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NNEWSEWSIn brief...
2–3* Bowls & platters
5 * Sharpening woodturning tools with Tormek
8 * Pen making
8–9 Advanced turned boxes
14–18 Make a rocking chair
15 * & 21 Christmas decorations & gifts
22 Beginners’ Woodturning
22–25* Intro to woodworking – side table
23–24 Intro to the small engineering lathe
23–24 Woodcarving
* Course held in Sittingbourne, Kent
Axminster Tools & Machinery
Unit 10 Weycroft Avenue
Axminster, Devon EX13 5PH
Tel: 08009 751 905
Web: http://www.axminster.co.uk5–6 Wood machining
John Lloyd Fine Furniture
Bankside Farm, Ditchling Common
Burgess Hill, East Sussex RH15 0SJ
Tel: 01444 480 388
Web: http://www.johnlloydfinefurniture.co.uk2–4 Longbow making
5 & 6 Basket making
Greenwood Days
Ferrers Centre for Arts & Crafts
Staunton Harold, Leicestershire LE65 1RU
Tel: 01332 864 529
Web: http://www.greenwooddays.co.uk12–13 Dovetailing weekend
25–28 Beginners’ four-day course
Chris Tribe
The Cornmill, Railway Road, Ilkley LS29 8HT
Tel: 01943 602 836
Web: http://www.christribefurniturecourses.com18–20 Make an English long-bow
25–30 Musical instrument making: violins,
violas or cellos – starting or finishing
25–30 Traditional stringed and keyboard
instruments – starting or finishing
West Dean College
Nr Chichester, West Sussex PO18 0QZ
Tel: 01243 811 301
Web: http://www.westdean.org.uk12 Traditional wooden rake making
19–20 A woven top stool
Weald & Downland Living Museum
Singleton, Chichester, West Sussex PO18 0EU
Tel: 01243 811 021
Web: http://www.wealddown.co.ukARBORTECH DIARY OCTOBER
MINI CARVER THE
NEXT GENERATION
MINI GRINDER
Australian company Arbortech has launched
its new Mini Carver, adding to the brand’s already
well established power carving range. It replaces
the current Mini Grinder model offering
woodcarvers and wood artists new and
improved features and versatility.
This next generation machine will take carvers
and artists seamlessly through rough shaping,
sculpting and sanding stages. The Mini Carver
now offers variable speed, vibration reduction
and improved sanding, as well as the ability to
hook up to dust extraction during the sanding
process. The versatility of this tool will take
customers from start to finish in a variety
of small to medium woodcarving projects.Variable speed
The addition of a six variable speed setting,
ranging from 6,000-18,000rpm, means users
can adjust the speed of their carving and sanding
to suit their needs.Improved sanding
The sanding function has been improved with
the addition of a flexible rubber backing pad.
This pad will sit behind the sanding disc to add
robustness and flexibility, which will increase
the life of the sanding disc, resulting in a lower
replacement rate. It will also help the sanding
discs mould more easily to the timber.Dust collection
The Mini Carver comes supplied with a dust
extraction attachment, which can be fitted to
the tool and connected to a vacuum hose during
sanding operations. This new feature keeps
work spaces free from wood dust, particularly
important for those who perform their work in
small, inadequately ventilated areas.
CEO Kevin Inkster commented: “Not everyone
has access to the ideal workshop space with
extraction and ventilation systems in place. Users
can simply hook the attachment up to a vacuum
and start sanding. This feature will help reduce
the spread of wood dust significantly, making for
a cleaner and safer environment.” The attachment
can be easily removed when it is not required.Vibration reduction
A new and improved motor plus the addition of a
vibration reducing handle will add further comfort
and ergonomics for users. What’s more, the Mini
Carver is a compact, lightweight option for power
carving and sculpting, yet it does not compromise
on performance. “Our intention is for our tools to
be as user friendly and ergonomic as possible”
said Kevin. “While the previous Mini Grinder
operated effortlessly and is used widely within
the chainsaw carving and wood sculpting markets,
this new version has a quieter and smoother
motor as well as a vibration reduction handle,
which we think our customers will appreciate
very much.”Tungsten carbide carving blade
The new Mini Carver will come with Arbortech’s
top tungsten carbide tipped carving blade –
the Mini Industrial Blade. Compared to standard
steel carving blades, this blade will stay sharp
for longer, offering optimum performance even
in the hardest timbers.
The Mini Carver is supplied with a tool bag,
mini industrial blade, sanding discs,
rubber sanding pad and dust extraction
attachment. More accessories are
available online. Currently priced at
£219.95 inc VAT, see http://www.brimarc.com
for more information.