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Manufactured in Switzerland, RALI handplanes are a market force in Europe however here in Australia they have a confused image. In more traditional circles they are viewed as a DIY gimmick due to their European styling and double sided quick-change blade design. However these planes are proven tools that are simple, easy to use and a cinch to setup. When looking at RALI planes consider the purpose of the plane your looking to purchase. They have an excellent selection to suit a variety of applications. R The Jack style plane (225mm long 60mm wide with a 48mm blade) with chip breaker adjustment is a general all rounder hence the term ‘Jack of all trades’. The Block plane (120mm long 55mm wide with a 48mm blade) is most suited to small scale stock removal usually when fitting cupboards, drawers and other minor adjustments to oversized material. The Rebate plane (130mm long 30mm wide with a 31mm blade) is as the title states, for removing material up to a shoulder. The fence allows this to be easily and accurately achieved. The Apron plane (115mm long 35mm wide with a 31mm blade) is perfect for arrising of both timber and laminates and also incorporates a spare blade clip. The PRO series is an extended range that includes all the previously mentioned planes except the apron. The improvement in the pro series is that they have laminated steel soles giving the weight sought after when dealing with more dense or “cranky” timbers. The PRO rebate, large rebate and bullnose planes all have an attractive nickel plating on the plane body which gives extreme resistance to corrosion. RALI also have specialist planes like the glue trimmer, which is designed with panel glue lines in mind. This plane has a centre recess running the length of the plane with a blade that can extend to the surface leaving perfect glue free finishes. Consider the RALI when you’re weighing up your next plane purchase. What work do you hope to do, how will you sharpen your tools, frequency with which planes will be used, how time effects your work? These tools are often overlooked due to their European styling and nontraditional blade mechanism but don’t discount these wonderful tools based on those factors. RALI are certainly durable, reliable and accurate tools with the quality and performance to please many a woodworker. In the end, RALI will save you money, time and frustration with clean smooth results. Visit www.carbatec.com.au to see the full report.
Just Scraping By Cabinet scrapers, their maintenance & use. Cabinet scrapers are one of the most effective tools in your workshop, when tuned properly, they are capable of producing a lustrous finish on most timbers. It is hard to imagine how such a simple and inexpensive tool can make such an impact on the quality of your woodworking. A cabinet scraper is a piece of flat steel, that when sharpened correctly will produce fine shavings. It may also be used to smooth hard timber with difficult grain that is subject to tearout or has fiddleback. It will remove machining marks and even out marks left by the sweep of a hand plane. For a scraper to be truly effective, it must be sharpened with a hook or burr. This is achieved using a burnisher but before the hook you need to prepare the edge. Visit our website www.carbatec.com.au to see the entirety of this informative article on how to prepare the scraping edge, make the hook and the actual use of your scrapers once they are prepared for work. Biscuit joinery has revolutionised the woodworking industry. There is little doubt that to own a biscuit jointer is high on most woodworkers wish list. Excellent for joining both man made sheet materials and solid timber they make carcass joinery a breeze giving strength and accuracy. The Archer biscuit jointer is an efficient and affordable machine that has settings to suit the standard range of biscuit sizes. A fully adjustable fence system allows easy setup, for all the most common joints such as flush joints, large and small offset joints and mitres. The PT1301 comes standard with a tungsten tipped blade but it can also be upgraded and fitted with the CMT biscuit jointing blade 240-008-04. The hefty 800watt motor ensures that the unit has plenty of endurance and is ready for work. This great tool is an excellent addition for the keen hobbyist and the small professional workshop. For more information on the basic principles of biscuit joinery and how to use it effectively visit our website www.carbatec.com.au to see the full text of this article. Put Your Hand in the Biscuit Barrel
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