Knives - Carba-Tec

Palm Tools
& Knives
Dust Systems
Part II
Travelling
Journeyman
X-MAS
MEGA SPECIALS!
Incra Mitre
Express Review
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PP424022/2374

Merry Christmas
Welcome to the Christmas edition of FOCUS magazine! We hope you have enjoyed receiving
our informative articles this year. We have certainly enjoyed putting them together
for you.
This time of year is always exciting at CARBA-TEC. Obviously we are hard at work on the
2010 catalogue and this issue of FOCUS lets you in on some of the new items that are already
available for purchase. More items are on the way and we will launch those with our
first edition of the magazine in the new year. If you’re reading this now you are already on
the mailing list for next time but if you have a mate that is not, get them to ring their local
store to lodge their interest. We are certainly happy to add them to our ever growing mailing
list.
Our most exciting news for the new year is our move in Brisbane. Our new head office,
warehousing system and showroom will be state of the art and a massive increase in capacity.
At over 800 square meters our new showroom will display all of our catalogue items
as well as give us area’s for demonstration. We are very excited to bring this experience to
you. Watch this space for more news on grand opening details.
If you are shopping for a Christmas present don’t forget about our gift vouchers. These are
available in $25, $50 and $100 denominations. Available from our Brisbane, Melbourne,
Sydney and Adelaide locations these are a perfect gift for the woodworker in your life.
I hope you enjoy our articles this time and that you get some spare time over the holiday
season to have a go at turning a pen kit. Merry Christmas and happy woodworking!
All the best,
From the Team at CARBA-TEC
Opening Hours
for December
Brisbane
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Sat 8am-12pm
Closing 24 December 2009 at 2:00pm
Re-open 4 January 2010 at 8:00am
Melbourne
Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
Sat 9am-1pm
Closing 24 December 2009 at 2pm
Re-open 4 January 2010 at 8:30am
Adelaide
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Sat 8am-12pm
Closing 24 December 2009 at 2:00pm
Re-open 4 January 2010 at 8:00am
Sydney
Mon-Fri 8.30am-5pm
Sat 8am-12pm
Closing 24 December 2009 at 2:00pm
Re-open 29 December 2009 at 8:30am
Product News
CNC technology for the
home workshop is on its
way!! The very popular and
well built CNC Shark from
the States is well on its
way to Australia and will be
available for purchase in
the new year. Don’t miss
out, pre-order now and be
one of the first people to
own this great product. The
working platen is 300 x 600mm and the router motor is a
standard GMR1 by Bosch. Design software is included. Visitors
to the October Melbourne woodworking show saw this
machine in action and we had a great response. Register
your interest today by calling your local CARBA-TEC ® store.

Palm Tools
& Knives
I have been carving with Flexcut palm tools for years and my experience with them has been very
positive. They are a high quality tool. Their design, with their flat, thin shafts is a little unusual but a
trademark characteristic. They are a good size for palm tools and the handles are well
designed, compact and comfortable. The thin tool blades have no excess of metal
around the bevels, no prominent heels and they slice through the wood
without drag. They come very sharp and I have used them on an
extensive range of woods and found them to cope well.
The portable set with ten interchangeable blades with a
single handle (SK-107) is an excellent concept. They are
truly compact and I know several carvers who keep
them in their vehicle ‘s glove box so that they can
carve whenever the opportunity presents itself.
Obviously careful thought has gone into the
blade selection. They are a well balanced set
of small blade profiles. They are very good
for the starting out carver in the field of
hand held carving. With a modest
outlay they are well equipped with a
complete little set which I think
value for money wise is hard to
beat. A big plus is that a quite
extensive range of
interchangeable blades in an
impressive selection of blade
sizes and profiles are
available to enable one to
continue to build up and
extend ones carving kit.
My favourite set of fixed
handle palm tools is the
thumbnail set (FR-920)
of four boxed No.11
palm tools which are just
excellent for roughing
out, shaping and
texturing small hand
held carvings.
To see the full text of
this informative article
go to our website:
www.carbatec.com.au

In the last edition of Focus I discussed the advantages
of dust extraction, over the ever popular airborne /
gravity operated option. I also compared dedicated
dust extractors to shop vac style vacuums,
and showed how borrowing the Dyson
and trying to cover up the fact that you
did, is not always the best option. Happy
spouse = happy house.
In this issue I would like to expand on
the subject, and offer some direction for
designing small workshop extraction systems.
First we need to look at current
requirements. What machines you have and
what machines you plan to add (the latter
being the one thing most people forget to
take into account). Each type of machine has a certain airflow requirement for
dust effective extraction. We touched upon this in the last issue with our graph
that illustrates the loss in suction through flexible hose. A very basic list would be:
Bandsaw
300c.f.m.
Tablesaw
400c.f.m. (cabinet connect only)
Router Table
500c.f.m.
Jointer or Small Thicknesser
600c.f.m.
Spindle Moulder
700c.f.m.
Tablesaw 800c.f.m. (cabinet and overhead guard)
Large Thicknesser
1000c.f.m.
Visit www.carbatec.com.au
to see the full report.
by Tony Forbes
Carba−Tec Product
Development Manager
& woodworker

Travelling Journeyman
Walz through Brisbane
The tradition of the Wandergelsellen (itinerant tradesman) or traveling journeyman as they are commonly known can be
traced back to the Middle Ages when it was deemed necessary for craftsmen who had completed their training to take their
trade ‘on the road’ – also known as ‘auf der Walz’(literally that roll up) taking only what they could carry in a roll or swag, tools
and a change of clothes and necessities. Primarily these journeymen were sent out to acquire new skills and regulate the
regionally fluctuating labour markets. The traditional ‘Walz’ of the travelling journeyman lasted at least 3 years and 1 day.
Never staying longer than 3 months in any one place, their travels took them all over Europe. The tradition waned after the
introduction of free trade during the Industrial Revolution and threatened to vanish altogether until the workers’ movements
at the end of the 19th Century prompted the revival of the custom in Germany through newly established journeyman guilds,
or brotherhoods. It wasn’t until the 1980s that new, more forward thinking guilds admitted women for the first time, and an
increasing number of Journeymen hit the road who were not bound to a guild at all.
Today, those who take on this voluntary extension of their training do so with
the same motivation as their predecessors: not content with the idea of
settling into a comfortable and often static career, he or she roams the world
looking for temporary employment in order to gather experience in their craft.
The benefits of the modern Walz are reciprocal to both employer and
employee. The journeyman brings fresh insight and flexibility to the table. In return, he/she learns how other regions and
countries practice their vocation, acquires social competence, learns to cope with changing and sometimes adverse
conditions, and plays an integral part in building a Europe-wide network of colleagues.
Götz Michaelis (26) and Martin Wichmann (25) are two travelling journeymen who have extended their Walz to include the
east coast of Australia. After meeting again in a Swiss pub these two adventurers, who had already been travelling separately
for over 3 years, decided to travel together -
widening their horizons beyond Europe - to
Australia, while they still had the benefits of
youth and no entanglements. They set out on
their Down-Under Walz a little over a year later
after some planning which included securing
necessary guild contacts.
Götz has been on his quest for 4 years and 3
months while Martin for 3 years and 10
months. Götz is a cabinetmaker by trade while
Martin is a carpenter; When do they intend on
finishing the journey? Martin will head home in
October 2010 while Götz hasn’t decided:
“Probably next year after travelling to New
Zealand for 3 months; maybe. We love the
travelling, and learning different ways of
undertaking jobs, as well as meeting new
people all the time.” Their quest for learning
has seen them travel a great amount of the
western world: Denmark, Sweden Norway,
Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Italy,
just to name a few. Martin also added 4
months in Brazil to his Walz.
You don’t have to wonder if you’ve seen them
around. Retaining their old-fashioned uniform
or kluft modelled from the 19th Century shipwrights,
makes the journeyman easily
recognisable. Both working and socialising,
Götz and Martin enjoy the ease at which the
uniform enables them to interact with others.
...We love the travelling,
and learning different ways
of undertaking jobs...
To see the full text of this informative article
go to our website:
www.carbatec.com.au

Confessions of a
Pen Addict...
Turning pens is a fun and rewarding hobby. This is undoubtedly the reason behind
its continued rise in popularity. Its easy accessibility both in terms of the skill level
needed and relative affordability is what makes it the hobby of choice for most first
time woodworkers. Pen turning in its own way also offers an easy introduction to
the wider world of woodturning but it is often the added appeal of pen turning that
sets it apart from other woodturning pursuits. Simply stated, turned pens are easy
and inexpensive to make, allow you to work in a wide variety of both synthetic and
natural materials, and above all else make for a practical and beautiful gift. It is my
experience that a well turned project is one that is almost always appreciated by the
intended recipient. This coupled with the exhaustive range of pen kits and materials
that are now available means that the scope for incorporating individual design
elements is only limited to a person’s imagination. Indeed you only have to look at
the number of web sites, groups, forums and books dedicated to pen turning to
see the extent to which this aspect of turning can be taken and as a measure of its
popularity. What follows is a simple overview and discussion of the tools, accessories
and consumables needed to begin turning pens along with some hints and
tips from my experiences as a beginner. The rest, as they say is up to your imagination.
The Lathe
The first thing you will need is a lathe. Thanks to the introduction of the Carba-Tec ®
mini wood lathe in the early nineties home hobbyists now have access to an unprecedented
range of mini/midi lathes. Of the lathes currently available on the market
I have owned and used both the Carba-Tec ® MC1018 and Woodfast WM310
midi lathes. Both lathes represent excellent value and offer a range of features
and benefits that are user friendly and ideally suited to the novice pen turner. In addition
both are considered midi lathes as opposed to mini lathes largely due to the
following features. These include: a decent 1/2 horsepower motor, centre height
and distance between centres suitable for the demands of most craft projects including
turning pens. Both lathes feature a metric 30 x 3.5 spindle and a #2 Morse
taper tailstock. These specifications are now pretty much the standard among most
lathes of their size and larger. This, however, is not always the case with other
lathes available on the market and is a certainly a worthwhile consideration in the
purchase of any new lathe. The benefit of this feature becomes most apparent
should you need, wish or want to transition your work between another lathe or simply
upgrade to another or larger lathe. This of course can only add to the future resale
value of your machine as well as allow for the easy transition of accessories
without the inherent frustration and cost of having to replace them all. A range of
speeds say from 500 rpm to over 3000rpm will allow you to complete the many and
varied tasks of turning a pen on a lathe from drilling the blank, milling the ends and
turning the blank through to the final stages of sanding and finishing.
At the lathe.
Using the brass tube as a
cutting guide.
The Mandrel
The next thing you will need is a mandrel. This allows you to turn a pen between
centres without the risk or interference that would otherwise be involved using centres.
Of all the mandrels available I’ve always found the standard mandrel (MAND-
92) to be the most user-friendly and as for reasons already explained these always
tend towards the #2 Morse Taper variety. Should the particular pen kit your turning
dictate that a somewhat shorter length need to be turned then old bushes and pen
tubes are always readily at hand to pack out a mandrel should it prove necessary.
Finally, as an added bonus your standard mandrel always comes supplied with a set
of bushes for the standard 7mm twist pens. These undoubtedly remain the most
popular kit available on the market and I don’t know of any pen turner who hasn’t
lost count of the number of these that they’ve made!
Cutting the pen blank
Cutting the pen blank to size is the first and easiest of all the pen turning
tasks to accomplish. This can be done either using a handsaw or on a
machine such as bandsaw. The simplest trick to remember is to always
over cut the blank by at least a few millimetres over and
above the length of the brass tube. By over cutting the blank
and then blind drilling to the appropriate depth then allows you
to cut the blank to the correct length reducing the risk of ruining
the blank due to blowout.
A completed pen kit.
To see the full text of this informative article
go to our website:
www.carbatec.com.au

The Right Cordless Drill - The key to
easy assembly work
After spending a fair bit of time and effort preparing a
project for final assembly, it can be extremely frustrating
when the finished product doesn’t look like it should,
simply because your cordless drill/ driver let you down.
Three of the most common issues which lead to excessive
use of colourful language during final assembly
are discussed below.
Power and touch
When working with hardwoods you’ll need a bit of
grunt, even when you’ve pre-drilled and countersunk
pilot holes. But drills with grunt generally don’t offer
“touch”, especially when driving with high torque. It’s
maddening to have breakout around the screw head
because it’s been run too deep due to inconsistent
torque shut-off.
Battling battery run time
You’ve actually planned ahead for that weekend project
and popped your cordless drill battery onto the
charger Friday evening so you can get stuck into it first
thing Saturday morning. You’re going great guns until
you drive the next screw and hear the motor start to
struggle – the battery is already flat - and you’re only
a half hour into the job - Bugger!
Driving fasteners in confined areas
You’ve built a nice, small cabinet and you need to
mount the drawer slides. Your bulky cordless drill can’t
NEW
2010
Autoloader Classic
fit in the carcass, forcing you to turn to a
stubby screwdriver. While it gets the job done,
if you’re driving a fair few screws into hardwood,
by the time you’re finished you’ve got
one Popeye forearm and your patience has
been stretched to the limit.
Carba-Tec ® has your answer to these common
problems – an exclusive offer on Festool’s
C 12 cordless drill.
Surprising power and unmatched control
The C 12 features a patented EC-TEC brushless
motor, advanced electronics and a
patented compact drive train, which combine
to give you incredible power. Plus, the C 12
delivers that power at any speed – not only
when you’re running it flat out. The result is excellent
torque control for driving fasteners – allowing
the “touch” you need for assembly
work. The torque delivery is controlled electronically
for consistent results and 42 torque
settings allow you to set precise limits.
To view the full text of this informative article
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Excellent torque
control
The EC-Tec motor is
extremely powerful.
The C12 handles the
tough jobs.
NEW PRODUCTS FOR 2010
Sick and tired of never having the right screwdriver handy?
With the Autoloader’s 6 fully-customizable bit chambers you’ll never have to
worry again. The Autoloader can be loaded with any 6 bits YOU want. Once
loaded, changing between bits is as simple as pulling the handle back, selecting
the desired bit and pushing the handle forward. It’s that easy.
The Autoloader comes standard with
6 commonly used Philips and flat
screwdriver bits but can be loaded
with most readily available ¼”hex
bits.
Buy one today to keep in your glove
box, kitchen drawer, garage or tool kit
so you’ll always have the right screwdriver
handy. Made in Canada.
AL-CLASSIC ...................$39.95

Company History
Great product ideas sometimes emerge when two different disciplines such as
woodworking and metalworking collide. In 1986 Craig Sommerfeld was in the
process of building his house and needed to find a way to attach his doweled face
frames to his kitchen cabinet carcase members. A tool and die maker by trade, but
a woodworker out of necessity, Craig had a problem. Not wanting to nail them on
and then fill with putty, he designed and built "Craig’s Jig" which was a single-hole
pocket hole jig crafted from steel and aluminum that allowed him to attach the
face frames from the inside of the cabinet where the joint could be hidden from view. Encouraged by friends and co-workers, Craig built a few more
jigs and set out to show them to the public at a woodworking show. What Craig found at these woodworking shows was an audience who had no
knowledge of the joining method he was promoting, however they were very interested in learning about a new way to build woodworking projects.
So… week after week, month after month, year after year, Craig would build his product during the week and promote them at the weekend woodworking
shows. Hundreds of trade shows and thousands of demonstrations later Kreg Tool Company has emerged as the leader in Pocket Hole
Technology. From the manual K3 Kreg Jig® to the fully-automatic Pro Series machines, Kreg offers a simple solution that has changed the way
thousands of woodworkers join wood. In 2003, Kreg diversified its product offerings by adding a category of products named Precision Measuring
Systems. These products consist of a Precision Miter Gauge, Precision Band Saw Fence, and Precision Trak and Stop Kit that enable a tablesaw,
band saw, and miter saw to cut more accurately and consistently than ever before. Kreg continues to be an innovator and market leader
across a variety of tool categories.
NEW KREG KLAMPS 2010
Some of our new items for 2010
Bench Klamps
Instead of being restrained to clamping in very specific places, Klamp System components let you work wherever you need to most. Utilizing
a simple technology called Inter-Lok, the Bench Klamps, available in two sizes can be quickly added almost anywhere you need it, positioned
precisely, rotated 360 degrees, and – just as quickly as it was added – removed to regain your perfectly flush work surface. Add a Klamp
Trak to the edge of your workbench or add a Klamp Plate to the center of your workbench, and start clamping where you’ve never been
able to before. For the very first time, you can stop working around your clamps and start working with them.
Heavy Duty Bench Klamp System.
Add a helping hand to your workbench with our Large Bench Klamp System. This 10" x 10" x 1/4" thick sturdy steel plate is extremely rugged
to handle your toughest clamping applications. Perfect for pocket hole joinery, or as a general hold-down clamp while routing, sanding, etc.
Klamp Table
You don’t need an army of clamps to get the job done; you just need the right ones. Our Klamp Table is the ultimate ‘helping hand’ around the
workshop and the easiest way to get perfectly flush Pocket-Screw Joints, one after another.
Precision Router Table
A quality router table is one of the most important tools for any serious woodworker
to have around the woodshop. Whether you’re routing a simple dado, putting
the finishing touch on a countertop, or building an entire set of raised
panel doors from scratch, the Kreg Precision Router Table – through a series
of innovative new features – helps woodworkers of all levels finish
projects faster, easier, and with greater precision than ever before.
Precision Benchtop Router Table
Whether it’s being thrown into the back of a ute on the way to the
jobsite or used to save space in a small woodshop, the Precision
Benchtop Router Table is the rugged
and mobile solution to true precision
routing. For the very first time
having portability doesn’t mean
giving up the precision and
features of a full-sized
router table.
NEW
2010
NEW KREG ROUTER TABLES

INCRA MITRE EXPRESS REVIEW
By Dean Bielanowski
From onlinetoolreviews.com
Without a doubt, the table saw is definitely the most favoured cutting machine in most woodworker's and fine furniture
builder's shops. It can make numerous types of cuts, and with a good blade, can deliver smooth clean cut results. But your
simple table saw and fence setup is only good for a select range of cutting tasks. Adding a mitre gauge to the mix adds another
bag full of cutting abilities to the mix. But even so, there are certain cuts you simply cannot make safely with your basic
table saw setup.
Many woodworkers build jigs and sleds to further expand the use of their saw, but if you are like me, and would rather spend
your meager amount of time allowed to you actually making projects than building jigs, a device like Incra's new Miter Express
might peak your interest... Let's see what this 'tool' can do...
Mitre Express
So, what is it? Basically, it allows you to make cuts on your saw you probably couldn't normally make with a simple table saw
setup, and it allows you to make these cuts safely. It's other major marketing standpoint is....
Well, let's find out exactly how it works, and how easy it is to assemble and use. You will need a mitre gauge to use the Mitre
Express. It can accept virtually any gauge on the market that conforms to the 3/4" x 3/8" slot standard.
Assembly
The mitre express comes shipped in a relatively small, compact box. Once assembled however, its size is several times
larger than in its packed form. Unpacking is quickly achieved as all components are bundled together well, but head straight
for the printed instruction manual first to get you started with the unpacking and assembly process.
Assembly will take about 20 minutes, and involves some screw-driving, mitre slot fit tuning, a couple of saw cuts, and a little
more screw-driving.......
Want to see the full review?
go to our website:
www.carbatec.com.au
NEW
2010
See our
website for
streaming
video of the
Mitre Express.

X-MAS
Sale finishes 24th December 2009
MEGA SPECIALS!
16 PIECE SAW TOOTH BIT SET (METRIC). This 16 piece set
of forstner style bits comes in a wooden case and contains 6, 10, 13,
16, 19, 22, 25, 28, 32, 35, 38, 41, 44, 48, 51, and 54mm forstner
style bits. Kit may be supplied in plastic case. 2.56kg.
STB-16PCE-M .................................................Normal Price $59.00
SALE $45.00
HAND COUNTERSINK.
A hand countersink is invaluable for quick jobs around the shop. No
need to round up the drill or go through setting up the drill
press. Cutting tool is 16mm diameter and 126mm
total length. Ergonomic handle provides a
decent grip. 105g.
CT-135408...............$29.00
SALE $19.00
90° CROSS HOLE COUNTERSINK SET.
Used primarily in wood and plastic these
countersinks can also be used in softer
metals to remove burrs after
machining. Each bit has a specific
diameter range. Set includes: 2-5, 5-10,
10-15 and 15-20mm bits in a metal
case. 545g.
CS-4PCE ..............Normal Price $69.00
SALE $59.00
6 PIECE PLUG CUTTER SET IN WOODEN CASE.
Set includes the following sizes: 3/8”, 1/2”, 5/8” 3/4”, 7/8” and 1”
plug cutters. Cuts plugs up to 50mm in length. 920g.
CAT. PLUG-6 ...................................................Normal Price $79.00
SALE $68.00
ECONOMY HSS 6 PIECE TURNING CHISEL SET.
Made in China these tools compare very favourably with European and
Australian manufactured products but at half the price. Set contains:
10mm spindle gouge, 13mm bowl gouge, 22mm roughing gouge,
18mm round nose scraper, 20mm diamond parting tool, and 25mm
oval skew. 3.85kg.
CAT. TJ-6 ......................................................Normal Price $159.00
SALE $129.00
Made in Switzerland
16 PIECE FORSTNER BIT SET (METRIC). This 16 piece set of forstner
style bits comes in a wooden case and contains 6, 10, 13, 16, 19, 22, 25,
28, 32, 35, 38, 41, 44, 48, 51, and 54mm forstner style bits. Kit may be
supplied in plastic case. 2.56kg.
FSB-16PCE-M ......................................................Normal Price $59.00
SALE $45.00
PFEIL SWISS MADE
BEVEL EDGE CHISEL SET.
This quality set is supplied with hornbeam
handles and presented in a European beech case. All chisels are made
to the same high standard as Pfeil carving tools. Chisels are sharp out
of the box but may need final honing depending on your preference. Kit
includes: 6, 10, 12, 16, 20 and 26mm chisels. 1.5kg.
CAT. PF-BC-6.............................................................was $299.00
Now $269.00

NEW
2010
FIVE PIECE SET OF 2ND CUT 8”
FILES
A set of finer files, for smoother cuts. Five
shapes - Flat, Square, Round, Triangle & Half
Round/Flat. Made in Italy. 865g.
CRD-215005...............Normal Price $99.00
SALE $89.00
FIVE PIECE 8” BASTARD FILE SET
A set of coarse files, for faster cuts. Five
shapes - Flat, Square, Round, Triangle & Half
Round/Flat. Made in Italy. 865g.
CRD-215006 ..............Normal Price $99.00
SALE $89.00
METAL DUST EXTRACTION KIT. Includes
6x 100mm 1m lengths, 2x 100mm
0.5m lengths, 2x 100mm 90° Bend, 2 x
100mm 30° branch, 2x 100mm 60° bend,
4x 100mm Hose Spiggot, 4x 100mm lever
lock, 14x100mm lock rings, 14x 100mm
end seals.
EX-PACK1......Introductory Offer $899.00
DELUXE DUST COLLECTION KIT. Includes
hose (6 metres) and fittings to get started with
dust extraction.
DCK-3 .........................Normal Price $129.00
SALE $99.00
BIG GULP DUST CHUTE.
Large 330 x 406mm throat on this new hood
makes it ideal for collecting dust from
problem machines, such as: mitre saws,
lathes, radial arm saws, planers and other
applications such as carving and sanding. Its
lightweight, portable and easy to position.
Made from ABS Plastic with a 4" port to
connect to any dust collection system. 800g.
CAT. DBGULP...............Normal Price $32.00
SALE $28.00
2HP DUST EXTRACTOR
Economy, 1200 CFM rating, twin 4” inlet, 5
micron top bag, plastic collection bag.
FM-300 ....................Normal Price $399.00
SALE $339.00
CARBA-TEC ® 14” BANDSAW
(2 SPEED)
Higher speed (900m/min) for wood cutting.
Lower speed (440m/min) suitable for light
duty cutting of non-ferrous metals. Our machine
has a solid, machined aluminium housing
secured by a keyed slot and heavy bolt.
Includes rip fence and mitre gauge, 100m
dust outlet, hinged wheel covers, micro adjustable
blade guides and heavy duty cabinet
stand.
BAS-350...................Normal Price $799.00
SALE $679.00
SILVERGLIDE DRY SLIP. Mainly used to
protect cast iron table tops from rust.
SILVERGLIDE-250 Normal Price $29.00 ea.
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NEW
2010
LEIGH 12” SUPER JIG
Leigh Super Jigs produce an extraordinary array of precision joinery —
right out of the box! Like all Leigh jigs, with Super Jigs, you can easily
rout many sizes of variably spaced Through and Half-blind dovetails as
well as sliding dovetails.
If fast production is what you need, for the first time on a Leigh jig, you
can now rout the pins and tails of fixed spaced half-blind dovetails at
the same time. And that’s not all. With the included Leigh e-Bush and the
standard finger assembly, you can rout 5/16" and 5/8" box joints with
precise adjustment for fit.
LGH-SJ12M............................................................Was $399.00
Now $329.00
LARGE FEATHERBOARD.
Supplied with expanding clamping system for use with 3/4” (19mm)
mitre slots for use in the horizontal position. This clamping system
can be used independently of the featherboard for fixing of custom
made jigs or fixtures into the mitre slot. For featherboard use in the
vertical position bolts are supplied to clamp the featherboard to a t-
slot track. T-slot tracks are often found on router table fences, saw
benches, etc. 400g.
FBL-2 ..........................................................Normal Price $25.00
SALE $19.00
PR0-GRIP TM SYSTEM.
ProGrip is a comprehensive system for guiding power tools
such as routers and circular saws, etc. The extruded aluminium
rail is fitted with a 3-stage cam clamp fixed at one
end and a moveable foot at the other. The extrusion incorporates
a T-bolt slot on both sides to allow the use of custom
made jigs, etc. These slots also accept UHMW nylon router
and saw bases. Also incorporated in the centre of the extrusion
is a sliding metric and imperial scale. ProGrip’s secondary
use is clamping jobs requiring low to medium
clamping pressure
CAT. FM-50N 50-Inch ProGrip, 1.84kg.........Normal Price $67.00
SALE $55.00
HAPPY
HOLIDAYS!
SUPER FRAME MORTISE & TENON JIG.
The mortise & tenon is the strongest and most versatile of woodworking
joints. With the Super FMT and a plunge router, every woodworker can
easily produce this incredible joint with unmatched accuracy and speed.
The Super FMT's design is based on the original and incomparable FMT.
The same great features produce the same great joints..
LGH-SFMT ...............................Introductory Price $549.00
PUSH BLOCKS. An
invaluable accessory
when working with machinery
where the workpiece
passes over
cutting knives. Keeps fingers
and hands away
from the cutting area
and provides a virtually
non-slip surface by way
of the rubber foot. Every
workshop needs a pair of
push blocks no matter your skill level. 500g
PB-1 ..................................................Normal Price $14.00/PAIR
SALE $9.00
COMBINATION SQUARE SET.
A nice quality combination square and reasonably priced too! Set
has metric and imperial scales with non-reflecting finish, centre
finder, protractor and 90-45° stock. Rule is 300mm in length - in
0.5mm & 1/32" graduations. Supplied in plastic storage case.
1.4kg. A 600mm rule is also available for purchase separately.
CSQ-1625 ...................................................Normal Price $65.00
SALE $58.00
CARBA-TEC ECONOMY
MOISTURE METER.
Range 8% to 22%, with bright
LED display. Working on the
electrical resistance principle
this instrument is ideal for moisture
comparative readings on most common
wood species. Instruments of
this type normally cost hundreds of dollars.
Requires 1 x 9v battery, not included. 100g.
CAT. SS-1978A .......................................................Was $85.00
Now $74.00

CMT EXPANDING 45° COUNTERSINK (CARBIDE TIPPED),
suitable for all drill bits from 3-7mm. outside diameter expands from 11
to 15mm521-001-11......................................................Was $58.00
Now $49.00
CMT ROUTER COLLET EXTENSION.
Every woodworker has experienced a router bit that is just a little
too short for the job, especially in router table applications or with
jigs and templates that eat up the length of standard bits. Here is
an easy, inexpensive solution. CMT’s extensions fit any 1/2" collet
router and then extends all 1/2" shank router bits depending on the
model selected below. The extension adds 2-1/2" (63mm) to your
router bits length. Recommended for router bits with diameters of
40mm or less. This product should only be used with variable speed
routers. 210g
796-001-00 Suits 1/2” shank router bits...................Was $89.00
Now $69.00
KREG POCKET HOLE SCREW PACK
This kit contains five of our most popular selftapping
screw sizes for Pocket-Screw Joinery
in a durable easy-to-carry case. Kit includes:
SPS-F1 - 150 qty, SPS-C1 - 150 qty, SML-
F125 - 150 qty, SML-C125 - 150 qty &
SML-C250B - 75 qty.
KR-SK3 Kreg pocket hole screw kit,
1.9kg ............Normal Price $59.95
SALE $49.00
100MM TEKNATOOL SUPERNOVA 2 KEY
OPERATED CHUCK.
Ideal for those with lathes up to 508mm swing. Brilliant all-round
chuck for the majority of users, from beginner to advanced. Takes all
accessory jaws. Keyed chucks offer the advantage of one handed
operation. A large range of accessory jaws are also available. 2.6kg.
CAT. TK-SN2 .............................EXTREME VALUE $199.00
CARBA-TEC ® BENCH
OSCILLATING SPINDLE
SANDER.
Specifications
Motor: .................1/2hp, 240v
Motor Speed: ............1440rpm
Oscillating Stroke: .........25mm
Oscillations Per Minute:.......30
Table Size:.........370 x 370mm
Table Tilt:...........10° L & 45° R
Dust Port: .....................50mm
Table Height: ...............470mm
Shipping/Net Weight: .33/30kg
OVS-T........................$499.00
SALE $429.00
KREG R3 POCKET HOLE JIG
If you’re ready to start your next woodworking or home improvement
project, the R3 Kreg Jig ® is the tool for you. We’ve loaded this jig
with a ton of features that allow you to put projects together more
quickly than ever before. Whether you’re looking to build that
bookcase for your home office, cabinets for the kitchen, plant stand
for the deck, or simple storage shelves for your garage, this is the
tool that will allow you to build like a professional and be the envy of
your neighbourhood. Includes; 9 Position Settings, Wood Chip Relief
Holes, Clamp Adaptor, Organised Carrying Case, Hardened steel drill
guides
KR-R3 Kreg R3 Pocket hole jig, 820g .............Normal Price $99.95
SALE $85.00
CARBA-TEC ® BENCHTOP EDGE-
BANDER. Features SWISS made 2000 watt
Steinel heat gun with infinitely variable temperature control and
2 speed blower. This machine will laminate pre-glued banding
up to 56mm in width. Gun has a temperature range of approximately
of 100 - 200° C. The unit is fitted with a clean cutting
palm push guillotine for accurate cut off. Overall dimensions:
680 x 680mm. Unit is fitted with 4 rubber adjustable feet, rear
spool platen and includes handheld ET-1 edge trimmer. 13kg.
CAT. CTEB-401 .........................Normal Price $569.00
Now $499.00

C A R B A - T E C ®
400mm 1hp WIDE
DRUM SANDER
Ideal for finish sanding or
can be used as a finish
planer for curly grained
timber. Sands 400mm
wide with one pass,
800mm with 2 passes,
125mm throat depth,
1hp motor, 2-1/2”
diameter dust port,
variable speed feed platen.
Constructed from cast and
machined alloy to provide great
accuracy, and trouble free
operation. Made in Taiwan.Stand
inc.
WDS-400 with stand......................SUPER SPECIAL $739.00
CARBA-TEC ®
12-1/2”
THICKNESSER.
2hp, 240v.This entry level thicknesser is suitable for the home
workshop or light trade use. Twin return rollers on top with infeed and
outfeed rollers mounted at end of feed tables. Table size 320x690mm.
CT-317 ........................................................Normal Price $429.00
SALE $399.00
ARCHER
WORKSHOP
MAT.
This soft rubber mat is
ideal to reduce fatigue in
your feet and legs while
standing on hard surface
floors. Ideal for in front of your
lathe, workbench or drill press. 900
x 1500mm. 8.6kg.
CAT. RFL-15..................................................Normal Price $109.00
SALE $94.00
FEIN ® MultiMaster Select - with tool-free QuickIN rapid clamping
system. Suitable for all applications, featuring a wide range of accessories.
2.7kg.
Includes:
1 FEIN MultiMaster FMM 250 Q
1 sanding pad
5 sanding sheets each grit size 60, 80, 120, 180
HM Segment saw blade
HSS segment saw blade
1 fixed spatula
FEIN-SELECT.....................................DIY HEAVEN $499.00
BONUS KNIVES
BLADE-8T
BONUS KNIVES
BLADE-15T
15” CARBA-TEC ®
THICKNESSER. 3hp,
240v (15amp) 3-knife cutterhead.
Cast iron tables on
both the in and outfeed side
instead of cheap rollers. Note:
240v, 15amp circuit and plug
required for this machine.
CTJ-680 .....was $1,449.00
SALE $1,195.00
CARBA-TEC ® INDUSTRIAL LONG BED 8” JOINTER.
1-1/2hp, 240v, extra long 1950mm bed and superior parallelogram system
for easy and accurate table adjustments.
CTJ-350 .........................................................Normal Price $1,395.00
SALE $1,179.00

Stone not
included
CARBA-TEC ® SHARPENING &
POLISHING KIT.
Kit includes three buffing wheels that can be
mounted on your bench grinder or
alternatively can be mounted in your electric
drill using the drill arbor supplied. Three
different grits of cutting paste are supplied;
fine, medium and coarse. Wheels should only
be used with one type of cutting paste. This
kit will enable you to achieve the finest,
sharpest finish on your tools. Components
not sold separately only available as a kit.
480g. CAT. SPK-1 ........Normal Price $29.00
SALE $19.00
Spend $200
Get a CBS-1 FREE
VERITAS® MK II SHARPENING
SYSTEM
The key to consistent fast honing is repeatability-
and this guide delivers it in spades. It will
set bevel angles from 15° to 54° and a range of
back bevels from 10° to 20°. It can accomodate
chisels as narrow as 1/4 and blades as
wide as 2-7/8” and up to 1/2” thick.
05M09-01................................Was $95.00
Now $85.00
ARCHER TM BISCUIT JOINTER MA-
CHINE. Some of the features include: adjustment
for 0, 10 and 20 size biscuits, fence tilts
from 0-90°, tungsten tipped blade, head is built
with solid alloy construction.
PT1301....................................Was $149.00
Now $129.00
CARBEE-SHARP
Made in France, this quality carbide burnisher
has two different edges and a plastic handle
with protective cap. A tried and tested
performer, this handy tool will provide a quick
keen edge on your knives etc.
CBS-1 35g.....................................$24.00
STARTER SET IN WOODEN BOX.
Set includes No. 4 (250mm) smoothing
plane, low angle (175mm) block plane,
160mm bevel, 210mm brass inlayed mortise
gauge and 280mm brass edged try square.
Perfect for every beginner. Presented in
wooden storage case. 4.6kg.
CT-290115...............Normal Price $179.00
SALE $159.00
Made in UK
CARBA-TEC ® 12” DISC SANDER.
Cast iron body construction with an alloy
table, 1hp 4 pole 1440 rpm motor direct
coupled to the disc, unlike most sanders that
run at twice this speed this machine makes it
almost impossible to burn the wood being
sanded and greatly prolongs the life of the
paper. Fitted with magnetic no-volt release
switch. 1-1/2” dust collection port. The fitted
mechanical disc brake is also a useful
feature. A quality machine for any workshop.
Fitted standard with self-adhesive disc,
requires velcro adaptor disc (SDS-12) to
accept our velcro backed replacement discs.
Motor: ......................................1hp, 240v
Disc RPM: .................................1,440rpm
Disc Diameter: ..............................300mm
Table Size:..............440 x 156mm (to disc)
Table Tilt: .....................45° up & 45° down
Dust Port:..........................37mm (1-1/2”)
Mitre Gauge: ................................Included
Shipping/Net Weight:...................31/29kg
DSB-12B..................Normal Price $199.00
SALE $179.00
CARBA-TEC ® TOOL TRIGGERED WET & DRY
DUST EXTRACTOR .
Motor is 1400 watt, 36 litre, stainless steel. Minimum
wattage of the auxiliary tool must be 40
watts, Maximum wattage allowable for auxiiliary
tool is 800 watts. Includes all standard vacuum
accessories. 16kg
INOX-36 .......................Normal Price $469.00
SALE $399.00
PURELITE® XSTREAM
LIGHTWEIGHT BATTERY POWERED
AIRSHIELD.
The new Purelite Xstream is a self-contained
lightweight Powered Air Purifying Respirator
(PAPR) providing all-in-one respiratory
protection against dust, fumes and
particulates, combined with eye and face
protection against impact and liquid splash.
PLP-100 Purelite ® Air Shield
Mask, 1.5kg SAFETY FIRST $679.00
CARBA-TEC ® METAL DETECTOR.
Overall length: 395mm. The sensor head has
a diameter 135mm and will detect most
metal objects that will be a danger to your
planer or thicknesser blades. 9v battery,
inc. 395g. MMD-80A ...was $75.00
SALE $65.00

DEMONSTRATIONS
SATURDAY 5/12/09
8:00am - Noon
40 Harries Road,
Coorparoo 4151
sharpening innovation
Easy Sharpening
with Full Control
Water Cooled
Sharpening System.
Exclusive Offer!
Only available at
CARBA-TEC ®
FESTOOL ® C12 CORDLESS - EXCLUSIVE OFFER
Kit includes: C12 cordless drill/driver, angle attachment,
1/2” FastFix keyless chuck, CENTROTEC chuck,
CENTROTEC magnetic bit holder, CENTROTEC 4mm drill
bit, 5 x NovaDrive titanium tipped PH2 bits, 5 x NovaDrive
titanium tipped PZ2 bits, 1 x 2.4 Ah NiCD battery,
charger and Systainer.
FE-564174C.................................................$549.00
TO PLACE A MAIL ORDER
CALL: 1800 658 111
BRISBANE
CARBA-TEC Pty. Ltd. ACN 010 706 242
40 Harries Road Coorparoo QLD 4151
telephone 07 3397 2577 fax 07 3397 2785
orders@carbatec.com.au
MELBOURNE
CARBA-TEC (MELB.) Pty. Ltd. ACN 010 055 491
80 - 82 Osborne Avenue Springvale, Victoria 3171
telephone 03 8549 9999 fax 03 8549 9998
melbourne@carbatec.com.au
$150
Gift
Voucher*
FESTOOL ® DOMINO
420w, mitre fence range 0-90°, routing
height 5-30mm, it’s suitable for panel
joining, frame joining and racking.
FE-574282 .............................$1,503.00
See our
website for
info on
redeeming
vouchers.
ADELAIDE
CARBA-TEC (ADELAIDE) ABN 77 545 137 876
27 MAGILL RD, STEPNEY, 5069
telephone 08 8362 9111 fax 08 8363 0271
adelaide@carbatec.com.au
IN SYDNEY
FESTOOL ® KAPEX
1600w, 260mm blade diameter, cutting capacity
at 90°: 305 x 88mm, cutting capacity
at 45°: 215 x 55mm. 21.5kg.
FE-561288 .............................$1,864.00
TO PLACE A MAIL ORDER
CALL: 1800 683 583
$150
Gift
Voucher*
CARBA-TEC (NSW) ABN 88 111 572 331
113 STATION RD, AUBURN, 2144
telephone 02 9648 6446 fax 02 9648 6443
sydney@carbatec.com.au
www.carbatec.com.au
Visit www.festool.carbatec.com.au
for more information.
SALE ENDS 24th December 2009