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  1. 21st May 2005, 09:13 PM #1
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    I had the pleasure of a visit to the Carba-tec franchise in Auckland on Thursday.

    I'm impressed.

    I know of no other outlet in NZ with such a comprehensive collection and display of professional and enthusiast woodie gear. The staff are genuinely helpful and friendly. The range of gear available is terrific. I was a bit cautious at first about prices, (add 20% to the Australian published catalogue prices) but on the items I checked, they seem to be about comparable with local prices. However many of the items of hand tools I've never before seen in NZ.

    I got onto them through a link from Woodwork Forum about 10 days ago. Within 36 hours their excellent catalogue was in our rural mail box.

    As I had to drive SWIMBO to Auckland for a dental appointment on Thurs. I got reluctant permission for a slight deviation off SH1 on the way home.

    I had 4 items on my shopping list. Got 2, and 2 specialist router bits, new to the catalogue will come next month. SWIMBO found plenty to interest her in the books on display. She also expressed interest in a Pyrography set, so that is her birthday present for next month.

    If any woodie within striking distance of Auckland hasn't been there yet, I can recommend a visit.

    Carba-tec seems to me one of Australia's better exports to NZ.

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  3. 21st May 2005, 10:28 PM #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by ROB NZ
    Carba-tec seems to me one of Australia's better exports to NZ.

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    Come on Rob, surely you're not forgetting about the brush tailed possum :eek:
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    Hello Rob,

    Fellow Hamiltonian here!!!

    Where abouts is it in Auckland and does it compare with Chevpac Machinery in Penrose?
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    Pete:
    Carba-tec address is 110 Harris Rd East Tamaki. Take the Otara exit from SH1.

    Sorry, I haven't found Chevpac on my radar!

    (I've trapped 8 possums from one oak tree in 4 weeks earlier this autumn.)

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    Rob,

    Go to Chevpac in Pamure next time you are there. I understand that their showroom has the largest display of woodworking machinery in NZ, very cool!!. The web site is - www.chevpac.co.nz They have a pretty good online catalog too. The place is great for getting the difficult stuff.

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    Quote Originally Posted by craigb
    Come on Rob, surely you're not forgetting about the brush tailed possum :eek:
    Wouldn't have a recipe for Possum pie? I have a couple in the back yard that might end up in the pot
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    Phil
    As Possums in NZ carry Bovine Tuberculosis, they are not a popular culinary delicacy. Remember the old saying:
    One man's meat is another man's possum
    or something like that.
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    Pete,
    Thanks for the info about Chevpac.
    I looked up their website, and certainly their range of machinery is impressive.

    Next time I'm in Auckland I'll try to schedule a visit, as my nearly finished new
    workshop will soon be ready to receive some new toys.

    I recommend you ask Carbatec for a copy of their printed catalogue. A Google search for Carba-tec New Zealand should take you there.

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    Rob,

    Will do, thanks
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