The band saw, jointer, planer, shaper and edge/belt sander come with a two-year warranty
By Brian Caldwell
STAFF WRITER
For more than 12 years Steelex woodworking accessories have been available in the United States from various distributors. At IWF 2006 Woodstock International displayed a new line of Steelex woodworking machines, offering low-cost performance with a two-year warranty.
“The whole idea of the Steelex machines is to open the door for beginning woodworkers,” said Matt Washkow, Woodstock spokesman. “Overseas price increases are making it hard for those new to the trade to put together a basic shop.”
The Steelex 14" band saw is currently available, while a 6" jointer, 15" planer and a 1-hp mortiser will hit the market in early 2007. More machines will be added to the Steelex line, including a combination edge/belt sander now in the manufacturing stage.
The 14" band saw has a 3/4-hp single-
phase motor that operates at 1,725 rpm, according to Woodstock. It features a 14" x 14" cast-iron table and accepts a 93-1/2" saw blade, ranging in width from 1/8" to 3/4". The saw weighs 154 lbs. and sells for $445.
The Steelex 6" jointer is powered by a 1-hp single-phase motor that operates at 3,450 rpm. The jointer has a three-
knife cutterhead with jack screws and a 7-1/2" x 46" cast-iron table. It also features fence stops at 45, 90 and 135 degrees. The jointer is priced at $441.
The 3-hp 15" planer features a three-knife cutterhead with adjustable jack screws, feed speeds of 16 to 30 fpm, built-in mobile base, spiral-serrated infeed roller and rubber outfeed roller.
The planer will sell for $1,075.
The Steelex mortiser offers a maximum mortising depth of 2-3/4" and an 8-1/4" chisel stroke. Two handwheels allow for forward/back and left/right table movement. The mortiser is priced at $650.
Contact: Woodstock International, P.O. Box 2309, Bellingham, WA 98227. Tel: 800-840-8420. www.shopfox.biz
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