The 2009 AWFS Fair (Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers) in Las Vegas was brimming over with exciting new woodworking concepts and innovations. Once again, General Tools drew loads of attention for its ever-growing Woodworking Tools lineup. In this video, Woodworker's Journal takes an in-depth look at General's new EZ-Pro Dovetail Jig.

Home improvement guru Danny Lipford has chosen the General EZ-Pro Dovetail Jig as one of the Top Picks from the 2009 National Hardware Show. 

"I’ve been a General Tools fan for a couple of decades now. It all started with a doweling jig I purchased back in 1989. I still have it, use it, love it. This year, they introduced their new EZ Pro Dovetail Jig, and it is one of the most unbelievably cool tools I’ve seen in a long time. Any woodworker will tell you that a dovetail is one of the best joints you can have, and for less than $60, you can make a PERFECT dovetail joint right out of the box. My birthday is in September…..anyone?"

You can read the full article on Danny Lipford's website.

General's Lighted Mechanical Pickup (#70396) was chosen by Popular Mechanics as one of the Top 15 New Tools of 2009.  The Editor's Choice Award was given at the 2009 National Hardware Show.  Visit the Popular Mechanics website for more details.

"Mechanical pickup tools are invaluable when you've dropped a tiny screw behind the dashboard or, say, a wedding band into the sink's garbage disposer. The LED tips on these 12-, 24- and 36-inch tools make it even easier to find the fallen part. A flexible shaft helps the grabber snake through tight spaces."

Ken Clark of Home Channel News included General's DCS1800 Wireless Data Logging Video Borescope System in their Demo Day segment at the National Hardware Show. The Borescope is discussed toward the end of the video.

Check out this interesting video on the history of the National Hardware Show, including lenghty interviews with General Tools's Chairman Gerry Weinstein and CEO Joe Ennis.