Tool Roundup: On the Horizon 2025
Felder FAT 300 Work Table
The Felder FAT 300 Work Table is a robust mobile unit for woodworkers seeking to maximize space and personalize their workflows. With the FAT 300, you can fine-tune your working position from 15¾ in. to 40½ in. with a smooth, foot pump– operated hydraulic lift. The FAT 300 can help reduce fatigue and improve posture for any task. Unlike preconfigured tables, the FAT 300 lets you choose your ideal work surface (optional). Equip it with a sturdy workbench top, a specialized panel for detailed work, or anything in between. The generous 45¼-in. by 27½-in. surface area provides ample space for your projects. Finally, four solid casters with locks ensure effortless movement around your shop when needed. Secure the table for ultimate stability during heavy-duty tasks. The FAT 300 sturdy frame is designed to comfortably support a maximum load of 660 lb. With the FAT 300, you can invest in a work surface that adapts to your needs, not the other way around.
Shaper’s Complete Origin System
Shaper Origin is the world’s first, and only, handheld CNC router. You steer Origin while it makes small automatic adjustments to ensure clean and accurate results. The Complete Origin System blends digital precision with the craft of woodworking for a range of applications, from joinery and custom template routing to hardware installation. Combine Origin with Workstation for all of your joinery needs, or use it with Plate—the universal template for Origin that helps install a wide array of hardware, inlays, and bowties and includes hundreds of free digital templates from leading manufacturers in Shaper’s Hardware Catalog.
WoodRiver® Router Plane
Don’t be fooled by its size. The WoodRiver® Router Plane effectively combines the best features of both compact and full-size router planes.
Crafted from investment-cast 304 stainless steel, it packs the weight of a full-size router plane yet has a much smaller footprint. This gives it greater stability, and unlike comparably sized router planes, it has the added benefit of large handles, making it more ergonomic and easy to control. Its small size gives it the exceptional ability to smooth areas parallel and beneath the wood’s surface. With a carbon-steel blade that can be easily reversed, it can reach inside a flat surface while securely maintaining its footing.
The WoodRiver® Router Plane successfully proves that bigger isn’t better.
PantoRouter Woodworking Machine
The PantoRouter® Woodworking Machine makes joinery fast, accurate, safe, repeatable, and fun! Mortise and tenon has never been easier with over 150 perfectly fitting sizes using their patented tapered templates. You can set up and cut angled or compound-angled joints in minutes, virtually dust-free due to the incredibly effective dust-collection hood. Go from setup to glue-up in under five minutes in most cases. There’s no other tool, jig, or dedicated joinery machine for woodworkers available today with the straightforward simplicity and the open-source potential to create unique and functional joinery, patterns, and designs.
- Mortise and tenon
- Box joints and dovetails
- Safe and easy to use •
- Ideal for hobby and professional woodworkers or school woodshops
Precision woodworking has never been easier. Visit pantorouter.com to see videos, projects, and accessories and to learn more about how others use this unique tool.
FAMAG Bormax® Forstner Bit
Main characteristics:
- Special head geometry with a center point with cutting effect.
- Chip-breaker grooves on the main cutting edge ensure small and short chips that enable effortless deep-hole drilling—also with use of the FAMAG extensions up to 400mm.
- Interrupted peripheral cutting edges with cooling-fin design, which greatly reduces friction and heat generation—resulting in an incredibly long tool life with the highest drilling quality.
- Hexagonal shank for a better power transfer. Perfect for drilling in softwood, European hardwood, chipboard, MDF, etc. •
- Top in freehand drilling and stationary use.
- Made of alloyed tool steel. Can be resharpened.
Designed for Woodworkers by Woodworkers
MaKRS Tools has created long overdue, innovative products for woodworkers who want a buttery smooth application and impeccable finish without all the hassle and mess. Their patented applicators are guaranteed not to streak, snag, or leave lint. The Stain Pad and Stain Sponge feature a loopless microfiber application surface, which is a streak-free alternative to rags, is more durable than foam brushes, and will not leave lint like terry cloth pads. The specially designed large, divided reservoir allows the applicator to hold substantial amounts of finish on one side while leaving the other side comparably dry for smoothing the finish.
In addition to the features mentioned above, the Stain Pad Original and Stain Pad Double Thick are cut-to-size customizable, giving you ultimate flexibility and precision in your application and ensuring you always have the right-size applicator on hand.
The Stain Sponge is a new take on the traditional terry cloth sponge applicator. This product features a loop-less, microfiber cover that will not snag. The inner reservoir loads easily and distributes the finish evenly.
These products are game changers for the serious woodworker and are a definite must try. Learn more at makrs.tools, and use promo code TOOLROUNDUP24 for up to 15% savings.
SCM Maker
The SCM Maker is a portable CNC router designed for easy handling and precision on large surfaces. Ideal for artisans, DIY enthusiasts, and industries, this compact machine allows you to route directly on work surfaces without occupying permanent space. It features an autonomous operation system, a nearly unlimited work area, and a user-friendly interface. Its sensor system ensures precise cuts, while the built-in vacuum system keeps the workspace clean. This router is perfect for makers and professionals seeking efficiency and flexibility in their machining tasks. |
MTC Tools
Melbourne Tool Co. offers hand planes that work right out of the box, with a versatile bevel-up design that handles everything from softwoods to tough exotics. No more fussing with adjustments— just grab your plane and get to work.
MTC has also rethought some of the classic tools. Their routers have a fresh design, making blade sharpening easier by ditching the awkward L-shaped blades. And their all-metal spokeshaves come with a cork inlay on the handles, giving you a better grip and more comfort while you work.
Crafted from investment-cast steel and fitted with durable M2 blades, these tools are built to last. With MTC, you get tools that do what they’re supposed to do—at a price that makes sense.
Designed in Melbourne, Australia, and made with care in a small, family-owned factory in China, MTC tools are built to exacting standards. Ready to see for yourself? Go to melbournetool.com to explore the full lineup, find a dealer near you, or purchase directly.
Q5 PLATINUM™ System
The Fuji Spray® Q5 PLATINUM™ is designed for those seeking an exceptional spray experience. Renowned as the quietest turbine on the market, it combines power and control for superior results. Its innovative noise-reduction technology and exclusive Heat Dissipation Chamber™ significantly enhance performance and durability. This unit excels in medium to heavy painting tasks, making it ideal for cabinets, furniture, trim, and more.
The Heat Dissipation Chamber™ effectively manages excess heat, extending the lifespan of the turbine motor while minimizing unwanted noise and debris disruption.
A standout feature is the Variable Speed Control Dial, allowing users to fine-tune psi/cfm for optimal coating atomization, drastically reducing overspray and bounce-back. Whether you’re a professional or a DIY enthusiast, the Q5 PLATINUM™ is tailored to elevate the quality of your work.
Grizzly Pro Drill and Boring Bit Line
New for 2024, this line of quality drilling and boring bits is made from the toughest, hardest, and most wear-resistant materials, including titaniumcoated M2 HSS, tungsten carbide, carbide steel, M35 with 5% carbon and #65 high-carbon steel. The new line includes round shank, brad point, Forstner, wood countersinks, step drill, and three flute boring bits. All are manufactured to ISO 9001 standards for quality assurance. Prices range from $16.50 to $197.95.
Dust Collection to Every Corner of Your Shop
Even the best-laid-out shops have workspaces where dust collection is challenging to achieve. Drill presses, sanding stations, bandsaws, and lathes are just a few of the areas where you can find yourself spending more time cleaning up after the work than the work itself.
Mullet Tools makes mobile dust collection designed to last a lifetime. From the award-winning High-Speed Cyclone Dust Collector that preseparates over 99% of debris with a rigid connection to your vac, to the ThirdHand Dust Collection Boom Arm available in multiple configurations that target the suction power of your vac, you finally have a buddy at hand to take care of the mess.
Learn more at mullettools.com.
Grizzly Oak Tool Chests
Each tool chest in this new line is expertly crafted with attention to detail that reflects fine craftsmanship and is meticulously hand-rubbed, highlighting its natural beauty.
All chests are equipped with chrome-plated latches and locking bar to keep your tools safe and prevent unauthorized access. Each drawer is lined with felt to provide cushioning and protection for delicate items, preventing scratches and damage. The drawers have strong, flush-locking rabbet joints to increase sturdiness. The drawers ride on side-hung guides to allow for the deepest drawers possible and a clean facade. Chrome corner protectors are a sleek and stylish way to reinforce the corners. They safeguard the chest from accidental bumps, impacts, and wear, ensuring that your investment remains protected for years to come.
Learn more at grizzly.com.
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