"National Power Tools" was a brand name for small machines made by the National Woodenware Co. of St. Thomas, Ontario. Their 4" jointer and 8" tablesaw were sold in Canadian Tire stores and other retailers in the 1970s and early 1980s.
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Information Sources
- A new-in-box jointer says that the company had been in business for over 30 years. The box also had a Canadian Tire Corp. decal. A correspondent reports visiting the factory sometime around 1982-1987.
- An 8" tablesaw is labeled, "National Power Tools / National Woodenware Co. Ltd. / St. Thomas, Ontario". A 4" jointer is reported with identical labeling.