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The Rockler Dust Right® Hose Holder is an accessory for their Dust Right Separator and Shop Vacuum Hose Kit which provides storage space for the hose when it's not in use. The Hose Holder will store 12 feet of expandable hose in less than three feet of space, while keeping it attached to the Separator. It's a vertical post which attaches to the bottom lip of the Separator with included moutning screws, a retaining rod with a rounded cap to hold the hose, and a caster to support the weight of the hose as you wheel the Separator around the shop. Simple installation requires a drill and a screwdriver. The Dust Right Hose Holder (item 47412) is pricedcd at $24.99.

The M18™ and M12™ Multi-Voltage Charger (item 48-59-1812) from Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. will charge the Lithium-Ion batteries for both the company's 12-volt and 18-volt lines, in the same charger. It's a sequential charger, with slots for both sizes of batteries. Put a 12-volt in first, and it will charge that battery to full capacity, then immediately switch to charging the 18-volt, and vice versa. Charge time for compact batteries is 30 minutes; for extended-capacity batteries, it's 60 minutes. The Multi-Voltage Charger is priced at $59.

PlyDesign: 73 Distinctive DIY Projects in Plywood (and Other Sheet Goods) by Philip Schmidt covers the gamut of things that can be made from plywood, both in purpose and skill level. Containing instructions for plywood projects ranging from tables and chairs to doghouses and games, including one inspired by Charles Eames' "House of Cards," it focuses on projects that can be built on a budget using basic hand and power tools and standard building materials. Some projects are for those with basic shop skills, and others for more experienced woodworkers. PlyDesign (Storey Publishing; ISBN 978-1-60342-725-8) is priced at $24.95.