Electric Power Tools
MAKITA LOG HOME POWER TOOLS
Makita has introduced a line of professional electric power tools designed specifically for the timber frame and hand-scribed log home industry. (Detailed specification brochures are available on request).
Curved Base Planer
This handy tool is useful for smoothing a log, especially removing cat faces. Other uses include working on scarfs and it’s great for creating arches. The blades can be modified to produce the hand-hewn look on square timbers or round logs. The front shoe is adjustable from approximately a 12” to a 13” radius.
| Product # | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|
| A-14-730 | $429.95 | Model 1002BA curved base 4 3/8” planer; 5/32” planing depth; 11 amp (115V); 15,000 RPM no load speed; 16.4’ cord; 13” overall length; 12 lbs weight. |
Mid Sized Planer
With its 6 ¾” width, this is a great planer for planing medium size timbers. It features a large chip ejection chute, easy depth adjustments, a large sole plate for stability, comfortably aligned front and back handles for better control and speed of 30,000 cuts per minute.
| Product # | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|
| B-14-731 | $679.95 | Model 1806B 6 ¾” planer; 5/64” planing depth; 10.9 amp (115V); 15,000 RPM no load speed, 16.4’ cord; 20 7/8” overall length; 19.3 lbs weight. |
Beam Planer
With its 12 9/32” width, this planer allows for full width planing of large timbers in one pass. By raising the rear handle, a front roller contacts wood, therefore allowing for the planer to be pulled back for a second pass without lifting from work surface. Adjustable guide pivots to facilitate planing of timbers with corners other than square. Other features include large cushioned front handle, reversible blades and now with more power. Ball bearing construction.
| Product # | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|
| C-14-732 | $2049.95 | Model KP312 12 9/32” beam planer; 1/8” planing depth; 15 amp (115V); 12,000 RPM no load speed; 33’ cord; 21 ¾” overall length; 40 lbs weight. |
GROOVE CUTTER WITH ELECTRIC BRAKE
This tool produces a beautiful finished groove by means of a 4 ¾” diameter 3 sided cutter driven by a poly V-belt. A quick adjust knob allows for adjustments of cutting depth to a maximum of 1 7/32”. Other features include a large rear D-handle for control and an electric brake for safety. A whole range of optional cutters is available for a cutting width range from 3/8” to 1 ½”.
| Product # | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|
| D-14-733 | $769.95 | Model 3803A groove cutter; 13/16” width standard; 1 7/32” max depth; 9,000 RPM no load speed; 16.4’ cord; 16 3/16” overall length; 15 lbs weight. |
Large Circular Saw
This large 16 5/16” circular saw is one of the largest portables on the market, cutting 6 3/16” at 90˚ and 4 3/16” at 45˚. It features electric brake for fast stopping, precision gearing with ball and needle bearings, blade stabilizer for stable blade rotation, low 87db noise level, large support handle, large depth control lever and a carbide tipped blade.
| Product # | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|
| E-14-734 | $829.95 | Model 5402NA 16 5/16” circular saw; 15 amp (115V); 2200 RPM no load speed; 24 ¼” overall length; 32T carbide blade; 28.7 lbs weight. |
Chain Mortiser
This innovative power tool notches or cuts mortises in wood quickly, cleanly and accurately. The head and chain bar pivot to provide for 3 plunge-type cuts without resetting the machine. Mortise longitudinal width of 5 1/8”, transverse width of 7 ¼” and maximum depths of 6 1/8” are possible. Other features include great portability, large adjustable vice for attaching firmly on to timbers, sliding rear clamp adjustable to desired width, plunge depth adjustment in 1/8” increments, quick horizontal chain lever for widening holes, razor sharp chain and built in carrying handle.
Wheel Brush Sander
This wheel sander is the latest addition to the log building tool line in Canada. The fast spinning nylon bristle brush beautifully highlights the natural textures and wood grain which makes it ideal for the cleanup of re-claimed timbers, stained logs, rough-sawn beams, giving planed surfaces a more rustic look and dressing up scarfs. An optional coarser SC-80 nylon wheel brush is also available.
| Product # | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|
| G-14-749 | $499.95 | Model 9741 nylon wheel brush sander; 4 ¾” wide x 4” diameter drum; 7.8 amp (115V); 3500 RPM no load speed; 16.4’ cord; 12 ¼” overall length; 9.2 lbs weight. |
MAKITA HEAVY DUTY GRINDER/SANDER
This heavy duty unit is built for high production and continuous use. It features ball and needle bearing construction for long life, removable side handle that can be mounted on either side and a durable hi-impact housing. It easily handles a 7” sanding disc.
| Product # | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|
| J-14-741 | $259.95 | Model GA9031 sander-grinder; 15 amp (120V); 6600 RPM; 19-7/8" long; 14 lbs weight; supplied with nut and 7” rubber pad for sanding. |
INNOVATIVE 8 INCH PEELING DISC
For those of you who are tired of pulling a drawknife or can’t find any peelers, then this is the tool for you. This is a heavy duty CNC milled 8” aluminum disc with 3 HSS steel planer blades mounted on it. It really whips the bark off and is ideal for primary peeling, takes the knots off too. Mount it on a Makita 7” grinder and go to work.
Make sure you are wearing eye, face, ear and hand protection and a leather bib apron or chain saw apron. Make sure your grinder has the proper guard on it too.
Please note that this will not work on cedar due to stringy nature of the bark.
See Video Below
| Product # | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|
| K-14-776 | $899.00 | Aluminum CNC machined peeling disc c/w 3 HSS blades. Pays for itself in no time and saves time too. |
| L-14-777 | $1149.00 | Peeling disc mounted on GA9031 Makita 9"grinder and a 9" guard. |
Video Demonstration of Peeling Disc
You won't believe what this log peeler can do. Why do it by hand when you can save time and energy using this innovative power tool.
Click on the start button to watch this video demonstration of the peeling disk.
Milwaukee Heavy Duty Drills
These powerful, ruggedly built Milwaukee drills are ideal for powering the tenon cutters and long drill bits. They feature reversing motor, heat treated helical gears for quiet performance, triple gear train, heavy duty aluminum alloy housing, and extra long switch handle and pipe handle for maximum control.
| Product # | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|
| V-14-737 | $379.00 | Model 1660-6 Milwaukee ½” drill; 7 amp; 450 RPM; 12” length; 9 ½ lbs weight; for use with smaller diameter drill bits and smaller tenon cutters. |
| R-14-778 | $459.00 | Model 1675-6 Milwaukee ½” Hole-Hawg drill; compact design; powerful 7.5 amp motor; ball and roller bearing construction; two speed 300/1200 RPM; 2 position pipe handle and 3 position spade handle for maximum control when drilling. Will handle medium size auger and large self-feed bits. |
| T-14-739 | $829.95 | Model 1854-1 Milwaukee ¾” Super Hole-Shooter drill; powerful 10 amp motor ruggedly built with plenty of reserve power for the toughest drilling jobs. Extra long pipe handle and rear spade handle for maximum control. Heat treated gears and durable housing and transmission make this a real work horse for your large bits and tenon cutters. 350 RPM; 18 ½” length; 19 lbs weight. |