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Onsrud Cutter LP, has introduced the 63-500 series of solid carbide spiral "O" flute tools to produce an edge finish on either cast or extruded acrylic plastic. This is suitable for plastic products such as exhibits, signs or P-O-P displays where the public constantly views the finished edge of the product. The company manufactures high-speed steel, carbide tipped, solid carbide, diamond coated and PCD CNC tooling.

CaesarStone offers Color Expressions 09, which includes eight new colors to be added to the company's line of more than 40 colors, including multiple textures and finishes. The colors include: Smoky Ash, comprised of recycled glass; Chocolate Truffle, made from recycled glass; Buttermilk; Organic White; Black Rocks, using a new manufacturing process to provide randomization of aggregate texture and shape; Dusty Stones; Metallic Black; and Basalt Black, the first textured surface offered by the company, with a matte-hammered finish resembling the effect of handmade tools and brushes.

Questech Tile offers its new Cast Color line, a proprietary composite made using real glass. The tiles offer the look and feel of glass, but without the splintering, scratching and finger printing, reports the company. The new line of tile is sealed with the company's Q-Seal, a permanent protective sealer that is baked into the tile. The seal is chemically resistant so acids from cleaning products and household spills, reportedly, won't damage the tile. It also features the anti-microbial protection Ultra-Fresh, which inhibits odor and stain-causing bacteria to fight mold.

ConProTec Inc. offers a new F System. The MIXPAC F System consists of a manual or pneumatic dispensing gun, a cartridge and a static mixer, all designed to work together as an integrated system. The company's systems are used to dispense 2-component adhesives in a variety of volumetric ratios. The new system features an improved cartridge design, static mixer and nose plug interface. The design allows for the mixing and dispensing of higher viscosity adhesives and allows for higher pressures in dispensing.

Rockler Woodworking and Hardware offers the Digital Height Gauge with the precision of a digital caliper in an upright form, reports the company. The solid steel base holds the gauge in place, making it simple to position the jig with one hand. Users set the caliper to the desired height and raise the bit or blade to match. The gauge is accurate to within 0.001 in. and has an adjustment range of 0 to 5 in. The tool can be zeroed by setting the caliper at table level and pushing a button. Another button switches the readout from inches to millimeters. The gauge comes with one battery pre-installed and an additional spare battery.

Available from Omni Cubed, the Sink Hole Saver Backsplash Mount Bracket offers simple manual polishing of backsplash pieces. The mount brackets attach to any length of Sink Hole Saver rail (4-, 6- or 8-ft. lengths) to create a versatile backsplash polishing stand which can be mounted to work benches, truck tailgates or walls. The unit securely holds pieces at the desired height and any polishing angle (0 to 90 degrees of adjustment). One set includes two mount brackets for use with one Sink Hole Saver.

Specialtytools.com has partnered with the Cabinet Doctor to offer bowl baskets and grids. The line of bowl baskets and grids can be placed into solid surface sink bowls and feature rubber feet to protect the bowl from scratches. The baskets are made for easy transport of small items in and out of the bowl. The "Sink Saving" designs can help to eliminate fabricator call backs and unnecessary repairs, reports the company. The accessories are currently available for three styles of Corian bowls.

Kaeser offers the new SX AirCenter. The units include a rotary screw compressor, dryer and tank. Available in 3 to 7.5 hp, the units provide pressures from 125 to 217 and capacities to 28.3 cfm. In addition the systems are simple to install by connecting the power and air-line to run. The units also include a soundproofed enclosure to provide noise levels as low as 62 dB(A). A removable side panel, screw-on separator filter and adjustment-free elastic drive belt allow for simple maintenance. To regulate and monitor the compressor, Sigma Control Basic comes standard.