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of turners, allowing woodworkersto be as creative and ambitious asthey like with the handle’s shape,style, and species of wood.While at the AAW Symposium,I met Andre at his booth and wastold that his shipment of diamondgrinding wheels had come in. I’vebeen using a 360 grit wheel with aplastic frame that was designed forpolishing rocks and I was warnednot to overheat it when sharpening.I ordered one of the 360 grit wheelsfrom Andre, which has a steel frameand should not create a problemfrom heat.I hope to have a full report onthe diamond grinding wheel in thenear future. If you wish to contactAndre, his contact information is:ANDRÉ MARTEL167 Rang des Ecossais St-Césaire,Québec, J0L-1T0 CanadaTEL: 450 293-2186E-Mail: amartel@netc.netWeb Site: www.public.netc.net/martelThe new Rockler Ice CreamScoop in Chrome Finish.Rockler worked with one ofthe biggest names in woodturning,Alan Lacer, to produce the kit.An accomplished turner, writer,instructor and demonstrator, Lacerhas worked in the craft for over 30years. He designed the kit specificallyfor Rockler.The new chrome-finishedClassic Ice Cream Scoop Kit (item22940) retails for $12.99. It isavailable at Rockler Woodworkingand Hardware stores nationwide,Rockler’s independent resellers,Rockler.com or from the Rocklercatalog. For store locations or a freecatalog, please visit www.rockler.com or call 1-800-279-4441.* * *Diamond GrindingWheelsSome time back, I orderedsome diamond grinding wheelsfrom Andre Martel in Canada. Thefinest that he had at that time was100 grit. So I purchased a 100grit, a 80 grit, and a 60 grit wheelto give them a try. I wanted a finergrit wheel, but he was sold out atthe time.VERMECCHUCK DRIVE DOG• For Vermec, Vicmarc, or small Nova Bonhamchucks• Held by chuck jaws for quick mounting andremoval• Domed surface allows alignment in variouspositions• Pins are Adjustable and Replaceable• Centre Pin is hardened•For Further Information:Web: www.vermec.comEmail: vermec@netspace.net.au39 Dalton Street, Kippa-Ring QLD 4021 AUSTRALIAPh: +61 7 3284 3733 Fax: +61 7 32842733PROUDLY MADE IN AUSTRALIAMore Woodturning August 2009 Page 33