Australian Wood Review – June 2017

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PRODUCT NEWS

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Going under various names such as tiltbox and angle

cube these small digital angle readers and levels are a

great workshop addition. iGaging have improved theirs

recently with a backlit display version. This means you

finally have a bright clear display, plus these units now

have inbuilt rechargeable batteries.

http://www.interwoodshop.com.au

Feathered Pen Blanks

Bespoke pen blanks are popular

with turners and come in all sorts of

colours and themes. A new range of

blanks from Timberbits feature

feathers which have been hand

positioned on brass tube and

then cast in poly resin.

These hard wearing

blanks are supplied

ready to turn into unique

gifts and come in a range

of colours. Call 1800 388 833

or visit:

http://www.timberbits.com

Start Turning

Oltre’s mini economy variable speed woodturning lathe combo kit

aims to provide everything you need for making smaller items and

otherwise dipping your toe into a new craft for an acceptable outlay.

Maximum working size recommended is 200mm. At time of writing,

the kit comes with a 5-piece chuck set and six chisels for $699.

http://www.beyondtools.com.au

Magnetic Head

Looking for a rugged site

hammer that won’t ever break?

Try the new Fiskars hammer

made with a steel body and

comfortable overmould grip. The

head has an embedded magnet

to hold nails for one handed

starts. Available from good

hardware and tool retailers.