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Focus Main Index May 2010

May 2010

A word from us at Carba-Tec
This edition of Focus highlights just how much enjoyment is gained through woodworking. We feature exceptional people doing great things. There is plenty of practical advice and a lot of great specials.(click to view)
Customer Profile: Justin Scott - Drum-maker
Zenzian drums are crafted from exotic and local timbers and are items of real beauty. Justin Scott creates them using machines he has customised and techniques he has pioneered: (click to view)
The Woodcarver's Starter Set - Don Powell
Don Powell guides you through the process of selecting your carving chisel kit, pointing out the best choice of chisels for the different stages of a project.
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Focus Project: Workshop Trolley
Why lift your timber around your workshop and clog up your workbench with glued-up panels and components? This heavy duty trolley takes up the burden and is a great construction project for the beginner: (click to view)

Woodworking For Women - Patt Gregory
In the beautiful setting of Mullumbimby, Patt Gregory has created a workshop where women can learn to make furniture in an encouraging and friendly environment: (click to view)
Teknatool DVR Lathe Review - From the Diary of a 'Baby Boomer" Wood Tragic - Andy Lucas. Andy has recently upgraded to a Nova DVR wood-lathe and gives us his thoughts as he puts it through it's paces:
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Setting up Your Workshop - Choosing Handplanes (click to view)
Whatever you have in your workshop, you are likely to have more than one handplane on the shelf. There are a lot to choose from. This article makes a few suggestions about which ones will prove most useful when starting out:


 
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