I have a passion for power tools. I think everyone that knows me will agree to that. My second passion though is to teach and help others learn what I know.

Such is the case with my latest website where I showcase Small Benchtop Metal Turning Lathes. Yeah, I know, I've been on this "benchtop" kick for a while now but the truth is, there are so many neat and handy power workbench tools out there - it's hard to stop with the discoveries AND just one site.



Bench Top Lathes - Small Tabletop Metal Turning Lathes
Best Bench-top Metal Turning Mini Lathes from Bolton Jet Grizzly and Shop Fox. Find Hobby Lathes, Accessories, Tooling, Reviews and Recommendations.




Oh, and by-the-way, this isn't the last of the Benchtop sites, either...

For all those guys (and gals) looking for a straight-forward information about the best power tools available, I'm pleased to welcome you to my new site - Extreme Power Tools.

Find reviews and recommendations on all types of power tools. Benchtop as well as hand held models are featured.

No fluff or hypey language either. Just big pictures and specifications.

I figure you're smart enough to know what you want once you see it so I don't insult your intelligence with a bunch of sales hype.

I hope you enjoy this new website.

Choose from the best brand name power tools, cordless tools, shop tools, tool storage and Benchtop mills, drill presses & combo table-top machining lathes

For all those guys that are regular readers of my blog, I thought I would pass on an email message I got from my site sponsor: Amazon.com...

They are having a sale on select power tools with up to 50% off. If you're in the market for some great power tools from makers like Makita, DeWalt, Bosch, Rockwell, and Hitachi (to name a few), then it might be in your best interest to scoot over to the boss site and pick up one of these bargains.

Up to 50% Off Select Power Tools

As the banner above states, you can save up to 60% off reconditioned tools. In addition, you can also save big with the FREE shipping on some of the top named drills on the market.

Just click over and take a look. Click the banner for reconditioned deals, or this link for
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WOW, you guys move quick!!

I warned that these units wouldn't last too long but even I was surprised at how fast they sold out.

The (smaller) shark unit sold out the same day I made my post indicating they were on sale. The (bigger) brother, Shark Pro sold out a few days later.

All I can say is congratulations to those privileged few that scored on these deals. Currently these units are all gone, but subscribe to this blog (thru rss feed) and I'll let you know when they become available again.

For those guys wanting to upgrade from a Compurcarve or Carvewright machine, or add to their wood carving tool arsenal, the Rockler brand CNC Shark-Pro routing system is now on sale at my site sponsor (Amazon).

Now, I'm not knocking the Carvewright system - after all, I own one myself, but a growing number of fellas are looking for a more substantial machine that'll allow them to move from the hobby ring and pass into the professional arena.

This machine can make that happen! I'll admit that I've had my eye on one of these for quite some time now. I started with the Carvewright because it was a bit less money, but now I'm ready to start pissin with the big dogs. Maybe you are too.

Click on the link, visit the site and learn some more about this exciting tool. Better hurry though as there are only a few of these left at this price.

Rockler CNC Shark "Pro" Routing System

Btw, the unit above is the BIG brother (the "Pro")... His younger sibling is on sale too - and as you might expect, a bit less moola as well.

Rockler CNC Shark Routing System w/new 5.0 Software

Note: Both these units require a Bosch Colt Palm Router for operation.

Great news from the folks at CarveWright. They now have put together a great series of starter patterns for the Carvewright CNC wood carving router system. These plans are complete projects with all the necessary files and instructions included. These Basic level patterns help you learn how to operate your Carvewright CNC controls - to carve right the first time out of the chute.

As of this writing there are six (6) different pattern kits available. They are:

• Railroad Project
• Traditional Collage Picture Frame Set
• Classy Christmas Wreath
• Carve Baby Blocks - Boy
• Buzz Saw Yo Yo
• Old Fashioned Wheeled Toys

Visit the Patterns & Projects page to see all that's available.

I was up late last night and happened to see a new tool in use. I am very impressed - to the point that I'm going to be getting one of these myself.

I reworked the front page of this site to show you guys what this thing is all about. I even found the video demonstration online and posted that too.

Do watch this and I think you will agree that no man should go without this workshop helper.

Just got notified of a great deal going on at Amazon. They have discounted the Carvewright Accessory bit set by $75.

This is amazing because, in the past, they have never offered these bits for anything other than regular price. What makes this deal even more incredible is that these bits also qualify for free shipping.

Holy Cow!!! $75 bucks off and free shipping - Just in time to make all those Home-Made gifts that everyone loves to get. You can be the hit of this holiday. Click the picture below to grab a set of these for yourself.



CarveWright CW0024 Full Carving Bit Set

Because of my upcoming move, the family has decided to bump up Christmas this year. This means that I have to get all my presents made a lot sooner than usual. This is going to be an even bigger task given all the additional chores I have to do and all the irons I have in the fire.

Going to keep it simple though and stick with signs. Everyone loves them and even a very personal sign is easy to design and carve out. To make them special, I use some nice woods and put a handsome finish on them.

I happened to run across a video demonstrating some nifty clamping tools. I always seem to run out of hands and these clamps look like a fantastic way to solve a common problem.

Watch the video and then get your own set of Clamp-It Assembly Squares, the
Mini Clamp-It Kit, or a handy-dandy Adjustable Clamp-It Bar.

This is Chipper - he's our new mascot. You'll be seeing a lot of him around. He's our new channel icon on YouTube, and he'll brand the pages of all our e-newletters. We especially like his big wide smile... Makes you feel good just to look at him.

Every once in a while, a machine comes along that revolutionizes and dominates the industry segment it occupies. This is the case with the CarveWright® and CompuCarve® CNC carving machines.

Make no mistake, this isn't just another carving machine... this is a router on STEROIDS!! And this router has a brain - a computer brain.
This is a compact, affordable, table-top machine packed with loads of capabilities.
Even the seasoned pro will marvel at the functions this machine can perform. Add the accessory probe and there is no end to the jobs you can perform. Create new works of art, replace that broken filigree, make signs for your friends... The possibilities are endless.

This machine could easily supplement or replace your current means of income. WOW - Guys, what an easy way to justify this machine to your wife!! You may even finish a couple of those "honey do" jobs. Show her what it can do and let her come up with some ideas for turning your love of woodworking into a steady profit stream.

Traditional hand routers, carving knives, or hand tools can't even come close to the power and precision achieved with this machine.
i've just started my journey with this machine, (although i've been wishing for one for quite a while now). i'm no stranger to woodworking or to CNC machine control. i've spent years working with and programing computers. i've also built a number of machines and created the software code that tell the PLC's (programmable logic controllers) what to do. it's this combination of qualifications that lead me to my purchase. Like all new ideas, the early adapters tend to pay more and experience some "debugging" pains... But the payoff is the EXPERT knowledge one gains in the process.
All one has to do is visit the CarveWright® forum and you'll see just how many people are a part of this exciting movement. Count me as one of those semi-early adopters.

This site is geared with the notion that good things come to those that work for them. Visit and comment on my blog, and use the links on this site to get yourself one of these woodcutting tools. Watch the videos, and become an expert in your own right.

Thanks for the visit and i hope you'll come back again and again.

_Matt

Today my CarveWright® machine arrived. it looks great. UPS delivered it to the store and the outside packaging is in great shape. usually they tend to beat up those big heavy boxes but not this time!
i can't wait to open it up but i have to wait. i want to make a video of the process and i won't have time to do that for a couple of days.
boy, i'm going to be tortured every time i walk by it.

Been watching the CarveWright® machine for almost a year now and i'm very interested in buying one. also think it could be a good start to my new venture thinking. will run this idea past Rusty and see if he agrees.