KBC Shop Tools

KBC Tools & Machinery has been providing a variety of metalworking tools and accessories since 1965. Originally started as Kabaco Tools by Karel Bass in Detroit, KBC began as a catalog house selling surplus and English tools to the metalworking industry from 1,000 square feet of rental space on Eight Mile Road. They are now certified as a WBE company in Canada, a WBENC company in the United States, and a leading metal cutting tool and machinery catalog house in North America with seven U.

Sand Canada showcase locations stocking over 100,000 products from over 600 manufacturers while remaining family owned with Paula Bass serving as President. KBC Shop Tools A recent addition is the Evolution line of heavy duty cutting tools. Evolution’s 14" and 15" Metal Cutting Chop Saws have a no-load speed of 1550 RPM, a high torque motor, and a cast aluminum base with integrated wear plate and bench mounting holes.

They also have a quick release vise with square threaded rod for fast and secure clamping and 0-45 degree miter capacity with an attachable V-shape block for clamping of round and square tube. The fully hardened body plates with tungsten carbide teeth generate almost no heat, sparks, or burrs while keeping teeth sharper for more cuts and a better finish. Cutting capacity for the 15" Chop Saw is 5"x5" at 90 degrees, 3.1/2"x3.1/2" at 45 degrees, 5.7/8" round at 90 degrees, and 5" round at 45 degrees.

Cutting capacity for the 14" Chop Saw is 4.3/4" x 4.3/4" at 90 degrees, 3.1/2"x3.1/2" at 45 degrees, 5.1/8" round at 90 degrees, and 4.1/8"round at 45 degrees. The Reliable Uberlight is an affordable solution to light up your work area with up to 600 lumens and nine settings for ideal lighting—2700k, 4000k, 5000k, and three color settings of warm white, natural white, or ultra bright.

Available in black or white and three styles with a convenient clamp mount to mount on any machinery or worktable ($59), with a 7.75" base to prevent tipping ($89), or a direct table mount, ($59). The 26.5" silicone gooseneck and 270 degree rotational head allows light precisely where needed with a great hold. The 4.75" LED panel does not create glare or flickering and provides up to 60,000 hours of use and 240% more luminous efficiency.

One user commented, "It’s a great light, a game changer at the milling machine." When tools, workpieces, and machining can be seen clearly, rework and mistakes diminish. For more info, visit KBCtools.com or call John M. Buol Jr. AmericanGunsmith.info