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American Furniture Design Co. March 18 2008

WHITESIDE ROUTER BITS THE FINEST AMERICAN MADE BITS

Looking for a great bit that will get the job done? One that will last this job and the next? Try the Whiteside line! American made and durable! These are the best bits on the market today and we HAVE the best prices! Take a look and see!

HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT ROUTER BIT?

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The following will help you in selecting a router bit for a particular routing job……

1. Always use the largest shank bit possible for the job.
· An increase from ¼” to 3/8” increases the strength by 50%.
· A ¼” should not cut deeper than ¾”.

2. For the best cut, select bits that allow for maximum chip removal.
This will also maintain a sharper edge on the bit. Double-edged bits provide the best quality of cut.

3. Avoid single flute bits over 3/8” in diameter.
4. The length of the bit should not exceed 3 times the diameter of the bit.

5. Match the bit with the speed of your router

Bit Size Max Speed
	0-1” 24,000 RPM
	0-2” 18,000
	0-2 ½” 16,000
	0-3 ½” 12,000
	6. Always select a bit best matched for the job.
	7. Always buy Whiteside Router Bits, which stay sharper longer.
	8. Always try to use the bit with the shortest cutter length and the largest shank diameter.
	9. Small diameter router bits have limited clearance and chip removal ability
	10. A carbide bit will dissipate heat faster.

With the release of Darrell Peart's Aurora line, we have been very busy! We can't keep up with the orders coming in! We have already had many positive remarks and great feedback! These designs are one of a kind from the Master of Greene & Greene! Don't miss out on these!

Aurora Table Desk

The Aurora Table Desk. This table is constructed of mahogany with ebony inserts. This is a striking piece that reflects the Greene & Greene influence that Darrel Peart is so well known for. This is an advanced project with mortise and tenon joinery and will reflect your craftsmanship when completed. Size: 29 3/4" high 30" deep and 60" wide. Skill level-Advanced Plan #341


		Aurora Nightstand Aurora Nightstand This is the perfect nightstand for the bedroom that has a Greene & Greene or Art's & Crafts decor. This stand was originally made of mahogany, but red or white oak will work very well. Size: 21 1/8" high 15 3/4" deep and 26" wide. Skill level-Intermediate Plan #342

Aurora End Table

Aurora End Table. This end table will fit in just about any room. It is the perfect size for beside a chair or at the end of your couch. The proud finger joints in the drawer add a distinctive touch to the piece. Size: 21 1/8" high 21 1/8" deep and 22" wide. Skill level-Intermediate Plan #343

SAVE ALMOST $55.00 ON OUR SPECIAL COMBINATION PACKAGE

Over 25,000 copies of this workbench plan have been sold in the past two years. Scott Landis in his Taunton Book, The Workbench Book, said that this was the very best American Designed bench on the market.... Purchase the hardware kit and the plan is supplied FREE. UPS shipping charges are about $55.00 for the vise kits, but we will ship the COMBO Package FREE in the USA!!!!! For shipping to Canada and other countries please call for shipping cost....

BOW ARM MORRIS CHAIR

This chair is a direct reflection of the work done by William Morris in England in the early 1900's. It is also influenced by the work of Gustav Stickley here in America. This chair features quadralinear leg post construction. These posts have four quarter sawn oak boards mitered and then glued. This construction technique best displays the oak's ray flake which seems to wrap around the leg. Our well detailed instructions explain three different methods of leg construction. Size: 40" high by 36" wide and 42" deep.

4-Piece Solid Steel Square Set

This set includes 2”, 3”, 4”, and 6” squares in a beautiful wooden lined box for safe storage. You will use them wherever accurate inside or outside right angle set-ups are necessary. Perfect for checking and setting up table saws, miter gauges, fences and joinery.

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WIN A GRIZZLY TABLE SAW: We are pleased to announce the seventh year of our Furniture Design Contest. We will award a Grizzly Table saw to the woodworker who creates the best piece of furniture from an American Furniture Design Plan. The Grizzly table saw is rated by American Woodworker Magazine in a recent comparison of table saws, as their "Best Buy". You may also submit designs of your own. You will need to supply two color photos of your piece, a front view and a side view along with a description of the materials that you used. Your photos will not be returned. We plan to have 3 finalists and from them we will award the Table saw on December 15, just in time for Christmas 2008.

ENTRY FORM

Bit Size Max Speed