Carbatec holds free in-store woodworking demonstrations presented by local professional woodworkers.
The demonstrations are designed to show you new techniques, ideas and products to help you get the most out of your woodworking while being able to interact with the demonstrators. So whether you are new to woodworking and want to learn the basics or you are an experienced woodworker wanting to expand your skills – there will be a demonstration of interest to you.
Check the schedule below to stay up to date with the demonstrations that are happening in your area.
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| Saturday 2nd December |
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Adelaide
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9:00am and 11:00am |
SAWSTOP DEMONSTRATION
Duncan Villet will demonstrate sawstop safety saw in action. There will be two short demos at 9.30am and 11.30am, when the built-in brake cartridge to the saw will be purposely set off. |
Brisbane
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NO DEMONSTRATION
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Melbourne
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NO DEMONSTRATION
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Sydney
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9:00am - 11:00am |
TURNING CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS
Graham Sugar will demonstrate the process of turning some Christmas Ornaments. |
Perth
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9:30am - 11:30am |
KREG DEMONSTRATION
Brandon Stone, the in-store Kreg champion will demonstrate the pocket hole system and some other Kreg products. |
| Saturday 9th December |
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Adelaide
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9:00am - 12:00pm |
MAKING WOODEN CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS
Doug Collins as a master wood carver will give you an in-depth guide at making various Christmas ornaments. |
Brisbane
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NO DEMONSTRATION
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Melbourne
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NO DEMONSTRATION
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Sydney
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9:00am - 12:00pm |
FESTOOL SANDER IN ACTION
Liam Munich will walk you through the features and benefits of the Festool sander range. |
Perth
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9:30am - 11:30pm |
TRITON ROUTER TABLE
Chris Ball from Triton will lead a demonstration on the Triton router table system. |
| Saturday 16th December |
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Adelaide
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9:00am - 11:00am |
SHARPENING WITH THE PROEDGE GRINDER
Tim Skilton will teach you how to sharpen your bench chisels and woodturning tools, with the aid of the Robert Sorby Proedge grinder. As well as that, he will guide you through the do's and don'ts of how to sharpen. Bring your blunt chisels along. Bookings are essential as spaces are limited. Call the store on 08 8362 9111 to reserve a place. |
Brisbane
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NO DEMONSTRATION
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Melbourne
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9:00am to 12:00pm |
CHRISTMAS DECORATING
Richard Jardine
Spindle turning decorations in the shape of a Christmas tree. The demonstration will show selection of wood, marking out, method of mounting, choice and use of tools and how to embellish or finish the tree. The tree will be made using spindle turning and off center turning. |
Sydney
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9:00am to 12:00pm |
TURNING A SIMPLE ACRYLIC PEN KIT
Tim Jacobs will show you how you can make stunning pens using acrylic blanks. |
Perth
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9:30am - 11:30pm |
TORMEK DEMONSTRATIONS/SOLA INTRODUCTION
Rory Hendricks will lead a demonstration on the Tormek sharpening system as well as an introduction of Sola high quality spirit levels and tape measures. |
| Saturday 23rd December |
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Adelaide
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9:00am - 12:00pm |
KIDS WOODEN CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS AND TOY DEMONSTRATION
Duncan Villet will guide you and your kids through the process of creating various wooden Christmas decorations and toys. |
Brisbane
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NO DEMONSTRATION
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Melbourne
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NO DEMONSTRATION
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Sydney
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9:00am - 12:00pm |
VERITAS HONING GUIDE IN ACTION
Cameron Thomson will walk you through the use of the Veritas Mk.II Honing Guide and its accessories. |
Perth
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NO DEMONSTRATION
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| Saturday 30th December |
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Adelaide
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9:00am - 12:00pm |
SPOON CARVING
Tony Foord will be leading a hands on demonstration in spoon carving using various hand carving chisels. |
Brisbane
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NO DEMONSTRATION
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Melbourne
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NO DEMONSTRATION
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Sydney
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NO DEMONSTRATION
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Perth
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NO DEMONSTRATION
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