Crafting Christmas Joy While Staying Safe For woodworking enthusiasts, there’s something magical about creating gifts with your own two hands. Whether it’s a hand-carved heirloom or festive decorations, handmade items carry a special kind of meaning. Read Full Article
The Joy of Mucking about with Wood Among the many inspiring stories from Men's Sheds is that of Bruce Young, a 93-year-old member of the Henty Men's Shed in New South Wales. Bruce has dedicated decades to woodworking, finding immense satisfaction and joy in his craft. His projects range from building kitchen benches to crafting intricate wooden trims, each piece a testament to his skill and dedication. Read Full Article
Carbatec Opens New Flagship Store in Tingalpa, Brisbane Carbatec – The Home of Woodworking, Australia's premier destination for woodworking solutions, is thrilled to announce the opening of its new flagship store in Tingalpa, Brisbane. Scheduled to open its doors on October 8, this state-of-the-art facility marks a significant milestone in Carbatec's history, as it expands its commitment to delivering top-quality woodworking tools and exceptional customer experiences. Read Full Article
Woodpeckers Coming Soon to Carbatec Woodpeckers Tools are coming soon to Carbatec. Stay tuned for updates on the availability of our curated range of Woodpeckers measuring tools, squares, fence stop systems, planes, clamps and table saw accessories. Read Full Article
A compact woodworking workshop with benchtop machinery Whether you're working in a cramped garage, a small shed or a shared workspace, woodworking benchtop machinery can be a game-changer. Their space-efficient design, versatility, affordability, and ease of use make them indispensable tools in any compact workshop. Read Full Article
Women in Wood - Part 2 As a lead-up to International Women's Day on Friday, 8th March, we'll be celebrating "Women in Wood". Let's meet some of these inspiring female woodworkers and artists and discover their woodworking journey. Read Full Article
Women in Wood - Part 1 As a lead-up to International Women's Day on Friday, 8th March, we'll be celebrating "Women in Wood". Let's meet some of these inspiring female woodworkers and artists and discover their woodworking journey. Read Full Article
The Basics of Dust Extraction Know The Basics of Dust Extraction to keep your workstation clean and safe. Read Full Article
Personal Protection In the Workshop Safety First! You will need PPE at some stage in your woodworking project. Have you checked you've got the right one? Read Full Article
Creating the Ideal Woodworking Workbench: A Comprehensive Guide Creating the Ideal Woodworking Workbench: A Comprehensive Guide Read Full Article
Choosing the Perfect Table Saw for Your Home Woodworking Workshop Choosing the Perfect Table Saw for Your Home Woodworking Workshop Read Full Article
Finding the Right Wood Glue for Your Woodworking Projects Finding the Right Wood Glue for Your Woodworking Projects Read Full Article
Decorative Centrepiece Bowl If you are looking to carve a bowl and add some interesting or intricate details, try out the decorative centre piece bowl project. Featuring the smallest Arbortech attachments yet – the Precision Carving System. You can incorporate small wood carving details into just about any woodworking project. START MAKING Read Full Article
Wooden Smartphone Speaker Watch Arbortech's CEO Kevin Inkster as he sculpts a sound amplifier out of plywood. A quick and straight forward project that can be completed in 3 hours. START MAKING Read Full Article
Bread Basket See how you can make a stunning bread basket using the Arbortech TURBO Plane and Mini TURBO to sculpt a bread basket in less than a day’s work. This bread basket makes a beautiful and practical household item or a wonderful gift idea. START MAKING Read Full Article
Hand Lettering Sign In this short video tutorial, Kevin Inkster will show you an easy and quick way to create a calligraphy sign. You don’t need to be a calligrapher master to create your own piece. START MAKING Read Full Article
Twist Candle Holder Enjoy the process of turning waste wood into a stylish candlestick holder in under 30 minutes. This demonstration shows just how easy it is to upcycle and make a great gift for your family or friends. START MAKING Read Full Article
Wooden Side Table Watch Kevin Inkster turn a bunch of logs into a fresh, modern and super stylish wooden side table. START MAKING Read Full Article
Rustic Christmas Tree An ideal power carving project for beginners, this easy Christmas inspired project uses a piece of waste wood along with the Arbortech TURBO Plane and Power Chisel. START MAKING Read Full Article
Rustic Serving Tray This is a quick and easy serving tray project. Make it simple and rustic or take the technique’s a step further for a more sophisticated finish, it’s up to you! START MAKING Read Full Article
Tree Spirit Light In this video, Kevin Inkster shows you how easy it is to power carve using the Arbortech Mini TURBO. START MAKING Read Full Article
Hot Plate (Trivet) Watch Arbortech’s CEO Kevin Inkster show you how to make this quick project in under an hour using the TURBO Shaft. START MAKING Read Full Article
Rustic Beach House Sign Learn how to make this rustic beach house sign with raised letters. START MAKING Read Full Article
Chaise Lounge Designed and created by Kevin Inkster (Arbortech’s CEO and Founder), our Chaise Lounge was crafted from waste pine. This project plan is only intended as a guide to crafting this piece. Please remember that even though we used pine, any timber or sectional dimensions can be used – it’s entirely up to you! START MAKING Read Full Article