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PRODUCT NEWSMidi is Maxi
Laguna claim their REVO 12|16 is the
midi lathe to end all midi lathes. With
capacities larger than its relatively
small size, this unit features ‘pulse
width modulation’ to maintain torque
and minimise rpm loss, a one-step,
cam-action belt change with magnetic
door housing and a ‘luxury’ banjo with
45° chamfered edge. The unit comes
with a range of extras as well.
http://www.gregmach.comThe Complete Kit
When all the spoon tools are blunt the next thing to know is how
to sharpen them. Here’s a kit that will give you the wherewithall.
With MStein tools, strops for both inner and outer curves and a
tin of Alfie Shine all wrapped up in a canvas tool roll you’ve got
the goods (or a great present) for an outlay of $275.
http://www.vespertools.com.auSlab and Saw
Hardwood Mills Australia make portable bandsaw mills
designed to handle native hardwoods as well as exotic species.
Most recently the team have produced the new GT34 which
holds a 34 inch diameter log, 26 inch wide boards and has a
deep 18 inch gullet. With this you can go straight to the centre
of the log allowing you to cut the tension out of the timber,
quartersaw or just leave your slabs on and keep going without
having to lift them off.
http://www.hardwoodmills.com.auBig Protractor
FirstLightWorks say their Big Protractor
is intended for ‘anyone who needs to set
out angular measurements and requires
something bigger than the plastic protractor
from your schools maths set’. Perfect
for woodworkers, chairmakers, joiners,
carpenters and people who like angles other
than 90°. The Big Protractor is 300mm wide
and made from 3.2mm 3-ply acrylic laminate,
which is laser engraved to give high contrast
markings. It is marked in single degrees for
reading both clockwise and anti-clockwise
and ships to Australia for UK£30.
http://www.firstlightworks.co.uk