Woodworking

Harvey Alpha A-15 15-inch bandsaw with its touchscreen panel
Harvey Formally Launches the Alpha A-15, a 15-Inch Bandsaw With a Touchscreen for Tension and Drift
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Harvey's Alpha A-15 is a 3 HP, 230-volt, 15-inch bandsaw with a 7-inch touchscreen for blade tension, table tilt, and speed, plus door lockouts and a voice-controlled work light.
Festool SYS-AIR air filter in a Systainer next to a CT dust extractor
Festool Announces the SYS-AIR Filter and a Bluetooth Generation of CT Dust Extractors
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Festool's SYS-AIR room air filter starts at $799, and its new CT EI extractors add standard Bluetooth and start at $849. Shipping was set for March 26, 2025.
Makita 40V max XGT cordless belt sander with its black dust bag and large front handle
Makita Releases the 40V max XGT 3 in. x 21 in. Belt Sander, Model GSB01
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Makita's cordless GSB01 belt sander runs a 3 x 21 inch belt at 390 to 1,540 ft/min, adds auto belt tracking and a dust bag, and is sold tool-only as GSB01Z.
Blue and black HERCULES 12-gallon dust extractor on wheels with its hose attached, standing in a half-finished room
Harbor Freight Adds a 12-Gallon HERCULES Dust Extractor With Self-Cleaning HEPA Filters
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Harbor Freight's new HERCULES 12-gallon dust extractor (item 58966) pairs dual self-cleaning HEPA filters with a variable-speed motor and a 10-second hose clear-out, but airflow figures are missing.