tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70825936449089481592024-03-13T16:46:59.783-04:00MLCS WoodworkingMLCS Woodworkinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07479939829419085617noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082593644908948159.post-28745950634212341132010-09-28T07:34:00.003-04:002010-09-28T07:44:26.297-04:00<div id="mainContent"><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><h2 style="text-align: center;">It's HERE! Exclusive POWERLIFT Motorized Router Lift Pre-Sale</h2><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nlDee0RKe9g/TKHT7gBeVxI/AAAAAAAAACI/a-2_hHMzU3o/s1600/PowerLift1A.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 286px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nlDee0RKe9g/TKHT7gBeVxI/AAAAAAAAACI/a-2_hHMzU3o/s320/PowerLift1A.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521927637294798610" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><h4 style="line-height: 22px; text-align: center;">Our most anticipated new product of the year is nearly here. The <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="highlight">MLCS EXCLUSIVE</span> item is a much sought-after revolutionary new tool for the workshop. You've waited long enough--it's time to check it our and reserve one today! This item really is the <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="highlight">WORLD'S FIRST</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> Tool of Its Kind</span>.....</h4><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><h3 class="highlight" style="width: 400px; margin-left: 220px; text-align: center;">MLCS Exclusive, Revolutionary Tool! Pre-order at a LOW, INTRO Price for a LIMITED TIME!</h3><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><h3 style="text-align: center;"> </h3><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><h3 style="text-align: center;">MLCS EXCLUSIVE POWERLIFT Motorized Router Lift</h3><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;" class="rightimg"> <p><em><br /></em></p> <p><a href="http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/smarthtml/pages/images/ec100908-powerlift.jpg" rel="facebox"><img src="http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/smarthtml/pages/images/ec100908-powerlift_sm.jpg" alt="MLCS EXCLUSIVE PowerLift Motorized Router Lift" width="300" border="0" height="268" /></a><br /> </p> <p><strong><em>Router Not Included.</em></strong> </p> <div class="social"><p> </p> <span class="st_sharethis"><span class="stButton" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline-block; cursor: pointer;"><span class="chicklets sharethis">ShareThis</span></span></span></div> <p class="howto"> <a href="http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/smarthtml/pages/ec100908-video.html" rel="facebox"><img src="http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/smarthtml/pages/images/onlinevideo.jpg" alt="Online Video" width="66" border="0" height="33" /> View the Demo Video</a></p> </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><h4 style="text-align: center;"> </h4><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><h4 style="text-align: center;"> </h4><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><h4 style="text-align: center;"> </h4><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><h4 style="text-align: center;">At a Glance:</h4><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><ul style="text-align: left;" class="prodinfo"><li><strong style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Only the Powerlift</strong> allows for true Hands Free plunge cutting. No Cranks or Handles. </li><li><strong style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Only the Powerlift</strong> uses a bi-directional electronic <a href="http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/smarthtml/pages/powerlift.html#pedal">foot pedal</a> allowing the user to make micro-adjustments to a spinning bit (to within .005") for real Precision. </li><li><strong> <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Only the Powerlift</span></strong> has a digital <a href="http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/smarthtml/pages/powerlift.html#controls">control panel</a> (with mounting arm included) giving the user control of the speed and direction of the lift. </li><li><strong style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Only the Powerlift</strong> allows you to <a href="http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/smarthtml/pages/powerlift.html#bitchange">change the router bit</a> above the table in seconds. </li><li>Make incremental passes quick and easy without ever turning off your router or taking your hands off of the work piece. </li><li>Make repeatable Plunge cuts for mortises and dados using the built on Depth Stop.</li><li> Includes adjustable mounting arm for the control panel</li><li>Pre-mounted to <a href="http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/smarthtml/pages/routacc1.html#alum_plate_anchor">MLCS #9334, 1/4" thick aluminum router table insert</a> (9-1/32" x 12-1/16")</li><li>110v/220v 60 Hz</li><li><strong><em>NOTE: Router NOT Included.</em></strong></li><li>Fits 3.5" Diameter Router Motors. SEE Compatibility Info <a href="http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/smarthtml/pages/powerlift.html#compatability"><em>below</em></a></li><li>Detailed, Illustrated, Easy-to-Follow<strong> Instruction Manual</strong> Included.</li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><h3 class="highlight" style="clear: right; text-align: center;">Item #9450: INTRODUCTORY SALE PRICE $389.95</h3><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/smarthtml/pages/powerlift.html#tablepackages"><em>**See Router Table COMBO PACKAGES Below...**</em></a></strong></p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;"><em>**Expected Shipment Around 11/15/2010**</em></p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><h4 style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/smarthtml/pages/images/spfreeship.gif" alt="FREE Shipping" width="233" align="middle" height="42" /><em> AS ALWAYS</em> in the contiguous USA!</h4><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><hr style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><h4 style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/smarthtml/pages/images/ec100908-powerlift-controls.jpg" rel="facebox"><img src="http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/smarthtml/pages/images/ec100908-powerlift-controls_sm.jpg" alt="PowerLift Advanced Control Panel" class="rightimg" width="300" border="0" height="197" /></a><a name="controls" id="controls"></a></h4><h4 style="text-align: center;">The Control Panel--Take Control!</h4><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;">Advanced Control Panel Allows the User to: </p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><ul style="text-align: center;" class="prodinfo"><li>Set the speed of the lift </li><li>Zero out the height of the lift </li><li>See the current height, direction, and speed </li><li>Switch between inches and milimeters </li><li>Activate the lift up or down </li><li>Hold the lift (disables the lift to prevent accidental activation from the footswitch) </li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;">The lift shows precision to the .001 inches, and allows for micro-adjustment of the bit height at slow speeds.</p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><hr style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><h4 style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/smarthtml/pages/images/ec100908-powerlift-pedal.jpg" rel="facebox"><img src="http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/smarthtml/pages/images/ec100908-powerlift-pedal_sm.jpg" alt="PowerLift Bi-Directional Footswitch" class="rightimg" width="250" border="0" height="177" /></a><a name="pedal" id="pedal"></a></h4><h4 style="text-align: center;">Bi-Directional Footswitch--Step On It!</h4><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;">The footswitch allows the operator to raise or lower the lift while keeping both hands on the work piece. </p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;">Operations that were previously too difficult or too dangerous can now be perform on the router table - with better dust collection and improved safety. </p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;">You can turn your router table into an efficient and effective mortising machine. A simple jig that controls the movement of the work piece on top of the table, combined with raising the spinning bit via the footswitch, will yield perfect mortises.</p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><hr style="clear: right; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;" class="rightimg"><a href="http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/smarthtml/pages/images/ec100908-powerlift2.jpg" rel="facebox"><img src="http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/smarthtml/pages/images/ec100908-powerlift2_sm.jpg" alt="PowerLift Motorized Router Lift" width="250" border="0" height="192" /></a> <p><strong><em>Router Not Included</em></strong></p> </div><h4 style="text-align: center;">The Lift--Get It Up!</h4><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;">The lift is controlled by a powerful DC motor that transfers the power to the lift using cogged pulleys and belt. This effective transfer of power yields no backlash when adjusting height. </p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;">The lift has a depth stop that triggers a microswitch to stop the lift when the desired height is reached. The depth stop is used to set the maximum height that the bit can protrude above the table. This feature is useful for repeatable cuts and incremental passes. </p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;">The router motor requires no tools to mount in the lift!</p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><hr style="clear: right; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><h4 style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/smarthtml/pages/images/ec100908-powerlift_abovetable.jpg" rel="facebox"><img src="http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/smarthtml/pages/images/ec100908-powerlift_abovetable_sm.jpg" alt="PowerLift Easy Bit Changing" class="rightimg" width="250" border="0" height="162" /></a></h4><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><h4 style="text-align: center;"> </h4><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><h4 style="text-align: center;"><a name="bitchange" id="bitchange"></a>Changing Bits--Quick and Easy!</h4><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;">The PowerLift raises the router through the table to allow fast and easy bit changes.</p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><hr style="clear: right; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><h4 style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/smarthtml/pages/images/ec100908-routersize.jpg" alt="PowerLift Works with 3.5" Diameter Router Motors" class="rightimg" width="250" height="151" /><a name="compatability" id="compatability"></a>Power Lift--Will It Fit?</h4><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;">The PowerLift supports most 3.5 inch diameter router motors, and has been tested and verified to work with the following routers: </p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div> <ul class="prodinfo"><li>Porter Cable PC690, 890 series </li><li>Dewalt DWD616 </li><li>Bosch 1617EVS, 1618EVS </li><li>CRAFTSMAN 320.17543 </li></ul> <div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;">There are many other routers with a 3.5 inch diameter motor. The models listed above are just those that have been specifically pre-tested with the unit. The list is NOT comprehensive. Other routers should also work if they have a 3.5" Diameter motor unit as shown in the photo at right.</p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Router Table Compatibility: </strong>The <strong>PowerLift</strong> comes pre-mounted to our <a href="http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/smarthtml/pages/routacc1.html#alum_plate_anchor">#9334 Aluminum Router Plate</a>, which is 9-1/32" x 12-1/16" in size. See<a href="http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/smarthtml/pages/powerlift.html#tablepackages"> PACKAGES below</a>.</p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;">For tables with other size plate openings:</p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><ul style="text-align: center;" class="prodinfo"><li>Use our <a href="http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/smarthtml/pages/routacc1.html#alum_plate_anchor">Installation jig (#9331)</a> to increase the opening to fit the lift</li><li>Use the Aluminum plate supplied with the lift as a template to drill and tap a plate that fits your table. </li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;">At this time, the Heavyweight and Precision Router Tables do not accommodate the <strong>Powerlift</strong>. Our <a href="http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/smarthtml/pages/router_table4.html#cast_iron_exten_anchor">Cast Iron Extension Table (#2396)</a> will work fine. </p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;">Router Table also requires 11" maximum clearance below the table for full operation of the <strong>Powerlift</strong>, though 9" is sufficient for most applications.</p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><hr style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><h4 style="text-align: center;"><a name="tablepackages" id="tablepackages"></a>POWERLIFT and Router Table Combo Package Savings</h4><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;">The packages below include all of our Router Tables currently compatible with the <strong>POWERLIFT</strong> system...</p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;" class="productgroup"> <p class="quote"><strong><a href="http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/smarthtml/pages/tabletop.html"><img src="http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/smarthtml/pages/images/ec100908-powerlift-RTtable.jpg" alt="Router table Top and Fence" class="leftimg" width="200" border="0" height="151" /></a> PACKAGE 1: POWERLIFT System Plus Router Table Top and Fence (RT)</strong></p> <p>See <em><a href="http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/smarthtml/pages/tabletop.html">Router Table Top & Fence Details here.... </a></em></p> <p><em>(NOTE: You will only receive 1 Aluminum Router Plate)</em></p> <p class="quote">Item #2200: <span class="highlight">ONLY $519.95! SAVE $40!</span></p> </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;" class="productgroup"><p><a href="http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/smarthtml/pages/router_table4.html"><img src="http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/smarthtml/pages/images/ec100908-powerlift-XMtable.jpg" alt="MLCS XM Router Table Extension" class="leftimg" width="200" border="0" height="123" /></a><strong>PACKAGE 2: POWERLIFT System Plus Router Extension Table (XM)</strong></p> <p>See <em><a href="http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/smarthtml/pages/router_table4.html">XM Router Extension Table Details here....</a> </em></p> <p><em>(NOTE: You will only receive 1 Aluminum Router Plate)</em></p> <p class="quote">Item #2201: <span class="highlight">ONLY $519.95! SAVE $40!</span></p> </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;" class="productgroup"> <p><strong><a href="http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/smarthtml/pages/router_table4.html#cast_iron_exten_anchor"><img src="http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/smarthtml/pages/images/ec100908-powerlift-XCItable.jpg" alt="Cast iron Router Extension Table" class="leftimg" width="200" border="0" height="139" /></a>PACKAGE 3: POWERLIFT System Plus CAST-IRON Router Extension Table (XCI)</strong></p> <p>See<em> <a href="http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/smarthtml/pages/router_table4.html#cast_iron_exten_anchor">XCI Cast Iron Router Extension Table Details here.... </a></em></p> <p><em>(NOTE: You will only receive 1 Aluminum Router Plate)</em></p> <p class="quote">Item #2202: <span class="highlight">ONLY $609.95! SAVE $50!</span></p> </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><h4 style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/smarthtml/pages/images/spfreeship.gif" alt="FREE Shipping" width="233" align="middle" height="42" /><em> AS ALWAYS</em> in the contiguous USA!</h4> </div>MLCS Woodworkinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07479939829419085617noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082593644908948159.post-50519392994928642762010-02-22T14:41:00.011-05:002010-02-22T14:53:34.423-05:00Introducing The Motorized Router Lift<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nlDee0RKe9g/S4Lgb2KQf8I/AAAAAAAAAB4/clgrnBaehxE/s1600-h/mrl_all.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nlDee0RKe9g/S4Lgb2KQf8I/AAAAAAAAAB4/clgrnBaehxE/s320/mrl_all.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441158068816609218" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Coming Soon!<br /><br />You will be able to buy the retail version of the Motorized Router Lift from MLCS.<br /><br /><br /><br />Here is a sneak peek at the greatest innovation in woodworking router tables and lifts! MLCS Woodworking and Eagle Lake Woodworking have spent two plus years designing, developing, and testing the world's first foot-activated MOTORIZED ROUTER LIFT for retail sale.<br /><br /><br /><br />Please Note: the device shown in the video and pictured on this page is a FACTORY PROTOTYPE. The actual retail unit may differ slightly in appearance and function.<br /><br /><br /><br />Some of the features of this new lift are:<br /><br />The lift itself is motorized. There are no cranks, handles, etc. used to raise and lower the router. It comes with a control panel that mounts on a router table. The electronic "brain" in the control panel, and switches on the panel, allows one to use the variable speed control feature of the lift motor, change the direction of travel with the push of a button from up from to down and has a digital display that reads to .001 thousandths of an inch. The readout can be set to zero at any point on the travel.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nlDee0RKe9g/S4LgDm4CAmI/AAAAAAAAABw/HDQ0yGwk1hQ/s1600-h/mrl_ctl_med.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nlDee0RKe9g/S4LgDm4CAmI/AAAAAAAAABw/HDQ0yGwk1hQ/s320/mrl_ctl_med.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441157652396769890" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />For hands free use, the lift comes with a foot pedal that allows the user to both raise and lower the lift.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nlDee0RKe9g/S4LepB3GxWI/AAAAAAAAABY/uAylBBGr7IM/s1600-h/footswitch_sm.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nlDee0RKe9g/S4LepB3GxWI/AAAAAAAAABY/uAylBBGr7IM/s320/footswitch_sm.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441156096272549218" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />The Control Panel<br />The Advanced Control panel allows the operator to:<br /><br /> * Set the speed of the lift<br /> * Zero out the height of the lift<br /> * See the current height, direction, and speed<br /> * Switch between inches and milimeters<br /> * Activate the lift up or down<br /> * Hold the lift (disables the lift to prevent accidental activation from the footswitch)<br /><br />The lift shows precision to the .001 inches, and allows for micro-adjustment of the bit height at slow speeds. Motorized Router Lift Control Panel<br />Bidirectional Footswitch<br />The footswitch allows the operator to raise or lower the lift while keeping both hands on the work piece.<br /><br />Operations that were previously too difficult or too dangerous can now be perform on the router table - with better dust collection and improved safety.<br /><br />You can turn your router table into an efficient and effective mortising machine. A simple jig that controls the movement of the work piece on top of the table, combined with raising the spinning bit via the footswitch, will yield perfect mortises. Footswitch<br />The Lift<br />The lift is controlled by a powerful DC motor that transfers the power to the lift using cogged pulleys and belt. This effective transfer of power yields no backlash when adjusting height.<br /><br />The lift has a depth stop that triggers a microswitch to stop the lift when the desired height is reached. The depth stop is used to set the maximum height that the bit can protrude above the table. This feature is useful for repeatable cuts and incremental passes.<br /><br />The router motor requires no tools to mount in the lift! <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nlDee0RKe9g/S4Le57wWQLI/AAAAAAAAABo/vEr6T0n8XK0/s1600-h/mrl_lift_med.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nlDee0RKe9g/S4Le57wWQLI/AAAAAAAAABo/vEr6T0n8XK0/s320/mrl_lift_med.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441156386691367090" border="0" /></a>MLCS Woodworkinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07479939829419085617noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082593644908948159.post-83192112273304291412009-11-12T16:43:00.001-05:002009-11-12T16:46:36.357-05:00MLCS in The latest issue of WOOD Magazine (Dec 2009/January 2010The latest issue of WOOD Magazine (Dec 2009/January 2010) is now hitting the newsstands. We're very pleased to announce that their article on "11 Ways to Get the Most from Your Plunge Router" features TWO MLCS Products. Of course, we've got those items on sale at extra low prices!<br /><br />Router Collet Extensions<br />WOOD says, "When you need to rout any type of closed pattern in the interior of a workpiece..choose a plunge router.... For cuts deeper than your bit can reach, use a collet extension, which fits into your router collet and has another collet for your bit."<br /><br />OnPoint™ Dual Light Laser Guided Router Plate<br />WOOD Says, "Laser locators and LED lights make this subbase from MLCS ideal for many plunge routing tasks.... The crosshair lasers prove especially useful for lining up a plunge cut.... Flip the switch the other way, and bright LED lights illuminate hard-to-see tasks."MLCS Woodworkinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07479939829419085617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082593644908948159.post-53465917601748935392009-08-14T08:08:00.001-04:002009-08-14T08:12:00.166-04:00New Product Review MLCS 6-Piece Pro Cabinetmaker Bit Set<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nlDee0RKe9g/SoVT79-06iI/AAAAAAAAABI/r9i2fh3bk5Q/s1600-h/review_cabinetmaker.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 276px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nlDee0RKe9g/SoVT79-06iI/AAAAAAAAABI/r9i2fh3bk5Q/s320/review_cabinetmaker.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369790420424649250" /></a><br />MLCS 6-Piece Pro Cabinetmaker Bit Set For Full Review and Video Review Go To <a href="http://http://www.newwoodworker.com/reviews/mlcssetrvu.html">http://www.newwoodworker.com/reviews/mlcssetrvu.html</a><br /><br />MLCS 6 Piece Pro Cabinetmaker Bit Set<br />All of the MLCS 6-Piece Pro Cabinetmaker Bit Set bits made clean precise cuts right out of the box. Setup of all of the included profiles was easy and quickly confirmed with test cuts. Even the matched rail and stile bits cut a perfect fitting joint so I did not have to even open the included shim pack. I like a rail and stile joint to go together easily so that it accepts glue without having to increase pressure to close it fully. The MLCS matched set was adjusted perfectly at the factory for that fit...<br />The panel raising bit with undercutter produces a very clean, consistent thickness edge. I also found that edge to be properly sized for the groove cut by the rail and stile set. That gives the panel a nice floating fit within the rails and stiles that will not inhibit expansion/contraction cycles...<br />Despite the economical price the MLCS 6-Piece Pro Cabinetmaker Bit Set uses C2 carbide for the cutting edges...<br />The MLCS 6-Piece Pro Cabinetmaker Bit Set comes with a handy shim pack that includes a bunch of shims along with extra lock washers and nuts for the bits. These shims are intended for adjusting the fit of the rail and stile joint...<br />The MLCS 6-Piece Pro Cabinetmaker Bit Set also comes with a nice wooden box for storing the bits when not in use.MLCS Woodworkinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07479939829419085617noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082593644908948159.post-58579206156251316402009-08-14T08:01:00.001-04:002009-08-14T08:02:10.335-04:00New Product - The Fast Joint Percision Joinery System<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nlDee0RKe9g/SoVSOPm5btI/AAAAAAAAABA/PwHkjXamSu4/s1600-h/cover.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 246px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nlDee0RKe9g/SoVSOPm5btI/AAAAAAAAABA/PwHkjXamSu4/s320/cover.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369788535370510034" /></a><br />Create Unique, Strong Joints Quickly and Easily.<br /><br />Unique jointing system makes creative, custom joinery fast and simple. Insert your bit in the router, insert a guide bushing into your router table insert, set your bit height and you're ready to go. Set male and female templates on opposite sides of the jig platform and start cutting. For stock 1/4" to 3/4" thick (1/4" to 3/8" for through dovetails) and up to 14" wide. Choose from a wide variety of optional decorative and interesting joint profiles to "spice up" standard joints. Two different sets available (4 or 11 templates)! Use on table mounted routers only.<br /><br />INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED! Comes with a 30+ page, full color, step-by-step instruction booklet.MLCS Woodworkinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07479939829419085617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082593644908948159.post-60629009312354108932009-04-27T08:18:00.002-04:002009-04-27T08:26:33.473-04:00Ask The ExpertsWe've recruited new woodworking experts to help answer all your woodworking questions in our Customer Forums. Now, in the 3 new forums, you can post your questions on a wide variety of topics, from routing to wood-turning and wood finishing, and one of our experts will provide you with the knowledge you're seeking.<br />http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/forum/<br /><br />The Experts:<br /><br />-The MLCS Staff will be available to answer most woodworking questions.<br /><br />-Mike shares the following thoughts on his woodworking experience and expertise:<br /><br />"Mike Melofchik is the owner and operator of Dream Forest Studios Custom Woodworking & Woodturning shop in Spotswood, New Jersey. He holds a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Physical Science from the Eberly College of Science, Pennsylvania State University. He is a current member of the American Association of Woodturners, The Furniture Society, and the Central Jersey Woodworkers Association where he served as a former club librarian. He has received woodworking training grants from the Central Jersey Woodworkers Association and training through Peter’s Valley Craft Education Center, The Philadelphia Fine Furniture Workshops Artist in Residence Mario Rodriguez, and worked with Crowley’s Custom Cabinet Shop. He can be reached online through his website www.dreamforeststudios.com, via email info@dreamforeststudios.com, and by phone (732)723-1145."<br /><br />Mike is ready and willing to share his expertise on the following topics:<br /><br />Wood turning, drafting (algebraic & geometric manipulations), jig making for both table saw, routers, and drill presses, as well as wood finishes such as - dyes, stains, topcoats such as lacquers, shellac, urethane, varnishes, as well as their applications and compatability.<br /><br /><br />-John shares the following thoughts on his woodworking experience and expertise:<br /><br />"John W. Nixon is a spare-time woodworker with an interest in making American Arts & Crafts style furniture. Located outside Buffalo, New York, where he works in his modest home workshop. Having a small shop forces John to be better organized and to find creative ways of using his space.<br /><br />John is heavily influenced by the Roycroft style as well as the work of Gustav Stickley (especially the furniture designed by Harvey Ellis). He's been doing fine woodworking for about eight years now. Before that, John did carpentry and home remodeling for 10-12 years."<br /><br />John has also filmed some of the instructional videos that can be found on the MLCS website.MLCS Woodworkinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07479939829419085617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082593644908948159.post-81916442446390542292009-01-08T11:16:00.002-05:002009-01-08T11:21:26.620-05:00New Product - The Heavy Duty Speed Control<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nlDee0RKe9g/SWYn5g4rFoI/AAAAAAAAAAo/SLvKUtn2fv0/s1600-h/homepage_slideshow3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 316px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nlDee0RKe9g/SWYn5g4rFoI/AAAAAAAAAAo/SLvKUtn2fv0/s320/homepage_slideshow3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288958681426892418" /></a><br />New and Improved 20amp heavy duty speed control is now available. Instead of 15amps this model can handle 20amps and has better circuitry as well as heavier components.<br /><br />NEW & IMPROVED! Heavy Duty Speed Control features better circuitry and heavier components!<br />Simply plug in speed control then plug your router into the speed control. Adjust speed from 0 RPM to full speed.<br />The Heavy Duty Speed Control features an aluminum case, and is recommended for industrial and commercial use. The high impact plastic Standard Duty Speed Control has exactly the same features and is suitable for home shops.<br /><br />• Less tear out • Stops burning • Feed at comfortable rate<br />• Better, safer results with large diameter panel raising bits<br />• Less wear on bits • Less noise • Softer starts at lower speeds<br />• Adjustable speed from 0 RPM to full speed<br />• 3 position rocker switch- Variable / Off / Full Speed<br />• Full power and torque at all speeds<br />• Go back and forth from any preset speed to full speed at the flip of a switch<br />• Works with most routers 3-1/4 HP or less • 120V<br />• Give your router a feature only available on expensive routers<br />• Easy to use- Simply plug in speed control and plug your router into the speed control- turn dial slowly for best results. (Speed control has a clip that can be worn on your belt, hung on wall, or left loose).<br />• Dust Cover Included (not shown in photo)<br />NOTE: Will not work with soft start or variable speed routersMLCS Woodworkinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07479939829419085617noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082593644908948159.post-88686999292463855802008-10-31T09:44:00.004-04:002008-10-31T09:50:59.102-04:00Marvel 40 3-in-1 Router Kit Press ReleaseThe Marvel 40 3-in-1 Router Kit is getting the attention it deserves. Below is the soon to be published press release:<br /><br />MARVEL 40 3-in-1 ROUTER KIT is the most versatile trim router kit on the market. Made by MLCS Woodworking, this 30,000RPM, 1HP compact router has collets for both 1/4” and 1/8” shank router bits. The Marvel 40 comes with the standard Laminate Trimmer base, but this kit also includes a Plunging and Tilting Router Base, as well as a Cut-Out Base. It’s great for trimming, edge routing, making cut outs for electrical boxes, dado and groove cuts. This kit also includes two very useful accessory attachments: a Straight Edge Guide and a Circle Cutting Attachment for cutting circles up to 12” in diameter (perfect for speaker boxes). <br />Made with all ball bearing construction and a 5 amp motor for a longer life, and featuring a ergonomic handle for ease of use, all stored in a heavy duty plastic case, this router kit is ready for any job site. You will also be able to change bits very quickly on-site with the convenient Collet Lock and Collet Wrench. And just to make this kit even more complete a 1/8” Spiral Cut-Out Bit is included. Quality, performance, versatility, and a 3 Year Warranty for only $89.95 this is one of the best priced trim routers in its class. Add in all extras and the price blows away the competition!<br /><br />For more information contact MLCS at: 1-800-533-9298 or visit their website at www.MLCSwoodworking.com.MLCS Woodworkinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07479939829419085617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082593644908948159.post-81232133712780687942008-10-09T09:47:00.001-04:002008-10-09T09:52:13.662-04:00Router Bit and Router Table Tune Up Tips<meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 9"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 9"><link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/COMPAQ%7E1/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msoclip1/01/clip_filelist.xml"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:donotoptimizeforbrowser/> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} /* List Definitions */ @list l0 {mso-list-id:1343777094; mso-list-type:hybrid; mso-list-template-ids:818846328 67698705 67698713 67698715 67698703 67698713 67698715 67698703 67698713 67698715;} @list l0:level1 {mso-level-text:"%1\)"; mso-level-tab-stop:.5in; mso-level-number-position:left; text-indent:-.25in;} @list l1 {mso-list-id:1490056037; mso-list-type:hybrid; mso-list-template-ids:-81749770 67698705 67698713 67698715 67698703 67698713 67698715 67698703 67698713 67698715;} @list l1:level1 {mso-level-text:"%1\)"; mso-level-tab-stop:.5in; mso-level-number-position:left; text-indent:-.25in;} ol {margin-bottom:0in;} ul {margin-bottom:0in;} --> </style> <p class="MsoNormal">The temps are dropping and us woodworkers begin our yearly migration from the back yard to the basement. Now is the time to get prepared. Below are a few hopefully useful tips on tuning up your router bits and router table:</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Router Bits:</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]-->1)<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span><!--[endif]-->Remove any pitch build up. There are a lot of products available to clean bits and blades. Follow the directions. Some products may want you to remove the bearings others may not.<span style=""> </span>A stiff bristle toothbrush is always useful in this process.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]-->2)<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span><!--[endif]-->Keep your cutting edge sharp. Once the carbide is clean you can use a diamond hone to sharpen your bits. It is easy because you are only honing the front flat face of the carbide using a fine grit hone. You could do this once or more per year depending on how often you use the bits. If a router bit is getting too dull it may be beyond just touching it up with a diamond hone. You could get it re-sharpened at your local shop (if it still exists) or <b>***Warning – Bias Opinion*** </b>it will usually cost less to buy a new bit.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]-->3)<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span><!--[endif]-->Inspect the cutting edges for any chips in the carbide. Any large chips can cause the router bit to spin out of balance and also cause a poor cut. Any bit with significant chipping should be replaced.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]-->4)<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span><!--[endif]-->Clean and lubricate the ball bearings. Clean off all dust and pitch build up and put a drop of router bit bearing lubricant. If the bearing still feels rough when spinning it may be time to replace it. <b>***Warning – Bias Opinion*** </b>It is much cheaper for a new bearing, then to have one break and ruin some good lumber or a project. This is really where you want to be proactive.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Router Table:</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]-->1)<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span><!--[endif]-->Again the first thing to do is clean the table. Make sure any build up of sawdust or pitch is removed, especially on the fence face, tabletop, and micro adjusting screws and knobs. If you have a removable router plate, remove it and make sure there is no build up where the plate sits, or anywhere that would make the plate out of level.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]-->2)<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span><!--[endif]-->Check your router plate for flat using a square or ruler. Place a straight edge across the plate extending all the way across the plate side to side. Look for any gap under the straight edge. Do this again in the front to back direction on the plate.<span style=""> </span>If you have a plate made out of a thinner plastic or acrylic that has been holding up a heavy router in the heat all summer it may sag in the center. It may need to be replaced.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]-->3)<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span><!--[endif]-->Depending on the material your router table is made of you may want to apply a surface lubricant and sealer.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]-->4)<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span><!--[endif]-->Check all that screws are tight mounting your router base to the insert plate. The vibration of a season of running your router may have caused some screws to come loose. It is always a safe practice to check all screws and bolts before each use.</p> MLCS Woodworkinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07479939829419085617noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082593644908948159.post-1091128382647396762008-10-01T16:37:00.000-04:002008-10-01T16:56:17.942-04:00Welcome to the MLCS Woodworking Blog<span style="font-family: arial;font-family:times new roman;" >This is the first blog entry for MLCS Woodworking. We will try to cover various woodworking topics, useful woodworking and shop tips, as well as introduce you to some new products. Please let us know if you find this blog interesting and useful. </span><span style="font-family: arial;">Visit </span><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://www.mlcswoodworking.com">MLCSwoodworking.com</a><span style="font-family: arial;"> for free shipping on all our products in the contiguous USA, as well as free how to videos and project plans.</span><a href="http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/"><br /></a>MLCS Woodworkinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07479939829419085617noreply@blogger.com0