Amana Tool’s Router Bits Manufactured According to European Safety Standard EN-847-1/2

Each tool features “anti-kickback” chip limiter to prevent the tool from “overfeeding” and kicking back the material to the machine operator.  The standard also determines the maximum distance between the “anti-kickback” shape and the cutting edge.  Protrusion of the knife from the supporting tool body is restricted to prevent injury. Sharp corners on the supporting body of the knife are prohibited, preventing injury to the user in areas where there is no knife.   Each tool has a maximum safe speed; calculated by a computer program, that takes into account Read more

Amana Tool® Introduces CNC Insert Spoilboard Surfacing Cutter

(FARMINGDALE, NY) – Amana Tool, manufacturers of high-quality tungsten carbide woodworking tools, today announced its new RC-2252 insert spoilboard router bit with scorers that features a 2 + 2 knife design.  The unique 2 + 2 design contains two cutting flutes and two up-shear scorers, which provide a smoother finish at the bottom of the cut.  The RC-2252 is ideal for spoilboard, planing and rabbeting large surface areas in MDF, Balsa Core, hardwood, softwood and all man-made materials.  Read more