Australian Wood Review – June 2019

22 Australian Wood Review

PRODUCT NEWS

Genius Combo

The big brother of MiniMax’s popular C26 combination

machine, the C30 Genius 4-in-1 has all the features of the C26

but with two big advantages, making this European designed

combination well worth considering. With its 300mm planer/

thicknesser width capacity and 1200mm sliding table, the

Genius 4-in-1 is designed to work both flat panels and solid

wood. The MiniMax Xylent spiral cutterblock system uses rows

of square cutter knives to deliver smooth surfaces. Supplied by

I Wood Like, Genius is designed to be a complete and compact

workshop machining solution.

http://www.iwoodlike.com

Fastest Vice on the Planet

USA based Lake Erie Toolworks claim their just released 2X Wood

Vice is the largest and fastest threaded workbench vice on the

planet. A large 3-inch diameter hard maple screw has one turn per

inch movement compared to the standard 5–6 tpi, meaning fast

action clamping and unclamping is possible. Supplied as a kit from

http://www.LakeErieToolworks.com

The Mighty Thor

Thor Filtration air filters work differently to the rectangular box type

• with their Swiss-made motors they use a ‘Coanda effect’ to more
  efficiently circulate air. Three sizes are available: TF250 will suit someone
  who does pyrography or power carving, while the TF470 will filter the
  air of a single car garage around 40 cubic metres in size. If you have a
  double garage or an area of 120 cubic metres the model to choose is
  TF260. Made in the UK, Thor units were once branded as Microclene
  and are now available locally from Carrolls Woodcraft Supplies.
  http://www.cwsonline.com.au

Benchtop Bobbin Sander

The Hafco Woodmaster OS-140 Vertical Bobbin Sander could be your

new best surface finishing friend. With a robust cast iron table that

tilts 90–45°, this benchtop beauty has a built-in oscillating system that

travels 26 times per minute and moves 24mm up and down to utilise

more of the sanding sleeve. It plugs into a standard 240V 10-amp

power outlet, has an 0.5hp motor, a safety switch with emergency

stop, and on-board storage for included accessories, sleeves, inserts

and tools. Available from Hare & Forbes Machinery House.

http://www.machineryhouse.com.au