency on physical offices and allowed us to more effectively support our widespread customer base. I suspect that companies that adopt this approach will reduce IT overhead and hardware cost while improving the reliability of their environments giving them better options for back up and data recovery while more effectively leveraging their investments in equipment for their enterprise software environments. If Jurassic Park had virtualized their servers and had high availability that hacker and industrial spy never would have been able to sabotage the park so the real moral of the movie is not about the perils of technology but more about using the right technology at the right time. Companies need to adapt or they could find themselves going the way of the dinosaurs.

PLM Perspective - Why Virtualize? 7 Good Reasons to Consider Virtualizing Your Enterprise Software

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Porter-Cable 690LR 11 Amp Fixed-Base Router Feature

11 Amp motor producing 1-3/4 Peak hp
27,500 rpm single speed motor
Cam lock lever enables simple coarse height adjustments and motor release (fixed base)
Micrometer depth adjustor accurate to 1/128-inch
Dust-sealed switch and sealed ball bearing construction enhance tool durability; Precision machined aluminum motor housing and base

Porter-Cable 690LR 11 Amp Fixed-Base Router Overview

690LR Fixed-Base Router
At a Glance:

Single-speed router with
1-3/4-horsepower motor generates 27,500 rpm for easy routing
Fast, precise coarse adjustments via spiral can design and cam-lock lever
Auto-release collet system for easy bit removal
Five-year warranty

1-3/4-horsepower router makes precision cuts in a wide variety of woods. View larger.

Dimensions and Warranty Information
The 690LR Fixed-Base Router measures 12.0 by 5.50 by 8.62 inches (L x W x H), weighs 8.0 pounds, and is backed by a three-year warranty.

What's in the Box
Router with motor, fixed base, 1/4-inch and 1/2-inch collets, collet wrench, and operating manual.

Aluminum motor housing and base
for stability during operation.

Auto-release collet system
for easy bit removal.

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