Number 1 - Skills Publish



Number 1

May/June 1985

Why Buy Rubbish?

Some reasons for the wide variation in quality of woodworking machinery and things you should look for before you buy.

Natural lighting, naturally

First of a series about designing and making light fittings for your home - starting with Ceiling Fittings and Standard Lamps.

Turning a Table Lamp

by Mike Darlow

Old saws about saws

Two old-timers give some helpful advice on looking after hand saws.

Stick with it!

A quick guide to glues and adhesives, their major advantages and disadvantages.

Putting on a new face

by John Ewart

An experienced woodturner shows how to make a useful Centre Screw Face Plate for your lathe.

User Report

Hirsch Saw Table

So you want to turn Pro!

Mike Darlow talks about becoming a professional woodturner.

Cabriole Spells Class

There's something distinctly classy about cabriole legs.

Grog in the Glory Hole

How one woodworker solved the problems posed by that awkward space below the stairs of a terrace house.

Book Review:

Japanese Joinery by Nakahara

Timber Page

Meranti

Issue Number 2

July/August 1985

Michael Gill -- Woodcarver

How to get started in Woodcarving

Don't think you can carve? Of course you can. Michael Gill shows how to start.

The Big L Universals

We compare specifications for two of the best universal woodwrking machines in the world.

Little LIGHTS

More about light fittings and a detailed description of a "specimen" light you can make.

How Ana Gote to be a wood dealer

Profile of Anagote Timber Pty Ltd - a craft timber supplier

New 'pots' for old

The Arnalls introduce their lathe system

List of Craft Timber Retailers

Probably the first Australia-wide list of craft wood retailers ever published.

Animalegs made easy

byJohn Ewart

Turning cabriole legs

Superchuck & microwave seasoning

The technique of microwave seasoning

Speeds, pulleys and V-drives

by S. Bennett

Working out belt speeds

User Report

T-Cut Super Saws

Book Reviews

Techniques of Creative Woodcarving

by Ian Norbury

Timber Page

Timber Supply

Number 3

September/October 1985

Make mine Music

Guitar maker, Graham McDonald

Making a Traditional Desk

by Dave Manning

Woodworking project (Pt I)

Starting a Woodworking business

Part 1 of a series

For your protection

by H Saducas

Earth leakage devices

New Concepts in Bowl Turning

by Mike Darlow

Part 1 of series on bowl turning techniques

The Trinket Box

by Wim Beyk

Woodworking Project

User Report

Triton Workcentre MkIII

List of Clubs

Starting a Woodworking Business

Marketing & advertising

Timber Page

Red Gold - Australian Red Cedar

Book Review

Working in Wood

by Ernest Scott

Issue Number 4

November/December 1985

Magnificent Mural

How Vic Wood made a 14.4 x 2.5 metre mural

An Introduction to Japanese Tools

Making a Lap Desk

Woodworking project

Choosing a Woodturning Course

Christmas Toybox

by Stephen Bennett

Woodworking Project

Toy Service Station

by Roger Jenkins

Woodworking Project

Advertising for your new business

More about woodworking businesses (Pt 3)

Completing the Traditional Desk

by Dave Manning

Woodworking project (Pt II)

User Report

The Emcostar 2000

Make yourself a Mallet

by Dennis Connor

Woodworking project

Keep your Gun Hot

Using hot melt glue

Club List

Timber Page

Timbers For Turning

Book Reviews

Turning Wood

by Richard Raffan

Reproducing Antique Furniture

by H Gottshall

Issue Number 5

January/February 1986

Looking inside the Designer's mind

Some thoughts about becoming a better designer

Build a European Style Workbench (Pt I)

by D Connor

Woodworking Project

Cupboard makes light work

by Wim Beyk

Woodworking Project (kitchen wall cupboard)

There's one born every minute

by R. Gall

Woodworking project (laminated handle for teapot)

Introduction to Marquetry

The Marquetry Picture

by Lionel Pavey

Woodworking project

For your Protection - Noise in the Workshop

Club List

New Concepts in Bowl Turning

by Mike Darlow

Part 2 of series

User Report

Dowelling with a Tasmanian Devil

Australia's Craft Wood Specialists

Wooden Entertainer

Woodworking project -- pyramid puzzle

Profile of a Supplier

Woodwork Tool Supplies

Timber Page

Red Ironbark

Karen Ellis My Own Cedar Tree

O Melmeth

Book Review

How to Carve Wood

by R Butz

Issue Number 6

March/April 1986

A beautiful way to learn woodwork

The Sturt School at Mittagong

An Occasional Job

by R. M. Guthrie

Woodworking project -- an occasional table

Make a European Workbench

by D Connor

Woodworking project (Pt II)

Professional Help for your Business

Part 4 of this series

Taming the Router

by Les Miller

An expert shows how to avoid router problems

Build a Clock Woodworking project

New Concepts in Bowl Turning

by Mike Darlow

Part 3 of this series

Easy to make 2-storey Doll's House

by R Jenkins

Woodworking project

Club List

Review of 1985 V.W.A. Exhibition

by S Wraight

Why make big ones?

Turning miniatures

Profile of a Supplier

Woodfast Pty Ltd

Timber Page

Curing Timber

Book Review

The Practice of Woodturning

by Mike Darlow

Issue Number 7

May/June 1986

I'd rather be Carving

A weekend course in carving

Window Making

by Neville Mudd

Woodworking project

How to choose and care for Router Bits

The not-so-humble Cup Chuck

by John Ewart

Understanding Construction

by Wim Beyk

First in a series about building construction

User Report

Luna L38/310 Planer Thicknesser

by Rod Nathan

Building a Corner Display Cabinet

by R Guthrie Woodworking project

Make this Chequerboard Table

by Stephen Bennett

Woodworking Project

Club List

Profile of a Supplier -- Mik International

Timber Page

Huon Pine

Book Reviews

Fine Woodworking on... (book series)

Issue Number 8

July/August 1986

How to choose a Table Saw

Choosing the Right Sawblade

Table Saws - how they compare

Table Saw Survey

Woodworkers can be chemists too

Making casein glue and rose coloured varnish

Building a Wine Server (Pt I)

by Wim Beyk

Woodworking project

Woodturning on a metal lathe

"Pet Rooster" Walking Toy

by Roger Jenkins

Woodworking project

Profile of a Supplier -- The Woodturning Centre

If It Won't Fit - Shoot It!

by Alan Wale

Making and using a shooting board

User Report

Hegner Scroll Saws

Little Lathe with BIG potential

The Leadbeatter lathe

Timber Page

Banksia Integrifolia

by Maurice D Passmore

Controlling The Behaviour Of Wood

During Microwave Drying

by Bruce Leadbeatter

Book Review

Cabinetmaking, the

Professional Approach -- Alan Peters

Issue Number 9

September/October 1986

Choosing Hand Tools

Space Saver Kitchen Cupboard

by RM Guthrie

Woodworking project -- between studs wall cupboard

Building a Wine Server (Pt II)

by Wim Beyk

Woodworking project

User Report

Elu MOF 96

Commemorative Carving

Peter Carrigy describes his work on a Commemorative Sculpture

Designing Wooden Toys

by Jenny Springett

Report on the Brisbane Woodturning Conference

Pinocchio Woodturning project

Turned, "life-size" toy

Book Reviews

Master Woodturners

by Dale L. Nish

The Woodworker's Bible

by Alf Martensson

Timber Page

River Red Gum

by Karen Ellis

Club List

Issue Number 10

November/December 1986

Which Way to Turn?

Australia's first comprehensive woodlathe surveysurvey

Design Sense

A Fair Dinkum Squatters Chair

by I Mann

Woodworking project

A Chainsaw Mill

by Karen Ellis

Chair Restoration

by Paul Gregson

Understanding Construction (Part II)

by Wim Beyk

New Designs for Australian Furniture?

by Trish Armstrong

A Chisel Sharpening Jig?

by RM Guthrie

Making A Play Cupboard

Woodworking project

User Report

Ryobi AP10

A Woodies Weekend in the Goulburn Valley

Book Reviews

Staining and Polishing

by Charles H Hayward

Timber Page

Workability of Huon Pine

Issue Number 11

January/February 1987

Choosing your Planer/Thicknesser

Planer/Thicknesser survey

The Grand 'ol American Rockin' Chair

Old Rockin' Chair got me! (Pt I)

by Bill Hawtin

Woodworking project

Now they're putting computers in hand drills!

Metabo Sb EDV 1000/2S automatic drill

A Miniature Grandfather Clock

by Max Harpley

Woodworking project

It's All in the Finish

by Paul Gregson

First of a series on finishes and finishing

Putting the Pressure On

by Steve Ledger

Home-made guides for an inverted router

Rustin's Plastic Coating

How to use this plastic coating

A Toy Cradle

by Roger Jenkins

Woodworking project

VWA Exhibition 1986

User Report

Elu 172

by Colin Appleton

Woodcraft A.C.T. 1986

Fine tuning a metal bodied plane

by I McPherson

Club List

Profile of a Supplier -- E & F Stanley

Bowl with Matching Lid

by Jim Walsh

Woodworking project

Book Reviews

World Woods in Colour

by William A Lincoln

Making Small Wooden Boxes

by James A Jacobson

Timber Page

Brigalow

by Karen Ellis

Issue Number 12

March/April 1987

The Ins and Outs of Radial Arm Saw

Radial Arm Saw survey

The Plane Makers

by David Warren

The Warm Hand Tool

by David Warren

Modern wooden planes E C Emmerich

Towards a good finish

by Paul Gregson

Second in series about finishes and finishing

Symtec

the world's most unusual lathe?

His & Hers

by Peter Maslin

Woodworking project -- Fire Engine toybox

Old Rockin' Chair got me! (Pt II)

by Bill Hawtin

Woodworking project

Wall Mirror

by RM Guthrie

Woodworking project

A Weekend at Sovereign Hill

It's the thought that counts

by R Gall

Woodworking project -- laminated platter

Making a Cutlery Box

by Wim Beyk

Woodworking project

New Importer of Japanese Tools

by John G Leete

User Report

Metabo Tacker Ta E 3030

User Report

Ryobi HB-321 SF Belt Sander

Book Reviews

The Stanley Plane

by Alvin Sellens

The Art of Turned-Wood Bowls

by Edward Jacobson

Issue Number 13

May/June 1987

Tools that sharpen tools

On Edge

by Paul Gregson

Restoring Carving tools

by Les Miller

Turning Tool sharpening

by Mike Darlow

Four article feature on tool sharpening

Four Octave Xylophone

by Jeff Kemp

Woodworking project -- easy to make xylophone

His & Hers Toyboxes

by Peter Maslin

Woodworking project -- doll's house toybox

User Report

The Durden Pacemaker

Modern Makers of Wagon Wheels

Father and son learn to make wheels

Understanding Construction (Pt III)

by Wim Beyk

Copycarvers

Short discussion on carving machines

A "fully clothed" beside table

by R Guthrie

Woodworking project -- circular table

Chuck Adaptor

by J Walsh

Turning aid -- wooden chuck adaptor

User Report

The Durden Pacemaker

Book Reviews

Projects for Creative Woodcarving

by Ian Norbury

Step by Step Woodcarving

by Alan & Gill Bridgewater

Proven Shop Tips

byTaunton Press

Timber Page

Everyone can help scavenge

by M Passmore

Issue Number 14

July/August 1987

Strong panel joints

Using a router for feather jointing

Sand Easy

Choosing and using portable sanders

An Adult High Chair

by R Guthrie

Woodworking project. Chair for drawing table or kitchen

Video Workshop

Introduction to Woodmill's video courses

Making a Pastrin Plane

by David Lockwood

Woodworking project

The Practices of Bowl Turning

by M Darlow

Detail Candlestick

by G Hatfield

Woodturning project

Build a Billy-Cart

by Colin Appleton

Woodworking project

Market Day Sale & Swap Day NSW

Peter Carrigy's Sydney Exhibition

A Woodworker's answer to RSI

Woodworking project -- a footstool for keyboard operators

Club List

User Report

Ridgway Power Expansive Bits

by Paul Gregson

Book Reviews

Turning Miniatures in Wood

by John Sainsbury

Cabinet-Making for Beginners

by Charles H Hayward

Spindle Moulder Handbook

by Eric Stephenson

Timber Page

I hugged a Cedar Tree

Issue Number 15

September/October 1987

Pick your combination

Survey of available Combination machines

W.T.G.V. Weekend Seminar

The Golden Mean and other Fairy Tales

Discussion on well known design rules

Introducing our guests

About the visiting demonstrators at the '87 National Woodworking Conference

How to Design a Verandah Table (Pt I)

by Wim Beyk

Woodworking project -- combining the description of a "simple" project with a discussion on design

Spiral Stairs with a Twist

Big ones and little ones

Kutzall burrs

A Woodworker at an Antique Fair

The Final Finish

by Paul Gregson

French Polishing for the amateur

Turning a Round Frame

by Jack Fisher

Woodworking project. Picture frames

A Restoration Project

by R M Guthrie

Repairing a dining chair

Getting Back to it

by Jack Richards

Woodcraft goes to the Opera '87

Making a 10-30mm Belt Sander

by Brian Latty

Book Reviews

Woodworking Plans & Projects

by Guild Of Master Craftsmen

Scroll Saw Handbook

by Patrick Spielman

Federal Furniture

by Michael Dunbar

Casuarina

by Karen Groeneveld

Issue Number 16

November/December 1987

First steps in suction

by R Nathan

A tale of dust extraction

Eat my Dust Dust collectors

How to design a Verandah Table (Pt II)

by Wim Beyk

Sanding without tears

Hand sanders

Making Time

by R M Guthrie

Woodworking project -- A turned wall clock

Chuck full of features -- Masterchuck

King of the Goblet Makers (Neville Sanders)

by J B McCarter

Woodwork as it was

Woodcraft at the Opera House

The Crane

by Roger Jenkins

Woodworking Project -- making a toy crane

Making Finger Tops

by Peter Robson

Woodturning Project

User Report

Cabot's Decking Finish

User Report

Teknatool Lathe

The Bonthistler Awards

George Ingham Exhibition

Book Reviews

Sharpening and Care of Woodworking Tools & Equipment

by John Sainsbury

Woodturning Projects & Techniques

by Bruce Boulter

Timber Page

Fruit woods can be sweet

by M Passmore

Issue Number 17

January/February 1988

Finish up OK

Choosing finishes

The Lester Improved Saw

Laying a Varnish

by Paul Gregson

Two pot or not two pot?

by Anthony Hope

Two Pot Polyurethane finishes

The Guest Room Towel Rack

by R M Guthrie

Woodworking project

Woodturning Since the Fifties

Understanding Construction (Part IV)

by Wim Beyk

Report on the National Conference

A Fein Wobble Sander

Making a Rifle Stock

by Maurice Passmore

A school in retrospect

(Krenov's School of the Redwoods, California)

by Rodney Hayward

Make your own Drum Sander

by Kim Chambers

Why Try?

About Trying (Jointing) Planes

User Report

Woodfast Power Carve

User Report

Masport Woodworker

Timber Page

Blackwood

Book Reviews

Making Cabinets & Built-ins

by Sam Allen

Turned-Bowl Design

by Richard Raffan

Issue Number 18

March/April 1988

Is this the Last Generation of Woodworkers?

Five Ways to Improve your Workshop

The Typical Australian Garage Workshop

by Paul Gregson

A Welder in a Woodworking Workshop

by J Viggers

Welding projects for the workshop

Making Thimble Huts

by David Teague

Woodworking project

Easy Clock Making

by CS Harding

A Stylish Desk for a Student (Pt I)

by WF Norquay

Woodworking project

Telephone Turning & Pot Plant Turning projects

by Ted Watt

Exhibition Winners

How to Design and Make a Letter Box

by Wim Beyk

Take Time for Kids

by Jenny Springett

Burl Wood from Nth Qld

Woodcraft at the Melbourne Meat Market

User Report

Ryobi Table Saw BT2500

by Colin Appleton

Book Reviews

Winning designs for Woodturning

by Alan & Gill Bridgewater

Woodcarving - a Complete Course

by Ron Butterfield

Wood Machining

by Nigel S Voisey

Timber Page

Timber in the Tropics

by Alex Stewart

Issue Number 19

May/June 1988

Coming to Grips with Glue Adhesives survey

The 1988 Squatter's Chair

by Ivan Mann

Woodworking project

Making a Tortilla Maker

by Jeff Kemp

National Woodworking Exhibition Winners

A Stylish Desk (Pt II)

by W F Norquay

What to do with little bits of wood

by RM Guthrie

Segmented bowl turning

The Remarkable Japanese Spinning Top

by NH Bradbury

Woodturning project

Hide Glue

by Paul Gregson

Clamps & Clamping

The BIG BLOW (English cyclone)

Timber Treat

Trend Timbers Open Day

A Bushman's Saw

by DL Crisp

Book Reviews

The Craftsman Woodturner

by Peter Child

The Complete Book of Portable Power Tool Techniques

by R J De Cristoforo

User Report

Speedbore 2000 drill bit

User Report

Vicmarc VL250 lathe

Issue Number 20

July/August 1988

Choosing Sawblades

User Report

The Shapersaw

Getting started in Woodturning

Templates for the Japanese Top

Making a Diablo!

by Alan Maunder

Woodturning project

Using Screws - a Twisty Problem

by WF Norquay

Turning "Black Boy" Grass Trees

by W A Bennett

Making an Appalacian Dulcimer

by Jeff Kemp

Australasian Club List

Making an "Irish" Rolling Pin

by Keith Hudson

Woodworking/woodturning project

Bird Carver, Peg Ridgely, in Australia

How to Design a TV Cabinet

by Wim Beyk

Cabinetmaking project

Introducing Modelling & Miniatures magazine

Book Review

Carpentry

by Caspar J Lewis

Issue Number 21

September/October 1988

The Router as a Spindle Moulder

The Dado Cutter

Another Wooden Chuck

by F Henley

Turning More Black Boy "grass trees"

by Tom Ward, Bob Rutherford

Timber Page

Woody Pear

by M Passmore

Turning it like it is

by Tom Skilton

Green turning

A Router Planing Jig

by Neil Bradbury

The Great Queensland Woodturning Event

Pianos are their forte --

Preston TAFE College course

Turn Green

by Anthony Hope

Richard Vaughan's Router Table

User Report

B&D brad nailing gun

A new Woodcarver's Tool

Introducing The Woodcarver

Preview of the Working With Wood Show

Finishing your Dulcimer

by Jeff Kemp

Can wood dust affect your health?

by Neil Tyers

Book Reviews

Router Jigs & Techniques

by Patrick Spielman

Shelves, Closets & Cabinets

by Peter Jones

Blizzard's Action Toys

by Richard Blizzard

Issue Number 22

November/December 1988

Using Particleboard

The Wheelbarrow Project

by Ray Gall

Poplarwood

Hi-Tech router jigs from New Zealand (Craftmaster)

Gluing Particleboard

by Bob Bolton

The Craftsman's Clay

by A Dixon

Introduction to Craftwood

How to make a Skateboard

by John Swinkels

A Turning Project (Vase)

by RM Guthrie

Russell Hoffman's Bowl Lathe

Tasmanian Woodcraft Survey

Ideas from Readers

The Woodturner's Friendship Pole

(Qld Conference)

Aust. Beeswax marketed in USA

Leady Lathe in production

User Report

Incra-jig

User Report

Stayer SC251 Mitre Saw

Book Reviews

Woodwork Aids and Devices

by Robert Wearing

Make your Own Electric Guitar

by M Hiscock

Woodworking

by Cassell & Co

Issue Number 23

January/February 1989

Keep your Tools (workshop security)

Health Watch

Forest Gathering

Review of The Working With Wood Show, Melbourne

Turning (Another) Round Frame

by Ian Gillett

New Zealand Woodturning Exhibition

by Vic Wood

VWA Exhibition 1988

More About Animal Glue

by Paul Gregson

Plane Crazy

by John McDavitt, handtool collector

Making a Roll Top Desk and Bookcase (Pt I)

by RM Guthrie

A Chair for Beginners

by Keith Hudson

More Power to the Woodworker

A guide to woodworking machines

Women & Woodworking

by Jenny Springett

User Report

The Woodcarver

Book Reviews

Prizewinning projects

by Alfred W Lees

Pleasure and Profit from Woodturning

by Reg Sherwin

Issue Number 24

March/April 1989

Licking the Dust Dust masks and extractors

Dissatisfaction led to new Bench design (WATA Bench)

Tolga Woodworks

How to make a Hogbin Bowl

by Neil Bradbury

Winners Tasmanian Competition

Make this Roll Top Desk and Bookcase(Pt II)

by R M Guthrie

Mosaic -- The Method behind the Madness (Pt I)

by Jeff Kemp

More Power to the Woodworker (Pt II)

The Jeep

by Peter Brooke

Woodworking project -- a toy jeep

How Dangerous are Common Adhesives?

by Bob Bolton

Bandsaw Innovation

Restoring Wobbly Furniture

How do Paints and Finishes Work?

User Report

Leigh Dovetail Jig

User Report

Stayer Sanders

Book Reviews

Projects from Attic to Basement

by B Price

Make your own Handcrafted Doors & Windows

by John Birchard

Timber Page

Camphor Laurel

by Don Outteridge

Issue Number 25

May/June 1989

Choosing and Using Bandsaws

Bandsaw Survey

Tool Sale & Swap

by Paul Gregson

Silvio Apponyi

Winners at the "Royal"

Mill Your Own

by RM Guthrie

Woodturning project -- coffee bean mill

Hot Stuff for Woodturners

Introduction to Hot Stuff super glue

Bandsaw Suppliers

Mosaic -- The Method Behind the Madness (Pt II)

by Jeff Kemp

A New Mallet

by W Cyril Brown

A Chest of Drawers

by Richard Vaughan

Woodworking project

User Report

Mech-Wood junior Dust Extractor

Wallframes

Timber Trusses

Exterior Cladding

by S Bauer

Panels & Panelling

Introduction to Radiata Pine

Buying Plywood

Book Reviews

Making Wooden Trucks & Construction Vehicles

by Reg Martin

Easy-to-make learning Toys

by John Coxon Workshop

Equipment Books Nos.6, 9 & 11

by Intermediate Technology

Issue Number 26

July/August 1989

Clocks

Where to buy components, kits etc.

Woodworking Women Melbourne Exhibition

A Homemade Wheelcutter

by K Turnbull

Making a Chest of Drawers (Pt III)

by Richard Vaughan

Woodworking Project

Richard Raffan Short profile

The Safe use of Polyurethane

by Anthony Hope

Unemployed go back to learn woodworking

Calling all Rhykenologists

Cutting Down Tall Poppies

by Neil Bradbury

Woodturning of thin stemmed flowers

An American Odyssey

by Ken Sager

A visit to ITOS

Buying Bandsaw Blades

Board Jointing

by John Doyle

User Report

The Ubiquitous Vix-Bit

Book Reviews

Video: Router Jigs and Techniques

by Bernie Maas and Michael Fortune

Furniture Projects for the Home

by Ernest Parrott

Making Unusual Miniatures

by Graham Spalding

Issue Number 27

September/October 1989

The Choice and Use of Rasps

by Henry Lanz

More about Dust Collection

by M Guthrie

A home made (fine) Dust Extractor

The Home Workshop, a Safe Approach

by M Burnham

Disappearing Coin Trick

by A Maunder

A woodturning project

Make a Sawstool (I did)

by Jim McConnachie

More Power to the Woodworker (Pt III)

User Report

Wheelwright Cutter

by Gerald Hanley

A Love of Lovespoons

by S Burns

Mid North Coast Woodworkers Exhibition

Designing and Making a Glory-Box

by Wim Beyk

A Cabinetmaking and Carving Project

NUTS!

Introduction to the Tagua Nut (imitation ivory)

Ancient Woodworking

Richard Crosland Exhibition

Bush Workshop

A Sheraton Cradle

by Marye Percival

Woodturning project

Book Reviews

How To Make Animated Toys

by David Wakefield

Portable Circular Sawing Machine Techniques

by Roger W Cliffe

Making Timeless Toys In Wood

by Janet and Richard Strombeck

Fine Woodworking on Tables & Desks

by Taunton Press

A Guitar Maker's Manual

by Jim Williams

Issue Number 28

November/December 1989

Christmas Gifts for your favourite woodie

by Dave Burrows

A Home for your tools

by Bruce Dudman

Making an upright tool chest

Converting and Seasoning Timber

by Derek Williams

Teaching on Course Sturt School of Wood

A Toy Bi-Plane for Christmas

by Roger Jenkins

In Praise of Shellac

by Carl Sriber

How to redesign and repair that favourite swivel-chair

Tools & Technology

Festo HL 850 E Planer

Circular Saw Cutting Guide

by Richard Watson

Help Keep Coopering Alive

by John Deakin

Woodies Abroad Richard Raffan in England

Steady, Steady.. the birth of a new product

by Bronte Edwards

A woodlathe steady rest

Demo Days

Trend Timber and the Tasmanian Woodturning Centre

Long Hole Boring

by John K Looker

Boring on lathes without hollow spindles

Using Adeze

by Jack Williams

Using Adeze WT Seasoning Grade

Build your own Weather Station

by RM Guthrie

Book Reviews

Biscuit Joiner Handbook

by Hugh Foster

Seat Weaving in Rush, Cane & Cord

by Ricky Holdstock

The Triton Project Book

Issue Number 29

January/February 1990

Impressions of the 1989 Show

Focus on Teaching

Off the Lathe

Review of an Exhibition

Health Watch

List of timbers which may cause skin/eye/nose/throat irritation

It's Better than Woodworking

by Bill Hawtin

Review of VWA Exhibition

A Bottle for your Genie

by Neil Bradbury

Woodturning Project

User Report

Mini Max S45 Bandsaw

by L Robert Knight

A Twisted Tale

Spiral Turning Lathe set up by Sydney Woodturners

Setting Your Dust Collections System to Work

by R M Guthrie

Designing and making dust collection hoods

Designing and Making a Wall Unit (Pt I)

by Wim Beyk

The Cabriole Leg

by RM Guthrie

Woodturning Project

Woodcraft around the ACT

ACT and Region Exhibition

Book Reviews

Green Woodwork

by Mike Abbott

Collins Complete Wood Worker's Manual

by Albert Jackson & David Day

The Incredible Router

by Jeremy Broun

Woodturning Display

Display Cases presented to NSW Parliament

1990 Source Book

Issue Number 30

March/April 1990

Designing and Making a Wall Unit (Pt II)

by Wim Beyk

Make your own Sash Cramps

by Dennis Connor

Make your own C-Clamps

by Doug Colman

Did you know?

Choosing Timber Finishes

by Colin Watson

Using Metals

by J Lauridsen

Metal Finishes

The Balista

by Eric Lysaght

Making a miniature weapon in wood and metal

Another Winner

Introduction to the Lewisaw

Not one but two Carvers Mallets

by EJ Stothard

Which is the Real Plane?

Large model Plane made for teaching

Divert the dust and liberate the lungs!

by Harry Ellison

Jointing Boards

by M Burgess

User Report

Carba-Tec Scroll Saw

by Colin Appleton

Book Reviews

Planecraft -- A Woodworkers Handbook

by John Sainsbury

Projects for the Router

by Casey Chaffin & Nick Engler

Making Kitchen Cabinets

by Paul Levine

Cabinetmaking, the professional approach

by Alan Peters

Turning the Earth

by Neil Bradbury

Woodturning Project -- Globe

Decorative Brass makes a come-back

by Carl Sriber

Top Turning in Victoria

Yarra Turners Exhibition

Issue Number 31

May/June 1990

The Very First Australian Woodworker

Three copies of 'The Australian Woodworker' 1932, found in the Mitchell Library

Woodworking on Video

List of woodworking videos

Making the Fivve Trailer Truck

by Peter Fivve

A toy semi-trailer (Pt I)

Drawing Circles

by RM Guthrie

How to make tipped turning tools

by J Lauridsen

Build your own Biscuit Jointer

by Dennis Connor

Richard Vaughan does a Love Job

Description of Coffee Table

Woodwork at the Sydney Easter Show

Tools and Machines that sand, grind and sharpen

Grinding Woodturning Tools, My Way

by Rob Campbell

Grinding Wheels

Special Sanding & Abrasive Devices

Oil Stones & Water Stones

Encase your tools in leather

by John Swinkels

User Report

Carba-Tec Wheel Cutter

by Colin Appleton

User Report

Tormek Tool Sharpener

by Dennis Connor

Book Reviews

Wood Finishing

by Noel J Leach

Build Your Own Aviary

by D W Pearce

Band Saw Handbook

by Mark Duginske

Issue Number 32

July/August 1990

Getting Started in Woodturning

Sydney 1990 Tool Sale/Swap

Carving by Numbers

The Woodcarvers Museum, Colorado

Woodturning Tool Design

by Mike Darlow

Bush Toys and Furniture at the Powerhouse

by Les Miller

Winners

by Lex Whadcoat

Check your Dust System

by RM Guthrie

Woodturner is legally blind

Using the Symtec lathe

Craftwood Woodcraft

NSW Forestry supports woodcraft

A Woodie's Guide to Wood

by Jeff Kemp

American Black Walnut

Huon Pine

South American Cedar

Australian Blackwood

The First Flott

Introduction to the Flott Lathe

Build your own Workbench (Pt I)

by Owen Hill

Turning the Unusual

by Len Smith

A Scratch Built Lathe

The Meeting of the Twains

by Vin Smith

Alignment boring

This year, it's a FOUR DAY Woodworking Show

Completing the Fivve Trailer Truck

by Peter Fivve

Make Better Dovetails -- easily

Book Reviews

Carving Horses & Carriages with Power Tools

by Billy J Smith

Woodworker's Handbook

by Roger W Cliffe

Gluing & Clamping

by Patrick Spielman

Issue Number 33

September/October 1990

Hand Tools

Advice on choosing hand tools and some of the new hand tools available

A Wood Guild Should Earn its Keep

by Bob Hillman

Solar Kiln Drying of Timber

by Les Prior

Make Your own Tool Rest

by W Cyril Brown

At AWISA

by Greg Burrows

The 1926 Craftsman

1926 Australian woodworking magazine

Making Small Wooden Boxes

by Jenny Springett

Elliptical Tables

by Keith Hudson

Cabinetmaking project

Directory for the 1990 Timber and Working With Wood Show, Melbourne

Threading a Turned Knob

by M Burnham

Managing Dust

by Colin Appleton

A Woodie's Guide to Wood (Pt 2)

Western Australian Sheoak

Brazilian Walnut

Myrtle Beech

American White Ash

User Report

Router Sharpener

by Jim Polyzoidis

User Report

The Kity Bestcombi

by Colin Appleton

User Report

Triton Sawblade

by S Bauer

Book Reviews

Making Rocking Horses

by Anthony Dew

Woodcarving, A Designer's Notebook

by James E Seitz

Fine Woodworking on Hand Tools

Restoring, Tuning & Using Classic Woodworking Tools

by Michael Dunbar

A Steel Lathe Stand

by John A Beckley

Issue Number 34

November/December 1990

New Courses Meet Growing Need

East Gippsland TAFE Woodcraft course

A Banksia Pomander

by Alan Logan

Woodturning project

Router Basics

Tools of the Trade

The Smoothing Plane

by Paul Gregson

Clocks

Making a Clock

by Barry Strauss

User Report

Nova Scroll Chuck

by Dick Robertson

Model Railway Steam Engine

by Ray Gall

Woodworking project

Making a Chess Set

by H Haselroither

Profile of a woodturner: Vic Wood

Routers, Exploring the Possibilities

Les Miller's Router Jig for Making Mortise and Tenon Frames

Enchanted Wood Exhibition

by Stephen Hughes

A Woodie's Guide to Wood (Pt 3)

Zebrano

Rose Alder

Baltic Pine

Jarrah

Book Reviews

Woodturning, A Foundation Course

by Keith Rowley

Making Chairs

by Vic Taylor

The Wood Joiner's Handbook

by Sam Allen

Two Bits for a Door

by S Bauer

Making a smaller than standard door

Wood Ducks and Water Birds

by J G Stevenson

Woodworking projects

Issue Number 35

January/February 1991

The Design of Woodturning Gouges

by Bernard Axford

A Beginner's Lesson in Basic Relief Carving

by Graham Bull

A Whittler's Kit

by J Swinkels

A Useful & Handsome Folding Chair

by M Burgess

Woodworking project

The 1990 Timber and Working with Wood Show, Melbourne

Winners

Sue Wraight's netsuke

Which Finish is Better?

The Old Spinning Wheel in the Parlour (Part I)

by Roy Guthrie

Woodturning project

1991 Source Book

User Report

Carba-Tec Dowelling Jig

Book Reviews

Woodworking Basics and Workshop Practice Series

How to Make Your Own Kitchen Storage and Wardrobe Units

by Stanley Herbert

Router Basics

by Patrick Spielman

A Woodie's Guide to Wood (Pt 4)

Blackbean

Queensland Maple

Rock Maple

American White Oak

Issue Number 36

March/April 1991

The Japanese Plane

by Phillipe Brooks

Triton Drill Bits

Dowelling with a Bench Drill

by John K Looker

User Report

Kreg Drilling Jig

by P Sellick

Metal and Wood

Furniture That Blends with Wood and Brass

by C Sriber

Cool Cutter for Metal

The Stayer TF84

Morticing Jig Modifications

by John K Looker

Tools of the Trade

by Paul Gregson

The veneer hammer

Winners of the Black Box Competition

Circles, Squares and Triangles

Victorian Woodworkers' Association Exhibition

by Bill Hawtin

Triton Accessories Catalogue

ACT Exhibition

Improving Timber Life with Wood Stains

by Jeanette Stevens

An Introduction to Nailguns

A Woodie's Guide to Wood (Pt 5)

Silver Ash

Celery Top Pine

Australian Red Cedar

Purpleheart

Turn & Spin a Top

by Neil Bradbury

Woodturning and Sex -- a Design Problem

by E Newman

Viking Ship Cradle

by E J Worthington

The Old Spinning Wheel in the Parlour (Pt II)

by R M Guthrie

Book Reviews

Metalworking in the Home Shop -

by E F Lindsay

Woodcarving Patterns from Around the World

by E J Tangerman

Fine Woodworking on Bending Wood

Making Toy Trains in Wood

by Tom, Tim & Ginger Lynn

Issue Number 37

May/June 1991

The Japanese Saw (Nokogiri)

by Philippe Brooks

Woodturning Tips

by George Hatfield

Lathe setup

Oil for Rattles

by Lewis Harper

Safe finishes for children's toys

The Scroll Saw

Making Musical Instruments

The Sydney Timber and Working with Wood Show

Taking Woodwork back to the Forest

Forest Gallery & Workshop

A Visit to Putaruru

by Fiona & Steve Ross

Recycling a Mirror

A Turner Furniture restoration

Woodcarving a Spoon and Bowl

by J Swinkels

The Touch Wood Exhibition

Decorate a Bowl with Off-Centre Turning

by Neil Bradbury

Woodturning project

A Handcrafted Wooden Tray

by M Burgess

Woodworking project

Tools of the Trade

by Paul Gregson

The Scraper Plane

Book Reviews

Shaper Handbook

by R W Cliffe & M Holtz

Scroll Saw Pattern Book

Scroll Saw Country Patterns

Victorian Scroll Saw Patterns

Spielman's Original Scroll Saw Patterns

Scroll Saw Fretwork Patterns

A Woodie's guide to Wood (Pt 6)

Maracaibo

Boxwood

East Indian Kauri

Teak

Queensland Silky Oak

Issue Number 38

July/August 1991

Japanese Water Stones

by Philippe Brooks

A Fail-Safe Dowelling Technique for Shelving

by E J Richards

Make your own Biscuits

The Ford Model T (1914) Pt I

by Bruce Searant

Woodworking project -- a model car

1991 Sydney Royal Easter Show Awards

The Tribal Urn

by Tom Capey

The Elements of Safety

Other People Just aren't Safety Conscious

by Ernie Newman

Tests of the Holding Power of Nails

Update: Tormek Tool Sharpener

by Dennis Connor

What to See at the Show Timber and Working with Wood Show, Sydney

Tools of the Trade

by Paul Gregson

The Gilder's Kit

Ken Godfrey's Skeleton Chair

Woodwork in Rotorua

by Ernie Newman

Woodturning Tips

by George Hatfield

Lathe speeds

Is Huon Pine the Flavour of the Month?

by Bill Hawtin

The CS88 Bench Plane

by Rodney C Hayward

A Woodie's Guide to Wood (Pt 7)

Central American Mahogany

Bubinga

Southern Sassafras & Blackhearted Sassafras

Kwila

A Technique for Workshop Design

by Arnold Meker

Book Reviews

Scroll Saw Basics

by Patrick Spielman

Turning Projects

by Richard Raffin

Hardwood Floors

by Don Bollinger

Australian made .. Australian played

by Michael Atherton

Woodfast Jubilee

Woodfast Machinery Co.

Issue Number 39

September/October 1991

Machines under $2000

A Vertical Chain-Saw Mill

by Ted Watt

The Use of Hide Glues

Biesemeyer Improves your Sawbench

Furniture from Australian Hardwoods

Woodturning Tips

by George Hatfield

Working with vibration when turning between centres

A Bit of Bentwood

by Lindsay G Collins

Bending wood

Trans Tasman Timber Toy Competition winners

What to See at the Melbourne Show

About Tech Drawing

by R M Guthrie

The Timber & Working with Wood Show, Melbourne Directory

Design and Make Your own Bedroom Suite (Pt I)

by Wim Beyk

Feed the Chooks, Lad

by Lindsay Collins

A tale of the past

A Woodie's Guide to Wood (Pt 8)

Queensland Walnut

New Guinea Rosewood

White Beech

Mountain Ash (Tas. Oak)

The Ford Model T (Pt II)

by Bruce Searant

Coffs Harbour Exhibition

Where to next in Woodturning (Pt I)

by Bob Rutherford

Book Reviews

How to make Traditional Australian Furniture

by Peter Collinette

Band Saw Pattern Book

by M & G Duginske

Table Saw Basics

by Roger W Cliffe

Issue Number 40

November/December 1991

Woodturning Tips

by George Hatfield

Making a steady rest

Layers of Mystery

by Andrew McLaren

Japanese tools

The Mind Woggles

by Terry Martin

Making 5,000 Scout woggles

Using the Right Bit Drill bits

An Outboard Tool Rest and Murphy's Law

Where to next in Woodturning (Pt II)

by Bob Rutherford

Building a Vertical Drum Sander

by Max Warner

Tools of the Trade

by Paul Gregson

The Spokeshave

Boats, Boats, Boats

Wooden Boat Revival

by Dr Bruce McConkey

Boatbuilding in a Sailing Ship

Port Phillip Wooden Boats

Wooden Boats

Duck Flat Wooden Boats

Choosing the Design and Materials for your Boat

by Arnie Duckworth

Building Wooden Boats

by Ian Smith

Sydney Wooden Boat School

Books on Boats

Hands-On Exhibition

Chucking More Ideas on Knobs and Screws

by D Probyn

Design and Make Your Own Bedroom Suite (Pt II)

by Wim Beyk

Round and Round with a Wobble

Rupes BR 5 Sander

Book Reviews

Fifty Wooden Boats

by Wooden Boat Magazine

Wood and Canvas Kayak Building

by George Putz

How to Build the Catspaw Dinghy

by Wooden Boat Magazine

Marquetry & Inlay

by Alan and Gill Bridgewater

More Building Classic Small Craft

by J Gardner

A Woodie's Guide to Wood (Pt 9)

Mulga

Japanese Beech

NSW Rose Mahogany

White Cypress Pine

Issue Number 41

January/February 1992

Woodturning Tips

by George Hatfield

Turning a baluster with the use of a steadyrest

Choose a Glue

Safe Working with Adhesives

by R I Mellen

A Homemade 400mm Bandsaw

by Jim Barr

Sometimes Against the Grain

by D J Birrell

When the Job is Finished

Woodworking finishes

Paint Preparation on Timber Furniture

by P Gregson

Miniature Maker uses Normal Tools

The work of Les Paul

Making a Walking Stick

by R M Guthrie

ACT Exhibition

User Report

Magna-Set Knife Setting Jig

Design and Make Your Own Bedroom Suite (Pt III)

by Wim Beyk

Timber & Working with Wood Show, Melbourne

User Report

Nobex Mitre Saws

Book Reviews

Refinishing Old furniture

by George Wagoner

Making Woodwork Aids & Devices

by Robert Wearing

Collins Good Wood Handbook

by A Jackson & D Day

A Woodie's Guide to Wood ( Pt 10)

American Cherry

Iroko

1992 Source Book

Issue Number 42

March/April 1992

Some Japanese Tools and Techniques

by Philippe Brooks

Designing and Developing the Ripley Band Saw

by Jim Ogden

Swinging

A woodworker's guide to hinges

Chainsawn Characters

The work of Kevin Gilders

Building a Wood-Lathe from Scratch

by W Cyril Brown

Sometimes Against the Grain

by D J Birrell

The Coachbuilder's Shop

by Lindsay G Collins

Woodturning Tips

by George Hatfield

Grinding bevels

Jigs & Fixtures

Squaring the Ends

by W Cyril Brown

Woodworking Technique

Timbers for Planemaking

Suitable timbers for woodworking planes

Adding an Arm Radial Shopmight

Mike Darlow's Lamp

Using Metal Spinning to embellish Wood Turning

by Lionel Walters

Spherical Turning Device

by R M Guthrie

A Ball Turning Accessory for your Lathe

by Joe Sylvester

Ball Turning Made Easy

by A L Hayes

Book Review

Sharpening Basics

by Patrick Spielman

Whirligigs & Weathervanes

by David Schoonmaker & Bruce Woods

Blizzard's Book of Woodworking

by Richard Blizzard

A Woodie's Guide to Wood (Pt 11)

Messmate

Alpine Ash

Balsa

Antarctic Beech

Issue Number 43

May/June 1992

Safety Update - Dust, Chips & Shavings

Sanders & Sanding

A Review

Antique Style Revolving Bookcase

by Mike Rosier

Woodworking project

First Queensland Timber & Working with Wood Show

Preview and directory

VWA 1991 Exhibition

by Bill Howton

Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum

by Phillipe Brooks

Woodturning Tips

by George Hatfield

Safety face shields

Jack Nixon's Wheelcutter

The Coachbuilder's Shop (Pt II)

by Lindsay G Collins

Going around the Bend

by Mike Darlow

Bowl gouges

The Grecian Urn

by Warren Hielscher

Pyro-Art satisfies a Burning Ambition

by Janette Crawford

User Report

Durden Top Turn 400 Lathe

by A Bell

A Top Turn Demo

by Kel Parry

Book Review

Yacht Craftsman's Handbook

by Garth Graves

Carving Faces and Figures in Wood

by E J Tangerman

The Complete Manual of Wood Veneering

by William A. Lincoln

Wooden Toys, Puzzles and Games

by Ralph and Mary Dorazio

A Woodie's Guide to Wood (Pt 12)

Bolly Gum

Alerce

Yellow Carabeen

Forest Oak

Issue Number 44

July/August 1992

Make a Simple Biscuit Jointer

by John Beasley

A 1792 Turning Manual

Tools of the Trade

by Paul Gregson

The Router Plane

The Write Way

by Steve Ledger

Making wooden pens

Setting up a Saw Table

1992 Lathe Survey

Trend reaches 15

Dick Whittington really did turn again!

by Neil Bradbury

Turning methods

2nd Sydney Timber & Working with Wood Show Preview and directory

The Art & Craft of the Woodturner

The Peninsula Woodturners Guild Inc.

It's something different

Mike St Clair/Bungendore Wood Works Gallery

A Japanese Infinitely Variable Speed Lathe

by Phillipe Brooks

Woodcraft Wins Sydney Easter Show

West Australian Show is a Great Success

The Woodturners of Denmark (WA)

The Coachbuilder's Shop Part 3

by Lindsay G Collins

Coachbuilders of the Netherlands

Vacuum Chucking

by Mike Darlow

Sometimes against the Grain

by D J Birrell

A Chair/Bench for Children

by David Soderlind

Woodworking project

User Report

A Budget Priced Taiwan Table Saw

by C Appleton

Book Review

Radial Arm Saw Basics

by Roger W Cliffe

John Sainsbury's Woodworking Shop

A Woodie's Guide to Wood (Pt 13)

Coachwood

Bolly Gum

Alerce

Radiata Pine

Issue Number 45

September/October 1992

Hand Tools

Plane Fallacy

by D J Birrell

Plane Fact

Encase Your Tools in Leather

by John Swinkels

The Pros and Cons of Combinations

Combination machine survey

Pressed into Service

by R Spencer

Convert wringer into laminating press

Woodturning Tips

by George Hatfield

Choosing tools

Manuel du Torneur

The Tea Trolley

by Bill Rottman

Sometimes Against the Grain

by D J Birrell

Ornamental Turning

by Les Stennett

Two Easy-to-Make Jigs for the Router

by Mike Rosier

Side Table

by Grant Vaughan

Frank Consumes

by Philip Monaghan

Wood sculpture

Tools of the Trade

by Paul Gregson

The Spokeshave

New Kiln for Smaller Sawmills

Kevin Gilders in America

by Bill Hawtin

Ian Norbury visits the VWA

Book Review

Projects for Creative Woodcarving

by Ian Norbury

Techniques of Creative Woodcarving

by Ian Norbury

The Marquetry Manual

by William A Lincoln

The Practice of Woodturning (video)

by Mike Darlow

A Woodie's Guide to Wood (Pt 14)

Sitka Spruce

Red Mahogany

White Hazelwood

Issue Number 46

November/December 1992

Woodturning Tips

by George Hatfield

The skew chisel

Furniture '93 Exhibition in Melbourne

by Bill Hawtin

Brest '92, A Festival of Traditional Sail

by Ian Smith

Making Model Yachts

by Keith Hudson

Endangered Wildlife of Australia

Fred Blake Exhibition

Turn up the Lamp

by Mal Williams

Lathe Accessories

Drill Press is a MUST for Toymakers

Routers & Spindle Moulders

Homeopathic Dust Control

by Tobias Kaye

The Beauty of Bush Furniture

by Beverley Boorer

Sometimes Against The Grain

by D J Birrel

Which Chuck Do You Need?

by Neil Scobie

Dimensions, An Exhibition of Early Work

Sloyd

by John Landvogt

More About Sloyd

by Rodney Hayward

But This is Pure Turnery!

by Terry Martin

New Way to Score

by Modulus 2000

An Old Fashioned Bridle Rack

by Lindsay G Collins

Occasional Drop Leaf Table

by David Haskett

Annual Tool Sale & Swap

by Paul Gregson

A 3-Legged Stool in Huon Pine

by Gwyn Kemp

User Report

Dyco 3-in-1

by Colin Appleton

Turning for Charity

by Ernie Newman

A New Set of Threads

by Carbatec's Threadmaster

Book Review

Woodworking part One

by Bruce Leadbetter, Michael Leadbetter, John Keable.

The Best of Fine Woodworking:

Small Woodworking Projects

Finishes and Finishing Techniques

Lathes and Turning Techniques

Router Projects and techniques

A Woodie's Guide to Wood (Pt 15)

River Red Gum

Wenge

Issue Number 47

January/February 1993

How to Make a Rumbler

by A L (Tiny) Hayes

Silver Medal for James Krenov

by Rodney Hayward

Woodturning Tips

by George Hatfield

Roughing and detail gouges

Jigs and Devices That Make Joints

Building a Clinker Dinghy (Part I)

by Ian Smith

First Steps in Woodcarving

by Brian Eves

Ornamental Turning

by Les Stennett

Using your conventional lathe and router

Aztec Tongue Drums

by Keith Hudson

Woodworking project

Turning Coconuts into Containers

by Neil Bradbury

A Simple Marquetry Project

by W Cyril Brown

Woodburns

by Joy Day

Decorative woodburning

Another Burner

by Robert Keen

Sometimes Against The Grain

by D J Birrell

End coating, charcoal for drawing

Safe & Secure

by John Swinkels

Woodworking project -- tool cabinet

This Weekend is an Adventure

by Bill Hawtin

VWA exhibition

User Report

3M Paint and Varnish Stripper

by Paul Curson

A Woodie's Guide to Wood (Pt 16)

Hoop Pine

Jelutong

Book Review

Woodcarving

by Mark Weichard

Boat Modelling with Dynamite Payson

by Harold Payson

Woodcarving in the Scandinavian Style

by Harley Refsal

Issue Number 48

March/April 1993

Woodturning Tips

by George Hatfield

Bowl gouge

A Tray

by Roy Freere

Woodworking project

Burl Hunting

by Terry Martin

FORUM -- Product Liability

Veneering

by Paul Gregson

Educating the Australian Woodworker

Courses around the country

My Home Made Lathe

by Bobo Mordek

Building a Clinker Dinghy -- Part 2

by Ian Smith

Quick Mounting Tools

by Graham Redden

Using a wood vice to hold bench mounted tools

Ornamental Turning

by Geoff O'Loughlin

Adapting a metalturning lathe

Circular Sawblades

Their manufacture

The Wombat

by Brian Eves

Woodcarving project

From Sow's Ear to Silk Purse

by Colin Appleton

Renovating an old homemade combination machine

A Design Project

by R M Guthrie

Planter stand -- woodturning project

User Report

Record Woodcarver's Vice

User Report

Proxxon Minimot

by Colin Appleton

User Report

Racal Dustmaster MK11 DM4

by Tim Skilton

A Woodie's Guide to Wood (Pt 17)

Douglas Fir

Bolly Silkwood

Book Review

Scroll Saw Shelf Patterns

by Patrick Spielman & Loren Raty

Victorian Gingerbread Patterns & Techniques

by Patrick Spielman & James Reidle

Carving Horses in Wood

by Eric Zimerman

Woodturning for Cabinetmakers

by Michael Dunbar

Making & Modifying Woodworking Tools

by Jim Kingshott

Issue Number 49

May/June 1993

Adding Tools & Accessories to your Present Lathe

Woodturning Tips

by George Hatfield

Woodturning scrapers

Tailoring Your Own Sleeves

by Vin Smith

Making your own drum sander sleeves

Making Large Belts

by W Cyril Brown

Making your own sanding belts

FORUM

Making things to make money, Homemade machines

'Eye, Eye, Skipper'

by Terry Travers

Restoration of a Huon-Pine yacht

The Wood Whittler, Jim Hall

Sometimes Against the Grain

by D J Birrell

Update Your Lathe with an Indexing Head

by Neil Bradbury

Brisbane Timber & Working with Wood Show

Hurt No Eyes, Ears, Lungs

Woodworking safety

The Lad's Apron

by Lindsay Collins

Anecdote from the coachbuilder's shop

A Ducky Project

by Brian Eves

Duck -- woodcarving project

User Report

PROMAN Universal Mitre Saw

by Colin Appleton

Cedar Goblets with Spun Brass

by Lionel Walters

Woodturning project

Craftwood, Just Made for Turning

by Jeff Lewry

Woodturning project

A Bush furniture table

by Betty Boorer

Woodworking project

Marquetry

Variations on a theme

by W Cyril Brown

User Report

Transwave Phase Converter

A Woodie's Guide to Wood (Pt 18)

Macassar

Ebony

Lignum Vitae

Book Review

Woodturning - A Manual of Techniques

by Hugh O'Neill

Rocking Horses

by Margaret Spencer

Wood Finishing

by Den Hatchard

Planking Techniques for Model Ship Builders

by Donald Dressel

The Gougeon Brothers on Boat Construction

Issue Number 50

July/August 1993

The Bi-Centenary of Machine Wood Cutting

by M Burnham

Products That Will Last Another 50 Issues

Low Toxicity Chemicals for Woodworkers

Sydney Timber & Working with Wood Show

The first Australian Woodworker

Wooden Filing Cabinets

Woodworking project

World Turning Conference

by George Hatfield

Making a Colonial Stool

Carving a Bird in the Hand

by Brian Eves

Walking stick -- woodworking project

The History, Present and Future of Hand Woodturning Education in Australia

by George Hatfield

A Simple But Effective Picnic table

by W Cyril Brown

Woodworking project

Flying Plywood

Plywood in airplane construction

Book Review

Building Fine Furniture

by G Wiliam Scherer

Shapes for Woodturners

by David Weldon

Australian Planemakers

by Trevor D Semmens

Appleton's Woodworking Guide

by Jim Appleton

FORUM

Product liability, sustainable forestry

A Woodie's Guide to Wood (Pt 19)

Peroba Rosa

New Zealand Silver Beech

My Tulip Vase

by Roy Guthrie

Woodturning project

Issue Number 51

September/October 1993

Router Partners

Router accessories

Neville Selleck Retrospective

by Bill Hawtin

Did the Carpenters of Cheops have a Kreg?

Woodworking project -- footstool

The Woodcarvers Tool Kit

Melbourne Timber & Working with Wood Show

Bad Buy started a Business

Colen Clenton's woodworking tools

Dovetail Box

by Keith Hudson

Woodworking project

FORUM

Product Liability, Having a Burl

Woodturning in New Zealand

by Warren Hielscher

Stanthorpe Heritage Arts Festival

The Great Australian Icon Competition

The Router on the Lathe

by Paul E Mether

Leonardo Da Vinci and Other Eminant Woodturners

by Ernie Newman

User Report

Wagner Safe-T-Planer

by Colin Appleton

Responding to an Influence

by Philip Monaghan

Carved furniture

Carving a Wave or Two of Dolphins

by Brian Eves

Woodcarving project

Have You Seen These

Bungendore Wood Works Gallery theft

Making a Dexter Rocker

by A J Eyers

Woodturning project

Sometimes Against the Grain

by D J Birrell

Oil, Wax and Brick Dust

Woodturning Tips

by George Hatfield

Sharpening Equipment for Woodturning Tools: Pt 1

Guest Review: The Darlow Tapes

by Col Halpin

A Woodie's Guide to Wood (Pt 20)

Sapele

Tallowwood

Book Review

Woodturning Wizardry

by David Springett

Workshop Accessories You Can Make

by Edward Baldwin

The Art of Making Elegant Wood Boxes

by Tony Lydgate

The Traditional Furniture Maker

by David Bryant

Issue Number 52

November/December 1993

Making a Set of Router Gauges

by Arthur J Grant

Woodturning Tips

by George Hatfield

Sharpening Equipment -- Part 2

Look for the Subtle Difference

Selecting Hand Tools

Are you ready to make a Stringed Instrument?

Epoxy Bonding Made Easy

ATL Composites

Building a Squatter's Chair

by A J Eyres

Woodworking project

A Miniature Fire Screen

by Jim Fainges

Woodworking project

A Woodie's Guide to Wood (Pt 21)

Goncalo Alves

Cerejeira

Mouldings

by Phillipe Brooks

Different methods for forming mouldings

A Child's Cradle

by M Burgess

Woodworking Project

Art Deco Mirror Frame, Pt 1

by Paul Curson

Woodworking, gilding project

The Plank

by Dave Smith

Converting a plank into a table

Book Review

Wood Carving, 23 Traditional Decorative Projects

by Alan & Gill Bridgewater

Selling What You Make

by James E Seitz

Shaping Wood, A New Woodworking Approach

by Douglas Hackett

Teddy Bear Treasures, Making Movable Wooden Toys

by Alan & Gill Bridgewater

1994 Lathe Survey

A Whale of a Project

by Brian Eves

Woodcarving project

Issue Number 53

January/February 1994

Good Ideas & Short Cuts

Woodworker's Directory, saw stiffeners, custom chuck, hot glue warmer

Woodturning Tips

by George Hatfield

The process of sharpening woodturning tools

Across the Teacher's Bench

by Les Miller

This material Wood

Incra-Jig turns Router World Upside Down

Hot Melt Glue Guns

Dust is the Enemy

Workshop vacuum cleaners

Restoration or Conversion

by D S Haskett

Making a hall table -- woodworking project

4-Jaw Scroll Chucks

by Terry Martin

User Report

Dyco BS450W Bandsaw

by Colin Appleton

The Tool Chest

by P Brooks

Woodworking project

Art Deco Mirror Frame, Pt 2

by Paul Curson

Woodworking, gilding project

Only the Brassware is Traditional

by Carl Sriber

Carve a Love Tray

by Brian Eves

Woodcarving project

Woodworking History

Woodcarving Class 1913 Examination paper 1913

Using Offcuts to Light up your Life

by Tim Sutherland

Candlesticks -- woodturning project

A Woodie's Guide to Wood (Pt 22)

Miva Mahogany

Canadian Yellow Cedar

Book Review

Woodworking for Kids

by Kevin McGuire

Making Mechanical Marvels in Wood

by Raymond Levy

Woodturning Step-by-Step

by David Regester

Woodcarving

by Jeremy Williams

Issue Number 54

March/April 1994

Good Ideas & Short Cuts

Mini thicknesser, screw holder, tool tubes

The Planer Truth

The development of the Electric Plane

Across the Teacher's Bench

by Les Miller

Marking out

Coating Timber for Boat Building -- Wattyl

Geometry and the Golden Section

by Neil Bradbury

When You Finally Buy that Workbench

Workbench survey

Building a Leg-Vice for your Workbench

by Cliff Benton

More about Dust

by JM Hayman

Setting up a dust extraction system

Dredging up the Past --

9000 year old Angophora

Woodturning Tips

by George Hatfield

Sharpening Woodturning Gouges

Durden Top Turn Revisited

by Kel Parry

4-Jaw Scroll Chucks

Holding in the Contraction Mode

by Terry Martin

Hitting a High Note

by David Haskett

Music Stand -- Woodworking project

Fasteners Replace Glue and Cramps

by A J Eyers

Sawing in the Dark

by Bill Hawtin

A Woodie's Guide to Wood (Pt 23)

by Jeff Kemp

African Mahogany, Sydney Blue Gum

Fine Tune Your Band Saw

by Gordon Taylor

Bound in Wood

by John Swinkels

Bookbinding with wood covers

Woodworking project

Woodworking History

Early Sydney Cabinetmakers Table top cricket

by Lindsay G Collins

Second time Around

by Andrew McLaren

Woodturned Tableaux

Carving the Family Crest

by Brian Eves

Woodcarving project

Holbrook Shire Logo was a Carbon Copy

by Lindsay Collins

Book Review

Marquetry Techniques

by David Middleton & Alan Townsend

Woodturning - A Source Book of Shapes

by John Hunnex

Traditional Toys

by George Buchanan

Wood Finishing and Refinishing

by Creative Homeowner Press

The Genie Vase

by R M Guthrie

Woodturning project

What's the Difference?

Bandsaw Survey

Issue Number 55

May/June 1994

Sometimes Against the Grain

by D J Birrell

An Indictment of the Drill Bit

Woodturning Tips

by George Hatfield

Sharpening a Skew Chisel

Good Ideas and Shortcuts

Nova Chuck, hacksawing dovetails, step ladder

Australian Made Portable Kilns

Building a Longcase Clock

by Bodo Mordek

Woodworking project

Traditional Norwegian Carving

by G W Kenyon

Woodworkers Care

Women in Woodworking - 1910

The (not so) Lunatic Fringe

by Bill Hawtin

Fringe Furniture Exhibition - Melbourne

And Now For a Fine Finish

Survey of Disk sanders and Linishers

Turn a Natural-Edged Bowl

by Neil Bradbury

Woodturning project

Power to the Carver

Power carving tools and accessories

A Woodie's Guide to Wood (Part 24)

Nyatoh

Brazilian Rosewood

Accessories for 4-Jaw Chucks

by Terry Martin

Renovation of Badly Worn Drawers

by A J Richards

Chucking Wood with a Glue Gun

by J Wallace

Book Review

Classic Carousel Carving

by H Leroy Marlow

Biscuit Joiner Handbook

by Hugh Foster

Scroll Saw Silhouette Patterns

by P. Spielman & J. Reidle

How to Build 50 Classic Furniture Reproductions

by Monte Burch

Carving a Heron Tableau

by Brian Eves

Woodcarving project

Issue Number 56

July/August 1994

Drilling Holes in Wood

Across the Teachers Bench

by Les Miller

Man-made Materials

The Domino Effect

by Keith Hudson

Woodworking project

Flat, Smooth and the Right Size

Varieties of Planar/Thicknessers and their place in the workshop

A Passion for Urns

It's Enough to Turn Your Head

by M Adams

Swivel head lathes

Secure Seating

by Paul Gregson

Repairing a Chipped Leg

by Paul Gregson

Restoring a Biedermeier Couch

by John Alexander

Renovating Stairs

by Steven Burrows

Conservation of a Pair of Mid-19thC. Gothic Revival Chairs

by Paul Curson

Good Ideas and Short Cuts

Dovetail saws, pedestal drill lathe, flexible sandpaper

Matching Chests

by Philippe Brooks

Woodworking project

VWA at the Melbourne Craft Centre

by Bill Hawtin

Add a Little Spice to Your Life

by Mal Williams

Spice Rack -- woodturning project

Three Spoonfuls of Woodcarving

by Brian Eves

Woodcarving project

Book Review

Upholstery, A Practical Guide

by Desmond Gaston

Techniques of Wood Sculpture

by David Orchard

Making Wood Tables

by Hugh Foster

Guitarmaking - Tradition and Technology

by W. Cumpiano & J.Natelson

A Woodies Guide to Wood (Part 2)

Rose Maple

Meranti

Issue Number 57

September/October 1994

Rocking Without Turning

by Gordon Taylor

An Extra Large Piece of Dust

Racal Dustmaster 4

Across the Teachers Bench

by Les Miller

Dovetail, Mortice and Tenon Joints

A Proper Bookcase

by W Cyril Brown

Woodworking project

Evolution or Revolution Cordless Drills

Fire Hardened Timber

by Lindsay G Collins

Dust

Finger Spinning Tops

by Ernie Newman

Woodturning project

Woodturning Tips

by George Hatfield

Making Chisel Handles

The Hand Plane revisited

by Phillipe Brooks

Good Ideas and Short Cuts

Taping abrasives, candlesticks, work block, sanding internal edges

Book Review

The Complete Woodworker

by Bernard E Jones

The Practical Woodworker

by Bernard E Jones

French Polishing

by Phillipa Barstow & Alan Waterhouse

Classic Clocks for Woodworkers

by Raymond Haigh

User Report

The Freud Biscuit Joiner

A Very Strange Bird is the Pelican

by Brian Eves

Woodcarving project

Issue Number 58

November/December 1994

Across the Teachers Bench

by Les Miller

The Workbench

The Future of Tasmanian Special Species

by Peter Lucas

Good Ideas and Short Cuts

The trigger strap, simple mallet, modifying a mitre saw

The Motorcycle

by Alec Lowe

Woodcarving project

How I Built a Fresh-Air Respirator

by Peter Russell

20th Art Acquisition in the Alice

1994 Lathe Survey

Doing it differently with Japanese Tools Chisels, saws, hand planes, sharpening stones.

Mushroom Tops

by Ernie Newman

Solid, hollow, inlays, laminations, scallops, brass points

User Report

The Trimtramp Sliding Compound Mitre Sawtable

by Colin Appleton

Squaring Away Squares

An Antique Style Column Cabinet

by Mike Rosier

Woodworking project

A Visit to 'Woodturning USA'

by George Hatfield

Mirror, mirror on the wall....am I the most beautiful Heron of all?

by Brian Eves

Woodcarving project

User Report

RALI Hand Planes

by Colin Appleton

Woodworking History

Book Review

The Australian Timber Buyers Guide

Beyond Basic Turning

by Jack Cox

John Sainsbury's Router Workshop

by John Sainsbury

Furniture Makers Diary

by Philippe Brooks

On making mistakes

Oval Turning

by AL (Tiny) Hayes

Issue Number 59

January/February 1995

The Art and Skulduggery of producing Newsletters

by Art Burrows

Introduction to The Australian Woodworker MERIT AWARDS

Triton Superjaws wins first Australian Woodworker MERIT AWARD

Across the Teacher's Bench

by Les Miller

From rough sawn timber to ready-for-finish

Prince of Steel

South Australia's Ken Martin's sculpture of Canadian steel tycoon

Good Ideas and Short Cuts

Stiffening collars for circular saw, custom chuck and hot glue

Blessed with many skills

by Bill Hawtin

Baptismal Font commission in Jarrah

Building a Computer Desk

by Hugh Foster

Woodworking project

Mosaic Furniture

National Woodworking Competition

Lazy Susan

by AJ Eyers

Woodworking project

Cabinet Maker's Diary

by Phillipe Brooks

Workshop machinery and tools

Oberon Exhibition

Winner of the first Mother of Pearl Youth Woodworking Scholarship

Scrapers

by Phillipe Brooks

Making Small Wheels

by Lindsay G. Collins

Manufactured in Australia

Australian made woodworking products

An Ancient Lamp

by George Hatfield

Woodturning project

Book Reviews

Antique Woodworking Tools

by Michael Dunbar

The Woodworker's Illustrated Benchtop Reference

by William P and L Duane Griffiths

The Woodturner's Bible

by Percy Blandford

Classic Toys in Wood

by Janet and Richard Strombeck

A Rose by any other name

by Brian Eves

Woodcarving project

Issue Number 60

March/April 1995

Good Ideas and Short Cuts

Mini Thicknesser, screw holder and tool tubes

Its all in the Finish

by Noel Cole

Timber Treatment Basics

Choosing Cabinet Hardware

by David Simon

Woodturning Chucks

by George Hatfield

Survey of Chucks

Chuck Suppliers Guide

Across the Teachers Bench

by Les Miller

Router Bits

Variations on a Revolving Bookcase

by Gerald Young

Mario Calligaris -- woodturner

A Large Mahogany Dresser

by M Burgess

Woodworking project

Bega Exhibition

Tooling Makes the Difference

by Jeff Lewry

Opinions about and techniques for making tools

Second Thoughts On Dovetails

by Peter Smith

Custom Built Bowl Turning Lathe

by J H Beckley

Melbourne Exhibition article

Graduating students show

Cabinet Makers Diary

by Phillipe Brooks

Using Veneers

Book Reviews

The Woodworker's Pocket Palette

by Nigel Lofthouse

Heirloom Projects for Woodworkers

by Editors of The Woodworker's Journal

Turning Wooden Toys

by Terry Lawrence

Woodworking Joints

by Wolfram Graubner

Carving a Tudor Rose Bowl

by Brian Eves

Woodcarving Project

Issue Number 61

May/June 1995

Across the Teacher's Bench

by Les Miller

Dovetails

Keeping your tools sharp

Now we are 10

Snippets from the past

Good Ideas and Short Cuts

Hacksawing dovetails, centre marker, no twist ladder

A Sailing Ship's Block and Pulley Jewel Box

by Keith Hudson

Woodworking project

Making a Grand Entrance

by Paul Gregson

Woodworking project

Over-size door made from Sydney Blue Gum with no adhesive

Exhibition of woodwork at the Chocolate Factory

Adhesives then and now

Working model steam engine in wood

12th Annual ACT exhibition

by Maureen Rogers

Official Guide to the QLD Show

There's nothing like Tool Swap

by David Simon

Up, up & away

by John Swinkels

Woodcarving project Carlos Moragues methods of carving ducks in relief

Trial By Table

by W Cyril Brown

Woodworking project: Drop Side Table

Furniture Maker's Diary

by Phillipe Brooks

Hardware

Book Reviews

Furniture Restoration and Repairs for Beginners

by Kevin and Jan Bonner

Alphabets and Numbers

by Patrick Spielman and Sherri Spielman Valitchka

Adventures in Woodturning

by David Springett

Wood on Wheels

by Kevin McGuire

Forum

Maurice Passmore discusses Forests and World Heritage from a different perspective

Woodturning Forces

by Neil Bradbury

Issue Number 62

July/August 1995

Across the Teacher's Bench

by Les Miller

Common or Through Dovetails

Good Ideas and Short Cuts

Timber treatment, faceplate sander

Good Grinding

Part 2 of a feature on sharpening

Hand Planes

Making a Piano Stool

by David Haskett

Woodworking project

Super Ellipses

by John Mills

Calculating and plotting the points of a Super Ellipse

Woodman's Vision

How Old Jack made his vision a reality

Making a Table Saw Cut-Off Carriage

by Phillipe Brooks

A dinkum Aussie Whirligig

by Eric Lysaght

Woodworking project

Kangaroos and Australian Pelicans are subjects for Aussie Whirligigs

Boled Over

by Darryl Cooper

The boles of dead trees are the raw material for this sculptor's work

Automatic Lathe Woodworking

by George Hatfield

George describes the various types of Automatic Lathes

Furniture Maker's Diary

by Phillipe Brooks

Finishing

Several Bowls from One Blank

Carving Cod

by Brian Eves

Woodcarving Project

Spray Equipment for the Woodworker

How to choose spray equipment for the home or professional shop

Building a Rebate Trimming Plane

by Terry 0'Loughlin

Book Reviews

The Router Table Book

by Ernie Conover

Simple Wooden Toys

by Ron Fuller and Cathy Meeus

Patented Transitional and Metallic Hand Planes In America, 1827-1927

by Roger Smith

Fundamentals of Figure Carving

by lan Norbury

A look at Deep Goblets

by Peter Morphett

Woodturning project.

A prominent Queensland woodturner describes his methods for turning deep goblets

Issue Number 63

September/October 1995

What's in a Name

by Terry Martin

Making a sleeveless Drum Sander

by C Wheat

Across the Teachers Bench

by Les Miller

Dovetails

Skewing a Bead

by George Hatfield

Good Ideas and Shortcuts

Portable clamp, buffing and dowel making

Criticism is the Key

by Les Dean

Profiles

by Les Miller

New Feature

Bench Mounted Machines

Three Days in Utah

by Ernie Newmann

How I made a Grandfather Clock

by Harry Spearman

Making a Gateleg Utility Table

by AJ Eyers

Woodworking project

Woodcarving from Asiliano to Innisfail

Biscuit Jointing with a Router

by John K Looker

Combining Timber and Plastics in Woodturning

by Tony Williams

Woodturning project

News from the Australian Woodcraft Federation

Woodworking at the Sydney Agricultural Show

In search of an Australian Style

Furniture Makers Diary

by Philippe Brooks

Sharpening tips

Swimming Cod

by Brian Eves

Woodcarving project

Club Drumbeat

Swing Cradle

by Lindsay Collins

Woodworking project

Automatic Ornamenting

Issue Number 64

November/December 1995

Across the Teachers Bench

by Les Miller

Halving Joints

Centre Finding Gauge

by Brian McMaugh

Profiles: Woodworkers at Work

Letter Spacing for Wood Carvers

A Woodcarver's guide to the art of kerning

Aid to long hole boring

by George Hatfield

1995 Lathe Survey

Coloured Laminated Veneer Pots

by Neil Bradbury

Woodturning project

VWA Annual Exhibition and Festival

The Romance of the Boomerang

by Jeff Lewry

Colonial Character Exhibition

Toymaking

An Avuncular Table

by W Cyril Brown

Woodworking project

User Report

Triton Biscuit Joiner System 2000

by E Taunton

The Great Table Saw Paradox

A discussion on rip fences

Furniture Maker's Diary

by Philippe Brooks

Handtools

Book Reviews

Woodturning Traditional Folk Toys

by Alan and Gill Bridgewater

Making Money from Woodturning

by Ann and Bob Philips

The Art of the Scroll Saw

by Patrick Spielman

Woodcarving Tools, Materials and Equipment

by Chris Pye

Club Drumbeat

Huon Pine and a Tasmanian Wolf

by Brian Eves

Woodcarving project

Issue Number 65

January/February 1996

Across the Teacher's Bench

by Les Miller

Halving Joints

Router Accessories

Woodturning Tips

by George Hatfield

Augers for Longhole Boring

Pyrography

Which came first - the Egg Cup or the Egg

by George Pearce

Woodturning project

A Woodcraft Gallery at the Ettamogah Pub

Turning point -- Exhibition

Making a Chess Table

by M Burgess

Woodworking project

Making a Boomerang

by Jeff Lewry

Woodworking project

Handle is Right for Lefts and Rights

by Glenn Roberts

Ethel the Aardvark

by Graham Bull

Woodcarving project

Burls are Beaut

by Maurice Passmore

The Secrets of Endplay

More about Rip Fences

Homemade Jig Grinds Flat Bevel

by BG Newbert

Profile: Christa Welk in the Round

by Les Miller

Furniture Maker's Diary

by Philippe Brooks

Some special tools, marking gauge and knife

Book Reviews

Carving Birds and Beasts

by Compiled from Woodcarving Magazine

Award Winning Boxes

by Tony Lydgate

Ornamental Turning

by TD Walshaw

A Polisher's Handbook

by Neil J. Ellis

Good Ideas and Shortcuts

Homemade bowl gouge, re-using velcro pads

Ebonising for Woodturners (and Cabinetmakers)

by Terry Martin

Issue Number 66

March/April 1996

Across the Teachers Bench

by Les Miller

Choosing a Router

Turning a Standard Lamp

by George Hatfield

A Woodturning Project

How it Used to be

by Michael Mason

Cross-cut saw, not Chainsaw

Wooden Boat Making

A story about Australia boatmaking tradition

Wood, Finishes and Food

Choosing safe finishes for food

Art of Turned Wood Exhibition

by Vic Wood

Report on New Zealand's major annual woodturning event

Profile: Bush Chair Maker, Yves Linxe

1996 National Woodturning Exhibition

Harold's Planing Jig

by Colin Appleton

Woodworking in America

Woodfast Exhibits at US show

Add-on Rip Fence

Queensland Woodturning Exhibition

Bending

by Philippe Brooks

Three wood bending methods

The Australian Woodworker Index

Abridged Index of the last two years

User Report

Glaser Grind Master Sharpening Jig

by JB McCarter

A Library Chair

by W Cyril Brown

Woodworking Project

Book Reviews

The Practise of Woodturning

by Mike Darlow

Small and Exiting Woodturning Projects

by James A. Jacobsen

Carving A Possum

by Brian Eves

Wood Carving Project

Issue Number 67

May/June 1996

Across the Teacher's Bench

by Les Miller

Cutting grooves with a router

Going Round in Circles to Make Mirrors

by Maurice Passmore

Woodworking Project using offcuts for circular mirrors

RACAL wins The Australian Woodworker Merit Awards

The Woodturner's Scratch Gauge

by Lindsay G Collins

A helpful tool when spindle turning several identical items

Good Ideas & Short Cuts

Sculpting hardwood, cutting plywood, bandsaw skews

Dovetail Test Piece

by Peter Smith

Woodworking Project

Forum

Underestimating the value of woodworking in the curriculum

Turned, Carved or Both

Looking at options for making and decorating bowls

User Report

New Fein Sander

by Brian Eves

Marking Tools

How to choose the tools to do the best marking out job

Profile: Echoes of the Past, the work of Percy Oliver Kerrigan

by W Cyril Brown

Galleries of South East NSW

by George Hatfield

On the 'ol Bandsaw

by John Swinkels

Woodworking Project

Electricity for Woodturners

by Bill Heller

Licensed electrician offers some advice to fellow turners

John Jordan's Visit

by George Hatfield

Big as the Great Outdoors

Big turning jobs call for a special Lathe

The Magic Story

Fictional woodworker credited with changing poeples lives

Book Reviews

Carving On Turning

by Chris Pye

The Complete Pyrography

by Stephen Poole

Tables and Chairs

by Taunton Press

Lasting the Distance in a Labyrinth

by Brian Eves

Wood Carving Project

Issue Number 68

July/August 1996

Across the Teacher's Bench

by Les Miller

Trenching and Grooving jigs

Good Ideas & Short Cuts

Dovetail gauge, fly sprays

Using the Router as a Thicknesser and Planer (Part 1)

by Mike Rosier

Home made Jig for Thicknessing and planing with Router

A Dream of an Exhibition

Exhibition of turning that accompanies launch of Terry Martin book: Wood Dreaming

Turning Fluted Bowls

by Neil Bradbury

How to turn fluted bowls, on-board ornamentation

Getting Started in Marquetry

by Greg Battisson

Basic intro to Marquetry and small sailboat project

Furniture Maker's Diary

by Philippe Brooks

Form is Everything

Trend Plans second Kiln

Trend Timbers doing its own drying and adding second kiln

Aboriginal Woodwork

by Geoff Lewry

Discover the tools and techniques of Australia's oldest inhabitants

Cairns stages Timber Expo

Official Guide to the Sydney Timber and Working with Wood Show

What's on at the Sydney Show

Making a three-legged Slide Table

by AJ Eyers

Woodworking project

S liding dovetails are featured on this table design

Turning in the Red Centre

by Neil Scobie

An Uluru Experience, turning in the NT

A Celebration of Wood Annual VWA exhibit

Setting out Curves

Making and using a Trammel

Off-Centre Turning

by George Hatfield

Book Reviews

Wood Dreaming

by Terry Martin

Bert Marsh-Woodturner

by Bert Marsh

An Australian Decoy Duck

by Brian Eves

Carving Project

Issue Number 69

October 1996

Across the Teachers Bench

by Les Miller

More on using your router

Turning With The Grain

By Ernie Newman

Creative Competitions

by Mark Presling

3" x 3" x 3" competition

Where Do Woodies Come From?

Sydney Royal Easter Show Awards

by Paul Gregson

Good Ideas & Short Cuts

Routing wide trenches, router rest, easier to use bees wax

Off-Centre Turning - 2

by George Hatfield

Modifying a Mate

by Glenn Roberts

Shows ways to make your Black&Decker workmate even better

Profile -- Eva Schubert, Carver

by Les Miller

A Period Country Style Bed

by M Burgess

Marquetry

by Greg Battisson

Finishing Technique and making a chess board

Bowls from Waste

by Alby Hall

The Winning Icon Ettamogah Pub

Aboriginal Woodwork Part 2

by Jeff Lewry

Bowls from Waste

by Alby Hall

The Winning Icons

Icons of Australia winners

A Router Table for all seasons

by John K Looker

Woodcarving Tools

What's available and where to start

Using the Router as a Thickness Planer -- Part 2

by Mike Rosier

Biscuit Joinery

by Philippe Brooks

Forum

Commercial Forest Operations - VIC

Book Reviews

Shop Accessories You Can Build

by Fine Woodworking

Fixing and Avoiding Woodowrking Mistakes

by Sandor Nagyszalanczy

Faceplate Turning

by Woodturning Magazine

Furniture Maker's Diary

by Philippe Brooks

What glue do you use?

It's in there somewhere

by J. Swinkels and Carlos Moragues

Carving project salad set

Issue Number 70

December 1996

Across the Teachers Bench

by Les Miller

Router tables and their uses

Giant Road Train

by Jack Hudson

Part 1 of a toy project

Circular Saw Shooting Board

by Nigel McCarter

A Flourish of Entries

Bega Woodcraft Show

Good Ideas & Short Cuts

Buns on saw bench feet, almost free faceplates

But Which Lathe?

by Charles T Orr

Making a Cheval Mirror

by Neil Scobie

Woodworking project

Profile -- Working In the woods of Tasmania, Marcus Tatten

2D - 3D Intarsia

Making a Carved Table

by Raffael Pagliarini

Annual Lathe Survey

Tuning Table Saw

by Glenn Roberts

Turned Wood with Crystal Insert

by George Hatfield

Woodturning Project

More than One Lathe

Book Reviews

Rocking Horse Instructional video

by Michael Mason

Making Marvelous Wood Toys

by Tim & Tom Lynn

Wood Working Course

by Richard Crosland

Flower Box Carvings

by Brian Eves

Issue Number 71

February 1997

Across the Teachers Bench

by Les Miller

Wood Finishing

Turning a Simple Wall Clock

by George Hatfield

Turning Project

Ornamental Turning

by W. Cyril Brown

Making Pens

by Doug Midgely

Woodturning Chuck Survey '97

Good Ideas & Short Cuts

Applying pressure when power sawing, bench drill vice, cleaning router bits, turning tool saver

Colonial Dwarf Longcase Clock

by Mike Rosier

Based on a clock design from 19th Century NSW

User Report

Rabot K1 D20 Handplane

User Report

Triton Series 2000 Workcentre

Carving in Austria

by Bob Pilbeam

Evolution of the Tom Christasaurus

by Eric Lysaght

Making a whirligig

Making a Ball Race

by Stan Wallis

Turning Project

User Report

Ryobi BT3000 Precision Woodcutting System

Giant Road Train -- Part 2

by Jack Hudson

The Trailers

Lathe modifications that Worked

by Neil Bradbury

The Whole Kit and Caboodle

Grand Father Clock Kit Suppliers

Book Reviews

Spray Finishing

by Andy Charron

Spindle Turning

by Woodturning Magazine

Fine Woodworking Design Book Seven

by Taunton Press

A home made Belt Sander

by AJ Eyers

Carving a Tri-Falcon Shield

by Brian Eves

Mesquite - From Pest to Fine Woodwork

Issue Number 72

April 1997

Across the Teacher's Bench

by Les Miller

Finishing --- Sanding

Heading in the Right Direction

by Geoff Reddington

Finding the Right Combination

Combination machines

Bit Storage Cabinet

by High Foster

A Scratch Built Ornamental Lathe

by W. Cyril Brown

A Clearer Picture of Dust Control

Good Ideas & Short Cuts

New fence for saw, another pen jig

An Unusual Penholder

by George Hatfield

Designing for Strength

by Charles T-Orr

Australian Woodworker Merit Award

Fein Triangle Sander

Profile Putting the Land Back into Timber

by Peter Carrigy

Perth Timber & Working With Wood Show Guide

DIY Sanding Pads

by Neil Bradbury

Lathe Mounted sanding pads

A Timely Scroll Saw Project

by Tom Manley

Scroll saw clock project

Jumping Those Pen Making Hurdles

by Jim McCarter

A Standard Lamp for Woodworkers without a lathe

by Graham Redden

National Competitions

by Fred Blake

Comments on the Melbourne Show

A Steadyrest for Awkward Jobs

by Harry Arnall

Ironbark.... Good for more than Bridges

by Maurice Passmore

Book Reviews

Woodshop Dust Control

by Sandor Nagyszalanczy

The Cabinetmakers Diary

by Philippe Brooks

Hardware Sense & Savings

Carving the Heron Table

by Brian Eves

Carving Project

Issue Number 73

June 1997

Across The Teacher's Bench

by Les Miller

Using Fillers and Stains

D.I.Y Egg Finishing Chuck

User Report

Porter Cable Speedmatic Router #7419

CMT Router Bits

by Les Miller

Turning the Sands of Time

by H Haselroither

Woodturning Project -- Eggtimer

My Disk Sander

by AJ Eyers

Any Way You Cut it!

Choosing the right sawmill for your needs

At the Cutting Edge - Truly

by Mike Darlow

A duplicator for your lathe (Part 1)

by Jeff Lewry

Constructing and using a duplicator attachment

How Good Is your Woodwork?

by Paul Gregson

Do you really want to turn pro?

VWA Exhibits wonderful wood

by Andrew Potocnik

Brisbane Timber & Working With Wood Show Guide

From Burl to Bowl

by George Hatfield

Turning Eucalypt Burls demands careful attention

In Pursuit of Simplicity

Ornamental lathe attachment

Making Furniture: The ultimate in value adding

Profile of Nicholas Dattner

Basic Intarsia Decoration

by Robert L. Bruce

Real Old Stuff

by Ron McGrane

A look at Restoring second hand chairs

Just Rocking Horsin' Round!

Making Rocking Horses

Good Ideas & Short Cuts

Stright planks, motor mount and simple router box

Making an Electric Guitar

by Peter Openshaw

Book Reviews

The Secrets of Wheelwrighting

by MC Hendrickson

Antique and Collectible Stanley Tools

by John Walter

Carving Realistic Birds

by David Tippey

Carving a Piggy Box

by Brian Eves

This little piggy has a real magnetic appeal

Issue Number 74

August 1997

Across the Teacher's Bench

by Les Miller

Time for the Final Finish

Clamping with Biscuits & Wedges

by John K Looker

Making a Regency Toilet Mirror

by BG Newbert

Bandsaws - Guide to Identification and Use

Putty Bar Workshop Aid

by Jim McCarter

How to fill blemishes in timber

Sample Profile Blocks

by Glenn Roberts

Make your own Chisels

by John Mills

A duplicator for your lathe - (Part 2)

by Jeff Lewry

Growing Red Cedar

by Bob Whitworth

Sydney Timber & Working With Wood Show

Cantilever Wine Bottle Holder

by George Hatfield

Good Ideas & Short Cuts

Bandsaw dust extraction

Profile: Stan Ceglinski

by Les Miller

User Report

Porter Cable Profile Sander

by Les Miller

The Superjaws as a Woodcarving Centre

by Brian Eves

A Real Wheel for a Garden Barrow

by Lindsay G. Collins

Keith Morrison's Router Jig for making Box Frames

by Paul Mether

Book Reviews

The Making of Musical Instruments

by George Buchanan

The Rocking Horse Maker - 9 easy to follow projects

by Anthony Dew

Shapes For Woodturners (paperback edition)

by David Weldon

User Report

Arbortech Mini Carver

by John Van Der Volk

Carving Bowls from Mallee Root

by Philip Shaw

Issue Number 75

October 1997

Across the Teacher's Bench

by Les Miller

Les begins a new series on the many methods of joining timber

Making a Curved Leg Coffee Table

by Neil Scobie

Professional designer/maker, Neil Scobie, describes the construction of one of his favourite pieces

Electromagnetic Compatibility Legislation affects woodworking industry

by Neil MacDonald

A government crackdown on electronic pollution could force some products off the market

Festival For Woodies

240km from Adelaide Woodies' shows aren't confined to the cities or even the larger towns

Another way to cut trenches

by Glen D Stevens

More about Making Pens

by Richard Rice

More insights into penmaking by this WA author who has made more than 3000 of them!

Profile: Robert Prenzel - a Remarkable Craftsman

by W Cyril Brown

The story of a young German immigrant and his contribution to our woodworking and cultural identity at the turn of the Century

Woodturning inspired by Irish History

Ancient vessels from the land of his forefathers inspire Nowra woodturner, John Hanrahan

Melbourne Timber and Working With Wood Show Guide

User Report

O'Donnell Grinding Jig

Vic Wood gives his impressions of this new grinding aid

Hold it right there!

by Charles T Orr

With a little ingenuity and a few bits of heavy timber, you too can have a solid surface on which to work

Good Ideas & Short Cuts

Boring guide for lathe

Staying In tune with the Original Design

by Graeham Kennedy

This adaption of David Haskett's piano stool makes a great keyboard stand

Oval Bowls

by Jim McConnachie

Making, mounting and using an `oval turning' chuck may need some lateral thinking, but the results make the effort worthwhile

Dovetail Jigs need not be Tricky

by WG Feige

What happens when you get the Jig home and it doesn't work the way it should?

User Report

Performax 16-32 Drum Sander

This machine could make drum sanders a realistic option in smaller workshops

Project 1200

by Pat Crowe

Manufacturers who keep sufficient spare parts make their older models well worth finding

Turning Boards into Bowls

by Bruce Leadbeatter

Deep Hollowing Tools

A lot of development time and effort has been devoted to these highly specialised tools for making hollow forms

Club Drumbeat

The story of the Bribie and District Woodcrafters

Making a Model 1910 Renault Motor Bus

by Eric Lysaght

You can make this model a great test of your all-round woodworking skills

In Memoriam - a Processional Cross

Book Reviews

Classic American Furniture

by James Clapper

Woodturner's Wooden Clock Cases

by Tim and Peter Ashby

Mouldings and Turned Woodwork of the 16th, 17th and 18th Centuries

by Small and Woodbridge

Issue Number 76

December 1997

Across The Teacher's Bench

by Les Miller

Joining Timber (Part 2) Screws

Finishing the Curved Leg Table -- Part 2

by Neil Scobie

Neil details the clamping of rails to legs, and the construction of the table top

Good Ideas & Short Cuts

Filing your router bits, easy dust blower, scratchless scrapers and Durden dustpan

First Steps in Ornamental Turning

by W Cyril Brown

The author's shares his tips on making a basic kit of gear for Ornamental Turning

American Association of Woodturners 11th Annual Symposium

by George Hatfield

George found the pricing as interesting as the turning at this year's A.W.W. Symposium

User Report

BrandNew Branding Irons

by Keith Radshaw

Branding Irons are an easy way for woodies to make their mark

Balancing Act

by Jeff Lewry

The combination of his Duplicator and an Arbortech cutter allows Jeff to form flat surfaces on blanks that are a long way out of balance

Ettamoggah by Design

Clinker built from Kalantis

Trend Timbers donated the timber to this worthy Rotary project

Profile: Vic Wood

Turner, Teacher, Lecturer & Demonstrator Few woodturners in the world could lay claim to Vic Wood's broad experience in every facet of woodturning

Bega Exhibition

This year's Bega Awards attracted one of the nation's finest displays of woodworking.

Working with Australian Hardwoods -- 1

by Peter van Herk

The first article in a new, occasional series on the use of Australian hardwoods particularly for furniture making.

1997 Lathe Survey

It all starts with Choosing the Right Lathe

Lathe Survey Table

The Scoop on Speed Controllers

The versatility and added safety of a Variable Speed drive can transform your lathe

Turning with Less

by Jack Hudson

By using techniques drawn from coopering, it's possible to reduce the waste from turning _ and create unusual and often highly attractive, `segmented' forms

Traditional Elegance

by Terry Dixon

Terry's careful reconstruction of a table made over 160 years ago let's you add a piece of rare Australian furniture to your home

Club Drumbeat

Cessnock Woodturners Inc.

Mastering the Hexagon

by Alex Springall

Once you've mastered the making of this hexagon box, you can tackle one of the author's unique pierced carvings to decorate the top.

These two woodworkers found highly individual solutions to the common problems of dust control

Hoovers Never Die

by Stuart Hulme

The Kingswood Lives On!

by Kevin Hollioake

Book Reviews

Building Arts & Crafts Furniture

by Paul Kemner and Peggy Zdila

Making Little Boxes From Wood

by John Bennett

Woodworking Projects for the Home Workshop

by Rosario Capotosto

User Report

The Gifkins Dovetail Jig

by Neil Scobie

Issue Number 77

February 1998

Around the Teacher's Bench

by Les Miller

Joining Timber (Part 2)

What to look for when buying woodworking glues.

1997 Timber Promotion Council National Woodwork Competition

The Facts in Wax

User guide to using wax on turning and cabinet work.

A Table on the Side

by Neil Scobie

Another one of his unique project designs

The Reconstruction of the Enterprize

by Ros Poole

The famous vessel that sailed into Port Phillip Bay back in 1835

A Home-Made Marvel

by A Dunn

A router table with the lot

Hospitality and a Woodturner's Smorgasbord

by George Hatfield

Six weeks of demos gave George a wealth of impressions about the US

Make an Accurate Indexing Wheel

by Gorgi Armen

Gorgi's INdexuing Wheel is a classic example of the truism that simple ideas are often the best

Wesfarmers Fine Wood Awards 1997

Exhibiting woodwork of this high calibre, it is not surprising that the Fine Wood Industry Project has set its sights on Werstern Australia becoming the fine wood centre of the world.

Good Ideas & Short Cuts

Groove defines glue area, home made sash clamps, turning tool lazy susan and door hinge safety switch

Picture Framing Outside the Square

by Max Warner

Making unique picture frames

A Wooden Sundial

by Ken Williams

Perfect summertime project for the Garden

Working with Australian Hardwoods - 2

by Peter van Herk

Importance of moisture content and different grades of timber available.

User Report

Kreg Jig and Pocket Rocket hole boring systems

by Les Miller

Woodturners Emergency Lamp

by Alan Logan

Never be kept in the dark again Project

Book Reviews

Decorative Techniques for Woodturners

by Hilary Bowen

Construction of Period Furniture

by VJ Taylor

These Boots were made for Carvin'

by Buddy Smith

R.M. Williams boots, stuff of legend and subject for Buddy's carving

Cutting Plugs and Circles on the Scroll Saw

by Alex Springall

Using the scroll saw to cut even small diameter plugs and circles is demonstrated by the author.

Issue Number 78

April 1998

Across the Teacher's Bench

by Les Miller

Les discusses the preparation for successful edge to edge joining

A Choice Blade

Careful selection of Saw Blades is essential for safe and efficient woodworking

Jigs for Pens

by John K Looker

John takes an engineering approach to pen-making

You have to be a bit mad...

by C E Arkley-Smith

Making furniture from Red Gum requires more than just a love of its grain and colour.

Single Stem Stool

by Neil Scobie

Simple, elegant design and structural durability are among the major features of this easily made stool.

Club Drumbeat

Maryborough Woodturners and Woodcraftsmen Guild (QLD)

The Art of the Dig In

by Ian McKenzie

Dig-In can be the most devious things

A Turner's Tool Caddy

by Patrick Crowe

This shop made Caddy keeps tools safe and close at hand.

Good Ideas & Short Cuts

Drying wood in laundry dryer, altered acroll saw blades and holding pieces while gluing

Round Pegs from Square Holes

by J Wallace

Square hole drives speed spindle turning

Shop made Sash Clamp

by T Brandon

National Woodturning Exhibition

by Andrew Potocnik

No More White Knuckle Challenges

by Hugh McKay

A US woodturner decided there had to be a better way to turn long neck hollow forms

Profile of Melissa Clarke

Noble Find: The Wollemi Pine

Thought to be extinct for 60 million years, the Wollemi Pine should soon grace botanical gardens and back yards around the world

My Perfect 10

by George Hatfield

After 40 years as a woodturning teacher, George was given the opportunity to specify a lathe from scratch

Perth Timber and Working With Wood Show Guide

Working with Australian Hardwoods - 3

by Peter van Herk

Peter continues to discuss the use of Australian hardwoods in furniture making

Marquetry Backgammon Box

by Keith Hudson

Although designed for Backgammon, this box can serve as a home games centre with plenty of room for related paraphernalia such as dominoes and cribbage boards

Book Reviews

The Art of the Router

by Patrick Spielman

Understanding the Spinning Wheel

by Eric Corran

On the Wallaby

by Brian Eves

Brian shows how to carve his Australian version of a Ditty-box

Issue Number 79

June 1998

Seminar Success

Members of the OTGA (Ornamental Turners Group of Australia) hold a National assembly, bringing members from across the country together for the first time.

Across the Teacher's Bench

by Les Miller

Les discusses the preparation for successful mortise and tenon joints.

The Australian Woodworker Merit Award

The Delta Router/Shaper wins a Merit Award

Woodturning Tips

by George Hatfield

Cutting with the Grain

This new series will help novice woodturners learn the basics of woodturning so that they, too, can progress to competition level or to simply greater enjoyment of the craft.

The Silent Safety Factor

by Pat Crowe

Experience in aviation suggests dehydration may be the unrecognised reason for some workshop accidents.

Return of the Norburys

by Fred Blake

Fred Blake reports on the recent visit to Australia by Ian Norbury and his wife, Betty. Ian is one of the world's most highly respected contemporary artists in wood and the author of several books on woodcarving; Betty, also an author, is an expert in the marketing of fine craftwork.

Dry Enough?

Whether you want to season your own timber or simply know more about the material you use, you will need to learn more about the removal and testing of moisture content in timber.

Woodturning in Canada

by Ernie Newman

Ernie makes many interesting observations about the state of the woodturning craft in Canada.

A Record 100 years

Profiles: Beauchamp Paine

Woodsculptor

Festival of the Forest

This well-established exhibition was originally conceived to help the local timber and woodworking industry in North Queensland.

The Australian Woodworker SHOW Gallery

The SHOW Gallery in Perth attracted a wide variety and high standard of woodworking

Brisbane Show

It's the Brisbane Show's 7th Anniversary this year and the organisers have assembled a wide range of demonstrators to complement the latest woodworking products and equipment.

Student Workshop

This new feature is aimed at helping our student readers gain the knowledge and experience they want in order to not only achieve the best results, but gain the greatest enjoyment from their woodworking.

Are you ready for a workshop disaster?

by Bob Todd

The author, an experienced Insurance Loss Adjuster, gives practical help for making sure your investment in your workshop is safe essential reading for everyone who has a workshop.

The KLM Replica 747

KLM chose wood when they made a replica of one of their 747s for a publicity event.

User Report

Kel McNaughton Shear Scrapers

by Neil Scobie

Carved Mirror

by Neil Scobie

Another of the pieces in The Scobie Collection of plans for contemporary furniture, this elegant mirror is suitable for practically any decor.

Club Drumbeat

Hastings Woodworkers Guild

Good Ideas and Shortcuts

Turned chuck key, cooling Danish oil and adjustable tool rack

Turning Green Hollow Forms

by Neil Bradbury

Neil, an award winning woodturner, details his methods of deep hollowing.

Working with Australian Hardwoods - 4

by Peter van Herk

Peter continues this series with comments on the special requirements for design when using Australian hardwoods.

A Brace of Penguins

by Ken Mullen

Of course, they're cute!

User Report

Delta Router/Shaper

Winner of an Australian Woodworker Merit Award

Book Reviews

Sundials Australia

by Margaret Folkard and John Ward

Country Chair Making

by Jack Hill

Fundamentals of Woodturning

by Mike Darlow

Issue Number 80

August 1998

Across the Teacher's Bench

by Les Miller

Carcass Joints

They're the basis of one form of cabinet construction. Les shows you how to make good carcass joints every time.

Making a Tall Boy

by Neil Scobie

Construction details for another of Neil's practical and attractive pieces.

Good Ideas & Short Cuts

Snug lids, extension rollers and allen key handle

The Return of Silver Ash

by Bob Whitworth

Farmers such as Bob Whitworth have begun to grow the cabinet timbers that will be needed by the next two generations of woodworkers

Woodturning in Canada - Pt 2

by Ernie Newman

Ernie continues his impressions of woodturning in Canada and introduces us to the work of some leading Canadian turners.

Horse Float to the Rescue

by Bob Butler

A toy that's different but easy to make.

Student's Page

This new feature answers questions raised by woodworking students

Realistic Hair in Marquetry Hair

by Raquel Melinis

You can use this technique to make the hair in your marquetry portraits look much more realistic.

Take your Pick!

by Brian Eves

What makes a great carving timber? Brian gives us the benefit of his decades of experience as a professional woodcarver.

Working with Australian Hardwood - 5

by Peter van Herk

Peter van Herk is a professional woodworker with a penchant for using Australian hardwoods.

The 3.5m Sportsmans Creek Skiff (Pt 1)

by Rob Bruce

If, like many other woodworkers, you too have considered making a boat, this 3.5m skiff could be your next major project!

Club Drumbeat

The Riverina Woodworkers Club

Dovetails love 'em or hate 'em

by Len Crane

How the author overcame his aversion to dovetails

Curved Mouldings

by David Trembath

Profile - Coaxing Neptune out of Blue Gum

This striking sculpture by Chris McKenzie was a popular attraction at the Brisbane Show.

Dorrigo Trout

by Brian Eves

Brian used power carving techniques to produce this sleek sculpture.

Urn your Stars

by Keith Tory

If you are a woodturner looking for a new challenge, this could be the end of your search

Merit Award

The FrameCo Pushmaster is the second Australian product to earn an Australian Woodworker Merit Award.

Sydney Timber and Working With Wood Show

Perfect Mitre Joints

by Glen D Stevens

They're easy when you know how.

Woodturning Tips

by George Hatfield

The Cutting Process

This is the second in a new series on the basics of woodturning by one of Australia's most experienced woodturning teachers.

Saving Mawson's Hut

by Bill Sachy

Book Reviews

The Art of Chair-Making

by Kerry Pierce

The Craftsman Woodturner

by Peter Child

The Australian Timber Seasoning Manual

by Grahame C Waterston

Issue Number 81

October 1998

Across the Teacher's Bench

by Les Miller

Choosing and Using Saws

Don't take the humble handsaw for granted!

Get rid of those floppy wing nuts!

by Jim Ogden

Easy speed change for your Bench Drill

I married a woodworker

by Angelika Cawte

1000 ways to decorate your home with wooden bowls

Woodturning Tips

by George Hatfield

Stance & Tool Grip. George takes a new look at the basics of woodturning.

Cut through the Confusion

Our Survey is an ideal place to start when you are considering a new Tablesaw.

Intarsia Penguins

by Steve Bundred

They look great, but they're easy to make - a good beginner's Intarsia project.

Fluted Compound Curves

by Jim McConnachie

Club Drumbeat

The Koonung Woodturners Guild

John Moxon's Contribution to Woodturning

by Mike Darlow

You've probably never heard of John Moxon, but without him, woodturning may not have become what it is today

The 3.5m Sportsmans Creek Skiff (Part 2)

by Rob Bruce

Ready to finish your skiff? Well, here's the rest of the story.

Joining Picture Frames Without Nails

by Michael Duke

Profile: Dream Weaver's Doors

Roger Chadwick wasn't even a woodworker when he started on the path that led to his present success.

Mebourne Working With Wood Show Guide

Adventures in The Boot

by Les Miller

Les visits cabinet shops in Italy

Carving by Numbers

Alan Davies does a 'road test' of a John Van Der Kolk Carving Project Plan.

A Pair o' Paddlers

by Eric Lysaght

Eric brings you another fine Whirlygig to delight the passers-by.

Urn your Stars (Pt 2)

by Keith Tory

Patience and perseverance are all you need to follow this author's example.

User Report

Foredom Professional Carver's Kit

Good Ideas & Short Cuts

Non-slip solution and foot operated drill press

A Document Box

by Neil Scobie

Banish the shoebox! This Document Box provides a repository in keeping with the importance of your family documents. Other Features

The Kel McNaughton Eccentric Faceplate

by Alby Hall

The Oval Turn Lathe

Gunnar Martschinke of Launceston, Tasmania, has designed and built a lathe to make the oval picture frames in which he specialises.

Using Australian Hardwoods - 6

by Peter van Herk

Real Gold of the Goldfields

Timber from the goldfields

Book Reviews

Artisitic Scroll Saw Patterns & Projects

by Patrick Spielman

Essential Carving Techniques

by Dick Onians

Making Chairs and Tables

by Guild of Mastercraftsman

Issue Number 82

December 1998

Across the Teachers Bench

by Les Miller

Choosing and using curve cutting saws.

Profile of Les Miller

Les Miller says he is a lot more comfortable writing than being written about.

A wooden Oil Can

by R Goldberg

Measurements for a replica of an oil can

Good ideas & Short Cuts

Wax as lubricant, caulking tube & gun holder and hardwood butt gauge

Club Drumbeat

South Burnett Woodcrafters

Be Seated

by Neil Scobie

Neil Scobie presents a timeless, proven design for Dining Chairs, that satisfies the essential balance between weight and strength

Student Workshop

Tenoning Jig

by Neil Scobie

A simple tenoning jig Neil uses to make tenons using the router.

Expand your Lathe

There is plenty of opportunity to enlarge your range of work using lathe attachments and accessories for decoration and duplication.

Jewellery Ball

by Jeff Lewry

Jeff has developed an unusual design for a Jewellery Box. Woodturning project

Woodturning Basics

by George Hatfield

Turning between centres

George continues his back-to-basics series for beginners, and those who want a quick refresher course.

The Lizard and the Bow Tie

by Ernie Newman

The El Cheapo Assistant

by Pat Crowe

Making a table saw extension roller

Holding still for a different drill

by Ken Toppin

Using a dentists chair base as an adjustable workshop table

National Woodturning Exhibition

by Andrew Potocnik

This year's Exhibition lived up to expectations.

Extracts from Woodturn '98

Bored with Boards?

by Alan Davies

A coffee table especially for those whose favourite memories are of sun and surf.

The incredible edible workshop

A workbench and tools made out of chocolate!

Chinese for Windsong

by Alan Logan

Making a set of wind chimes

Ozzie Multi-Jig

New dowelling jig made in Australia

Joseph Moxon Contributions to Woodturning Part 2

by Mike Darlow

Working with Australian Hardwoods - 7

by Peter Van Herk

A rhombus for your Ricotta

by Frank Norman

Mosaic Designs are fun, and a lot easier to make than they look.

Book Reviews

Understanding Woodcarving in the Round

by Woodcarving Magazine

Wonders in Wood

by Edwin M Wyatt

Marquetry Techniques

by Alan Townsend and David Middelton

Issue Number 83

February 1999

Across the Teachers Bench

by Les Miller

Power Saws

Woodturning in the Arctic

by Bronte Edwards

Profile - Kevin Gilders

Chainsaw man

Forum

Do mechanical aids help screw things up?

A Grandson's Wish

by Bob Butler

The author who brought you the horse float brings you a 4WD to pull it.

Cable Logging Clutch

by Gary Preece

A professional woodturning a logging clutch

Making Chased Threads

by Don Menzies

Tools for making Chased threads

Building a Hi-Fi Unit

by Neil Scobie

Chuffy Chiffonier

by Terry Dixon

Making a chiffonier from a design that dates from the '30s

Woodturning Tips

by George Hatfield

Roughing Down

Carving in Public

by Larry Grohovaz

The Arbortech Scuptree Competition

A Wooden Whistle that Works

by Doug Bates

Turning a wooden whistle

1998 Oberon Woodcraft

This wonderful Wood

by Charles T Orr

Showtime '99

Timber and Working with Wood Show revue

Beauty is in the Wood

by Andy Roberts and Alan Murdoch

Make a wooden lathe p.1

The Dunstone Stone

by Pat Crowe

Grinding stone

Club Drumbeat

Ararat and District Woodies Club

Routers - The choice is yours

Summary of features and attributes that matter.

Good Ideas & Short Cuts

Decorative rings from wire and a home-made F-clamp

Working with Australian Hardwoods - 8

by Peter Van Herk

The Australian Woodwizz

New Australian Product

The Manx Frog Bowl

by Brian Eves

An excellent exercise in power Carving

Book Reviews

Stick Making: A Complete Course

by Andrew Jones and Clive George

The Workshop

by Jim Kingshott

Timber in Context

by Anne-Marie Willis and Cameron Tonkin

Issue Number 84

April 1999

Across The Teacher's Bench

by Les Miller

Left Handers & Power Tools

Turning Away the Nasty Shadows

by Alan Logan

A Table lamp that keeps the candle level

Making Wheels on a Bandsaw

by Bert Toomey

Home-made wheels & a cartoon car

by Bert Toomey

Making toy wheels

A chuffy Chiffonier -- Part 2

by Terry Dixon

Woodturning Basics

by George Hatfield

Smoothing a Blank to a cylinder

Expo advocates sustainable forestry

Elliptical Router Jig

by LG Olney

A jig that allows for accurate cutting of ellipses

VWA Exhibit

by Andrew Potocnik

1998 exhibit featured a renaissance in furniture making

Beauty is in the Wood -- Part 2

by Andy Roberts and Alan Murdoch

Building a wooden lathe

Making a Storage Coffee Table

by Neil Scobie

Marketing Fine Furniture

How One of the fine woodwork Galleries serves the Woodworkers of Australia

Custom-made Metal Door Handles

by Anthony Clarke

Perth & Brisbane Timber & Working With Wood Show Guide

Working with Australian Hardwoods - 9

by Peter Van Herk

Making a coffee Table

Student Workshop

User Report

Leigh Dovetail Jig

by Dick Pillar

Good Ideas & Short Cuts

Equally spaced holes and mitres with a scroll saw

User Report

The Kel McNaughton System

by Tim Skilton

Timely Testimony

Mechanical and Quartz clock movements

A Feathery Family

by Brian Eves

Carving a goose and her goslings

Book Reviews

Through Much Tribulation: Stewart Spiers and the Planemakers of Ayr

by Nigel Lampert

Intermediate Woodturning Projects

by Woodturning Magazine

Scrollsaw Toy Projects

by Ivor Carlyle

Issue Number 85

June 1999

Across the Teachers's Bench

by Les Miller

Modern Chisel Design and Use

The Wall Unit

by Neil Scobie

A Trio of Toys

by Bert Toomey

A truck, train and boat

Steady as She Goes

by Mike Darlow

Turner and author Mike Darlow discusses the use of steady rests for turning.

Student Workshop

Albury Wodonga Scrollsaw Festival '99

Box Magic

by Alan Davies

Box making with the Triton 2000

Woodturning Tips

by George Hatfield

Skewing a Bead

Profile of Mario Luigi Caligaris (Woodturner)

Making a Traditional Chamfer Plane

by Tony Brandon

Turn Back Time

by Ian Mackenzie

Turning a Cylinder Clock

Join the Biscuit Revolution

Why biscuit joiners have changed the face of cabinetmaking

Woodies are Wordsmiths

Results of our poetry competition

Notes on Carving the Human Torso

by John Van Der Kolk

Adelaide and Sydney Timber & Working With Wood Show Guides

Good Ideas & Short Cuts

Thicknessing Calipers, Simple Router Table and Easier Mortising

Working with Australian Hardwoods - 10

by Peter Van Herk

Club Drumbeat

Sydney Woodturners Guild

Book Reviews

Relief Carving in Wood

by Chris Pye

Keith Rowley's Woodturning Projects

by Keith Rowley

Useful Techniques for Woodturners

by Woodturning Magazine

Scroll Saw Picture Frames

by Patrick Spielman

Issue Number 86

August 1999

Across the Teacher's Bench

by Les Miller

Traditional Chisel Design and Use

The Wall Unit -- Part 2

by Neil Scobie

Get a Grip!

by Trevor Stephens

Vertical vice holds timber for safer trimming

Steady as She Goes -- Part 2

by Mike Darlow

More on steady rests for woodturning, from one of Australia's best known woodturners.

User Report

Microclene Air Filters

Portable Storage

by M. Burgess

A convenient towel rail storage rack

Snapshot

Professional Carver John Kelly features in our first snapshot.

Getting the Edge in Performance

Choosing and using router bits.

Backgammon & Chess Games Table

by Keith Hudson

Club Drumbeat

The Woodturners Association of Western Australia (W.A.W.A.)

Learning about wood in a Jarrah forest

Dwellingup puts the focus on many aspects of forest education.

A Censored Bull

by Brian Eves

Carving a stylised bull shield.

Working with Australian Hardwoods - 11

by Peter Van Herk

Air Drying Australian Hardwoods

The not so humble push stick

by Les Miller

How to design and make you own.

The 1999 Ornamental Turning Seminar

by Mike Darlow

News on the current and future direction of the Ornamental Turners Group of Australia (OTGA).

The South Pacific Woodturner's Symposium

by George Hatfield

Sydney Furniture Show

The Pearler

Burls are the pearls of the forest, and Colin Bray has a nose for them.

Trees built from Jarrah

Majestic tree-like supports are a striking feature of the University of NSW latest building, the Scientia.

Good Ideas & Short Cuts

Letter stencils

More Poems from the Poets Corner Competition

User Report

The Ashby Plane

by Neil Scobie

5° in the circle

by Harry Arnall

Custom make an indexing plate for your lathe

Book Reviews

The Accurate Router

by Ian Kirby

The Accurate Table Saw

by Ian Kirby

Woodcarving for Beginners

by Woodcarving Magazine

Further Notes from the Turning Shop

by Bill Jones

Issue Number 87

October 1999

Across the Teacher's Bench

by Les Miller

Sharpening Chisels

A Blanket Box

by Neil Scobie

A practical and attractive solution to a common storage problem

Common Timber Names Cross-Reference

Your Guide to the common names applied to our Native Timbers.

Furniture from Fences

Des Fenellon makes the most of native hardwoods with his Ozzie Multi-Jig.

Bottoms Up!

by Nigel Peterson

A chuck for finishing the base of bowls

Cold & Wet

by Vic Wood

Methods of drying out a blank.

User Report

Porter Cable PC 557 Biscuit Joiner

Poets Corner

Pedal Power

by Aaron Ehrlich

A pedal powered wood lathe.

Snapshot: Petr Mahler

Woodworking with Kids

by Ernie Newman

Guidelines for safe and enjoyable woodworking with kids.

Occasional Table from Scavenged Cedar

by Gordon Brook

A wonderful design made from roadside trimmings

Woodturning Tips

by George Hatfield

Detail Turning with a Gouge -- Part 1

An explanation of the shape and use of the detail gouge for turning a hollow.

Under New Management

by Andrew Potocnik

The Australian Woodturning Exhibition

User Report

Fein MOL 1200E Electronic Random Orbital Sander

by Les Miller

Power Carving a Burl Bowl

by Glenn Roberts

Woodies' Christmas Wish List

Some choice items for the workshop.

Profile: Shulim Krimper

by Terry Dixon

My Cedar Log

by Trevor Larkey

Buying a log at auction can reap rewards.

Melbourne Timber and Working with Wood Show Guide

Good Ideas & Short Cuts

A universal stop

Working with Australian Hardwoods - 12

by Peter Van Herk

Student Workshop

Book Reviews

Pyrography Designs

by Norma Gregory

Bowl Turning Techniques Masterclass

by Tony Boase

David Charlesworth's Furniture Making Techniques

by David Charlesworth

Issue Number 88

December 1999

Across the Teacher's Bench

by Les Miller

Why things are the way they are. First in a series on design.

Japanese Spinning Tops

by Ernie Newman

Learn to turn tops that go over the top!

Wonderful Things!

by Beauchamp Paine

The most wonderful things were made by the carpenters of Ancient Egypt.

A Demonstrator's Dolly

by Adrian Barendregt

Making the ultimate tool trolley.

Tacoma

by George Hatfield

Highlights from the American Association of Woodturners 13th Annual Symposium.

Club Drumbeat

The Wood Workers of the Southern Peninsula

What kind of lathe do the Professionals use?

by Paul Scobie

Major Project for HSC Design and Technology Course produces insights into the professional turner's choice of lathe.

Snapshot: Imre Csurgo

The Office Desk

by Neil Scobie

Highly figured Red Cedar is the perfect complement to the fluid lines of this formal desk.

How I nearly made a Silk Purse

by Eric Lysaght

The author shares his experience making major modifications to his scroll saw.

Woodturning Tips

by George Hatfield

Detail Turning with a Gouge -- Part 2

Using the detail gouge to create complex mouldings, as well as for internal chuck work.

The Chep Challenge

by Neil Scobie

Timber pallets are transformed into fine woodwork by the Mid-North Coast Woodworkers (NSW).

User Report

Arbortech Tuff Cut blade

by Neil Scobie

In the Beginning

by Brian Eves

Brian returns to basics with this simple project, carving a reef with fish.

Tea for a Turner

by Eric Lysaght

A complete tea set turned in Osage Orange continues to grow.

SAturn '99

by Cate Wrigley

Turners treat themselves to the ultimate indulgence in South Australia

Good Ideas & Short Cuts

Bandsaw aids and hot melt glue

Lathe Survey '99

Your end of millenium guide to lathes in Australia.

Working with Australian Hardwoods - 13

by Peter Van Herk

Kiln Drying

Student Workshop

Book Reviews

Making Wooden Boxes

by Jeff Greef

Woodfinishing Handbook

by Ian Hosker

Issue Number 89

February 2000

Across the Teacher's Bench

by Les Miller

Design -- Part 2

Les explores the practical application of his design tenets.

Rural Woodworkers accept the challenge

Developments in the Bush create hope for the future of Australian furniture production.

User Report

Panasonic Drill/Driver EY6431

Les Miller tries out Panasonic's powerful new 15.6V 3Ah Drill/Driver

It pays to be familiar with the hand saw family

by Charles T. Orr

The ability to maintain a hand saw is as useful a skill as ever.

Spin yourself a Spurtle

by Carol Rix

This handy project is easy to make and full of creative possibilities.

Good Ideas & Short Cuts

Shaprening centre and thicknesser attachment

DIY Spalting

by Nigel Peterson

Spalting is a low-cost and low-effort means of obtaining feature grade timber.

Club Drumbeat

Hand Tool Preservation Association of Australia

Snapshot: Paul Haslam

The Office Desk -- Part 2

by Neil Scobie

A trial assembly before glue-up avoids heartache. Neil also discusses making drawers and finishing his popular desk design.

Urban Salvage

Bowerbird finds treasure among the firewood.

Australian Spinning Tops

by Ernie Newman

Tricky tops and home-grown designs.

Woodturning Tips

by George Hatfield

Detail Turning with a Gouge -- Part 3

Using the detail gouge on faceplate work.

Profile: Jonas Kirk

by Mike Darlow

Pole lathe turner keeps the Bodger tradition alive.

Sturt Student Exhibition '99

This school excels at producing good designers.

Carving Drawer Fronts

by Neil Scobie

Carving the handle into a drawer face is an attractive option all too often ignored.

Carving the Bilby in the round

by Maricha Oxley

Learn to carve a cute Bilby, from A-to-Z.

Boxing Clever

by John Swinkles

This homemade fold-away sawbench includes a versatile cut-off box.

Sydney Timber & Working With Wood Show Guide

Learning a better way

A guide to Woodworking Classes and Schools across Australia.

Working with Australian Hardwoods - 14

by Peter van Herk

Kiln drying technology.

Student Workshop

Book Reviews

Beds & Bedroom Furniture

by Fine Woodworking

Wood Carving With a Chainsaw

by Lyn Mangan

Issue Number 90

April 2000

Across the Teacher's Bench

by Les Miller

Design -- Part 3

Les discusses carcass design and timber usage.

A Chair for Your Desk

by Neil Scobie

This armchair is the ideal companion to the desk described in the last two issues.

The Holiday Hero

by Kym Dungan

A jigsaw table that is more than just the ultimate portable workshop.

Done Over Dentist's Chair

by Peter Watson

A visit from an overseas demonstrator prompts this 'Gonnadoer' to finally do it!

Silk Purse Update

by Eric Lysaght

The latest installment in the author's attempts to thwart imperfection.

Club Drumbeat

The Caloundra Woodworking Club Inc

Good Ideas and Short Cuts

Squaring up and table saw extension support

Raise your cup and cheer - The Goblet Drill

by Adrian Barendregt

Making hundreds of goblets was a challenge that produced a very crafty solution.

Snapshot: Michael Borton

Woodturning Tips

by George Hatfield

Detail Turning with a Gouge Part 3 cont.

Cutting detail on faceplate work.

User Report

Heli-Grind Sharpening Jig

by Mike Darlow

Creative Enterprise

by Ernie Newman

Classical inspiration becomes functional Kitsch when woodturners' collaborate.

Messing about in boats -- Part 1

by Brian Eves

Templates are the secret to carving the gentle curves of this sailboat.

Captivating idea for Drawers

by Cyril Brown

Drawer stops make the difference between function and futility.

Milling Magic

by Michael Mason

Fossicking for timber can be very rewarding.

The Sweet Smell of Success

by Cedric Coombes

Turned Western Australian Banksia nut makes a perfect Pot Pourri container.

User Report

Nobex Magnetic Saw Guide

by Les Miller

A Bookcase for the Lazy Reader

by Cyril Brown

A Revolving Bookcase capable of storing four times the books in half the space, a must-have for the woodie book worm.

Variety is the Spice of Life

A good selection of hand saws is all you need to get working with wood.

Poets Corner

Brisbane Timber & Working With Wood Show Guide

Handy tools for the workshop

by Lindsay Collins

Handy tools like mallets, centre finders and calipers can be made from scraps and ingenuity.

Working with Australian Hardwoods - 15

by Peter van Herk

A guide to making your own solar kiln.

Student Workshop

Book Reviews

Woodturning Methods

by Mike Darlow

Bending Wood

by Fine Woodworking

Scrollsaw Toys for all Ages

by Ivor Carlyle

Issue Number 91

June 2000

Across the Teacher's Bench

by Les Miller

Design -- Part 4

Designing a table.

Shipwrights do it by Hand

by Philip Stephenson

A retired shipwright is thrilled to make his regal chair from Blackwood entirely by hand.

Light from the High Table

by Alan Burridge

Low light legacy inspires a splayed leg design.

User Report

Bosch PSE 180 E Carver

Woodturning Tips

by George Hatfield

Small Gouge Size & Flute Design

Choosing a good small gouge shape and determining the right size tool for the job.

Good Ideas & Short Cuts

Files for hand scrapers and tea strainer tenons

The Platypus Plate

by Maricha Oxley

This relief carving excites and challenges, with exquisite attention to detail that will please novice and experienced carvers alike.

Nature's Little Artists

by Ian McKenzie

Discovering a maze of borer tracks in your timber doesn't mean all is lost.

Dig Those Dibbers!

by Alan Stewart

Random discoveries in both bush and book lead to this practical turned implement.

Photographing Your Woodwork

by Steve Bundred

Taking good photographs of your woodwork doesn't have to be difficult or expensive.

Scroll Saw Festival on a Roll

by Graham Waldon

Albury Wodonga Woodcrafters put on another good show for enthusiasts from across the nation.

Club Drumbeat

Rockhampton Woodworkers Guild Inc

Huggable Rattles off the Lathe

by Carol Rix

These doll rattles are a favourite with the kiddies, and simple to make on the lathe.

Making Beds

by Neil Scobie

Beds can be tackled, even in a small workshop, as long as you're patient and plan the process.

Turners' Tape

by John K Looker

Double sided tape finds a niche in the workshop.

Junktastic Vacuum

by Eric Lysaght

Local recycler provides inspiration and parts for a home-made dust extraction system.

Success by all Measures

by David Simon

Vicmarc Turn 2000: Newcastle International Woodturning Symposium sets the pace for future events.

A REAL Workstation

by Alan Davies

Uni student: works hard, plays hard needs a REAL workstation.

Poets Corner

My Favourite Finishes

by Neil Scobie

Neil details his personal preferences in both materials and methods for finishing furniture.

Woodturners Finishes

A comprehensive listing of finish suppliers, with a special focus for woodturners.

User Report

Triton 235mm Precision Power Saw

Barung Landcare Expo 2000

Student Workshop

Book Reviews

Marketing & Promotion for Craft

by Betty Norbury

Woodturning: A Fresh Approach

by Robert Chapman

Woodburning

by Betty Auth

The Magic World of Marquetry

by Roy Turner

Issue Number 92

August 2000

Across the Teacher's Bench

by Les Miller

Design - Part 5

Solid timber table top design and construction.

Bed Companions -- Part 1

by Neil Scobie

This bedside table design features a nicely curved front, which complements the Scobie bed perfectly.

Woodturning Tips

by George Hatfield

Road testing the Glaser bowl skew

Tiny Turned Vases a Treat

by Carol Rix

These little vases are a great project for using up small offcuts.

Messing about in Boats -- Part 2

by Brian Eves

Moulds are the way to go when making sails that billow with the wind.

Good ideas & Short Cuts

Getting a grip on logs and large radius compass

Millennial Fruit Bowl

by Alan Logan

Laminated Red Gum takes a shape inspired by former flame.

This Chopper's Child's Play

by Eris Kennedy

Children demand toys that are both rugged and full of imaginative potential, like this one.

A Burning Desire to draw with fire

Pyrography tools and materials now available in a far greater range than ever.

Profile: Nick Statham

by Stephen Williams

The Resident Designer/Maker at Sturt is making waves in more way than one.

Council of Victorian Woodwork Clubs Festival

by Hamish Hill

Sharing is why they're caring.

Old Tool Tales

by James Carse Black

The Mathieson Tongue & Groove Plane.

George's Corner

George laments lack of turning shape recognition.

Cutting Edge Co-ops

by Bob Whitworth

Farm Bred Block

by M. Burgess

This Jarrah chopping block can be the central workbench of your kitchen.

Forest Workers Produce & Preserve Timber Knowledge

Queensland Forest Officers produce two new books.

Student Workshop

Fine Woodwork for Fine Dining

by Andrew Potocnik

The VWA exhibition shines at the prestigious Melbourne Food and Wine Festival.

Heat Bent Acrylic Salvages Grinder

by Pat Crowe

Careful heating allows acrylic to bend into a one piece safety shield.

Dual Function Extension Table

by Charles T. Orr

Extension for combination machine does double duty as a router table.

Adelaide Timber & Working with Wood Show Guide

Book Reviews

Intarsia Down Under

by Steve Bundred

Polychromatic Woodturning

by Keith Tory

Contemporary Turned Wood

by Leier, Peters and Wallace

Issue Number 93

October 2000

Across the Teacher's Bench

by Les Miller

Design -- Part 6

Choosing a finish for your table top.

End of year exhibition at Sturt School for Wood

Bed Companions -- Part 2

by Neil Scobie

The finishing touches are put on the bedside table, including the door, drawer and feet.

Lace Bobbin Collet Chuck

by Don Mc Crabb

Turning Lace Bobbins is safer and easier using this home-made chuck.

The Kiss

by Maricha Oxley

Carving abstract human forms embracing is a superb lesson in design.

The Demonstration Stool

by Gordon Brooks

The router is a fantastically versatile machine, as proven with this demonstrator's project of a dressing and bathroom stool

Good Ideas & Short Cuts

Home made hold down and cross saw mount

Woodturning Tips

by George Hatfield

Soren Berger's Viking Hollow Tool is taken for a spin.

User Report

Woodoc Penetrating Furniture Wax

by Neil Scobie

Ever Wonder Over-Under?

Combination planer/thicknessers can save both space and money.

Galleries Galore

The Sunshine Coast Hinterland has plenty to offer those interested in local crafts.

What makes diamond sharpeners superior to other sharpeners?

by Roger Prior

Up Front Shipmates!

by Beauchamp Payne

Peter Watson gets a commission to carve Neptune and a Mermaid figurehead.

The Maritime Clock

by L.E. Salter

This turned ship's wheel clock makes use of both faceplate and spindle skills.

Wood Turning in Ireland

by Ernie Newman

Ernie reports on his recent visit.

Collaboration 2000

by David Simon

A creative escape offers many solutions.

George's Corner

by George Hatfield

George stumbles upon tool trolley mayhem.

South Pacific Woodturners Symposium

by George Hatfield

The New Zealand National Association of Woodturners puts on a stellar show in an idyllic location.

User Report

W.A.S.P.

by Neil Scobie

Neil road tests the new Woodfast Adaptable Sanding Platform.

Student Workshop

Melbourne Timber & Working With Wood Show Guide

Book Reviews

The Complete Dovetail

by Ian Kirby

Furniture Making Techniques

by Furniture & Cabinetmaking magazine

Router projects for the Home

by Router magazine

Using the Ozzie Multi-Jig Video

by Woodmill Craft & Education

Issue Number 94

December 2000

Across the Teacher’s Bench

by Les Miller

Choosing routers and router bits.

Carving Rarotongan Style

by Bronwyn Cozens

A visitor to Rarotonga describes her adventures with one of the Island’s great traditional carvers.

Woodturnng Tips

by George Hatfield

Japanese Woodturning

George describes the experience of seeing a whole new way of turning.

Play It Safe!

Workshops should be designed to breed safety and smart working habits.

Controlling Dust Extraction

by Glenn Roberts

Various options for controlling the operation of a dust extraction system.

User Report

Porter Cable Router 7529

by Michael Kriegler

Old Tool Tales

by James Carse Black

The Box Moot survives.

National Woodturning Symposium

by Andrew Potocnik

Wood Turning in England

by Ernie Newman

Ernie reports his impressions of the English scene.

Woodworkers Association of NSW Exhibition

by Les Miller

George’s Corner

by George Hatfield

Comments on the work of a younger generation.

Blockheads and Sheep

Kevin Gilder’s sculptures are integral to this landscape installation.

A Remarkable American Wooden Clock

by David Bailey

A study of the clock making masters reveals their ingenuity.

From Sleepers to Slumber

by Neil Wilson

Transforming hardwood sleepers into a child’s cradle.

Making a Book Unit

by Neil Scobie

This book case can be made to suit any space in your house, thanks to this adaptable design.

Router Practice Makes Perfect

by Peter Fogelman

A simple exercise to help make the router a more comfortable tool to use.

Housing Jigs

by Neil Scobie

This new series provides plans for jigs which can be used for various machining operations.

Carving Samoan Stick

by Carol Rix

Walking sticks are Bernie Wolff’s specialty, though he hopes not to have to use one for some time yet.

Spindle Turned Watering Spout

by Alan Logan

This great practical project is a simple but effective means of ensuring adequate moisture for your pot and garden plants alike.

Straight Forward Curved Boxes

by Alex Springall

Timber which was considered rubbish is salvaged with a little effort and ingenuity.

Good Ideas & Short Cuts

Router sled jig and turning green wood

Club Drumbeat

Cooroora Woodworkers Club Inc

Book Reviews

Decorative Woodcarving: The complete course

by Graham Bull

Field Guide to Eucalypts Vol 1 South-eastern Australia

by MIH Brooker and DA Kleinig

The Scrollsaw: Twenty Projects

by John Everett

Issue Number 95

February 2001

User Report

Arbortech Finishing Kit

by Les Miller

Across the Teacher Bench

by Les Miller

Learn more about router bit selection and maintenance.

Home-made Dust Mask Design

by Steve Bundred

A variety of simple items can be combined to create a usable dust mask.

Creative Traditions

by David Simon

The inaugural Tweed Wood Art Award was a winner for all creative woodworkers.

George’s Corner

by George Hatfield

George looks at some big turning.

Old Tool Tales

by James Carse Black

The Norris A6 Plane.

Showcase WA

The 2000 WA Wood Show featured the ‘Out of the Woods’, and the ‘Doug Shaw’ Award entries.

The World of the Buk Buk Tree

by Harold Gallasch

This timber getter tells the story of a different people from a different country.

Perth Timber and Woodworking Show Guide

Student Workshop

by Paul Scobie

My idea of the perfect lathe.

The Chep Challenge

by Neil Scobie

This year’s Chep challenge is again a phenomenal success.

Snapshot: John Austin

This fine carver and cabinetmaker is now an instructor at Hendermans Rozelle.

Know Your Machine

To get the most out of any woodworking machine, you have to know it inside and out.

Profile: Simon Priem

by Ernie Newman

This woodturning prankster makes wonderful puzzles and seemingly impossible things.

Fishing for Form

by Alan Davies

Use photographs to produce drawings and templates for your animal carvings.

Making a Nest of Tables

by Neil Scobie

The perfect practical addition to any household, they are the surface space problem solvers!

A Simpler Tenoning Jig

by Neil Scobie

This simple jig is as easy to use as it is to make.

Better Your Bandsaw

by Peter Fogelman

Add an extension table and adjustable rip fence to your bandsaw.

Woodturning Tips

by George Hatfield

Calabash Bowl

How to decorate a traditional Hawaiian bowl with stitches.

Threading Made Easy

by Mike Darlow

A practical example of how to use readily available threads on your turning projects.

Good Ideas & Short Cuts

Faceplate bowl chucking, steel, paintpots, brushes and Triton Super Jaws mods

Club Drumbeat

Hervey Bay Woodcrafts Club

Book Reviews

Veneering, A Complete Course

by Ian Hosker

The Woodcarvers

by Woodcarving magazine

Furniture & Cabinetmaking Projects

by Furniture & Cabinetmaking magazine

Issue Number 96

April 2001

Across the Teacher's Bench

by Les Miller

From HSS to Solid Carbide Spiral Router Bits

George's Corner

by George Hatfield

George takes a look at the work of Stephen Hughes.

Student Workshop

by David Boyle

The Barwon Valley Woodwrights host a major student competition with incredible results.

Woodturning Tips

by George Hatfield

Sheer Scraping

A summary of cutting techniques, including the fundamentals of sheer (or skew) scraping.

Safe Cutting's No Joke

Implementing the basics of chainsaw safety is a must for all operators.

Snapshot: Andrew Wood

Australian landscapes influence the work of Andrew Wood

Beenatree Gallery

by Alan Logan

There's plenty of quality Australian woodwork to see at this South Gippsland gallery.

Old Tool Tales

by James Carse Black

The Thumb Plane

Woodturning in France

by Ernie Newman

The final installment of Ernie's demonstration tour across England, Ireland and France.

A Woodie's Alladin's Cave

by P D Trevor

Just when you thought you'd seen it all, along comes this collection of treasures.

Heavenly Architecture a Scroller's Delight

by Theo Kampas

This scroll sawyer's cathedral was inspired by the architecture of Europe.

Vale Reg King

by Jim McCarter

Profile: Lloyd Childs

Making a Contemporary Cheval Mirror

by Neil Scobie

Learn how jigs and router bits can efficiently machine this wonderful piece of furniture.

Mastering the Grid

by Cynthia Rogers

Even Michaelangelo used this technique to copy work.

A Bowl carving Jig

by Neil Scobie

This jig will hold your bowl any which way you want.

Capturing a Fossicker

by Maricha Oxley

The mythical fossicker is carved in the edge of a bowl.

A Baby's Rocking Cradle

by Colin Wright

This rocking cradle made from Tasmanian Oak is sure to be a treasured heirloom.

A Goblet Ring Stand

by Alan Logan

This cup runneth over, but not with drink.

Good Ideas & Short Cuts

Angle grinder guard, storing off-cuts and preserving brushes

Club Drumbeat

Woodturners of the Hunter

Book Reviews

Dictionary of Furniture

by Charles Boyce

Turning Green Wood

by Michael O'Donnell

Step by step Pyrography Projects

by Norma Gregory

Issue Number 97

June 2001

User Report

Makita Random Orbit Sanders BO6040 & BO6030

by Neil Scobie

These sanders aim high and come up strong in Neil’s extensive tests.

Profile: Robert Guilfoyle

by Maggie Coleman

This handicapped woodworker gives back to the community through his volunteer efforts.

The Orbost Australian Wood Design Exhibition 2001

by Maricha Oxley

A show with impact, it will have strong positive repercussions on the way we look at our native hardwoods resource.

Across the Teacher Bench

by Les Miller

Les begins a new series of articles by looking at some of the basic problems in materials and joining methods when working with wood.

New Book Release on Designing & Making Chairs

by Peter Dorman

The Best Chair in the House is the latest addition to the Woodworking Master Series by Skills Publishing Pty Ltd.

George’s Corner

by George Hatfield

More unusual turnings, including a 45° baluster.

Clock Work Innovation

Modern clock movements make innovative design & construction more fun than ever.

The Club Lottery Barrel

by Ralph Gard and Des Hurst

A rotating barrel that’ll keep the punters happy.

The Sydney Timber and Working with Wood Show

This year’s show marks the return to the old ‘Showgrounds’ in the Royal Hall of Industries and the Hordern Pavilion at Moore Park.

Old Tool Tales

by James Carse Black

Recollections of an Apprenticeship.

A Scrapbox Thickness Sander

by Ken Williams

This thicknesser proves that quality construction is possible using parts from the the scrap box.

The Treasure Chest

by Neil Scobie

This box lies somewhere between the document box and the blanket box in size. A perfect fit for those special panels you’ve been hoarding.

Jigs For Laminating Timber

by Neil Scobie

Nice curves are as easy to admire as they are to make. All it takes is a bit of jig know-how.

Woodturning Techniques

by Mike Darlow

This extract from Mike Darlow’s new book, the third in his full colour series, shows how to make a Bicker with Feather Joints.

Background Magic

by Cynthia Rogers

Good carvings don’t happen, they are planned.

Really Sharp Tools

by Ernie Newman

Making your own useful tools can be easy and rewarding.

Good Ideas & Short Cuts

No holes turnng, storing dust extractor hose, drill press dust hood and easy easyout

Book Reviews

Simple Scollsaw projects

by Guild of Mastercraftsmen

Making & Mastering Wood Planes

by David Finck

Mastering the Router: a Complete Course

by Ron Fox

Issue Number 98

August 2001

A Michelangelo Inspired Cabinet

by Steve Williams

Renaissance genius inspires classically trained woodworker to stretch his skills as a carver

User Report

Triton RTA 300 Router Table & RSA 300 Stand

by Les Miller

George’s Corner

by George Hatfield

Age does not weary them

Across the Teacher’s Bench

by Les Miller

Les looks at methods of jointing and cutting timber straight and accurately

Shipwrights’ Conservation

by David Simon

The restoration of the James Craig keeps the shipwright’s craft alive, and preserves one of the last remaining ships of its kind in the world

Random Orbital Sanders

Features and applications of this most versatile power sander which no workshop should be without

Don’t Waste It, Carve It

by Grahame Bray

Adventures in carving Australian native timbers

Adelaide and Canberra Timber & Working With Wood Show Guides

First show for Canberra — also, a report on the Triton Wooden Toy Competition winners in Brisbane

Eucalypt Challenge

Highlight of the Grafton Jacaranda Festival

User Report

Dragonfly Sander

by Neil Scobie

Snapshot: Tasman Kirby

Making a Wine Rack

by Neil Scobie

Store and present your finest wines in this lovely wine rack.

Lathe Tool Trio

by Ernie Newman

Make a custom faceplate, plastic spacer & steel cutting tools for your woodlathe.

Laminating Using a Vacuum Press

by Neil Scobie

A quick guide to the advantages of using a vacuum press for complicated lamination set-ups.

The Hatman — Johannes Michelsen

by George Hatfield

George describes Johannes’ method for turning a wooden Western hat

Extract from Woodturning Techniques

by Mike Darlow

Spiral bowls and socket trimming tools.

Good Ideas & Short Cuts

Bandsaw wheel re-rubbering, circle sanding jig nad easier & safer ripping

Club Drumbeat

Northern Rivers (NSW) Woodcraft Group

by Robert Bruce

Book Reviews

Woodcarver's Problem Solver

by Graham Bull

Practical Projects from Fine Wood

by Kerry Pierce

Wood Bender's Handbook

by Zachary Taylor

Issue Number 99

October 2001

Profile: David Cunningham

by Stephen Williams

A passion for perfection puts wind in the sails of this fine woodworker.

User Report

Kreg Jig K2000

by Les Miller

George’s Corner

by George Hatfield

Winner of the Dream Shed Competition revealed.

Oval and Decorative Turning Using a Standard Lathe

by Ernie Newman

John Rea’s latest inventions.

Coving on the Circular Saw Bench

by Neil Scobie

Special mouldings can be made safely if you follow the correct procedures.

Across the Teacher’s Bench

by Les Miller

Mechanical methods of joining.

User Report

Makita 3901 Plate Joiner

by Neil Scobie

Sturt School for Wood Graduate Exhibition

Simply Making Boxes

by Les Miller

Les shows how fun and easy it is to design and make boxes using Trend Timbers new box sets.

Melbourne Timber and Working with Wood Show

U-Turn at Q-Turn

by Carol Rix

Woodturners gather for a feast.

Mah Jong Holders

by M. Burgess

These useful game accessories are made in a jiffy.

Woodturning Tips

by George Hatfield

The No-stop Salt & Pepper Shaker

Make a shaker that’ll never stop.

Bandsaw Circle Cutting Jig

by John Gageler

This simple jig for producing circles is ideally suited to making wheels for toys.

Press for Less

by Bill Plant

You can make a vacuum press for under $100.

Make a Quilt or Towel Rack

by Neil Scobie

Neil's knock-down design combines classic simplicity with modern charm and convenience

The Carving Class Test

by Michael Borton

Upgrade your carving skills, then do the test!

Good Ideas & Short Cuts

Extra clamps, home-made veneer inlays and box top tips

Book Reviews

The Chairmaker's Workshop

by Drew Langsner

Drills and Drill Presses

by Rick Peters

Woodturning Techniques

by Mike Darlow

Issue Number 100

December 2001

Celebrating 100 issues!

Australia’s own woodworking magazine looks at the past, and charts a course for the future.

Old Tool Tales

by James Carse Black

The plane that runs circles ‘round others — the Compass plane.

Across the Teacher’s Bench

by Les Miller

Basic problems of materials and jointing (part 4), deals with framing joints.

User Report

The Centreprise

by Les Miller

Les tests this Australian designed and made circle cutting jig for the bandsaw.

User Report

Makita Compound Slide Saw

by Neil Scobie

The new Makita LS1212 is put through its paces.

High Pressure Water Blasting

by Glenn Roberts

Getting bark off burls the easy way.

The Canberra Timber Show

A Timber Odyssey in Queensland

by Col Martin

Col searches for timber with a few of his mates.

Bruce Bell

Outback timber turner.

Morphology

An exhibition of fine furniture by the graduating students of the Forest Heritage Centre School of Wood, Dwellingup, WA.

George’s Corner

by George Hatfield

When the hat fits, wear it!

Hardwood Fielding Plane

by Tony Brandon

Classic fielded panels are a snap using this home-made fielding plane.

Drawer Planing Jig

by Neil Scobie

Easy way to hold your drawers for planing to size.

Making a Rocking Chair

by Neil Scobie

This design combines modern joinery with classic design.

Carving an Echidna

by Maricha Oxley

This cute toothpick holder celebrates Aussie timbers and our unique native animals.

Make a Meaty Mallet

by Les Swift

Turning a practical tenderiser is fast and fun.

A Touch of Class for Glass

by Pat Crowe

Old pasta sauce jars get a new life with comfortable and attractive timber lid covers.

Good Ideas & Short Cuts

Sandpaper tree, making frames, cut flats on the bandsaw and no mark mandrels

Book Reviews

The Best Seat in the House

by Peter Dorman

The Art of Rustic Furniture

by Daniel Mack

The Complete Practical Woodworker

by Stephen Corbett

Issue Number 101

February 2002

Merv Deith

by Margaret Streamer

A collector of old tools, he loves keeping the hand tool tradition alive.

Across the Teacher’s Bench

by Les Miller

Basic problems of materials and jointing (Part 5), deals with special jigs and equipment for making sound joints easier.

Roger Gifkins, Fine Box Maker

by Les Miller

Roger’s box making skills are transferred to his world class dovetail jig, with winning results.

Stick Furniture Joint Work

by Bob Whitworth

Bob describes the process he uses for making stick furniture, using simple tools and techniques to produce a range of useful joints.

Perth Timber and Working with Wood Show

Big prizes to be won if you enter the Triton Wooden Toy Competition and the National Woodwork Competition this year.

Walkabout USA

by George Hatfield

George shares his experiences and provides Internet links for further exploration of the North American woodturning scene.

Trevor Arnold, Tool Master

by Juliet Bond

Trevor’s cutting edge designs propel his unique tool developments.

User Report

Kel McNaughton Hollowing Rig

by Andrew Potocnik

This tool takes the physical stress out of deep bowl hollowing.

George’s Corner

by George Hatfield

Swash turning conundrum revealed.

Time for a Change

by Denis Burnham

This baby change table makes a useful addition to any nursery, and corrects the faults common to some commercial versions.

A Soft Seat So Easy

by Neil Scobie

Upholstering your own chair seat is not difficult at all using Neil’s straight forward techniques.

Turning with Video Heads

by Les Swift

Les shows how versatile discarded video heads can be in the woodturner’s workshop.

Frilled Dragon Cameo

by Maricha Oxley

Carved largely with micro chisels, this frilly little creature makes a great decoration for box tops.

Federation Timber Gate

by Neil Wilson

This traditional gate would be a classy addition to any Federation style home, and a welcoming entrance to the garden this summer.

Making a Rocking Chair

by Neil Scobie

Part two in Neil’s Rocker series.

Boxes with Run-around Grain

by John Mills

Discover a technique for making the grain flow uninterupted all round the outsides of your boxes.

Good Ideas & Short Cuts

Measuring coves, squaring a drill press table and safe coving

Club Drumbeat

Wagga Wagga Turn About, The Blue Mountains Woodturning Challenge, and the Toowoomba & District Woodcrafters Inc Golden Gouge Competition.

Book Reviews

The Children's Room

by Traditional Woodworking

Making Contemporary Wooden Tables

by Thomas Stender

Veneering: a Foundation Course

by Mike Burton

Making Classic Country Chairs

by David Bryant

In The Box

by Alan and Gill Bridgewater

The Essential Guide to Woodowrk

by Chris Simpson

Issue Number 102

April 2002

Profile: Rada Vlascici, Artist Working in Wood

The maker of ‘The Wheel’ reveals just how challenging working in wood can be.

Across the Teacher’s Bench

by Les Miller

Basic problems of materials and jointing (part 6), carcass jointing alternatives.

A Time Maker

by Jeff Lewry

Ian Jaeger’s wooden clock design, and the amazing home-made lathe used to produce many of the clock parts.

ArtisTree Project

Making the most of a weed tree species is the impetus for Barung Landcare’s latest project.

George’s Corner

by George Hatfield

Looking at it from the other side.

Brisbane Timber and Working with Wood Show

Your guide to the latest Timber Show, including more details on the National Woodwork Competition and the Triton National Wooden Toy Competition.

Tree Power

Big trees make big ideas come true.

Technical Sketching

by Terry Gosschalk

Straight forward steps for successful technical sketching. Includes a contest with a chance to win a Woodfast Dragonfly Sander!

Saw Safely

by J.K. Looker

Make your table saw safer with custom blade inserts.

Turn, Boil & Bend Slender Flowers

by Ernie Newman

1.5mm stems are possible using a home-made string steady.

Mini Sound System Cabinet

by Neil Scobie

This cabinet is more practical for today’s smaller systems.

Portable Precision

by Neil Scobie

A home-made router table that fits wherever you need it.

Wolf Song

by Cynthia Rogers

Carving the 3-D bust of a wolf on commission has its challenges and rewards.

An Organised Yarn

by Maurice Passmore

Inspiration comes from another craft, in this project of a box for storing skeins of thread.

Good Ideas & Short Cuts

Rounded calipers, dust mask, screw centre faceplate, giant T-square and drawing ellipses

Club Drumbeat

Sculptree competition, The Eltham & District Woodworking Club Inc.

Book Reviews

Making Wood Folk Instruments

by Dennis Waring

Make your own Electric Guitar and Bass

by Dennis Waring and David Raymond

Carving the Human Figure: Studies in Wood and Stone

by Dick Onions

Boat Bulding in Wood: from Lofting to Rigging

by Colin Faggetter

Issue Number 103

June 2002

A Feller Bikie

by Sara Nation

Brian Dumper’s stunning full-size replica of a custom Harley Davidson is made from timber.

Across the Teacher’s Bench

by Les Miller

Basic problems of materials and jointing (part 7), mechanical carcass jointing alternatives.

From Logs to Boards

by Jeff Lewry

Anyone with a bandsaw, chainsaw or even just a circular saw, can — with appropriate caution and awareness — convert logs to boards.

User Report

Gifkins ‘Hand Cut’ Dovetail Templates

by Neil Scobie

Neil tests the latest accessories for the Gifkins Dovetail Jig.

Profile: John Rogers

John Rogers is one of the many unsung heroes of the hobby woodturning scene.

George’s Corner

by George Hatfield

The Paddle Skew.

The Hurstville Timbergetters

Maricha Oxley carves a piece of history.

User Report

Triton Finger Jointer

by Les Miller

Les test runs the latest Router Table accessory from Triton.

Sydney Timber and Working with Wood Show

Who, what and where, plus updates on the Triton National Wooden Toy Competition.

Precision Router Joinery Jig

by David Dundas

A precision jig for router joinery, especially mortise and tenon joints, and router drilling.

Technical Sketching - 2

by Terry Gosschalk

A guide to Isometric drawing, with a chance to win a Woodfast DRAGONFLY sander by entering the drawing competition.

The Smoking Digger

by Len Clarke

This classy tribute to the heroes of the past is also a practical and decorative addition to the household.

The ‘D’ Makes the Design

by Bill Plant

This stylish crystal cabinet is a real challenge in bent laminated forms, but the reward for fortitude is great.

Router Table Fences

by Neil Scobie

A couple of handy fence designs to go with your portable router table from last issue.

Defy The Rules!

by Ernie Newman

This 19th Century goblet design looks ‘classical’, but actually defies accepted traditions.

Good Ideas & Short Cuts

Router slide, sanding machine and jigsaw mounting plate

Club Drumbeat

The Proserpine Turnout.

Book Reviews

How to Sharpen Carving Tools

by Rick and Ellen Butz

How to Carve Wood

by Richard Butz

Joinery, Shaping and Milling

by Fine Woodworking

Making Wooden Dinosaurs

by Richard Pougher

Issue Number 104

August 2002

The Business End

by Juliet Bond

Learn how to make the move from hobbyist to part or full-time professional woodworker.

The New Teknatool DVR Lathe

A ground breaking innovation in motor technology is about to rock the woodlathe world.

Across The Teacher’s Bench

by Les Miller

Les shows how to successfully produce panels from boards.

Old Tool Tales

by James Carse Black

Galloway planes are gems.

Dyco Returns!

NZ manufacturer returns to the Australian market.

User Report

Gilly Stephenson’s Finishes

by Les Miller

Les tests a range of these Australian made waxes and polishes.

A Day In The Life of Teak & Fancy Timbers

Go behind the scenes to find out what makes this specialty timber supplier special.

User Report

Cloudmaker Vac Sac

by Neil Scobie

Neil tests the Cloudmaker Vac Sac vacuum press, laminating and bending curved slats.

Symtec Lathe Gives Old Woodie New Life

by Rick Schneider

Unique properties of the Symtec lathe revive the dream for this old-timer.

George’s Corner

by George Hatfield

A wooden band hits all the right notes.

In the Tradition of the Master

Fouad Ibrahim maintains the high standards of those who came before him.

10 Misbegotten Commandments of Woodturning

by Ernie Newman

Ernie picks apart some of the fallacies promoted by so called ‘experts’.

User Report

Triton 1/2" Precision Router

by Les Miller

Les reports his opinion of this new router after a period of extended use.

Adelaide & Canberra Timber & Working With Wood Shows

What’s happening at this year’s biggest regional woodworking shows.

Woodturning Tips

by George Hatfield

Suitable timbers and finishes for kitchenware.

User Report

SMF-2000 Sander/Microfinisher

by Les Miller

This sander/microfinisher fits the bill for any shop routinely finishing large flat surfaces.

User Report

Workshop Specs

by Les Miller

Bi-focal safety glasses are the bees’ knees.

Making a Wall Cabinet

by Neil Scobie

A great place to store your precious collection, openly visible but still free from dust.

Technical Sketching - 3

by Terry Gosschalk

Your guide to the Isometric drawing of objects with circular shapes. Includes a chance to win a Woodfast DRAGONFLY sander.

Scroll Saw Some Simple Doll’s House Furniture

by Stan Nemeth

This table and bench seats are ideal starter projects, and will delight children young and old.

Mushroom Magic

by Carol Rix

Use up all those tiny offcuts — even branches from the garden, and make these delightful decorations for in and around the home.

Mutual Admiration Turns Into Inspiration

by Heather Jones and Keith Long

A woodturner and a bark artist collaborate to produce uniquely decorated bowls.

Good Ideas & Short Cuts

Cutting circles, drill press lighting and foot operation

Club Drumbeat

Woodturn 2002

Book Reviews

Finishing, Methods of Work

Router, Methods of Work

Tablesaw, Methods of Work

by Jim Richey

Joinery

by Gary Rogowski

A Polishers Handbook

by Neil Ellis

Australian Woodturning Projects

by Wood Review

Issue Number 105

October 2002

Crate Expectations

by Neil Scobie

Thanks to effective management, the Tweed Wood Art Award is achieving prominence as one of the premier national wood art events.

Across The Teacher’s Bench

by Les Miller

Les explains the history and use of manufactured sheet materials.

Vale Gilbert Mackey

George Frederick Gilbert Mackey was a pioneering communicator and administrator of Technical Education.

In With The New

by Terry Dixon

The Ballarat Fine Art Gallery is exhibiting a fine display of 20th century chair designs.

User Report

Makita Jig Saws Model 4340FCT & 4341FCT

by Neil Scobie

Neil runs these two saws through their paces, with brilliant results.

User Report

H.N.T. Gordon Block Plane Kit

by Cedomir Jesic and Steven Ma

These two students share their experiences making one of H.N.T. Gordon’s lovely planes.

Protool unveils portable power tools for wood

Old Tool Tales

by James Carse Black

The Classic Profile Plane.

George’s Corner

by George Hatfield

The Candelabra shows who’s top of the class!

Melbourne Timber & Working With Wood Show

What’s happening at this year’s biggest woodworking show, conclusion to the National Woodwork Competition.

User Report

Router Raizer

by Les Miller

This after-market depth of cut adjustment mechanism makes precise height adjustments above or below the router table a breeze.

Scrollsaw Network Born in Albury Wodonga

by Neil Schultz

The third Scrollsaw & Woodcraft weekend gives birth to the Australian Scroll Saw Network.

How Dry Is Your Timber?

by Neil Scobie

Get the moisture content of your air-dried rough stock just right in this mini-kiln.

Bandsaw Modifications

by Jim Worthington

A roller bearing blade guide assembly is a small job for your local engineering shop, but it can provide a big leap in bandsaw performance.

Technical Sketching - 4

by Terry Gosschalk

Your guide to Isometric and Oblique sketching with angles. Includes a chance to win a Woodfast DRAGONFLY sander.

Banksia Serrata Boxes

by Keith Hudson

Salvaged timber makes some beautiful dovetailed boxes.

Turning Simple Dolls

by Ernie Newman

Pencil gauges make for smart and efficient production of these stylised childrens’ toy.

Cutting Inside Deep Bowls

by George Hatfield

A modified shape on the bevel of the bowl turning gouge makes turning inside deep bowls easier.

Good Ideas & Short Cuts

Clean bottoms and bandsaw rip fence

Club Drumbeat

Woodgroup SA stars in Adelaide TWWW Show

Woodwork on show at Grafton's Jacaranda Festival

Book Reviews

Simply Beautiful Boxes

by Doug Stowe

Bookcases

by Niall Barrett

Designing and Making Rocking Horses

by Margaret Spencer

How to make Simple Wooden Puzzles and Jigsaws

by Alan, Gill and Glyn Bridgewater

Issue Number 106

December 2002

Japanese Tools on Show

The Sydney Show gave visitors the opportunity to watch a Japanese shokinun at work.

Masters of Marquetry

Presidents and Princes have commissioned their work. Now Kalman Radvanyi and Kalman Jr. have made a limited edition print of one of their most magnificent pieces.

George’s Corner

George reports on the Daintree Timber Gallery in Far North Queensland.

Surfing the Stars: The Terry James Shield

by Ernie Newman

Gilding an Angel

Paul Gregson had to rise early to spend time with this angel.

Carving a Bishop’s Crook

by Ron Sizer

Few woodworkers are given the opportunity to make part of a Bishop’s regalia.

Across the Teachers Bench

by Les Miller

Learning more about glues and gluing can substantially reduce the frustrations involved in making secure joints.

Scrollsaws — Versatile and Addictive Machines

by Neil Schulz

This is the first of a series of articles about the scrollsaw and its uses.

A Show for all Seasons Canberra Show 2002

by Les Miller

User Report

Model 1000B Jet Air Filtration System

by Alan Burstall

An addition to your workshop that can stop dust getting up your nose.

Turned Christmas Trees

by Ernie Newman

This is the perfect time of year to try your hand at making these Christmas Trees.

Making a Small Drawer Cabinet Utilising Isoloc Joints

by Cedric D Shorey PhD

These special joints, made on a Leigh Dovetail Jig, can be used to produce dramatic visual effects.

A Curved Front Table (Pt.1)

by Neil Scobie

This modern version of a centuries old design would add a touch of elegance to any decor.

Trying to Drill Better Holes

by Glenn Roberts

Try these drill press modifications to improve the quality of holes.

Take a Seat

by Les Swift

What do you do with one leg?

Turn three more of course. Then you can make this elegant dressing table stool.

Woodturning Tips

by George Hatfield

Making several friction plates allows you to use your Scroll Chuck for a variety of faceplate work.

Technical Sketching - 5

by Terry Gosschalk

Render and change the density of the outlines on your sketches to bring them to life.

Carving A Cat

by Maricha Oxley

For beginners, this is an easy introduction to woodcarving, but more experienced woodcarvers will see other possibilities in this deceptively simple design.

Good Ideas & Short Cuts

Tool trees & moveable lamps

Club Drumbeat

Cairns & District Woodworkers Guild

Book Reviews

Simple Marquetry

by Mike Burton

Carving Facial Expressions

by Ian Norbury

Turning Wood

by Richard Raffan

Woodworking Techniques

by Fine Woodworking

Issue Number 107

February 2003

You can be a Woodcarver

Our introduction to woodcarving makes it easy for you to get started — includes tips on tools, timbers and techniques from some of Australia’s leading exponents of the craft.

Festival of the Forest

by Art Burrows

Each year, for 30 years, Ravenshoe in Far North Queensland has been host to a unique exhibition of woodcraft.

The Teacher’s Bench

by Les Miller

Like every other aspect of woodworking, cramping has to be approached with care if it is to be effective.

Choosing Japanese Tools for your Workshop

The second part of this series introduces traditional Japanese saws

2002 Orbost Wood Design Exhibition

by Hamish Hill

Hamish tells us his personal philosophy on viewing exhibitions.

2002 Triton Toy Competition

User Report

EZ Sand Pro

by Les Miller

Kids in the Workshop

by JK Bond

If you go about it the right way, the kids will do something useful, they will enjoy themselves — and so will you.

Student Woodworking adds to Festival

Five schools participated in this Woodworking Competition.

George’s Corner

by George Hatfield

Machined figurine gives George a ‘Gulliver’ feeling.

Buying Your First Scrollsaw

by Neil Schulz

Models or Toys

by John Hollinshead

Models may not be toys — but they can be a woodworker’s passion.

Pine Wine Cooler

by Graham Redden

The perfect table accessory for dinner on a warm evening.

Carving Calligraphy

by Buddy Smith

If you have never carved letterforms before, now is the time to start. Buddy gives advice on tools and techniques.

The Rose Engine (Pt 1)

by Geoff O’Loughlin

You could spend years searching for one of the few remaining Holtzapfell lathes — or you could follow Geoff’s lead and make your own Rose Engine.

A Curved Front Table (Pt.2)

by Neil Scobie

Part 2 of this article completes Neil’s description of how to make an attractive curved front table for your home.

Technical Sketching - 6

by Terry Gosschalk

Two Point Perspective helps make your furniture sketches more realistic.

Woodturning Tips

by George Hatfield

Wooden pads extend the use of your scrollchuck.

Get into Gear

by John K Looker

Ever wished you could make your own hard to get replacement parts? A retired patternmaker shows you how.

Good Ideas & Short Cuts

Truning twisted planks and bandsaw safety

Club Drumbeat

Toowoomba Goes Gold

Book Reviews

Woodworker's Power Tools

by Rick Peters

Carving Architectural Detail in Wood

by Frederick Wilbur

Wooden Toys

by Ingvar Nielsen

The Scroll Saw Handbook

by Patrick Spielman

Issue Number 108

April 2003

Your Privacy

How we store and use the information you send us.

2003 Timber & Working with Wood Show

There’ll be even more new products at this year’s largest-ever Brisbane Show.

Choosing Japanese Tools for your Workshop

The third and final article in this series discusses traditional Japanese chisels.

Teknatool Trans Tasman Innovative Woodturning Competition

A new competition with a fabulous prize.

Woodturning Design

by Mike Darlow

This excerpt from Mike’s new book examines the subject of design.

Setting up your Scroll Saw

by Neil Schulz

OK, you’ve bought your scroll saw. Now you need to set it up so you can do your best work.

Using a Pallet as a Pallete

by Neil Scobie

It’s amazing what some people can do with a used pallet.

Birth of a Woodturner

by Robyn Baer

Exploding Timber

by Rupert Goodall

George’s Corner

by George Hatfield

Teacher’s Bench

by Les Miller

Let’s Talk Woodworking is the first in Les Miller’s new series about the basics.

Woodturning Tips

by George Hatfield

George has chosen a circular picture frame as the first in his new series of projects to test and hone your woodturning skills.

From Backyard to the World

Australian manufactured WoodWizz continues its success both here and overseas.

Lathe Survey

This Lathe Survey provides essential specifications for more than 50 lathes currently available in Australia. It also includes a few words from the makers about what they believe to be their lathe’s most important features.

User Report

Vac-Clamp

by Les Miller

Small and inexpensive, the Vac-Clamp brings a high production facility to the modest workshop.

User Report

Dyco Woodworker

by Neil Scobie

A 5-in-1 combination woodworking machine for the small to medium sized workshop.

A Call From The Past:

Wall Telephone c. 1940 (Pt.1)

by Robert Allison

An ornament, a conversation piece, a fully functioning telephone or just a bit of nostalgia. However you use it, this retro phone will be an attractive addition to your home.

Make your own MiniBar

by Alan Burns

Alan didn’t have room for a walk-in bar so he designed and built this neat little MiniBar for his dining room.

Boat Building with Plywood

by Rob Bruce

Rob shows why plywood is the ideal material for the backyard boat builder.

The Rose Engine (Pt.2)

by Geoff O’Loughlin

The second and final part of Geoff’s article about the construction and use of his Rose Engine

Carving a Dragon

by Buddy Smith

If you liked the Dragon on the cover of our last issue, here’s your chance to carve one for yourself.

Technical Sketching - 7

by Terry Gosschalk

The last article in this series discusses the use of Single Point Perspective for 3D sketching.

Combined Marquetry, Laminating and Woodturning

by Keith Tory

Combining techniques from several woodworking disciplines can have interesting and attractive results.

Book Reviews

Handbook of Practical Woodowrking Techniques

by Robert Lento

Woodcarving, 20 great projects for beginners & weekend carvers

by John Hillyer

Decorating Wood

by Pascual Miro

Making Shoji

by Toshio Odate

Issue Number 109

June 2003

The Wonderful World of Woodturning

Hints and tips on getting started in woodturning

Cover Story: The First Auckland Timber & Working with Wood Show

This should convince you to mark the Auckland Show on your 2004 calendar.

Across the Teacher’s Bench

by Les Miller

Les continues his back to basics introduction to woodworking.

Woodturning in NZ

by Ernie Newman

New Zealand continues to be fertile ground for the development of world-class woodturning.

The Texas Rocker

by Geoff McGowan

Striving for Excellence

by Steven Burrows (Managing Editor)

When Festool invited a select few of the world’s woodworking editors to visit Germany, Steven was there to see the Festool factory, some of their cabinetmaker customers and Europe’s leading woodworking trade show.

Woodturning Tips

by George Hatfield

George’s treatment of Beads, Hollows and Fillets is designed to help beginners and remind more advanced turners.

Good Egg Competition

A new competition for woodturners. Great prizes and a chance to be a good egg as well as make one.

Sydney 2003 Timber & Working with Wood Show

The organisers say it will be their biggest Sydney Show.

Squeezing Space for a Saving

A Display Befitting Treasures

George’s Corner

by George Hatfield

Angle Mag

Sydney inventor, Jeff Snell, won a gold medal with his Angle Mag at the Salon International des Inventons in Geneva.

This is a Big Bowl

by Con Jansen

If you want to make a big bowl, a really BIG bowl, first design your lathe...

Triton Wooden Toy Competition

Get your entry form today. Second Prize winners receive woodworking instruction course from three generous sponsors.

User Report

PVA Aussie Glue

by Les Miller

User Report

Carbrasive Power Carving Disc

by Maricha Oxley

User Report

Wattyl Professional High Gloss Estapol

by Les Miller

Make your own MiniBar

by Alan Burns

Alan shows how the Minibar was finished and describes making the wine racks based on trial and error to ensure they would accept a wide range of bottle size and shape.

Wind-Up Merry-go-Round

by Ted Stewart-Wynn

This simple toy is a classic beginner’s project.

An Aid to Accurate Drilling

by Paul Mether

This simple arrangement could be used as the basis for workbench jigs too.

A Call From the Past -- Wall Telephone (c. 1940) Pt.2

by Robert Allison

The author not only completed the woodwork, he made this a working telephone for the hallway of his home.

Musical Interlude — Mini Clock

by Neil Shulz

Neil’s pattern will help you start to really use your Scrollsaw.

Designs The Easy Way

by Cynthia Rogers

A guide to Design-It-Yourself woodcarving.

A Rosewood Mirror

by Cynthia Rogers

Club Drumbeat

Queenscliff show a sizzler

Issue Number 110

August 2003

Cover Story: Exporting Australian Woodworking Technology

Gerard Gilet, one of Australia’s most respected guitar makers, has used his broad experience and knowledge to help guitar manufacturers in both Indonesia and Vietnam.

CollaborationNZ

by Neil Scobie

Neil was one of 70 craftspeople from several countries who joined in a highly productive and creative venture in Whangarei, New Zealand.

Pyrography — Drawing with Fire

This informative overview is one of a series which will cover all of the major woodworking crafts. It will help you get started in Pyrography — whether you are interested in the craft itself, or simply want to use Pyrography to decorate other woodwork.

Tolga Woodworks

One of the finest woodworking galleries in this region, Tolga Woodworks reflects the close availability of some of the most beautiful cabinet timbers in the world.

Club Drumbeat

The unveiling of a lathe and the 2003 Challenge were among major events for the Western Blue Mountains Region of the Sydney Woodturners Guild.

Teacher’s Bench

by Les Miller (Associate Editor)

In Part 3 of this beginners’ series, Les shows how success is often in the details.

An Aussie in Atlanta

by David Hire

David describes what he saw during some leg numbing hours at one of the largest woodworking shows in the world.

Single Handed Turning

by Les Roberts

Les and woodturning maven, Guilo Marcolongo, developed this Arm Support System to allow single armed turning.

Make Your Workshop a Better Place to Be

by Glenn Roberts

It’s true that safety is an attitude, but you can build some of that attitude into the hardware in your workshop.

Adelaide and Canberra Shows

Use this quick Guide to plan your Show visit.

Know Your Blades?

by Neil Schulz (Associate Editor)

Neil discusses the various, kinds, types and qualities of Scrollsaw blades available to help you choose what is best for you.

George’s Corner

by George Hatfield (Associate Editor)

Well, was it really carved by a machine?

Triton Toy Competition

— ACT & SA

User Report

Crown Woodturning Chisels

by George Hatfield

User Report

MIGB

by Neil Scobie

The Tidy Table

by Neil Scobie

When the space around your favourite TV chair is always a mess, when there’s never space for a cuppa and when moving your latest magazine smashes a remote control to the floor — you need a Tidy Table. Neil’s version is elegant and easy to make.

Apple Boxes

by Ernie Newman

These little boxes make great gifts — and Ernie shows you how to be sure the lid fits every time (even if you have to cheat a little).

Woodturning Tips

by George Hatfield (Associate Editor)

George shows you how to turn a perfect sphere.

Ernest Warther’s Hobo Pliers Puzzle

This remarkable man left the world some incredibly complex pieces of woodcarving. But there is one that is very simple. Yet re-creating his Hobo Pliers is tricky, particularly if you want to make them with the same small number of cuts he used.

Silk Purse Saga — The Final Episode

by Eric Lysaght

It’s taken a long time, but Eric has decided that these modifications to his Scrollsaw have brought him to the end of the Saga.

Good Egg Turning Competition

Dream Workshop Giveaway 2003

Teknatool Trans Tasman Competition

Good Ideas & Short Cuts

Getting More from a Sandpaper Disc, A Custom Featherguide,

A Handy Tool That’s Free

New Products

Book Reviews

Woodturning Design

by Mike Darlow

Pyrography — The Art of Creative Woodburning

by Sandra Menger

Fun & Easy Scrollsaw Projects

by Patrick Spielman

Furniture & Cabinet Construction

by Andy Rae

Issue Number 111

October 2003

Cover Story: Sell Your Work

One thing is clear from our interviews with seven leading galleries in Australia and New Zealand — they are all looking for woodworkers to provide them with products to sell. But you have to know how to approach and work with them.

Adelaide Show

by Les Miller

The show gave Les a chance to catch up with Wood Group SA.

Cabinetmaking — Setting up Shop

If you are thinking about taking up woodworking and making your own furniture, this quick guide is sure to help — even if you have a workshop you may pick up some tips.

Coolum Turnfest 2003

by Ernie Newman

The Amazing Wood Plane

by Charles T Orr

You can’t expect to use a new wood plane straight out of its box. This is how to get it ready for action.

Teacher’s Bench

by Les Miller

Understanding wood is one of the essential keys to good woodworking.

The Norman Burl Holder

Les Norman made this device to solve a common problem — holding large burls while they are being cut with a chainsaw.

Club Drumbeat

Northern Rivers Woodcraft Group at the Jacaranda Festival.

Gallery

The varied work of Les Johnson.

Melbourne Timber & Working with Wood Show 2003

The 2003 shows in Brisbane, Sydney and Adelaide have been among the best ever. Now it’s Melbourne’s turn.

George’s Corner

Visiting woodturner, Nick Cook was impressed when he visited the Naturally Australian Wood Gallery in the Rocks (Sydney).

The Pencil

by Mike Darlow

Of course you use pencils — like every other woodworker — but do you know their history and how they are made?

Scrollsaws

by Neil Shulz

Neil discusses how to achieve the crisply defined corner cuts that are vital for many projects.

User Report

AngleMag

by Les Miller

User Report

New Surcare Random Orbital Sander

by Les Miller

Dust Hoods

by Glenn Roberts

Ideas on how to use Dust Hoods to reduce the dust hazard in your workshop.

Making and Carving Fire Bellows (Part 1)

by Clive Price

These attractive and effective Fire Bellows make an interesting project. They combine woodworking with some easy leatherwork.

More Easy Threading

by Keith Jeeves

Keith extends the technique shown in an earlier article by Mike Darlow to make an entire screw top box.

Box and Rack Toolholder is the Ant’s Pants

by Jim McCarter

Jim’s tools follow him around the workshop.

Making a Sculpture Stand

by Allan Eyers

Though designed for a specific piece of sculpture, this elegant stand would be equally suitable for many others — and while it is not overly difficult, you will find making it will test your woodworking skills.

Rose Engine Part 3

by Geoff O’Loughlin

If you still haven’t made Geoff’s Rose Engine (Issues #107 & 108), this description of some of the ways in which to use it should convince you to get started.

Woodturning Tips

by George Hatfield (Assoc. Editor)

George builds on basic skills with this advice on turning a Finial.

 Good Egg Turning Competition

Dream Workshop Giveaway 2003

Teknatool Trans Tasman Competition

Good Ideas & Short Cuts

Ultra High Gloss Finishes

New Products

Book Reviews

Woodcarving Made Easy

by Cynthia Rogers

Woodworking Class Series - Cabinetmaking

by Vincenç GIlbert & Josep López

Sharpening Pocket Reference Book

by Jim Kingshott

Restoring Wood

by Eva Pascqual i Miró, Anna Jover i Armengol & Josep Maria Miret i Farré

Making Period Dolls’ House Furniture

by Derek & Sheila Rowbottom

Issue Number 112

December 2003

Teacher’s Bench

by Les Miller

Understanding wood is essential for every woodworker.

Cover Story: A Rising Star

The future of the craft is safe in the hands of woodturners and cabinetmakers like Karen Blewden.

Something Special

A brief glimpse of Bungendore Wood Works Gallery’s Something Special exhibition.

Canberra Timber & Working with Wood Show 2003

Les Miller predicts a big future for the growing Canberra show.

A Guide to Wood Finishes

Where to start when choosing a finish for your latest masterpiece.

Andrew Downie: Working Wonders with Wood

Totally blind, Andrew still enjoys woodworking with the aid of some very clever tools.

User Report

Metabo KGS 1880 Plus Sliding Compund Saw

Club Drumbeat

A happy 20th birthday to Woodgroup SA.

Gallery

The varied marquetry work of Graham Artley.

Shutter Company Steps Up With Felder

Scrollsaws

by Neil Shulz

Neil shows you how to finish your scrollsaw work.

George’s Corner

George shares his experiences of a recent woodturning tour of the USA where he met many friendly, big-hearted and dedicated turners.

Woodturner’s Toolmaker

by Carol Rix

User Report

The new Vermec Mini-Lathe

Carved Decorations for Christmas, Easter, Special Occasions, Parties or the Home

by Maricha Oxley

If you start now, you can have these carved decorations ready for your tree this Christmas.

Anchor Clock

by Tom Manley

An excellent scollsaw project.

A Swarf Maker’s Guide to Making a Refectory-Style Table

by Steve Painter

The story of how this table came to be is as appealing as its design.

A Fine Woodworking Mallet

by Keith Hudson

This lightweight mallet is ideal for making dovetails.

Making and Carving a Fire Bellows (Part 2)

by Clive Price

When you finish carving your bellows, you will have made a valuable addition to your home.

Hanging Fragrance

by Carol Rix

Carol describes the method she has developed for making these useful Potpourri hangers.

For the Woodworker: Hardening and Tempering Tools

by Jim Hall

The know-how you need to make your own woodworking tools.

Spirals Decorate Tea Trolley

by Cecil Judd

This project will put your woodturning skills to the test.

 Dream Workshop Giveaway 2003

Teknatool Trans Tasman Competition

Good Ideas & Short Cuts

Cramping a Lamp, Wooden ‘T’ Wingnuts

New Products

Book Reviews

Complete Woodfinishing — Revised Edition

by Ian Hosker

Spielman’s Original Scroll Saw Patterns

by Patrick & Patricia Spielman

Woodturning in Miniature

by Ian and Nina Wilkie

Marquetry and Inlay Handbook

by Zachary Taylor

Issue Number 113

February 2004

Power Carving

There has been a surge of interest in power carving, which allows more work to be done in less time.

Things of Wood 2003

This exhibition in Sydney gives woodworkers the chance to show and sell their works.

Good Egg Winners

There was an extraordinarily wide range of eggs entered in the competition - we show you some of the results.

Gallery

Young woodworker, Daniel Standing, excels with his working model of a backhoe.

Club Drumbeat

The Chester Hill Woodcrafters have a new home.

Teachers Bench

by Les Miller

Les demystifies some common woodworking terms and jargon.

George’s Corner

Back from the US George is excited about Mesquite.

Ancient Egyptian Boat Building

by Art Burrows

The restoration of a 40 tonne Solar Barque gives us life size lessons in the way boats were built 4500 years ago in Egypt.

P&N Tools

by Bruce Bell

Bruce extols the virtues of these Australian tools.

Woodturning Tips

George discusses peeling and scraping and their respective merits.

2004 Auckland Timber & Working With Wood Guide

The second Auckland show promises to be bigger and better than last year.

Turnout 2003

by George Hatfield

Proserpine Woodturners organise another great weekend.

User Report

Arno Sharpener and Burnisher

by Les Miller

Available from Carba-Tec, the Arno sharpener and burnisher are highly recommended by Les.

User Report

Vermec Hollowing Chisel Set

by Carol Rix

Carol puts these Vermec tools through their paces.

Projects

Display Unit

by Neil Scobie

Well within the capabilities of the hobbyist woodworker, this functional yet attractive Display Unit has timber framed glass shelves.

The De Dion

by Neil Schulz

Neil presents a vintage car scrollsaw project.

Mallards in Flight

by Sue Walters

Sue steps you through a simple, easy, yet attractive pyrography project.

MIG Alley

by Buddy Smith

Ever wondered how you can make your carvings look alive - Buddy shows you how.

Throwing a Little Light on Making a Standard Lamp

by Les Swift

How to bore the hole in a standard lamp for the wiring - make it in three sections and bore the hole first.

Making a Marine Propeller

by John K Looker

Some of you may remember John’s Gear Pattern article from last year. This time he shows you how to make a realistic model of a propeller.

Speed Carving - The Easy and Safe Way

by Maricha Oxley

After you’ve read the article on power carving you might like to try making Maricha’s Gift.

Precision Tablesaw Tenoning Jig

by David Dundas

This jig makes it easy to cut multiple tenons from stock of the same thickness.

Good Ideas & Short Cuts

Dowel Groover, Apple Box Template

New Products

Book Reviews

Controlling Dust in the Workshop

by Rick Peters

Box-Making Basics

by David M Freedman

Designs for Pyrography and Other Crafts

by Norma Gregory

Creative Intarsia Projects

by Garnet Hall

Issue Number 114

April 2004

Considering Dust Extraction?

There are many personal devices and dust extraction machines available to control wood dust in your workshop.

Plywood Ducts for Dust Control

by Frank Wiesner

Frank’s solution to a central dust collection system - he made his own with plywood ducting.

Torso Carving

by Neil Scobie

A carving class with a difference.

Ancient Egyptian Woodworking

by Art Burrows

Pull saws were in use over 3000 years ago, but the Egyptian method of rip sawing was unique.

Club Drumbeat

Two woodworking clubs celebrate their 20th Anniversaries - The Sydney Woodturners Guild Inc. and The Hunter Co-operative Ltd.

Teachers Bench

by Les Miller

Les discusses the importance of jointwork.

George’s Corner

by George Hatfield

A nautilus shell-shaped house has George intrigued.

Skills Publishing/dmg Woodworking Competition

Something for the Kitchen - this is a Competition for everyone. No matter what kind of woodworking you do, you can exhibit your work and get the chance to win a cash prize up to $1000!

Brisbane Timber & Working with Wood Show 2004

The year’s Brisbane Show has some new and exciting surprises.

Teknatool Trans Tasman Woodturning Competition

Choosing the finalists in this Competition was a formidable achievement.

The Ultimate Workshop Goodbye to the Dream Workshop - the Ultimate Workshop 2004 has arrived!

User Report:

Dyco Router Table

by Neil Scobie

User Report:

Woodcut Tru-Grind Tool Sharpening System

by Vic Wood

User Report:

Jet JSG-96 Disc and Belt Sander

by Neil Scobie

Projects

Woodturning Tips

by George Hatfield

Replicating a wine goblet is not difficult if you have command of your chisels.

Hobby Work Bench

by Trevor Larkey

Need somewhere to assemble small items or do some craft work? Trevor has the answer.

An Urn from the Peppercorn Tree

by Robert Allison

Turn a rustic urn from Peppercorn wood.

Pivoting Jaw to Suit the Triton Superjaws

by Glenn Roberts

Make your Triton Superjaws more versatile with a pivoting clamp.

Bevel Cutting on the Scrollsaw

by Neil Schulz

Decorative Kookaburra in a Tree using bevel cuts.

Router Attachment for the Lathe

by Les Swift

Flute your Standard Lamp Base or make an orange squeezer - there are many applications for this versatile attachment.

Turning a Segmented Lamp Base

by Alan Finlay

Learn how to segment and turn a hollow lamp base.

Rattles

by Alan Logan

Alan learned the dangers of baby’s rattles the hard way. This is his solution to the problems.

New Products

Book Reviews

176 Woodworking Projects

Making Wooden Clock Cases

by Tim and Peter Ashby

Veneering Handbook

by Ian Hosker

Cutting-Edge Table Saw - Tip & Tricks

by Kenneth Burton

Issue Number 115

June 2004

Diverse Woodturning Tools

Open the door to new forms of turning with some of the many diverse and innovative woodturning tools available.

Cover Story: Pursuing a Career in Woodworking

A career in woodworking can be both rewarding and challenging. Australia’s leading woodworkers and educators talk about their experiences and offer advice to assist you in your career choice.

The Ubiquitous Adze

by Art Burrows

The adze was probably the most important tool in the Ancient Egyptian woodworker’s tool basket.

Woodturning Tools - What Should I Use? How Sharp Are Yours?

by Bruce Bell

Bruce answers two of the most common questions beginners ask about tools.

Teachers Bench

by Les Miller

Choose the right joint for your next woodworking project.

The Ultimate in Decorated Wood

by Art Burrows

This collection of remarkable reproductions will be a feature of the 2004 Sydney Timber and Working With Wood Show.

Sydney Timber & Working with Wood Show 2004

The 2004 Sydney Show will have something for everyone and is one of the biggest this year.

George’s Corner

by George Hatfield

The debate over Mesquite has motivated George to track some down and give it a turn.

The Ultimate Workshop

Goodbye to the Dream Workshop - the Ultimate Workshop 2004 has arrived!

Woodturning Tips

by George Hatfield

How to cut shoulders on between centre turning.

How Does Your Cutting Stack Up?

by Neil Schulz

Neil shows different ways of cutting multiple layers with your scrollsaw.

User Report:

Grip-Tite Guide

by Les Miller

User Report:

Jet JBOS-5 Benchtop Oscillating Spindle Sander

by Neil Scobie

User Report:

Nobex Octo Squares

by Les Miller

Projects

Treasure Chest

by Stephen Jewell

Make an authentic pirate’s treasure chest for the kids from recycled timber.

Dolls’ House Chair

by Derek Thomas

A method for making a contoured seat chair in 1:12 scale based on a design by George Nakashima.

Lighthouse on Rocks

by Sue Walters

Use your wire nib or solid point burner for this attractive step-by-step pyrography project.

Making a Simple Lissajous Figure

by Bill Lane

Combine turning and carving skills to make a familiar figure.

Mitreing the Frame for a Small Box

by Peter Fogelman

Small box frames simplified - just insert fillets of wood across the mitres.

Designing and Building a Timber Geodesic Cubby House

by Rod Rayburn

Rod’s new CAD program simplifies the design and construction of complex faceted shapes.

Other Features

New Products

Book Reviews

Wildlife Patterns - Birds

by Sue Walters

Making Heirloom Boxes

by Peter Lloyd

The Marquetry Course

by Jack Metcalfe & John Apps

Building The Perfect Tool Chest

by Jim Stack

Issue Number 116

August 2004

The World’s Oldest Staircase

David Stewart of The Ancient Kauri Kingdom took three months to carve a staircase in this 45,000 year old Kauri log.

Win a Norbury Drawing

Acclaimed UK woodcarver, Ian Norbury, is holding an international competition on his web site to promote his latest series of sculptures.

Timber - The Woodworker’s Resource

You must know the tree to be able to understand the wood. Sourcing useable wood is an essential part of woodworking.

Kris Laws - Representing Australia

At just 21 years old, Kris is looking forward to his next big goal in cabinetmaking - participating in the international Worldskills Competition in Helsinki, Finland, next year.

The Adze in Use

by Art Burrows

In spite of its simple construction, the ancient adze was a versatile woodworking tool.

Equipment for the Ultimate Workshop - 3

Festool and Surcare equipment.

Gallery

Cynthia’s Doll’s House and a restored trunk.

Turnfest 2004

by Ernie Newman

Across the Teacher’s Bench

by Les Miller

The ABC of Power Tools - Part 1, Drills.

Inaugural Australian Scroll Saw Exhibition

by Neil Schulz

This event, held in May in Albury-Wodonga, attracted scrollers from around the country.

Sydney Show Photo Diary

Adelaide and Canberra Timber & Working with Wood Shows

Guide to the attractions and seminars at these upcoming Shows.

Rescued and Restored

by Alan B Coppin

Good timber can be found in all sorts of places.

Win a Tim Skilton Power Sanding Kit

Trend Open Day is a Tradition

George’s Corner

A Clock with a Difference, plus a clock competition.

User Report

Surcare Hobby Sanding Machine

by Les Miller Projects

Club Drumbeat

Gold Coast Woodies turns 21 and Caring for the Locals

Good Ideas & Short Cuts

Finding Centre & Setting Thicknesser Blades

Projects

Woodturning Tips

by George Hatfield

George turns a bowl with a natural edge from Mesquite.

It’s a Big World

by Neill Baker

The making of this 900mm 100kg wooden globe was a feat of mechanical and woodworking skill and involved a lot of patience.

Another Table!

by Charles Orr

A hexagonal table top solved the problem of building a table to fit between two chairs.

Keepsake Boxes

by Maricha Oxley

Koala families were the inspiration for these small boxes carved from Huon Pine.

Tuning Your Bandsaw

by Bill Plant

Carve with Ease

by Alan Stewart

A fold-away bench and seat makes carving much easier.

Woodturner’s Approach to the History of Sound Reproduction

by Aaron Ehrlich

Making Sanding a Little Easier

by Glenn Roberts

Sanding turned items and making your own sanding discs.

New Products

Book Reviews

Red Cedar In Australia

Making Drums

by Denis Waring

Purpose-made Joinery

by E V Foad

Segmented Turning - A Complete Guide

by Ron Hampton

Issue Number 117

October 2004

Chainsaw Chic

Angela Polglaze has carved out an international reputation in an extreme art form - chainsaw sculpture.

Shopping for a Bandsaw

Determine the features you need so you can gain optimum performance and versatility without buying a model that is too big or expensive for your requirements.

Bandsaw Survey

Over 50 models to choose from, ranging in price from under $500 to over $9000, to suit everyone from the occasional hobbyist to the professional woodworker.

Did They Really Have a Lathe?

by Art Burrows

Ancient Egyptians are credited with inventing the lathe, but the debate continues.

Equipment for the Ultimate Workshop - 4

Colen Clenton’s ingeniously designed and made marking tools and the SPD-25A drilling machine from Hare & Forbes.

International Outlook for Sturt School

The well-respected Sturt School for Wood in Mittagong NSW has received international accreditation to accept overseas students.

Gallery

Bill David’s dray and Laurie Trembath’s Cedar creations.

Across the Teacher’s Bench

by Les Miller

The ABC of Power Tools - Part 2, Drill bits and accessories.

Melbourne and Hobart Timber & Working with Wood Shows

Guide to the attractions and seminars at these upcoming Shows. Don’’t miss Richard Raffan in Hobart and Guilio Marcolongo and Angela Polglaze in Melbourne.

An Eight Year Project

by Kathy Muhlhan

Started by her late husband and finished by her nephew, Pip’s library chair has been a labour of love.

Orbost Exhibition Centre to House National Collection

The National Collection of Wood Design will have a permanent display in Orbost’s new arts building.

Tim Skilton Pot Entries

George’s Corner

Wooden Winged Things and notes on the wine goblet project.

Skills Publishing Open Day

User Report -

Performax 10-20 Drum Sander Plus

by Neil Scobie

User Report -

3D Drawing Board

by Steven Burrows

User Report -

Perfect Gloss

by Adrian Bryant

Projects

Drum Sanders for Scrollsaw Work

by Neil Schulz

While drum sanders are a major purchase, they offer a lot of advantages to scrollers.

Woodturning Tips

by George Hatfield

Making a Specimen Vase - George turns a small vase with test tube insert from a Mesquite offcut.

Five Chairs for Posterity - 1

by JM Cleaver

A restored rocking chair provides the inspiration for five new family heirlooms.

A Polygonal Bowl with Legs

by Lawrie Salter

What do you get when you turn a multi-sided blank? Lawrie experimented and came up with this attractive and unusual shape.

Keepsake Boxes - 2

by Maricha Oxley

Final notes on carving these small Huon Pine boxes with a koala theme.

Getting Rid of Problem Dust

by John Greenlees

Custom-made cyclone used to upgrade mobile dust extractor.

New Products

Good Ideas & Short Cuts

Jigsaw into Scrollsaw

Book Reviews

Architectural Carving: Techniques for Power & Hand Tools

by Mike Burton

The Practice of Woodturning - DVD

by Mike Darlow

Upholstery - A Complete Course (Revised Edition)

by David James

The Fine Art of Cabinetmaking

by James Krenov

Issue Number 118

December 2004

David’s Woodworking Takes Off

A profile of wooden model plane maker, David Spall.

Dedication at Deception Bay

Woodturning students at Deception Bay High School QLD extend themselves beyond the curriculum.

Woodworking Safety Equipment

Not all accessories assist us to machine wood faster and more accurately. Some have been developed to make woodworking safer.

Gallery

A TAFE teacher, Jason Farrall has been designing his own furniture for a number of years.

No Flight of Fancy

With the help of people from around Australia and the world, Eric Hayden is building a Wright Bros Model A plane in Narromine NSW.

Equipment for the Ultimate Workshop - 5

JET sanding machines and high quality blades and cutters from Henry Bros Saws.

User Report -

DMT DuoSharp Diamond Sharpener

by Les Miller

Club Drumbeat

Central Coast Woodturners Co-op Expands

Formed in 1985 the Central Coast Woodturners based around Gosford, north of Sydney, have grown from strength to strength.

Across the Teacher’s Bench

by Les Miller (Assoc. Editor)

The ABC of Power Tools - Part 3

Portable Sanders from Attachments to Random Orbital.

Carving Collaboration

by Suzanne Stahl

Wood and metal are combined in this modern sculpture.

Adelaide and Canberra Shows Photo Diary

A gallery of winning entries at this year’s Shows.

George’s Corner

by George Hatfield

USA Woodturning Tour - Atlanta.

A Digital Camera in the Workshop

Digital cameras are a powerful tool in the workshop to keep records of your work and construction methods.

User Report -

Felder CF741 Combination Machine

by Fred Buckley

User Report -

JET Mini Lathe

by Neil Scobie

User Report -

Selleys Aquadhere Range

by Les Miller

Projects

Woodturning Tips

by George Hatfield

Making a Letter Knife

George turns the knife shape from Mesquite and then uses a bandsaw and sander to finish the blade.

Cutting Dovetails by Hand

by Charles Orr

There are still reasons for cutting dovetails by hand and they’re not as difficult to make as they may first appear.

Five Chairs for Posterity - 2

by Jim Cleaver

In this installment we build the back and the seat.

Working with a Drawknife

by Lindsay G Collins

Though it has somewhat fallen from favour in recent years, the drawknife is still a very useful hand tool for shaping wood.

Matthew Flinders’ Chess Set

by Mike Darlow

A touch of history adds to the appeal of this intricately turned chess set.

Inlay Work with a Scrollsaw

by Neil Schulz (Assoc. Editor)

The versatility of the scrollsaw enables inlay work to be done by machine rather than by hand.

A Lute from the Internet

by Steve Marshall

Building a baroque lute by correspondence over the Internet proved to be a most rewarding experience.

New Products

Good Ideas & Short Cuts

Gluing Mitred Joints, Ice Cream Drawers

Book Reviews

Understanding Woodturning

by Ann and Bob Phillips

Making Elegant Custom Tables

by Doug Stowe

Build your own Custom Workbenches

by Mark Corke

Workshop Shortcuts for Woodworkers

by Graham McCulloch

Issue Number 119

February 2005

The Timber Benders

150-year-old equipment forms the backbone of this growing timber bending enterprise in Daylesford, Victoria.

Purchasing a Router

A guide to router selection plus a survey of most of the router models currently available.

Get More From Your Batteries

We de-mystify rechargeable battery technology and show you how to make your cordless tools perform better and the batteries last longer.

Re:Cycle

Review of the stunning work on display at the 3rd Tweed Wood Biennial Exhibition.

Club Drumbeat

Copper Coast Woodwork Group

In three short years this group has grown into a thriving club covering virtually all aspects of woodworking.

Across the Teacher’s Bench

by Les Miller (Assoc. Editor)

The ABC of Power Tools - Part 4, Portable Circular Saws.

Jim Cleaver’s Ancient Egyptian Adze

Using the AWW plans, Jim built a working adze.

Equipment for the Ultimate Workshop - 6

Carba-tec’s industrial quality 400mm bandsaw.

Making Shaping & Sanding a Little Easier

by Glenn Roberts

Glenn examines some of the specialised carving, shaping and sanding options now available.

User Report

JET Universal Mobile Base

by Greg Burnham

Woodwork Competition

Details of the woodwork competition to be held at every Timber & Working with Wood Show this year. Be in it and visit the show to see all the entries.

Going Solar

The Robertson Mill installation in Gympie QLD is one of the larger commercial solar kilns in the country.

Catching Up with Vic Wood

by Neil Scobie

While taking it a little easier these days, Vic, one of Australia’s best known turners, is still very much involved in Australian woodworking.

Gallery

A model stagecoach, Olympic Torch display, home-made bandsaw and photographic pyrography

Woodturn 2004

by George Hatfield

Richard Raffan, Soren Berger, Theo Haralampou and Tim Skilton demonstrate at Meadowbank TAFE

Skills Publishing Open Day 2004

Projects

Woodturning Tips

by George Hatfield

Making a Pepper Grinder.

Five Chairs for Posterity - 3

by Jim Cleaver

In this final instalment Jim finishes the legs and rests and assembles the chairs.

36 Drawer Cabinet

by Trevor Larkey

Inspired by a 1959 magazine cover this multi-drawer cabinet is ideal for the keen sewing or hobby enthusiast.

Carving Feathers

by Buddy Smith

A big feather makes an interesting exercise.

Neat Little Jewellery Dishes

by Carol Rix

A simple but very useful item that combines faceplate and between-centres turning.

George’s Corner

Results of the Clock Competition.

Inverted Sanders

by Jim McCarter and Pat Crowe

Converting a portable belt sander into an ‘upside-down’ bench-top sander.

Scrollsaw Modification for Plain Blades

by Steve Manning

Adaptors allow plain blades to be fitted to pinned blade scrollsaws.

New Products

Good Ideas & Short Cuts

Triton router table set-up, Making a screw chuck & Keeping the pressure on

Book Reviews

The Pocket Hole Drilling Jig Project Book

by Danny Proulx

Turned Chessmen

by Mike Darlow

A Guide to Work-Holding on the Lathe

by Fred Holder

Chainsaw Carving

by Hal MacIntosh

Issue Number 120

April 2005

Barry Black and 40,000 Wooden Pens

Innovation and production line methods are the key to Barry’s success as a self-employed woodworker.

Accessories for Your Table Saw

Improve the performance of your machine.

Wooden Boat Centre of Tasmania

by Neil Scobie

Located on the Huon River, the Centre is the ideal facility for learning the art of boat-building.

Club Drumbeat

The Maryborough (Qld) Woodturners and Craftsmen Guild.

Across the Teacher’s Bench

by Les Miller (Assoc. Editor)

The ABC of Power Tools - Part 5, Safety with Power Tools.

RIPS Wood Sculptures

Terry Everingham uses a chainsaw to shape his large sculptures of bird, fish and animal life.

Auckland Timber & Working with Wood Show

Show guide including this year’s main attractions and exhibitor list.

User Report

Feather-Loc Featherboard

by Les Miller

These featherboards greatly inprove the operation and safety of your table saw or router table.

Woodwork Competition

Update of details of the woodworking competitions to be held at the Timber & Working with Wood Shows this year.

Gallery

Huon Pine furniture collection and turned clown.

User Report

Loggerheads Box-Making Timber Kits

by Neil Scobie

Loggerheads now offer pre-sized timber kits in Australian timbers to suit Gifkin box designs.

George’s Corner

American Association of Woodturners’ Annual Symposium in Orlando, Florida.

Instant Gallery Display

AAW Symposium, Orland, Florida

User Report

JET JPL 358 Pen Lathe

by Neil Scobie

Projects

Making an Accurate Template for a Cyclone

by Alan Edwards

How to calculate the shape of the cyclone for John Greenlees’ dust collection device.

Repairing a Cedar Table

by George Hatfield (Assoc. Editor)

Furniture repairs offer new challenges to the woodturner.

Improved Hand Planes

by Chris Anderson

Still at high school, Chris has hand-built two steel planes, both with an adjustable mouth.

Standard Lamps Don’t Have to Be Turned

by Alison Barnett

A cabinet-maker’s standard lamp.

Carving Wooden Frames for Gemstones and Photographs

by Ken Williams

Use your wood offcuts to make these attractive gemstone mounts and necklace picture frames.

A Wooden Scrollsaw

by Stuart Hulme

An engineering systems approach to the design of custom-made machines.

Turning a Hollow Wooden Tennis Ball

by W A Lane

Turning a tennis ball is a challenge of patience and accuracy.

The Lathe That Grew

by Reg Skelton

Modifications to a basic lathe have greatly improved performance.

Surface Texturing - 1

by Glenn Roberts

Surface texturing is one method of making your work stand out and be noticed.

New Products

Good Ideas & Short Cuts

Kitchen Hobby Sander and Quick-Change Router Baseplates

Book Reviews

Woodturning with Ray Allen

by Dale L Nish

Scroll Saw Portraits

by Gary Browning

Woodworking Wit & Wisdom

by Jim Tolpin

Carving Eyes

by Jeff Phares

Building Woodshop Workstations

by Danny Proulx

Issue Number 121

June 2005

Profile - Kevin Banting

by Buddy Smith

Kevin has been carving people from wood for the last five years, but his beautiful pieces are the result of a life-long fascination with sculpting.

The Forest and Heritage Centre Geeveston TAS

by Neil Scobie

Vintage woodworking machinery, forestry display, a production woodturner in action and Tasmanian timber furniture and products, all under one roof.

A Tale of Two Feet

by Art Burrows

Two chairs, similar feet, yet their designers lived thousands of years apart.

20th Anniversary Competition

20 prizes to be won by 20 readers.

Best of Show, Auckland 2005

Winning entries at the Timber & Working with Wood Show.

Club Drumbeat

The Tardis Lives!

Blackall Range Woodcrafters Guild rescue their old style phone box.

Going with the Grain

by Julie Hinchcliffe

For the Thompsons, farm forestry is money in the bank - their bank.

1985-2005 A Generation of Woodworkers

Over the last two decades woodworking in Australia and New Zealand has seen many changes.

Brisbane & Sydney Timber and Working With Wood Shows

Guides for both Shows including main attractions and exhibitor lists.

User Report

Easy Riser Drill Table Conversion Kit

by Neil Scobie

This simple device from Terry Gosschalk, inventor of the WASP, makes any drill press much easier to adjust.

User Report

Vermec Ultimate Deep Hollowing Set

by Carol Rix

The hollowing set builds on previous designs, creating a set of tools that are easier to use and require less physical effort.

User Report

Xtreme Xtension Router Bit Holder

by Les Miller

An innovative device which enables router bits to be installed above the table top into table-mounted 1/2” routers.

George’s Corner

The J C Campbell Craft School

This live-in folk school in North Carolina USA provides students with an opportunity to learn almost any craft in an intensive week-long course.

Projects

Surface Texturing - Part 2

by Glen Roberts

You don’t have to be able to draw to use a pyrography tool for exciting texturing techniques.

Candlestick with a Difference

by George Hatfield (Assoc. Editor)

Laminated sections and a scalloped base make for an unusual design.

Hi-Fi Tower - Part 1

by A Barrington

This modern design makes a feature of your hi-tech equipment instead of hiding it behind doors.

La Maja

by Maricha Oxley

A carving based on the painting of La Maja Desnuda by Spanish Master, Franciso Jose de Goya.

Scrollsaw Swirl

by Alan Bullin

The swirling design for this pot stand is simple to make but challenging to perfect.

Templates & Patterns

by Lindsay G Collins

Gallery

Jim Scott’s interest in woodworking has led to a workshop filled with custom-made machines.

Aluminium & Hot-Melt Glue Make a Wonderful Combination

by Jim McCarter

The excellent bond between wood and aluminium created by hot-melt glue provided the solution to turning a composite Crucifix base.

Long Hole Boring

by Mike Darlow

Forming a long hole through a lamp stand or other item can be challenging. Mike looks at the options and his experiences with different methods.

Other Features

New Products

Good Ideas & Short Cuts

Corner Cutter for the Bandsaw, Joiner’s Pencil Sharpener

Book Reviews

Taunton’s Complete Illustrated Guide to Period Furniture Details

by Lonnie Bird

Taunton’s Complete Illustrated Guide to Sharpening

by Thomas Lie-Nielsen

Carving Spoons

by Shirley Adler

Treasure Chests

by Lon Schleining

Wood Finishing Fixes

by Michael Dresdner

Issue Number 122

August 2005

Les Miller 1935-2005

Profile - John Lister

Based in Christchurch NZ, John Lister developed his professional woodturning career from no more than an interest in starting a hobby.

Blue Mountains Challenge 2005

Almost a dozen NSW woodturning clubs entered this year’’s Challenge.

Specialised Cabinetmaking Drills

Non-standard drill/driver designs intended to make cabinetmaking easier.

Home Grown Inventions 1985-2005

Innovation in the woodworking community has led to the development of many successful local products.

Strings on a Shoestring

by Reg Cooke

Having finished his 12th project, Reg dispels some of the myths and encourages others to have a go at making musical instruments.

Club Drumbeat

Hastings Woodworkers Guild moves to new premises and the Hills District Triton User Group Inc promotes its activities.

20th Anniversary Competition

20 prizes to be won by 20 readers - coupon p.46.

Carving a Place in History

by Jenny Springett

Women were prominent among Australian woodcarvers from around 1860 to between the World Wars.

Adelaide & Canberra Timber and Working With Wood Shows

Guides for both Shows including main attractions.

User Report - Triton PRA001 Respirator

by Alec Bendeli

A search for better personal dust protection led to the Triton unit.

Georges Corner

by George Hatfield (Assoc. Editor)

The story behind the vessel used in this issue’s Woodturning Tips.

Turn-Fest 2005

by George Hatfield

This year’s carving and turning event included twelve demonstrators from around Australia, plus Betty Scarpino (USA) and Jean-Francois Escoulen (France).

Projects

Woodturning Tips - A Lid for a Vessel

by George Hatfield

The decision to add a lid to a completed deep vessel posed a few challenges.

Hi-Fi Tower - Part 2

by A Barrington

Building the drawers.

Making Chairs That Work

by Paul Gregson, Steven Burrows and Art Burrows

A historical and engineering overview of the development of the chair and how to make your design successful.

Easter Island Statue

by Aaron Ehrlich

A home-made profiler enabled the shape of a clay mock-up to be transferred to a laminated wooden sculpture.

Using Your Router to Cut Circular Blanks

by Fred Sundholme

This simple jig can be set up to mass produce circular blanks, 90-180mm in diameter.

Surface Texturing - Part 3

by Glenn Roberts

Hammer-action power tools are a fast and effective means of texturing wood.

Turned Lidded Boxes

by Charles T Orr

These items are simple to turn, use up your offcuts and make great presents.

Modern Wall Clock

by Kevin J Cass

Wall-mounted clock design based on a battery-operated movement with pendulum.

Spiral Blades for the Scrollsaw

by Neil Schulz (Assoc. Editor)

Useful for complex designs, these innovative blades have their advantages and limitations.

Gallery

Hamilton’s plane restorations, Roseveare’s cross-eyed clock and Ehrlich’s unusual clocks.

Turning a Round Square Edge Bowl

by Alexander Bendeli

The pieces of waste material used when turning this bowl looked so good, they were left intact in the finished shape.

New Products

Good Ideas & Short Cuts

Verandah Posts on a Short Lathe, WC Collar for Dust Collection

Book Reviews

Pyrography Workbook, A Complete Guide to the Art of Woodburning

by Sue Walters

Beneath the Bark, Twenty-Five Years of Woodturning

by Kip W Christensen and Dale L Nish

Carving Canes & Walking Sticks

by Tom Wolfe

Jet Shopclass — Shapers VHS Video or DVD

The Illustrated Guide to Cabinet Doors and Drawers

by David Getts

Carving Ears and Hair

by Jeff Phares

Issue Number 123

October 2005

The Orbost Exhibition Centre & 2005 Wood Design Exhibition

Now in its 14th year the Wood Design Exhibition will be held in the new Orbost Exhibition Centre.

Profile - Paul Gregson (Assoc. Editor)

A 19th Century Cabinetmaker (with electricity)

To repair antiques and build matching replicas, problem-solving is just one of the challenges in Paul’s craft.

Cabinet/Box Hardware for Woodworkers

There’s still plenty of choice for hardware fittings for cabinet and box work if you know who to contact or visit.

FINISH

Sturt School for Wood 2005 Exhibition.

Profile - Guilio Marcolongo

by Neil Scobie

In spite of his international reputation, Guilio remains a part-time turner with plenty of energy and enthusiasm for his hobby.

Génies de la Mer

by Steven Burrows

Exhibition of masterpieces of French Naval Sculpture at the Australian National Maritime Museum, Darling Harbour, Sydney.

Club Drumbeat

Central Coast Woodturners and the Central Tablelands Woodcraft Inc.

20th Anniversary Competition

20 prizes to be won by 20 readers

User Report

Hycut Hollowing Tool

by Alec Bendeli

Hycut’s new tool brings deep hollowing within the reach of most budgets.

Skills Publishing Open Day

15 October 2005

- don’t miss out!

Melbourne & Hobart Timber and Working With Wood Shows

Guides for both Shows including main attractions.

Dad’s Silky Oak

by Lyndall Carroll

A favourite garden tree lives on in the family furniture.

When the Chips are Down

by Tim Skilton

The Exhibition by Woodgroup SA at the Adelaide Timber & Working with Wood Show 2005.

User Report

Bosch PRIO Lithium Ion Sander

by Scott Bauer

The cordless invasion continues with Bosch’s affordable cordless detail/finishing sander.

Gallery

John Ratley’s Intarsia and Vic Sneyd’s lamps.

Projects

Woodturning Tips - Tall-Stem Lidded Box

by George Hatfield

This ornate vessel incorporates a number of turning techniques and is one of George’s favourite practice designs.

Hi-Fi Tower - Part 3

by A Barrington

Shelves and final assembly.

Making Chairs That Work - 2

by Paul Gregson, Steven Burrows and Art Burrows

From the Greek Klismos to the European 16th Cent. Joint Stool.

The Pegged & Drawn Mortice & Tenon Joint

This is a very practical joint which can be used in a number of applications and removes the reliance on glue to hold the joint together.

Ye Olde English Stool

by Jim Cleaver

Make a genuine English joint stool based on the drawings of this family heirloom.

Long Hole Boring on a Budget

by Norm McKay

More thoughts on drilling a straight hole.

Turning with Wet Seasoned Timber

by Carol Rix and John Hanrahan

Wet seasoning offers a means of drying wood faster.

Georges Corner

by George Hatfield (Assoc. Editor)

The Birthday Cane.

Cross-Cut Table Saw Sled

by D Dundas

A customised sled for a 250mm (10”) table saw plus tenoning and finger joint jigs.

Surface Texturing - Part 4

by Glenn Roberts

Distressing lathe-mounted work with power tools.

New Products

Good Ideas & Short Cuts

Tailstock Aid, Sanding Aid, Bandsaw Trunnion Tips

Book Reviews

Classic Woodturning Projects with Bonnie Klein

by Bonnie Klein

Understanding the Spinning Wheel

by Eric J Curran

3D Scroll Saw Patterns & Techniques

by Henry Berns

3D Patterns for the Scroll Saw

by Diana Thompson

Jet Shopclass — Lathes VHS video or DVD

Success With Routing

by Stuart Lawson

Issue Number 124

November 2005

Eric and His Fabulous Flying Machine

At the end of September, the Spirit of Flight, a working replica of the wooden framed Wright Model A flyer took to the air at Narromine.

Choosing a Sander

There are many factors which determine whether you have the right sander for the job or wasted your money.

Mike St Clair & the 3 Elements

The Framed Art Gallery in Darwin was the venue for the highly successful exhibition, the 3 Elements.

Profile - Chris Mitchell

For almost two decades Chris has made a living from production turning for galleries.

Woodworking with Children — Infants

by Ian Broinowski

With appropriate preparation and supervision you can introduce your children or grandchildren to woodworking from a very early age.

Club Drumbeat

Berwick District Woodworkers Club Inc (VIC) and the Bribie and District Woodcrafters Inc (QLD).

20th Anniversary Competition

20 prizes to be won by 20 readers

Make it Snappy

by Darryl Cooper

Far from the coastal forests, Mt Isa woodworkers make good use of the local Snappy Gum.

George’s Corner

by George Hatfield (Assoc. Editor)

Kevin Dwyer’s Dancing Brolgas

Wooden Clock Movements

by Kevin J Cass

Much research is required to design and produce a working wooden clock mechanism.

Neptune’s Guitars

by Heidi Lenffer, FELDER

Peter Pollard operates his own business making and repairing bass guitars.

New Australian Woodturning Invention

Peter Finocchiaro has invented a new device for turning multiple bowls from a single blank.

User Report

Vertiacc

by Scott Bauer

A pedestal drill accessory for drilling holes in multiple components.

Projects

Australian Countrymen’s Platter

by Carol Rix

Run out of ideas for your woodworking? A joint project is one way to stimulate your creativity.

Christmas Angel

by George Hatfield (Assoc. Editor)

A turned angel for the festive season.

Turning a Donut Teapot

by Albert Martin

If you think you’ve seen every teapot design, try turning this one!

Mitre Clamping Re-visited

by Peter Fogelman

A home-made clamping system re-visited.

Making a Three-Legged Stool

by Neil Scobie

Three-legged stools always come in handy around the house or workshop, and this sturdy unit is designed to last for many years.

Klinging Koalas

by Maricha Oxley

An advanced carving project based on a favourite Australian animal.

Blackwood CD Storage Cabinet

by David Dundas

An attractive narrow chest of drawers suited to a number of uses.

A Chess Set to Be Proud of

by Carol Rix

Turning a chess set.

Laminated Potpourri Vessel

by Alexander Bendeli

The completion of the project used to test the Hycut hollowing tool in the last issue.

Simple Sawbench Dust Extractor

by John Peters

A home-made device for reducing the dust generated by a light-framed table saw.

Aging Your Finishes

by Mac Simmons

An authentic weathered look can require as much skill and patience as a pristine finish.

The Little Ripper Gripper

by Peter Fogelman

This handy home-made device makes light work of keyless chucks.

New Products

Good Ideas & Short Cuts

Quick Store Work Bench, Grinder Modifications

Book Reviews

Making an Erosion Bowl (DVD)

by Neil Scobie

Learn to Turn

by Barry Gross

The Toolbox Book

by Jim Tolpin

Wood In Australia - Types, properties and uses - Second Edition

by Keith R Bootle

Understanding Wood Finishing - How to Select and Apply the Right Finish

by Bob Flexner

Issue Number 125

February 2006

Chris Woolcock — Master Rocking Horse Maker

In a working life that has progressed from teaching to toy-making to rocking horses, Chris now celebrates having completed his 5000th horse.

Holding the Work on the Lathe

Acquiring a collection of chucks, faceplates, centres and other holding devices for your lathe can be as important as expanding your selection of turning tools.

Profile — Terry Scott

by Neil Scobie

Terry is both an acclaimed NZ turner and President of the South Auckland Woodturners Guild.

Woodworking with Children — 3-5 Year Olds

by Ian Broinowski

This is an exciting age for children and with appropriate preparation and supervision you can start your children or grandchildren on their first woodworking projects.

The Future in Furniture

To promote its wood trade courses, Lidcombe TAFE (Sydney) held an exhibition in October 2005.

Surfaces

Some of the furniture pieces in the Australian School of Fine Wood’s exhibition of students’ work in Fremantle WA.

In the Workshop

by Paul Gregson (Assoc. Editor)

Patches on Naval Sculptures, Pipe Clamps and an Old Chair.

Learning to Carve

In Sydney’s western suburbs, Fouard Ibrahim passes his craft onto a new (and old) generation.

Jottings from a Woodturning Seminar

An overview of the Blue Mountains International Woodturning Symposium held in October 2005.

Club Drumbeat

Ipswich Woodcrafts Club Inc gives cancer the boot and Toowoomba & District Woodworkers Inc holds another successful Golden Gouge Competition.

Gallery

Norm Wilson’s turning.

2005 Australian Woodturning Exhibition

Eliminating the Bowl Catch

by Mike Darlow

A change in approach can prevent this catch.

The Bespoke Woodcarver

by Gloria Banting

A series of events led to Kevin Banting carving the masters for the spokes to the Royal Gold Coach Britannia.

Georges Corner

by George Hatfield (Assoc. Editor)

Alan Thomas’ church clocks.

User Report

Zinsser Spray Shellac

by Paul Gregson

Fast-drying spray-on shellac has a myriad of applications in the workshop.

Projects

Needle Box

by George Hatfield (Assoc. Editor)

A useful project for the novice to intermediate turner, this small box is a good way to use up your offcuts.

Making a Carved Seat Bar Stool

by Neil Scobie

A follow-on project from last issue’s three-legged stool, this carved seat bar stool is both comfortable to use and attractive.

Carving Wozza the Wombat

by Maricha Oxley

This incised multi-media carving is a simple exercise to enable beginners to develop their skill with the V-tool.

Making a Mountain Dulcimer

by Jack Bentley

Relatively simple to make and play, the mountain dulcimer is an ideal choice for the first time musical instrument maker.

Making Chairs that Work (3)

More recent trends in chair design — some successful, some not so!

How to Carve the Klinging Koalas

by Maricha Oxley

A photo guide to some of the carving techniques used to form the Klinging Koalas.

Saved from the Waste Bin

by Clive Price

Paper knives, letter openers and corn cob holders from offcuts.

Scroll-Sawn Kookaburra

by Wolfgang Böttcher

A request from friends led to the design of this scrollsaw project.

New Products

Good Ideas & Short Cuts

Wing Nuts and Custom Sanding Drums

Book Reviews

Art of Chainsaw Carving

by Jessie Groeschen

Woodtunring Wizadry Revised Edition

by David Springett

Making Classic Chairs

by Ron Clarkson

The Little Book of Whittling

by Chris Lubkemann

Furniture Restoration: A professional at work

by John Lloyd

DVD Reviews

Turning Wood with Richard Raffan

by Richard Raffan

Turning Boxes with Richard Raffan

by Richard Raffan

Turning Projects with Richard Raffan

by Richard Raffan

Mastering the Mitre Saw Part 1

by Gary Katz

Mastering the Mitre Saw Part 2

by Gary Katz

Issue Number 126

April 2006

Precision and Control in the Art of Woodturning

The works and influence of Mike Darlow — accomplished engineer, successful turner and internationally known author.

Thicknessers, Small and Large

A survey of the different thicknessers available, why you need one and what to look for when buying.

Torimba is Alive and Well!

by Buddy Smith

Last year’s Festival of the Forest in Ravenshoe (Far North QLD) was another great success.

Profile — Graeme Priddle

by Neil Scobie

Graeme is an internationally recognised NZ turner, carver and pyrographer who has developed his own definitive style.

Club Drumbeat

The Sydney Woodturners Guild Southern Region celebrates the 10th Anniversary of the Cubby House.

Exercise Boards for Rehab Work

by Alan Stewart

A nut and bolt board costs nothing, is easy to make and is a valuable tool for stroke victims.

Georges Corner

by George Hatfield (Assoc. Editor)

Review of the Collaboration 2005 held last October at the Woodturners of the Hunter workshops in Newcastle (NSW).

Skills Publishing Open Day

It’s early this year — 29 April. Don’t miss out!

Woodworking with Children — 6-12 Year Olds

by Ian Broinowski

This is perhaps the most important age for children visiting the workshop, when they are most likely to develop lifelong interests and habits.

Carving in the Blue Mountains

Everyone wanted wombats in Maricha Oxley’s first carving class for western Sydney and the Blue Mountains.

Musings at the Scrollsaw

by Eric Lysaght

Every piece of wood has its story.

Gallery

Frank Rowe’s butterfly and Peter Finocchiaro’s turning.

User Report — Blow Fly

by Neil Scobie

Neil trials Terry Gosschalk’s new sanding attachment for the drill press, lathe and portable drill.

User Report — Weldbond Adhesives

by Neil Scobie

Neil samples all three Weldbond glues — Professional Wood Glue, Outdoor Wood Glue and Universal Adhesive.

Projects

Scaling Down Projects

by George Hatfield (Assoc. Editor)

George explains how to use scaling graphs to enlarge or reduce designs to suit the timber at hand.

Carving Wonda and Weenie

by Maricha Oxley

A free-form mother and ‘baby’ wombat are Maricha’s latest project.

Lyre Music Stand

by Robert Millet

Huon Pine and stainless steel were used to make this eye-catching stand.

Box Lids with Scrollsawn Names

by Frank Parrish

A simple and effective technique for personalising box lids and other wooden items.

Turning an Offset Stem Goblet

A project using the Robert Sorby Eccentric Chuck.

Colour Matching with Padding

by Mac Simmons

Pigmented powders and padding medium such as French Polish can be used to build up a perfect colour match on repairs.

Turning a Certificate Holder

by Jim Stoner

After you’ve made one of these, you’ll never again be satisfied with using a mailing tube for your certificates!

Chip Carving

by W A Lane

This is a fascinating craft that requires a minimum of tools but a lot of patience.

Scroll-Sawn Goat

by Wolfgang Böttcher

A similar project to last issue’s kookaburra but a bit more challenging.

New Products

Good Ideas & Short Cuts

Sander Mount, Disposable Spray Booth and a Trigger Hold for the Triton

Book Reviews

The Wooden Bowl

by Robin Wood

Build Your Own Kitchen Cabinets (Second Edition)

by Danny Proulx

Custom Wooden Music Boxes for the Scroll Saw

by Rick and Karen Longabaugh

Success with Routing

by Stuart Lawson

DVD Reviews

Beginning Woodcarving

by Everett Ellenwood

Router Joinery with Gary Rogowski

by Gary Rogowski

Issue Number 127

June 2006

Profile — Neil Scobie

After 20 years as a high school Industrial Arts teacher, Neil took up a new career as a professional woodworker and educator — and he’s never looked back!

Different Finishes for Different Results

Some of the many and varied woodworking finishes available and where to get them.

Mr Dobbins Rides Again

Renaissance Rocking Horses restore Westmead Children’s Hospital’s antique rocking horse to its former glory.

Club Drumbeat

The Minkara Woodies live at the Minkara Retirement Resort in the northern Sydney suburbs and are active members of the Peninsula Chapter of the Sydney Woodturning Guild.

MiniMax C26 Combination Machine Competition

Start collecting the coupons for your chance to win a MiniMax C26 — a professional table saw, planer, thicknesser and spindle moulder that folds up to occupy only a square metre or so of workshop floor space.

Woodworking Questions & Answers

by Paul Gregson

Finishes for archery bows and other outdoor equipment, plus avoiding cracks in veneers.

Timber & Working with Wood Show Guides

Features, demonstrations, seminars, new products and exhibitors for the Brisbane, 12-14 May and Sydney, 2-4 June Shows.

The Creation of Kevin Banting’s Hell, West & Crooked

by Gloria Banting

A photo of an outback bullock muster becomes the subject of a large relief carving on a Mango slab.

Georges Corner

by George Hatfield (Assoc. Editor)

Review of the Turnout 2005 held last November by the Proserpine Woodturners in north Queensland, including the ‘giant pen’ and the demonstrations by two Japanese woodturners.

20-20 Competition

Final results of our 20 prizes for our 20th anniversary competition.

Projects

Precision Box-Joint Jig for the Table Saw

by David Dundas

This is a modification of the traditional box-joint jig design which gives greater accuracy and easier adjustment.

Turning the Reduced Reversible Candleholder - 1

by George Hatfield

George turns the candleholder used for last issue’s plan reduction exercise. In the next issue, the scalloping detail will be added.

Build Your Own Pool Table

by Robert Allison

After you have purchased the special fittings from a sporting goods store, making your own pool table is just a large scale woodworking project and within the capabilities of an intermediate woodworker.

Wipe-On Oil Finishes

by Mac Simmons

The ‘One Third’ formula for a wipe-on oil finish gives an easy-to-use home-made finish you can trial yourself.

A Skeleton in the Clock Case

by Stephen Painter

Notes on building a display cover for a skeleton clock and the home workshop production of small and otherwise unobtainable cabinetry hardware.

How to Carve Rope

by Gloria Banting

Templates and an appreciation of how real rope is made were used to create the rope border for Kevin Banting’s Hell, West & Crooked.

The Girl in the Mirror

by Wolfgang Böttcher

This is a very attractive fretwork that will delight your daughter, niece or granddaughter, but it will also challenge your patience and scrollsawing skills.

The Executive Toy

by Neil Bradbury

Experimenting with Peter Fogelman’s design

Lap Top Lap Desk

by Alan Burke

A practical woodworking item for the computer age, this project features dovetailed joints and dowelled hinges

A Ship’s Wheel for a Cubby

by John K Looker

If your children dream of sailors and pirates in their cubby, then this ship’s wheel is the ideal accessory.

New Products

Good Ideas & Short Cuts

Sanding Aids, Unique Router Table and Custom Made Panel Supports for the Workshop

Book Reviews

Antique Boxes

by Genevieve Cummins

Wildlife Designs

by Sue Walters

Making Money Selling Craft

by Jennifer Springett

Making Working Wooden Locks

by Tim Detweiler

Tom Wolfe Carves Dragons

by Tom Wolfe

DVD Reviews

Bowl Turning with Del Stubbs

Wood Finishing Basics

by Michael Dresdner

Issue Number 128

August 2006

User Report

FESTOOL Domino Dowel Joiner DF 500

by Neil Scobie

This tool is set to revolutionise workshops in the way that cabinetmaking joints are made, particularly for production work.

Commercial Jigs

Jigs provide solutions to most woodworking problems, For those tasks that are carried out often, there is a growing range of commercially available jigs to save you time and frustration.

Turnfest 2006

by Neil Scobie

250 participants, 15 demonstrators and a great venue made this year’s Turnfest a very popular event.

CNC for the Hobbyist

by Graeme Cooke

Use of a CNC router at work led Graeme to develop one for home use.

Club Drumbeat

by Alan Logan

The Forest Hill Woodturners (VIC).

2006 Cooroy Wood & Craft Show

by Gloria Banting

Carving is a popular section of the Cooroora Woodworkers annual Show.

New Invention at Cooroy Show

Tom Edmonstone unveils his 4 x 4 clamp for gluing up panels from boards.

MiniMax C26 Comp. Coupon

Woodworking Questions & Answers

by Paul Gregson

Sheraton’s finishes and a smooth surface for skirtings and architraves.

Jewellery Box Competition 2006

User Report

IRWIN Quick Grip XP Clamps

by Scott Bauer

Up to 2.5 times the clamping force of the original.

Timber & Working with Wood Show

Guides Features, demonstrations, seminars, new products and exhibitors for the Adelaide, 14-16 July, and Canberra, 8-10 September, Shows.

Woodworking for a Sea-Going Church

by Jim Barr

Hawkesbury Show 2006

by Paul Gregson

Use-By Dates for Extension Cords

by Pat Crowe

George’s Corner

by George Hatfield (Assoc. Editor)

Working wooden replicas of metal musical instruments by Ron Girdler.

Projects

Tina’s Tool Holder

by Tina Kerger

Tina’s holder proves that not all storage solutions need to be made from wood.

Scalloping the Reduced Reversible Candleholder - 2

by George Hatfield

George finishes the candleholder by scalloping the edges on homemade sanding dollies.

Turned Wooden Trivets

by John Swinkels

Jigs make these items even easier to make.

Arts & Crafts Book Rack

by Troy McDonald

Bridle joints, stopped mortises and simple relief carving produce an elegant design.

Drilling Jig with Auto Centring

by B Riley

Portable Woodworker’s Workshop

by Alan Stewart

This fold-away design offers a workshop solution for those in flats, townhouses and retirement villages.

Building a Woodstrip Canoe

by Jim Walker

A trip to Canada led to the building of this Chestnut Prospector canoe.

Colour It Beautiful

by Carol Rix

Experimenting with colour on woodturning designs.

Stainless Steel with Touch of Wood

Peter Finocchiaro combines stainless steel and wood in his pepper mills.

Make a Mini Studio

by Trevern Dawes

As a part-time photographer and for photographing his wife’s woodturning, Trevern developed this portable mini studio to enable quality shots with a minimum of fuss.

Easy to Build Mini Studio

by Alan Baker

A woodworker’s version of Trevern Dawes’ portable studio.

New Products

Good Ideas & Short Cuts

A Sledge for Cross-cutting on the Triton Workcentre

Book Reviews

Carving the Head in the Classic European Tradition

by Martin Geisler-Moroder

Kayaks You Can Build — An Illustrated guide to plywood construction

by Ted Moores & Greg Roesell

Do-It-Yourself Coffins for Pets and People

by Dale Power

The Bandsaw Book

by Lonnie Bird

Making More Working Wooden Locks

by Tim Detweiler

DVD Reviews

Sharpening Woodturning Tools

by Mike Darlow

The Versatile Router

by Pat Warner

Decorating in the French Style

presented by Jean-Christophe Burckhardt

Jan Walker’s Introduction to Marquetry

by Jan Walker

Issue Number 129

October 2006

Profile — Roger Gifkins

Roger has taken an unlikely path from a childhood fascination with electronics and mechanics to become a world-renowned wooden box-maker and jig inventor.

Where Do You Get It?

Catalogues often provide the answer for that missing tool or project component.

Club Drumbeat

Orange Woodworking Association Inc, NSW

Profile — Robert Lavender

Robert’s passion for ancient woodworking is evident in his projects.

George’s Corner

by George Hatfield (Assoc. Editor)

Laurie Chetter’s twisted turnings.

A Timber to Die For

by Barrie Scott BA (Hons)

The intriguing saga of Sandalwood, one of the world’s most highly valued woods.

Vale the Man on the Can

by Paul Gregson

Frank Bollins from the Southern Region Woodturners Guild was Wattyl’s ‘man on the can’.

Gallery

The work of John Looker and Vytautas Mulokas and items from the Wild Wood Gallery (TAS).

Timber & Working with Wood Show Guide

Features, demonstrations, seminars, new products and exhibitors for the Melbourne Show, 20-22 October 2006.

Living With Wood 06

This year’s event will include three exhibitions — Master Piece, Create with a Crate and Living with Wood — and be held at the Melbourne Exhibition and Conference Centre in conjunction with the Timber & Working with Wood Show.

Woodworking Questions & Answers

by Paul Gregson

Fail-safe chair joints (don’t exist) and cutting square.

The Journey

by Greg Lawrence

Greg reveals the inspiration behind his award-winning sculpture.

Air Force - Microclene MC3000

by Melvyn Firmager

User Report

Mini Max C26 Combination Machine

by Neville D Powell

Projects

Surface Texturing - Pt 5

by Glenn Roberts

This time Glenn conbines pyrography, Dremel work and bleaching to create an effect inspired by nature.

Modifications for Your Scrollsaw

by Wolfgang Böttcher

Tuning your machine and making a number of simple modifications can greatly reduce blade breakage.

The Obedient Ball

by John Swinkels

How to make this magic trick, plus general comments on turning a sphere.

Taper-cutting Jigs for a Bandsaw

by Peter Fogelman

Unable to find a suitable jig, Peter experimented with his own designs.

Blanket Box with Carved Till

by Troy McDonald

This attractive utility box made from North Queensland Silky Oak incorporates an internal till with pull-out tray for storing smaller items.

User Report

Veezy Framing Kit

by Arnold Becker

Make a picture frame with the Veezy tools.

South African Ukhamba Collaboration

by Carol Rix

A joint effort with SA turner, Dennis Laidler, produced this hollow vessel based on the Zulu fired clay beer pots.

User Report

Razertip SK Detail Pyrography Unit

by Carolyn McCully

Carolyn puts the Razertip to work on carousel horse and Star Trek images.

Lighting for the Mini Studio

by Trevern Dawes

A follow-up to last issue’s articles on the Mini Studio, this time Trevern looks at the lighting required to get the best results when photographing your woodwork.

New Products

Good Ideas & Short Cuts

New use for old dentist’s chairs, storing materials and making small dovetail chisels

Book Reviews

Power Tool Maintenance

by David Thiel

Lifelike Pyrography from Photographs

by Nedra Denison

Caricature Carving

by Dave Stetson

Turning Goblets with Mike Cripps

by Mike Cripps

Issue Number 130

December 2006

Dean Malcolm’s Wood Works Gallery

Renowned WA woodturner, Dean Malcolm, operates his own gallery in Albany, selling his own work and that of craftspeople in the region.

Jonathon Knowles — The Clock People

After 20 years in the business, there is still strong demand for their clocks and clock parts.

Cordless Circular Saws for the Workshop

The new Lithium Ion batteries promise to give cordless circular saws the power they need.

A Rocking Horse Christmas

by Viktoria Woolcock

User Report —

Glass Coat Epoxy Finish

by Scott Bauer

The Carvers of Sagar

by Barrie Scott BA (Hons)

Centuries old traditions continue in the carving of Sandalwood.

Sandalwood in Australia

Australia is one of the world’s largest producers of commercial Sandalwood.

Scrollsaw Class in the Blue Mtns

Gallery

Toowoomba Woodcrafters’ Golden Gouge Competition and Bryan Loates’ miniature trophies.

Jewellery Box Competition 2006

Fairfield High School NSW HSC Students 2006

Dedication and hard work pays off for the Industrial Technology — Timber class.

2nd National Scrollsaw Show

The Australian Scrollsaw Network’s Exhibition in Adelaide was another success for scrollers.

Surfaces 2006

The annual exhibition by graduate students from the Australian School of Fine Wood (WA).

George’s Corner

by George Hatfield (Assoc. Editor)

Texas Oddities.

Club Drumbeat

Gippsland Woodcraft Group Inc (VIC)

2006 Wood Design Exhibition

Orbost Exhibition Centre and the annual 2006 Wood Design Competition.

A Fitting Trophy

The perpetual ‘camera’ trophy for An Artisan at Work competition.

Projects

Gavel and Striking Plate

by George Hatfield (Assoc. Editor)

This small project is more challenging than it might appear at first glance.

Stop/Start Your Machines

by Glenn Roberts

Glenn looks at the options available when you have an electrician wire up your machine.

Electronic Dinner Bell

by Aaron Ehrlich

Fun turning project with a purpose.

Heritage Photo Frames

by Carol Rix

A 1940s frame was the inspiration for this project.

French Knitting Mushroom

by John Swinkels

This age old toy is still popular with children.

Carved Medal Display

by Troy McDonald

An attractive display box with attached carving that could be adapted to suit many applications.

The Celtic Knot

by Carolyn McCully

It’s fun and good practice to burn a knot or two.

End Grain Coping Jig for the Router Table

by John Looker

This simple jig makes routing the ends of rails for panel work much safer and easier.

An Old Rust Removal Method

by Pat Crowe

Pat demonstrates that vinegar can work wonders.

The Scrollsawn Panda

by Wolfgang Böttcher

Fur, trees, moss and berries make this an interesting subject.

The Printer’s Friend

by Alan Burke

An elegant sheet and envelope holder for use with your computer.

New Products

Good Ideas & Short Cuts

Knife setting jig for planer/thicknesser

Book Reviews

The Traditional Bowyer’s Bible: Vol. One, Two & Three

The Complete Japanese Joinery Translated

by Koichi Paul Nil

Wooden CHESS SETS You can Make

by Diana Thompson

Issue Number 131

February 2007

Club Drumbeat

Callide Dawson Woodworkers Club Inc (Biloela QLD)

Woodturners of the Southern Highlands (NSW)

by Mike Darlow

User Report

- Gifkins Finger Joint Jig

by Neil Scobie

With the addition of a new template, the Gifkins Jig can now cut fine finger joints.

Triton Owners Club (Oyster Bay NSW) 2006 Plank Competition

This Club’s Plank Competition generates a range of attractive and practical entries with an emphasis on cabinetmaking rather than turning or carving.

User Report

- Magswitch Featherboards

by Neil Scobie

Place your featherboards where they are needed, not just in the table slots, with this new rare earth magnet technology.

Gallery

John Wickham’s wooden geared clock, Darrell Smith’s bowl and the Hastings Woodworkers Guild’s Intarsia raffle piece.

Four Workshop Aids

by Jim Cleaver

A few easy to construct devices to make your woodworking easier.

George’s Corner

by George Hatfield (Assoc. Editor)

James Johnson’s unique turnings and monster lathe.

Woodworking Questions & Answers

by Paul Gregson (Assoc. Editor)

Fixing a rusted work table, recipe for homemade wax polish and some suggestions for setting up a small workshop.

Hobart Timber & Working With Wood Show

The Hobart Timber and Working with Wood Show is the perfect excuse to visit one of Australia’s most beautiful regions with strong connections to timber and woodworking.

Kevin Banting Carves a Hero

by Gloria Banting

The carving of Major Duncan Chapman, believed to be the first Australian soldier to land at Gallipoli, was an exercise in research as well as technique.

Projects

Double Spiral Chinese Lamp

by W Allen

How is it done? Bill reveals the secret to the open twisted surround with a reverse twist centre that he uses on some of his Chinese lamps.

Fruit and Vegies Cabinet

by Neil Scobie

An attractive fruit and vegetable storer with wooden top and drawer front and perforated mesh panels for the sides and rear.

Turning Bone

by Carol Rix

Bone is inexpensive and ideal for small fine turnings, carvings and inlay to embellish woodwork pieces.

Candlestick with a Natural Edge

by George Hatfield

Turning a candlestick from a piece of Coastal Tea Tree firewood.

Japanese Garden - Pt.1 The Bridge

by John Swinkels & Hank Pelzer

This Japanese style bridge makes an attractive garden feature, spanning a pond or narrow water course.

Penny at the Mirror

by Wolfgang Bottcher

A simpler scrollsawn portrait for those who liked Wolfgang’s The Girl in the Mirror.

Butcher, Baker and Candlestick Maker - 1

by John Swinkels

Incorporating a few uncommon features to make these items more challenging, John turns a meat tenderiser and a rolling pin. The gymbal candlestick appears in Part 2.

Rescuing Turned Items

by Aaron Ehrlich

We all have our ‘mistakes’ but they needn’t end up as firewood. Aaron demonstrates what some re-turning, glue and stain can do to make new items from ‘junk’.

Novelty Frog Clip

by Peter Fogelman

Once you know how it works, this frog is quite easy to make and serves as a handy practical gift that is well-received.

Making a Viola

by Reg Cooke

While the full instructions to make a musical instrument can fill a book, in this article Reg takes us throught the steps involved, explaining that patience and care rather than highly skilled woodworking are the secrets to a good viola.

New Products

Good Ideas & Short Cuts

Measuring sticks for inside dimensions and a versatile trammel

Book Reviews

Doggie Homes Barkitecture for your best friend

by Dr Karen Tobias and Kenny Alfonso

Miter Saw Fundamentals

by Rick Peters

The Complete Manual of Wood Bending

by Lon Schleining

Box by Box

by Jim Stack

Issue Number 132

April 2007

Keep Your Tools Sharp!

In woodworking, sharp cutting edges are a necessity, not a luxury. We look at the basics of sharpening and the equipment available to make it easier, faster and repeatable.

The Giant Mushroom Project

The joint effort in turning a giant mushroom was the highlight of SAturn 2006 at Wellington SA.

Gallery

Vic Sneyd’s miniature turnings for a dining setting including crockery, plus Ray Newton’s detailed carvings of country items.

Jewellery Box Competition 2006 - Melbourne winners

Carved lids are a distinguishing feature of these prize-winning boxes.

Club Drumbeat

The Blue Mountains Woodturners Inc (NSW) and the Peninsular Woodturners Guild (VIC).

George’s Corner

by George Hatfield (Assoc. Editor)

Innovative hinged wingnuts on a Delta bench grinder.

Extending Your Woodworking Skills Through Collaboration

by Carol Rix

Working together with others on a woodworking project does not have to be a once-a-year experience at an organised event. Carol describes how to improve your woodworking by organising a small collaboration group that meets regularly.

Brisbane Timber & Working with Wood Show Guide

All the details for this year’s Brisbane Show, 20-22 April, at the RNAIA Showgrounds.

Skills Publishing Open Day 2007

Plenty of free demonstrations, plus access to the full range of back issues of The Australian Woodworker, books, DVDs and plans. Saturday, 28 April only - don’t miss it!

Woodworking Questions & Answers

by Paul Gregson (Assoc. Editor)

Dating a Carved Sideboard and Silicone Problems.

User Report -

Sue Walters’ Pyrography Project Kits

by Stan Brown

Sue Walters’ wonderful pyrography pictures are the basis of this range of kits.

Projects

The Art and Craft of Inlay

by Paul Gregson (Assoc. Editor)

A complete step-by-step photographic guide to inlaying a flower design into a panel.

Making a Simple Woodlathe

by J Lewry

It can be difficult to justify the outlay for a new lathe when you just want to turn a few items and see if you like woodturning. Jeff describes a home-made lathe powered by an electric drill which may not be pretty but will get you started.

Bookworm Book-ends - 1

by George Hatfield (Assoc. Editor)

George makes a novelty pair of book-ends. In this issue he forms the end brackets, including the turned detail. Next issue he’ll turn the worm ends.

A Slightly Decorated Side Table

by Hugh Barnett

A simple elegant design embellished with inlay and relief carving.

Butcher, Baker and Candlestick Maker - 2

by John Swinkels

The last project in the trio - a gimbaled candlestick, based on a nautical design. This involves turning two slender rings for the gimbal.

Scrollsawn Australian - 1

by Wolfgang Bottcher

The first panel in a design dedicated to Australian flora and fauna.

Whimsical Home Sweet Home Sign

by Carolyn McCully

Carolyn burns a cartoon-based sign that offers something different to the usual range of pyrography designs based on real-life subjects.

Build an Antique Gramophone - 1

by Robert Allison

This is an unusual two-part project that involves box-making, turning and a bit of carving. The gramophone can be built as a working version that plays records.

New Products

Good Ideas & Short Cuts

Cut-off nails from rivets, sanding aids, heavy sheet lifter, stand-in for a small try square and lighting up the workshop

Book Reviews

50 Shop-Made Jigs & Fixtures

by Danny Proulx & Lou Rousseau

The Boy Mechanic

by the Editors of Popular Mechanics

Designing and Building Chairs

(a Best of Fine Woodworking book)

Crafting Wood Logic Puzzles

by Charlie Self with Tom Lensch

Classical guitar making - a modern approach to traditional design

by John S Bogdanovich

DVD Reviews

Taming the Skew

by Mike Darlow

Chip Carving

with Wayne Barton

Issue Number 133

June 2007

Sanding Secrets - Abrasive Selection

Abrasive sheets, belts, discs and rolls aren’t just grit-covered material, but important woodworking tools. Getting the best out of your abrasive products can make or break the finish on your next project.

Artistry of Wood

The Goulburn Region Woodworkers Exhibition at the Goulburn Regional Art Gallery, Goulburn NSW.

Trend’s Trendy New Showroom

With the opening of its new product showroom, Trend has set up a one-stop-shop for timber, tools and consumables.

Gallery

Henry de Jong’s The Kiss

Dozens of Ducks at the Wagga Wagga Turnabout

by Ernie Newman

Among the highlights at this year’s Turnabout were 160 angry wooden ducks.

Club Drumbeat

The Scrollers of the Goulburn Region Woodworkers Inc (NSW) - the Blackall Range Woodcrafters (QLD) and their Premmie Baby Crib.

Barwon Valley Competition

The 2006 Competition was the sixth held by the Barwon Valley Club to promote woodworking among school students.

Georges Corner

by George Hatfield (Assoc. Editor)

My Axe-cident - a cautionary tale about small wounds and big infections.

User Report

Teknatool Nova 1624-44 Lathe

by Dave Revitt

Teknatool’s latest release is a versatile well-priced machine for the hobbyist and professional.

Woodworking Q&A

by Paul Gregson (Assoc. Editor)

Metal Inlay, Flaw in Carving Timber and dealing with Cupped Decking

Sydney Show Guide

All the details for this year’s Sydney Timber & Working with Wood Show, 15-17 June, at the Royal Hall of Industries, Moore Park.

User Report

JET 18” BANDSAW

by Allen Bantry

This big bandsaw will make a big difference to your workshop but don’t overlook the testing and setting up procedures.

Projects

A CD Cabinet

by Allen Barratt

Music lovers will appreciate this attractive cabinet which stores 180 standard CDs, plus there’s room for oversize cases at the bottom.

Left-turning Wood

by Aaron Ehrlich

Associated with the woodturning community in the Ore Mountains region in Europe, left turning is a technique used for fine spindle work.

Pyrography Possum

by Carolyn McCully

This is a large and very attractive pyrography piece that Carolyn claims has only basic strokes - just lots of them!

Kitchen Spice Holder

by Don Phillips

Clean up your kitchen benchtop with this updated solution for a common problem.

Bookworm Book-ends - 2

by George Hatfield (Assoc. Editor)

George finishes the novelty pair of book-ends by turning a series of beads for the body and adding a head, hat and tail.

Turned Opal Inlay

by Les Swift

Les uses stones and superglue for this inlay technique.

Stretching Your Lathe

by John J Krook

A simple trick to get a few more millimetres out of your lathe.

Japanese Garden - Pt.2 The Teahouse

by John Swinkels and Henk Pelzer

This teahouse was built to complement the bridge in issue #131 and form a shady spot in this tranquil garden setting.

Letter Openers

by Peter Fogelman

Wooden gifts are a pleasure to make and give, as well as to receive. Letter openers are an ideal choice as they are easy to make, require little material and make good use of your offcuts.

Build an Antique Gramophone - 2

by Robert Allison

Most of the hard work was done last issue. Now Robert details how to turn the reproducer, make the horn support and put the whole thing together.

New Products

Good Ideas & Short Cuts

Free ties, miniature bevel gauge and emergency router table

Book Reviews

Selecting and Drying Wood

A New Best of Fine Woodworking

Cutting-Edge Bandsaw Tips & Tricks

by Kenneth Burton

The Complete Guide to Making Wooden Clocks

by John A Nelson

Woodshop Storage Solutions

by Ralph Laughton

Furniture you can Build

by Joe Hurst-Wajszczuk

DVD Reviews

Small Rocking Horse DVD

Med/Large Rocking Horse DVD

by Michael Mason, SA

Box Making with the Ozzie Multi Jig

Issue Number 134

August 2007

Ron Girdler’s Samovar

Ron continues his interest in turning metal items in wood.

Commercially Made Workbenches

The workbench is the hub of most workshops but often overlooked. You can make your own but buying one allows you to get stuck into your other projects.

Club Drumbeat

The Decorative & Ornamental Turners Society (DOTS) QLD.

Hawkesbury Show 2007

by Paul Gregson, Associate Editor

Gary Pye Woodturning & the Let’s Make Time Clock Company

Supplying tools to fellow Club members led to two full time businesses.

Georges Corner

by George Hatfield (Assoc. Editor)

Challenge 2007 held in the Blue Mountains NSW

User Report

Rotomount Carving Stand

by Robbie Graham

This heavy duty swivel stand is suitable for many woodworking applications.

Gallery

User Report

Columbian Titanium coated Forstner Bits

by Alan Bunting

The Titanium coating gives large burn-free holes.

Tumut 2007 Exhibition

Now in its seventh year the Tumut exhibition has turned into a regional event.

Woodworking Q&A

by Paul Gregson (Assoc. Editor)

Replacement plane blades and sacrificial coatings

2006 Jacaranda Festival Competition

User Report

Slick Saw Overlays

by Scott Bauer

Adelaide/Canberra Show Guide

Full guide to the Timber & Working with Wood Shows in Adelaide, 27-29 July, and Canberra, 7-9 September.

Classic Clockcase Styles

by Cedric Shorey Ph.D

Cedric takes us on a tour of his interest in clocks.

Carving Workshop in a Suitcase

User Report

Zinsser QUICK-15 Varnishes

by Paul Gregson, Associate Editor

Projects

Shaping a Grinding Wheel to Make a Beading Tool

by George Hatfield (Associate Editor)

You can make your own beading tools, but first you need a suitably profiled grinding wheel.

Pierced Carving in Red Cedar

by Kaz Depczynski

Kaz describes the process by which he transformed a log into a pierced basket of carved branches, flowers and leaves.

Low Cost Vortex Chip Separator

by Alexander Bendeli

A vortex separator makes life easier for your dust extractor.

Monochrome Shells

by Carolyn McCully

An interesting exercise in light and dark pyrographic techniques.

The Grandmother Clock

by John Sully

Making a clock from plans, Sheoak boards and ‘having a go’.

Cutting Board Rack for the Kitchen

by Alan Barcher

A simple but very useful project for the home.

Bling Box

by Don Phillips

A bigger box for modern jewellery.

Salt Cellar Spoon

by Rob Wood

A simple solution to shaping a spoon.

Scrollsawn Australiana - 2

by Wolfgang Böttcher

The Billabong - the central panel in the Australiana pattern.

Grand Piano for an Electronic Keyboard

by Reg Cooke

This is a large project but it’s a much more impressive support for a keyboard than the average metal stand.

New Products

Good Ideas & Short Cuts

Bandsaw crosscut sled and a homemade mallet

Book Reviews

Clock Making - 18 Antique Designs for the Woodworker

by John A Nelson

500 Workshop Tips & Jigs

by Guild Of Master Craftsman Publications

Checkering & Carving of Gunstocks

by Monty Kennedy

The Pen Turner’s Workbook

by Barry Gross

Make Your Own Walking Sticks

by Charles Self

Issue Number 135

October 2007

Cutting Australian Hardwoods on Small Bandsaws

Henry Bros have developed a number of special blades specifically for cutting hardwoods on small professional and hobbyist bandsaws.

Carving Knives, Chisels and Gouges

Professional quality carving handtools are still available from some stores and they make a big difference to your carving efforts.

Proserpine Turnout 2006

by Neil Scobie

Timber to Your Door

A new service offers Australian cabinet hardwoods delivered to anywhere in Australia.

Club Drumbeat

Eltham & District Woodworkers Inc (VIC) 20th Anniversary and Henley Depot Woodworkers.

Sharpening Turnscrews

by Lindsay G Collins

Tree Change Opportunity in NSW Highlands

After 21 years Kangaroo Valley Wood Crafts is up for sale.

Lidwig Clamps & MagJigs

by Jason Burgmann

Gallery

The wooden replicas by Bob Baillie.

Tracy Gumm’s Journey from IT to Woodworking

by Saskia Rotunno

Carba-Tec Sydney

A great place to spend an hour or three.

User Report:

Festool KAPEX Sliding Compound Mitre Saw

by Stuart Duffy

This machine will change your attitude to SCMSs.

User Report:

PG Mini Motor Tool

by William Prolov

The Fine Woodworking Competition, Sydney 2007

Australian Wildlife Heritage Chess Set

User Report:

Woodcut Bowl Gouge with Replaceable Tip

by Brendan Stemp

User Report:

Dust Bee Gone Mask

by Carol Rix

Melbourne Show Guide

Full guide to the Timber & Working with Wood Show in Melbourne,

12-14 October.

User Report:

Wizard Metal Detector Wands

by Alan Bailey

Turnfest 2007

by Neil Scobie

User Report:

Renrut Sanding Block

by Adam Baker

Projects

Pencilling a Bowl

by Alan Logan

Lola Kerlin from the Caloundra Woodworking Club finds a new use for pencils.

Making a Beading Tool

by George Hatfield, Associate Editor

Having formed the bench grinder wheel for this task last issue, George now shapes the beading tool to any diameter you require.

Using the VERMEC Chuck Drives

by Glenn Roberts

Turn large work from rough blank to finished form without having to remove the scroll chuck from your lathe.

Computer Caddy

by Alan Burke

Another woodworking project for the modern age, this one gets your CPU off the floor and mobile so that you change connections with ease.

Laminated Guitar Stand

by Don Phillips

If you’ve never used laminated work before, this is a simple project to try your hand at.

Water Dragon

by Carolyn McCully

This fantasy image can be burnt with or without the background, depending on your skill level and time.

Scrollsawn Australiana - 3

by Wolfgang Böttcher

The Homestead - the final panel and the only one with a manmade structure.

Country Mailbox

by Heinz Haselroither

This attractive and practical wooden design offers an alternative to the usual country mailbox and a use for flooring offcuts.

New Products

Book Reviews

French Polishing

by BN Beechey

The Boy Mechanic Makes Toys

by The Editors of Popular Mechanics

Cabinet Maker’s Reference

by Jeffrey Piontkowski

The Art of Segmented Wood Turning - A Step-by-Step Guide

by Malcolm Tibbetts

The Ultimate Band Saw Box Book

by Donna LaChance Menke

Issue Number 136

December 2007

Ratchet Bowl Holder Saves Time

Annual Australian Wood Design

Exhibition 2007

Rocky’s Planes

Since his cabinetmaking apprenticeship, Rocky has had an interest in handplanes and now his collection is nearing 200.

Fairfield High School NSW

HSC students’ work for the 2007 HSC, Industrial Technology - Timber.

XYLO

Exhibition of pieces by the 2007 students at the Sturt School for Wood, Mittagong NSW.

Club Drumbeat

Bega District Woodcraft Association (NSW), Hills Woodworkers (SA) and the Canterbury Men’s Shed (NSW).

Woodworking Questions & Answers

by Paul Gregson (Associate Editor)

Lighten Old Timber.

Mulwaree HSC Goulburn NSW

HSC students’ work for the 2007 HSC, Industrial Technology - Timber.

Tormek T-7 Tool Sharpening System

by Adam Barkin

The latest version of the Tormek Sharpening System offers more features to enable you to sharpen almost any tool to a professional standard every time.

Woodturning Design

by George Hatfield (Associate Editor)

Design is partly a matter of personal taste, but if you want others to admire what you have turned, George offers a number of principles and rules to guide your work.

Gallery

Brian’s Chinese Lanterns, McLaren’s trio of grandfather clocks and Hamilton’s wooden metalworking.

FEIN Multimaster Giveaway

Fein MultiMaster 250Q

by Barry Wilson

This may look like a detail sander, but how many tools will plunge cut a hole into a skirting, flush with the floor? Read Barry’s review for more information on the amazing versatility of the FEIN MultiMaster.

Treasures In Timber 2007

The 25th Annual Exhibition by the Woodcraft Guild ACT Inc.

George’s Corner

by George Hatfield (Associate Editor)

Chalk and Cheese - a pair of knobs illustrate the importance of good design to the beholder, even if they are not trained in design.

Projects

Collector’s Cabinet - 1

by Allen Barrett

Display your collectables or memorabilia in this attractive Tasmanian Myrtle cabinet.

Inlaid Key Box

by Don Phillips

This modern design for a handy key box for the home or workshop incorporates a simple inlay pattern.

Pine Fruit Bowl with Pewter Ring

by John Swinkels

John embellishes this practical bowl with scorched rings and a cast pewter insert.

Chip Carved Hearth Stool

by W A Lane

Bill sets out to make his own 15th Century Norman Gothic Hearth Stool, based on the carving patterns found in Wayne Barton’s chip carving books.

Make Your Own Ultimate Router Table

by Geoff Birtles

Geoff explains the features of his ‘work in progress’, his ultimate router table, to encourage others to have a go at developing their own versions of this versatile workshop machine.

Magnolia Flower - Pyrography

by Carolyn McCully

This flora project shows you how to adapt designs from your own photographs and the effect of combining pyrography with colour to create the final image.

Scrollsawn Sailing Ship

by Wolfgang Bottcher

This fun design is a break from Wolfgang’s recent Australian patterns and should have a wide appeal to children and anyone with a nautical interest.

New Products

Book Reviews

Hand Tool Essentials

from the Editors of Popular Woodworking Magazine

Old School Workshop Accessories

by Chris Gleason

The Built-Up Ship Model

by Charles G Davis

Build Your Own Treehouse A Practical Guide

by Maurice Barkley

Chip Carving Design & Pattern Sourcebook

by Wayne Barton

Issue Number 137

February 2008

Carving Character

by Art Burrows

According to Kevin Banting, choosing a subject with character is part of the secret of creating a carving ‘with character’.

Barwon Valley Woodwrights Secondary Schools Competition

Club Drumbeat

Innisfail Woodworkers Guild Inc (QLD)

Brendan Stemp’s Multi-Axis Woodturning

by Vic Wood

After a 15 year distraction, Brendan has returned to woodturning full of new ideas.

Felder RL160 Dust Extractor

by John Renzetti

Felder backs up the clean air claims for its dust extractors with German Government certification.

Carroll’s Woodcraft Supplies

Situated on the idyllic Bellarine, south of Melbourne, is one of Australia’s national woodworking suppliers.

Reveal

Australian School of Fine Wood Student Exhibition

JET Strengthens Its Commitment in Australia

George’s Corner

by George Hatfield (Associate Editor)

Through the work of the Eildon & District Woodworker Guild, the little angels from AWW #124 are raising funds for Angel Flight.

Plank Competition 2007

This competition with a difference by the Triton Owners Club (Oyster Bay) NSW always produces an interesting range of entries.

Designing a Pendency Post

by George Hatfield

Before he turns his pendency post, George describes how he designed it using the principles and rules he outlined in issue #136.

Gallery

Pietro Finocchiaro’s turnings with a complex geometric form.

Colour Coded Grit

by Brendan Stemp

Spin Around NZ 2007

by Ken Newton

A fun weekend hosted by the Waitaki Woodturners Guild.

Projects

A Bowl Turned from a Flat Board

by John Swinkels

Converting a board into rings and then turning it into a bowl is more time-consuming than turning a single blank, but it saves a lot of wood and can be used to great effect.

Collector’s Cabinet - 2

by Allen Barrett

The second half of this article covers the construction of the innovative shelving system.

Platter and Eccentric Turned Vessel

by Glenn Roberts

Glenn experiments with the versatility of the Vermec chuck drive.

Tight Tenons on a Router Table

by Don Phillips

Cut accurate tenons every time with this simple jig.

Walk Like an Egyptian

by Robert Lavender

Robert explains how to carve the animal feet used on the legs of Ancient Egyptian furniture.

Turned Cabinet for an Old Radio

by Aaron Ehrlich

Aaron demonstrates that you can always find ideas for new projects as he tackles the housing for this old mantel radio chassis.

Ladder Safety Legs

by Ken Williams

This simple device can prevent a stay in hospital.

Double Sided Breadboard

by Don Phillips

Make this attractive breadboard with a biscuit jointer or a router table.

Folding Candelabra

by Arron Barrents

An attractive box that ‘transforms’ into a double candleholder.

Scraper Storage Block

by Reg Cooke

It takes only a few minutes to make a safe storage for this important tool.

A Boy and His Dog

by Carolyn McCully

Carolyn undertakes both animal and human features in this challenging project.

Lathe-Mounted Sharpening Aid

by John Swinkels

With this sharpening wheel, you can touch up your tools without having to leave the lathe.

New Products

Wood Reviews

Wood Carving Projects and Techniques

by Chris Pye

Making Fine Furniture

by Peter Anderson

Making Great Boxes

A WOOD Magazine book edited

by Peter J Stephano

How to Build a Great Home Workshop

by the Editors of WOOD Magazine

Woodturning Tips & Techniques

by Carol Rix

Issue Number 138

April 2008

Ken Wraight - Masochistic Marvels

A look at the inspiration and drive behind Ken’s woodturning pieces which took out most of the major Awards at the last Australian Woodturning Exhibition.

The Lumber Bunker

Tired of travelling to Sydney for his woodworking supplies, Steven Thomas opened his own store on NSW’s Central Coast two years ago and it has been expanding ever since.

SawStop 254mm Cabinet Saw

by Stuart Duffy

Proven in the USA and now available in Australia and New Zealand, the patented safety device fitted to this machine has already saved thousands of fingers.

Ideal Tools’ Festool Workshop

If you are going to sell a quality tool range, you need a quality workshop/showroom - at least, that is the philosophy behind Ideal Tool’s new premises in Williamstown in Melbourne’s inner suburbs.

Cynthia Roger’s ‘Girl Bathing’

by Tom Williams

Through the work of an associate, Cynthia’s unfinished carvings are being completed.

On Artistry

by Mike Darlow

In this essay on artistic ability as applied to turning, Mike explores the direction of modern woodturning design.

Evolution in Tool Design

by Berto Pandolfo UTS

As part of a research project to look at making tool design more consumer friendly and less ‘industrial’, Fourth Year Industrial Design students from the University of Technology Sydney explore new concepts.

The Stations of the Cross

by Frank Witcomber

An offer to carve the Madonna and Child for the local church led to a two year labour of love for Frank.

George’s Corner

by George Hatfield (Assoc. Editor)

Bill Heller’s foldaway benchtop.

Brisbane Timber & Working with Wood Show Guide

Gallery

Athol Dart’s telephone bench.

Projects

Scrollsawn Keepsake Box

by Theo Kampas

This attractive four-chamber trinket box is fun to make, to own or to give to someone special. It can be scaled up or down to suit different requirements.

Pendency Post

by George Hatfield (Assoc. Editor)

George turns this full height hanging post with room for hats, bags and everything else.

Coin Box

by Allan Barrett

This wooden box with plenty of room for a handful of coins makes an attractive alternative to an old tin in which to keep one’s loose change.

The Duck - Pyrography

by Carolyn McCully

Derived from a photograph, this project is an exercise in burning feathers and water ripples.

Tea Caddy

by Don Phillips

This is a simple weekend project that’s useful in the kitchen. It’s also a good beginner project for someone with a router table.

Thrice the Vice

by J Looker

Adding another vice to your bench so that they work as a pair can open up a whole new range of options for your work.

Bear Claws Salad Servers

by Alf Barnett

These handy wooden utensils, cut on a bandsaw, will be a talking point at your next dinner or party.

A Woodturner’s Crystal Set Radio

by Aaron Ehrlich

This unusual turning project revives memories of a time when not everything needed batteries.

Bearing Guides for Old Bandsaws

by Peter Fogelman

Replacing the cast iron blade guides on your bandsaw is a good idea, but as Peter explains, there can be traps for the unwary.

Lazy Susan with Garland Bead

by John Swinkels

A handy dining table accessory provides the opportunity to experiment with beads and a 120 hole indexing ring (though a 60 hole ring will suffice).

New Products

Book Reviews

1001 Tips for Woodworkers

by Percy Blandford

Chairmaking & Design

by Jeff Miller

Spindle Moulder Handbook

by Eric Stephenson

Bespoke

by Betty Norbury

Segmented Wood Turning

by William Smith Bowers

Ultimate Guide to the Router Table

by Bill Hylton

The Basics of Turning Spirals

by Bill Bowers

Turning Humidors

by Dick Sing

Home Theatres and Electronic Houses

by CEDIA & Tina Skinner

DVD Reviews

A Master Class in Acoustic Guitar Making Using Australian Timbers

Produced by Thomas Lloyd Guitars

Razor Sharp

Produced by The Woodcarvers Haven

Issue Number 139

June 2008

Massive Burls & Miniature Microcosms

The world of Randy DeGraw consists of large machined shields and panels, often decorated with inlays or miniature scenes.

Shelix Conversion Stops Tear-Out

New from the USA, these cutters can be retro-fitted to older thicknessers to improve performance and reduce noise.

The Orbost Exhibition

by Alan Manning

Both the Australian Wood Design Exhibition and the Orbost Exhibition Centre make Orbost in SE Victoria worth a visit in January each year.

Marie Beckwith - Lady of the Forest

by Maja Mulhuijzen

Having never picked up a carving chisel until she was 49, Marie is now a multi-award winning carver in Far North Queensland.

Making a Dalek Move

by Tom Williams

Some innovation and a lot of painstaking metalwork was required to complete Cynthia Rogers’ Dalek figure in Southern Myrtle.

Club Drumbeat

Twentieth Anniversary of the Townsville Area Woodturners Association Inc, QLD (TAWA), plus the Manning - Great Lakes Woodworkers Inc (NSW).

SketchUp Computer Drawing for Woodworkers

by Greg Lawrence

This free program is designed to make computer aided design (CAD) accessible for those who don’t normally use computers. It’s worth trying it out for yourself - you may be surprised at the results!

Sydney Timber & Working with Wood Show Guide

See Deborah Lloyd carve live-sized figures with a chainsaw at this year’s Sydney Show, 13-15 June, at Moore Park.

Professional Woodworkers Showcase

Ten of 10 of NSW’s leading craftspeople - Tracy Gumm, Eugene Zacharewicz, Tony Ward, Adam Warburton, Helen White, Hugh Jones, Richard Crosland, Alex McDowell and John Brassell - will present their work at the Sydney Timber & Working with Wood Show.

Projects

Turned Bellows

by John Swinkels

An avid woodturner, John turns his attention to the hand bellows and develops a design suitable for manufacture on the lathe.

Admiral Butterfly - Marquetry

by Jan Walker

Suitable for the beginner as well as those more advanced, this attractive design made from Tasmanian timber veneers can be used as a picture or as a decoration on a woodworking project.

Simple Rules for Successful Proportions

by Steve Maskery

Golden Mean, Arithmetic and Geometric Progressions, Hambridge Rectangles - Steve discusses what they mean and how they can be used when developing your woodworking designs.

Medicine or Bathroom Cabinet

by Don Phillips

Make better use of your bathroom with this large capacity wall-hung storage unit. While the joinery is relatively simple, once you have mastered the housing joints you’ll be able to make bookcases, cupboards and dressers.

User Report

Pro-Mount Detailing Stand

by Brendan Stemp

As Brendan found, this simple device has many uses in the woodworker’s workshop.

The Hotel Lamp

by Allen Barrett

A hotel visit provided the inspiration for this Arts & Crafts style desk or table lamp. The design incorporates a ‘trick’ to avoid the need for long-hole boring.

Octagonal Cabinet

by Robert Allison

Reminiscent of jeweller’s display cases, this 80-drawer cabinet uses a modular design to speed up assembly. By adding or deleting modules during construction, the height and capacity of the finished cabinet can be altered as required.

‘Gone Fishing’ - Pyrography

by Carolyn McCully

Another of Scot Flynn’s drawings, this fun pattern provides an opportunity to experiment with colour and textures, to improve your pyrography skills.

New Products

Book Reviews

Workshop Ideas Book

by Andy Rae

Benches, Chairs & Beds

from The Editors of Woodworker’s Journal

Unique Wood Lamination Projects

by Jerry Syfert

Hewing Contemporary Bowls

with Rip & Tammi Mann

Making Wheels Easy - #1 & #2

DVD Reviews

Drawer Making - The Professional Approach

with Rob Cosman

Workshop Essentials : Jigs & Accessories

Woodcarving 2. Letter Carving

with Chris Pye

Frank Russell’s Power Carving Fur, Feathers & Fins

Issue Number 140

August 2008

Tahlia House Gets a New Cherry Tree

The memory of the historic cherry tree in Lawson NSW, removed due to road widening, lives on in the efforts of the Blue Mountains Woodturners.

Eastern Riverina Woodworkers Exhibition 2008

Now in its eighth year, the Tumut competition has become a regional event.

What Happened to the ex-Mik International Stores?

In spite of the demise of the head office, Mik International’s brand range and commitment to quality remains available through five stores spread over four States.

Turnfest 2008

by Neil Scobie

Club Drumbeat

Official Opening of the Eurobodalla Woodcraft Guild Inc Workshop (NSW) and The Bendigo Woodturners restore Historic Model Chinese Junk.

Third National Scroll Saw Exhibition

by Neil Schulz

In May the Australian Scroll Saw Network held a very successful national event for scrollers, aided by their hosts, the Albury Wodonga Woodcrafters.

Anna Korver - Sculptor in Wood, Stone and Metal

In just four years NZ-based Anna has established an international reputation as a sculptor.

Sam Shakouri - Adventures in Segmented Turning

Most people learn to turn and then take up segmented turning, but in an effort to make the most of the material available to him, Sam has always been a segmented turner.

Festool MFK 700 Trimmer/Router

by Stuart Duffy

Festool’s latest release redefines the role of trimmers in woodworking.

Gallery

The work of Kurt Frick, David Bryant and John Looker.

Canberra Timber & Working with Wood Show Guide

View the excellent work on display in the Exhibition by the Woodcraft Guild of the ACT as well as visit the woodworking show at EPIC, Canberra, 5-7 September.

Projects

Cutlery Canteen with Pockets - 1

by Allen Barrett

Even expensive sets now come in cardboard boxes, so this handsome wooden canteen with room for everything is the ideal means of protecting and storing your cutlery.

Vermec Scroll Chuck

by Glenn Roberts

Crossing the divide between the Vicmarc and Teknatool camps, the new Vermec chuck claims to be compatible with jaws and accessories from both brands as well as other brands of similar design and its own Vermec range.

Razertip Scale Tips (Pyrography)

by Carolyn McCully

Carolyn experiments with the effects possible with the Razertip (fish) scale tips, including decorating a wood carving.

George’s Corner

by George Hatfield (Assoc. Editor)

Graham Bourquin shrinks George’s Pendency Post.

Turning a Soccer Ball

by Sam Shakouri

A keen follower of soccer and a long-time segmented turner, it was inevitable that Sam would devise a method for successfully turning a full-size wooden soccer ball.

Textures and Spirals on Turned Work

Add decorative textures and turn relief spirals on your projects with the Robert Sorby Spiralling and Texturing System.

How Square is Square?

by Geoff Birtles

Tips on how to check and fix your mitre saw and table saw so that they cut square.

Woodturning Tips

by George Hatfield (Assoc. Editor)

Want to do better with your competition entries? - George offers some tips from the judge’s point of view.

Mastering the Technique of Making Your Own Dowels

by Steve Maskery

Steve decides that the books make it look easier than it is, but a few tips brings success.

‘Elusive’, The Unicorn - Pyrography

by Carolyn McCully

This project is in the style of a Medieval woodcut and introduces the use of the skew tip for easier straight lines.

New Products

Book Reviews

Glen Huey’s Illustrated Guide to Building Period Furniture

by Glen Huey

Workshop Projects

from The Editors of Woodworker’s Journal

Woodworker’s Guide to Veneering & Inlay

by Jonathon Benson

Workbenches: from Design and Theory to Construction and Use

by Christopher Schwarz

Model Stage Coach

Wooden Mini Wheels

DVD Reviews

Screwples: A definitive Guide to Hand Thread Chasing

by John Berkeley

Making Mortise and Tenon Joints

with Frank Klausz

Issue Number 141

October 2008

Salvaging Pine from the Wild Rivers

The story of Huon Pine, its discovery in Tasmania’s dense forests, the timber’s unique beauty and characteristics and Wild Wood’s salvaging operations.

Club Drumbeat

Something new to learn at the Northern Rivers Woodwork Association (NSW) - the initiative of a few members has given this Club a whole new interest.

Fine Woodwork Competition Sydney 2008

Results of the woodwork competition held in conjunction with the Sydney Timber and Working with Wood Show.

The Snowy River Paddle Steamer, Curlip II

Old woodworking and boatbuilding skills are being revived in Orbost Vic as they prepare the new PS Curlip II for its commissioning this November.

The (New) Lumber Bunker

One too many floods forces the relocation of this Central Coast NSW store to a new site.

The Prepared Mind

by Mike Darlow

A walk around St Helier in Jersey demonstrates the value of paying attention to the detail in what we observe.

The Turner Behind the Turnfests

by Neil Scobie

An overview of David Drescher’s career and involvement in woodturning.

JET VBS-18MW Metal Wood Bandsaw

by Anthony Burnett

A good way to ruin your woodworking bandsaw is to cut metal but buying another bandsaw just for metal is expensive in both money and space. This JET dual purpose bandsaw offers a welcome alternative.

The Selection of Power Tools and Machines

by Steven Burrows, Editor

A guide to comparing apples with lemons.

Melbourne & Adelaide Timber & Working with Wood Show Guides

Visit the final Shows for 2008 - Adelaide, 10-12 October and Melbourne, 24-26 October (at the Melbourne Showgrounds, Ascot Vale).

Gallery

The work of Cedric Shorey and Don Ford.

Projects

CompressX Bar Clamp

by Stuart Duffy

From a simple idea the manufacturers have made a well-designed, well-made and affordably priced device which is a big improvement over the use of sash cramps.

The Olive Scoop

by Brendan Stemp

A large scoop to retrieve olives from a jar may seem a simple exercise, but Brendan explains the difficulties involved and the tricks he used to overcome them.

Cutlery Canteen with Pockets - 2

by Allen Barrett

In the concluding instalment Allen finalises the pockets, legs, drawer and fit-out.

Glue Chucks for Miniature Turning

by Aaron Ehrlich

A few ideas for using hotmelt glue to hold your tiny turnings.

Multiple Zero Clearance Inserts for Your Sawbench

by John Looker

Making Bird’s Feet

by Buddy Smith

Buddy describes how he makes his bird’s feet from fencing wire and a jig.

Bush Furniture

by Maurice Passmore

Ideas and tips on putting crooked timber to good use.

Halloween Carving

by Alyson McNulty, Arbortech Pty Ltd

Make your own ‘screaming face’ from a log and two of Arbortech’s power tools.

Accenting the Grain

by Mac Simmons

Mac demonstrates a simple method for highlighting the natural pattern in open grain timbers.

Burnmaster Eagle Pyrography Unit

by Glenn Roberts

Glenn gives his views on this unit which he has owned for sometime and is now available retail in Australia.

Pair of Dragonfly Urns

by Karen Blewden and Carolyn McCully

This attractive project entails a reasonable level of ability in both turning and pyrography. If you don’t want to tackle both aspects, the urns may be the ideal project on which to collaborate with another woodworker from your Club or local community.

New Products

Book Reviews

Complete Book of Tips, Tricks & Techniques

by the Editors of Popular Woodworking

A Turner’s Guide to Veneer Inlays

by Ron Hampton

New Masters of Woodturning

by Terry Martin and Kevin Wallace

Making Furniture: Projects & Plans

by Mark Ripley

DVD Reviews

Professional Turning For All Making and Decorating Goblets

by Mick Hanbury

Turning for Results Fruit Turning Masterclass

by Andy Lodge

Issue Number 142

December 2008

Club Drumbeat

The Gold Coast Woodturners celebrate 25 years! The Mulwarree Class of ‘08

The Class of ‘08 at Mulwaree in Goulburn (NSW) has maintained the high standard set by previous years at this rural High School

User Report

Work Sharp 3000

by Allen Barrett

Tempered glass wheels carry the abrasive on the innovative Work Sharp 3000 which offers three modes of sharpening and will sharpen practically all of the edge tools used in woodworking.

What do you do after Making 15,000 Boxes?

Bruce Haggie still makes boxes but not so many now that he has turned to furniture making and opened a woodworking supplies store on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast.

User Report

Veritas Side Rabbett Plane

by Andre Bastion

Now you can clean and true the side walls of a trench or groove with just a few passes of this tiny plane.

User Report

Sheppach Deco Flex Scrollsaw

by The Woodturners of the Hunter

A graph shows the results when 8 members of The Woodturners of the Hunter put this Scrollsaw through a predetermined series of tests.

PLYWOOD - Then & Now

by Robert Lavender

Plywood is a lot older than you may think. The Ancient Eyptians made it over 3000 years ago.

User Report

The JoolTool

by Arnold Barkley

The wide variety of 3M Pressure Sensitive Abrasives that fit the Ninja Disk of the JoolTool allow it to re-shape, sharpen and hone tools as well as polish metals and stone.

Caloundra Open Day

by Alan Logan

Alan found evidence of a wide range of skills when he visited the Annual Open Day of the Caloundra Woodworkers Club on the Sunshine Coast (QLD).

Gallery

Sandra May (Woronora, NSW) won several prizes for woodturning at this year’s Australian Woodturning Exhibition. Rob Kutcher (Kadina, SA) used mainly recycled and salvaged material to make his wardrobe.

Canberra Timber & Working with Wood Show

This year’s Canberra Show was vibrant and healthy.

Canberra Guild

The presence of the Woodcraft Guild ACT was an important factor in the success of the Canberra Timber and Working with Wood Show. These photos from the Guild Exhibition illustrate both the high standard and extraordinarily wide range of pieces made by Guild members.

Projects

Making a Kitchen Island Bench

by Neil Scobie

When Neil applied his skills and experience to the humble kitchen bench, the result was a solid piece of funiture that is sure to serve several generations.

Ron Girdler’s Latest Triumph

Despite outstanding competition, it’s not surprising Ron Girdler’s Cream Separator won Grand Champion at the 2008 Torimba Festival in Ravenshoe, Far North Queensland.

The Mermaid

by Caroline McCully

Elusive, the Unicorn now has a companion. Engaging, the Mermaid, gave Caroline a chance to demonstrate use of the new Razertip Scale Tips on an actual project.

An all-wood Lazy Susan

by WA Lane

The maker of the Chinese Lantern that appeared on the cover of Issue #131 first found an interesting pattern for the top of this Lazy Susan, then designed and made the roller mechanism for it from wood.

A Use for 9 Dowel Screws

by David Wood

David shows how he used hints from the remains of an Victorian Whatnot to make a new one.

Money Saver Cutting Boards

by Don Phillips

Those cut-outs left when your new kitchen was installed can be a valuable source of material for a set of unique cutting boards - or you could buy the laminated stock and start from scratch.

A Child’s Latchboard

by Vicky Fraser

Alex loved this innovative toy - and all the while it was teaching her hand-eye coordination and a lot more besides.

Ear Trumpet

by Aaron Ehrlich

Aaron used modern woodturning techniques to reproduce an antique Ear Trumpet.

New Products

Book Reviews

TOPS: Making the Universal Toy

by Michael Cullen

Scroll Saw Basketweave Projects

by John Nelson and William Guimond

Practical Design Solutions and Strategies

from Fine Woodworking

Sculpted Band Saw Boxes

by Lois Keener Ventura

500 Chairs: Celebrating Traditional & Innovative Designs

DVD Reviews

All Glued Up! A Study in Open Segment Turning

with Sue Harker

Dovetail a Drawer

with Frank Klausz

Issue Number 143

February 2009

Spin-a-Round 2008

by Ken Newton

Vaughan Richmond was Guest Turner at this event.

Tales from Torimba

by Gloria Banting

The quality and diversity of entries in the Torimba Festival of the Forest were as remarkable as ever and the 2009 event should be even more memorable.

User Report

Scheppach hms 2600 ci Planer/Thicknesser

by Allen Barrett

Allen found that this budget priced machine should earn its keep in any small workshop.

User Report

JET 16-32 Drum Sander

by Arnold Barkley

Arnold is surprised at the impact his new Drum Sander has had upon his work.

Cessnock Woodturners Open Day

by Joan M Perry

More than 100 members and guests gathered to celebrate this Club’s new workshop and the assistance of those who made it possible.

Questions & Answers

by Paul Gregson (Associate Editor)

This is the return of a popular column in which professional woodworker, restorer and conservator, Paul Gregson answers your queries.

Club Drumbeat

by A Bendeli

Woodturn 2008 hosted by the Sydney Woodturners Guild, featured demonstrations by Neil Scobie, Lois Green, Terry Baker and Tim Skilton.

Hunter United Woodworking Hobbies Expo

Your two page Guide to events and demonstrations at the Hunter United Woodworking Hobbies Expo to be held in Newcastle (NSW) on February 20-22.

Violin

by Buddy Smith

His lessons never taught him to how to play, but Buddy’s carving of a violin embodies the love they gave him for the instrument and the music it can make.

Making Music With What We Have Left

by Buddy Smith

Itzhak Perlman’s dramatic concert at the Lincoln Centre was the inspiration for Buddy’s violin.

Sanding

Machines and power tools can take much of the drudgery out of sanding.

Wood Wizz:

25 years on

Profile: Gordon Pembridge

by Neil Scobie

Neil introduces a Kiwi woodturner who delicately carves his 1mm thin-walled bowls.

Good Ideas and Short Cuts

Interesting ideas you can apply in your workshop.

Gallery

User Report

Frontline Clamps

by Arnold Barkley

Advanced clamping systems are rapidly replacing old style pipe clamps. A feature of this system is that boards are made flat before being pressed together.

Sam Maloof: Woodworking Icon

by Michael W Michelsen Jr

Others may call him artist, master craftrsman or even icon, but Sam Maloof still prefers to call himself a woodworker.

Projects

Turned Rocket

by Alan Jones

This motorised carousel-motion Rocket makes an interesting turning project.

Telephone Table with notepad hatch and ‘secret’ drawer

by Andrew Bass

Forced to complete this project while on secondment overseas, Andrew takes us on a journey that includes not just the construction of the table, but the process by which he arrived at each element of its design.

Wooden Wheels

by Alan Logan

Most woodworkers eventually have to make wooden wheels. Alan shows us his favourite (and quickest) method.

A Lizard Lidded Bowl

by Karen Blewden and Caroline McCully

Karen and Caroline have teamed up again - this time to produce a shallow lidded bowl decorated with delightful lizards.

Wooden Egg Rack

by Don Phillips

This handy and easy-to-make Rack turns the kitchen egg stock into an attractive display.

A Fondue Set

by John Swinkels

John carefully details the making of a Fondue Set that not only offers plenty of challenges to the woodturner but would also be a worthwhile addition to any home.

New Products

Book Reviews

Ellsworth on Woodturning

by David Ellsworth

Emotions in Wood

by Ann Brouwers

Shelves Cabinets & Bookcases

by the Editors of Fine Homebuilding and Fine Woodworking

Chairmaking Simplified

by Kerry Pierce

Woodturning Full Circle

by David Springett

DVD Reviews

Elliptical Turning — An Introduction

presented by David Springett

The Scroll Saw — A Beginner’s Guide

with John Burke

Issue Number 144

April 2009

Tablelands Tuition

by Gloria Banting

When Buddy Smith found out that Kevin Banting was to spend two weeks on the Atherton Tableland, he organised a class in carving heads.

Questions & Answers

by Paul Gregson (Associate Editor)

In this column, Paul helps one woodworker decide which side to put his tablesaw fence and another, to make raised panels.

A Woodcarving Odyssey - The Work of Ronnie Sexton

Trained in traditional carving at one of the world’s most prestigious Art Schools, Veronica (Ronnie) Sexton, carved an entire Hindu Temple in Ireland before migrating to Australia.

Brisbane Timber & Working with Wood Show: May 22-24

Details of the first Capital city Show for 2009.

User Report

Scheppach bts 900x Linisher

by Allen Barrett

This little Linisher is a versatile performer at a budget price.

Felder In-House Show 2008

by Saskia Kermer

Clients and visitors took this opportunity to catch up with the latest from the Hammer and Felder 500 series, Felder 700 and 900 series as well as the Format 4 series.

The Tool King Builds an Empire

The Tool King is becoming an important source of tools and machines for the woodworker.

How Much Does Woodworking Cost?

Some sound advice for those who have just started woodworking or who are about to expand their workshops.

The Dreschermobile

David Drescher now visits 50 Shows a year with his 12 metre long shop on wheels.

Good Ideas and Short Cuts

Interesting ideas you can apply in your workshop.

User Report

JET JDP 2800VS

by Allen Barrett

The multi-featured new JET Drill has infinitely variable speed (330-2500rpm) and achieves a high standard of accuracy.

New Generation at Grandfather Vic’s Clock Company

Daughter Christine has taken over the company from Vic Prance.

George’s Corner

by George Hatfield

George led this Sydney Northern Beaches project that could be a model for other woodturning groups.

Gallery

Projects

An Entertainment Unit - Part 1

by Neil Scobie

Clean lines and strong construction distinguish this Entertainment Unit designed by Neil Scobie, one of Australia’s most respected woodworkers.

Setting Up a Bandsaw

by Steve Maskery

In this Workshop Project, high profile video demonstrator and producer, Steve Maskery, gives down to earth advice on getting the best from your bandsaw.

Telephone Table with Secret Drawer - Pt2

by Andrew Bass

Andrew concludes his article by describing the making of the Storage Box and Secret Drawer as well as the assembly of the table.

An Easier Way to Turn a Pepper/Salt Grinder

by Brendan Stemp

Brendan shows how to use one of the new Crushgrind mechanisms to make a superior Grinder.

Block and Wedge Clamps

by Peter Fogelman

Peter shows how custom made Block and Wesge Clamps can be improved.

Stereograms and Stereoscopes

by Aaron Ehrlich

Making a Stereoscope brings back the enjoyment of a long lost era.

The Shed Door

by Caroline McCully

The textures offered by the door are the challenge in this pyrographic scene.

New Products

Book Reviews

O’Donnell’s Woodturning Techniques

by Michael O’Donnell

Relief Carving Wood Spirits

by Lora Irish

The Art of Turned Bowls

by Richard Raffan

The Seuffert Legacy

by Brian Peet

Desks, Bookcases & Entertainment Centers

by Editors of Woodworkers Journal

DVD Reviews

The Ultimate Tablesaw Tenon Jig

presented by Steve Maskery

Let’s Make a Bandstand Clock

with Colin Spall

Issue Number 145

June 2009

Your Guide to the Timber and Working with Wood Shows

Now under new management, this year’s Timber & Working with Wood Shows are about to begin, so it’s time to plan a visit to your closest Show.

Hunter Show Report

In February the Woodturners of the Hunter held another successful Woodworking Hobbies Expo.

User Report

21” Excalibur Scrollsaw

by Alex Barton

This high quality Scrollsaw has some interesting and impressive features not found on other machines.

Curved Beams at Artisans Retreat

by Peter Calabria

Peter used an unusual structure to achieve the ‘wow’ factor he wanted for his teaching workshop and gallery at Taree (NSW).

Surface Decoration Day 2008

by Glenn Roberts

There was a lot to see and learn at this special day arranged by the Blue Mountains Woodturners.

User Report

Top Saver Tool Saver

by Denis Drew

Denis recommends this product for rust protection.

Music in the Valley

The Torrens Valley Christian School (SA) is introducing its students to instrument making.

User Report

Sawstop 254mm Contractor Saw

by Stuart Duffy

This solid, versatile saw, at home in the workshop or on-site, includes the Sawstop safety feature.

Gallery

We showcase the work of two readers.

User Report

SAND-FLEE 1800

by Alan Baron

This versatile drum sander will sand drawer sides and panels, plus act as a sander/jointer.

Club Drumbeat

Sydney Hospital benefits from toys and furniture made by the Oyster Bay Triton Owner’s Club.

Kiama Challenge

Every year, the Kiama Woodcraft Guild sets a new Challenge to its members. These are some of the superb entries for 2009.

Starting with a Bare Floor

There’s a lot to be considered when you are planning workshop.

Questions & Answers

by Paul Gregson

Paul answers readers’ questions.

Projects

Silvagni

by Brendan Stemp

Brendan Stemp, one of Australia’s leading woodturners, shares with us his exploration of cantilevered turning that led to the exquisite piece shown on the cover.

A Corner Entertainment Unit - Part 2

by Neil Scobie

Well known and highly respected wood craftsman, Neil Scobie, completes his article on the making of a Home Entertainment Unit.

Irish Metal Strung Harp

by Pat Sephton

The instructions given here should allow any competent woodworker to make this attractive musical instrument.

Rosa’s Flowers

by Gloria Banting

Using skills learned in her native Germany, Rosa makes wooden flowers from local trees.

A Modern Cake Stand

by Carol Rix

Well known woodturner and author, Carol Rix, gives instructions for making an attractive, modern Cake Stand.

Custom Made Cutter

by Alan Logan

A helpful tool for making Crushgrind Pepper Mills.

A Quick-Fix Faceplate

by John Looker

John shows how he made a lightweight faceplate to secure blanks with hot melt glue.

Kookaburra on an Artist’s Palette

by Caroline McCully

This, the latest of Caroline’s creations, is described with her usual attention to detail.

A Centering Jig for your Lathe

by Les Roberts

This easy to make wooden jig will help you centre large or long workpieces in your lathe.

New Products

Book Reviews

Carving Gargoyles, Grotesques and other Creatures of Myth

(History, Lore and 12 artistic patterns)

by Shawn Cipa

The Wood Turner’s Project Book

Basic to Advanced Techniques

by Ellis Hein

Zodiac Puzzles for Scroll Saw Woodworking

by Judy and Dave Peterson

To Turn the Perfect Wooden Bowl

The Lifelong Quest of Bob Stocksdale

by Ron Roszkiewicz

Woodworker’s Guide to Dovetails

How to make the essential joint by hand or machine

by Ernie Conover

DVD Reviews

Sharpening Chisels & Planes

by Ian Kirby

Carving a Figure: The Female Form

with Ray Gonzalez

Issue Number 146

August 2009

User Report

JET 22-44OSC Drum Sander

by Alan Bendon

The oscillating motion of the JET 22-44OSC provides a much smoother finish than a conventional Drum Sander.

Jacques Veserey

by Terry Martin

Terry Martin introduces the exquisitely beautiful work of Jacques Veserey, a demonstrator at next year’s Gold Coast TURNFEST.

Tumut & District Woodworkers Show 2009

by George Hatfield (Associate Editor)

One of the judges for this year’s Tumut Show, George found the work of high standard.

User Report

Eze-Lap

This lapping plate can help you increase the cutting efficiency of your plane irons and chisels.

Club Drumbeat

Goulburn Region Woodworkers have teamed up with the Goulburn Art Gallery. Innisfail Woodworkers’ Guild invites readers to join them for their Annual Workshop in August.

Canberra Institute of Technology Cabinetmaking Awards 2009

Student’s final projects made an exciting exhibition.

Canberra & Melbourne Timber & Working with Wood Shows

Your Guides to the Canberra & Melbourne Shows.

Don Russell-Polychromatic Woodturner

by Bruce Bell

Bruce introduces the unusual work of Don Russell.

Not everyone wants to be a Pro

by Paul Gregson (Associate Editor)

Over-emphasis on competition may decrease the enjoyment of some Club members.

Gregory Machinery celebrates 2nd Generation’s 25 years

Established in 1954, it is now 25 years since the second generation took over the family business.

George’s Corner

by George Hatfield (Assoc, Editor)

When George judged the Newcastle Regional Show he was disappointed by the number of entries but elated at their quality.

User Report

FLAI Sawblades

by Aaron Bendix

New FLAI circular saw blades cut solid timber, MDF and laminates, leaving very few saw marks.

Hands-On Expo

Hands-On Expos will be four Shows in one.

Questions & Answers

by Paul Gregson (Assoc. Editor)

Paul answers questions about hide glue and the use of dowelling in furniture repairs.

Good Ideas & Short Cuts

Look at what one woodie made from a wheelie bin!

Projects

Moulds & Moulding (Pt.1)

by John Swinkels

Making a small bossing hammer and using it to mould a metal liner for a candlestick or chalice.

Feather Formers

by Caroline McCully

Caroline not only reviews these Formers, she shows you how to use them.

Modular Workshop Storage

by David Bryant

One woodworker’s ingenious and practical solution to the perennial problem of ensuring there is enough workshop storage.

Dulcimer Chimes

by Reg Cooke

Reg thinks this set of musical door chimes might tempt you to try making a musical instrument.

Five Big Bowls

by Tim Skilton

Tim’s experience with these five bowls is a useful template for similar commissions.

Lizzie’s Buttons

Many readers are sure to find inspiration and guidance in Lizzie’s button designs.

Coco, the Dog

by Carolyn McCully

Carolyn shows you how to turn a photo of your pet into a pyrographic portrait you will treasure.

Board Preparation for Beginners

A standard procedure for the preparation of boards will save a lot of frustration and heartache.

A Simple Wooden Box

by Don Phillips

Teach your self the basics of box making while making this worthwhile addition to your home.

New Products

Book Reviews

Design Book Eight

from Fine Woodworking

Wooden Puzzles

The Best of Scrollsaw Woodworking & Crafts magazine

Woodturning Masters

Major Works by leading artists

Curated by Jim Christiansen

The Traditional Bowyer’s Bible Vol.4

by Steve Allely, Tim Baker, Paul Comstock, Steve Gardner, Jim Hamm, Mickey Lotz, Tom Mills, Dan Perry, Marc St.Louis, Jim Welch and Mike Westvang

Wooden Clocks

The Best of Scrollsaw Woodworking & Crafts magazine

DVD Reviews

The New Turning Wood

with Richard Raffan

Making Rustic Furniture

by Paul Ruhmann

Issue Number 147

October 2009

TJ P Fennell - Exploring Beneath the Surface of Hollow Forms

by Terry Martin

The evolution of J Paul’s work from traditional hollow forms to fascinating artworks.

Geoff Slee and His Wooden Gunstocks

by Brendan Stemp

An insight into this unusual form of woodworking.

Jacaranda Festival Competition

by Rob Bruce

Grafton’s week-long exhibition with a special focus on the use of Jacaranda wood.

David Lynch Record Collection

This collection and web site will fascinate anyone with an interest in Record handplanes.

Brisbane Hands-On Expo Show Guide

Our guide to the first of this new Show series that covers woodworking, metalworking, automotive, DIY and careers under one roof.

Notes on Woodturning Pt.1 - The Lathe

by John Ewart

John kicks off this series of articles with a look at the lathe - how it has changed in recent years and the best way to go about buying one.

Ernie Blackwell & His Carvings

by Gloria Banting

Taking up carving after retirement, Ernie has developed a passion for making ceremonial plaques.

Annual Australian Wood Design Exhibition 2009

This prestigious Australian hardwoods competition has a new category for musical instruments.

Woodworking Questions & Answers

by Paul Gregson (Associate Editor)

Spraying shellac, storing timber, jointers and making marks.

Melbourne Timber & Working with Wood Show Guide

Visit the final TWW Show for 2009 in Melbourne 16-18 October at the Melbourne Showgrounds, Ascot Vale.

Horsham You Turn 2009

by Jim Carroll

Western Victoria has a new annual weekend event for woodturners.

Turnfest 2009

by Neil Scobie

A mix of local and international presenters ensured another successful event.

User Report

Tormek T-7 Sharpening System

by Ken Wraight

A keen advocate of the Tormek, well-known demonstrator Ken Wraight discusses the advantages of the new T-7 model.

Projects

Raising the Bar in Woodturning

by Richard Raffan

Richard challenges Australia’s woodturners to extend their skills and personalise their work, and discusses the importance of the upcoming Australian Woodturning Symposium.

A Folding Screen - 1

by Allen Barrett

A modular assembly makes these screens easy to make and individualise with infill panels as shown or to your own design.

Turning the Earth

by Frank Rowe

Frank does a ‘relief’ turning using a Jacaranda sphere for the water and an Australian Red Cedar shell for the contrasting land masses.

Synchronised Ballerinas

by Ken Williams

This automata project will test your cutting and drilling skills with peg and spur gears as well as the box and six dancers you need to make.

Rose Patterned Bowl

by Carolyn McCully

Carolyn applies a rose pattern to a bowl turned from Camphor Laurel and discusses the constraints involved. The same pattern can be applied to any flat surface, either as a picture by itself or used as a decoration.

Stop Wasting Time & Timber

A series of tips for the beginner on how to avoid mistakes which can cost you a lot of wasted time and ruined timber.

Bedroom Chest of Drawers - 1

by Don Phillips

Don builds a ‘lowboy’, a bedroom chest of drawers from solid timber. Conventional in design, it has a robust construction that will ensure that it lasts for years and may even be handed down to the next generation.

New Products

Book Reviews

Festool Essentials

The DOMINO DF 500 Jointing System With CT Dust Extraction System

Homes of the Master Wood Artisans

Esherick - Maloof - Nakashima

Violin Making

An illustrated Guide for the Amateur

(2nd Edition, Revised and Expanded)

by Bruce Ossman

Fine Art of Carving Lovespoons

Understanding, Designing and Carving Romantic Heirlooms

by David Western

DVD Reviews

Eli Avisera Beginner Series

Vol.1 Introduction to Eli’s Tools

Vol.2 Simple Candlestick

Vol.3 Simple Bowl

Vol.4 Simple Box

Vol.5 Simple Goblet

Issue Number 148

December 2009

Woodworking Questions & Answers

by Paul Gregson (Associate Editor)

The real answer to jointers as well as bandsaw blade tension, dust collection and handplane selection.

Precision and Style — the Work of Peter Hromek

A master of multi-axis turning, Czech-born Peter will be demonstrating at the Australian Woodturning Symposium.

Lachlan Park

Lachlan is an Australian cabinetmaker currently studying at the Centre for Fine Woodworking in Wakupuaka in New Zealand.

Eli Avisera

by Terry Martin

Born to teach turning and with an irrepressible desire to learn, Eli has made himself a living encyclopedia of woodturning techniques.

A Woodturning Legend Retires

by Ken Wraight

Ken reviews the influence of Vic’s long career.

Music is the Inspiration

Ernie Newman found the inspiration for this piece in a popular song.

Club Drumbeat

by Greg Lawrence

Turning things around in the Hunter (NSW) with the introduction of box-making classes.

Canberra 2009 T&WW Show

User Report

Hafco Wide Drum Sander

by Arnold Barkley

A drum sander is a very useful machine for many types of woodworking. The DS-1632A heralds not only a new model but also a new brand to the drum sander market.

Hands-On Expo Updates

The latest news on Expo demonstrators.

Turning Bowls & Platters for Charity

David Evans’ efforts to raise funds for Cystic Fibrosis Victoria.

Notes on Woodturning Pt.2 — Learning to Turn

by John Ewart

John discusses the importance of learning correct technique from the start.

User Report

FLAI Mustang Blade

by Stuart Duffy

The Mustang blade successfully cuts a range of materials including wood.

Projects

Making a Rolltop Desk

by John Sully

Ever wondered how a tambour works? John decided to find out and made a desk to suit.

Wine Stoppers & Candle Holders

by Aaron Ehrlich

Aaron finds that there’s no offcut to small to utilise, when he takes up turning bottle stoppers and holders.

The Building of the Sindia

Hand-built to the finest detail, the 1/36 scale Sindia took Ian Hunt 9,206 hours to complete.

Bedroom Chest of Drawers - 2

by Don Phillips

Don completes his ‘lowboy’ by building the drawers. Conventional in design, this piece of furniture has a robust construction that will ensure that it lasts for years.

The Secrets of Saturn

by Alan Jones

A series of secret compartments or layers makes this project challenging for the turner and fascinating for anyone wishing to discover its hidden pearl.

A Folding Screen - 2

by Allen Barrett

In this article Allen discusses the options for the infills to the modular openings in the screen frames built last issue.

Moulds & Moulding — 2

by John Swinkels

Following on from the initial article in issue #146, John uses the techniques to make a handy woodturner’s belt pouch.

Christmas 2009

by Carolyn McCully

This fun drawing of a Christmas scene will not only delight visitors but the project also introduces the use of finer lines to burn ‘white’.

If You Can Make a Box Frame, You Can Make (Almost) Anything

A discussion of the various types of joints used to make frames or boxes, their advantages and limitations and why it may be desirable to use more than one type of joint in a single frame.

New Products

Book Reviews

New Masters of the Wooden Box

Expanding the Boundaries of Box Making

by Oscar P Fitzgerald

Turning Vintage Toys

by Chris Reid

500 Tables

Inspiring Interpretations of Function and Style

Woodturning from Tree to Table Bowls, Lamps and Other Projects

by Bill Bowers

The Drawer Book

by Bill Hylton

DVD Reviews

Carving a Portrait in Relief

by Ian Norbury

Revelations on Table Saw Set-up & Safety

with Hendrik Varju

Issue Number 149

February 2010

Making a Wooden Geared Grandfather Clock

by Earl Hansen

Having made the U-Build It wooden clock, Earl progresses to a more ambitious design with six dials and a skeleton grandfather case.

25th Silver Anniversary Giveaway Competition

Over the next three issues, readers and Clubs will have the opportunity to enter this competition to win great prizes.

Come & Try Woodturning 2009

by Tim Skilton

First launched 17 years ago, Come & Try Woodturning had a very successful season at the 2009 Timber & Working with Wood Shows.

Bob Neill’s Burnt Offerings

Professional pyrographer Bob Neill will be demonstrating at the Australian Woodturning Symposium.

Mid North Coast Woodworkers Schools’ Competition

User Report

M-Power Complete Flat Lying Trammel Set

by Stuart Duffy

A re-designed trammel set makes marking and cutting circles a lot easier.

Club Drumbeat

by Greg Lawrence

Turning things around in the Hunter (NSW) - 2. Greg explains how the box-making classes work and the benefits they bring to the Club.

The First Hands-On Expo

A review of the Brisbane 2009 event.

User Report

JET JTS-600 Tablesaw

by Alex Barton

JET’s latest tablesaw is a versatile machine for the small workshop.

Newcastle Woodworking & Hobbies Expo 2010 Guide

Woodworking Questions & Answers

by Paul Gregson (Associate Editor)

Flickering fluorescents, tool sharpening and groaning bandsaws.

Red Cedar — A Decade Later

by Bob Whitworth

In AWW #74 Bob Reported on his efforts to selectively manage Red Cedar trees on his farm. In this update he discusses the problems encountered and the favourable growth that can be achieved.

ACT Woodcraft Guild Annual Exhibition

by Dave Callan

The 2009 Exhibition was the Guild’s 27th and continues to attract superb work from the entrants.

Projects

Highly Versatile Rare Earth Magnets

by Brendan Stemp

These high strength magnets solve a number of storage problems.

A Didgeridoo Stand

by Alec Bendeli

Alec designs and makes stands for two didgeridoos. He explains the challenges in making a stand for a non-uniform shape.

Computer Desk Tidy

by Don Phillips

Ideal for the computer desk, this handy tidy can be adapted to a variety of uses, from music storage to a craft box.

Carving Little Animals and Insects

by Gloria Banting

Janet Kleczar’s carved pens and lace bobbins demonstrate that you don’t need a big investment to take up carving. She uses only a knife and a clamp.

Turning an Orrery

by Aaron Ehrlich

This fun project is an interesting exercise in ball turning.

Easing Leather Shoes

by Peter Fogelman

Peter describes how he uses woodworking tools to resolve this common problem.

Inside-Outside Bud Vase

by John Swinkels

John uses the inside-outside method to turn both the inside and outside of this bud vase without using hollowing techniques.

Purple Iris

by Carolyn McCully

A suitable companion to Carolyn’s previous Magnolia, this pattern is relatively quick to burn and fun to colour.

Put More Woodworking in Your Woodworking

Adding more detail to projects you’ve done previously is an ideal way to build up skills, instead of attempting something too advanced and giving up in frustration.

New Products

Book Reviews

How to Season and Dry Your Own Wood

by Alan Holtham

Cabinetmaking - a professional approach

by Alan Peters

DVD Reviews

The Inside Story - A Study in Hollow Form Turning

by Mark Sanger RPT

Learn to Burn - A complete guide to pyrography

by Lisa Raby

Issue Number 150

April 2010

User Report

CNC Shark

by Allen Barrett

If you have some basic knowledge of computers, the new CNC Shark router for the small workshop is surprisingly easy to use. It’s also very well engineered and has the potential for a multitude of uses.

The 2009 Australian Woodturning Exhibition

by Vic Wood

Almost a quarter of a century since its inauspicious beginnings, the Australian Woodturning Exhibition has become the nation’s premier woodturning competition.

25th Silver Anniversary Giveaway Competition

This is the second instalment of our three issue competition in which Australian readers and Clubs have the opportunity to win great prizes.

Torimba Festival of the Forest

An overview of last year’s event in Ravenshoe in Far North Queensland.

Club Drumbeat

Shire Projects for the Central Coast Woodturners Co-op Ltd (NSW) and the first six months for the Corner Inlet Woodworkers, South Gippsland (VIC).

Carba-Tec - a Quarter Century of Growth

Starting with the import of router bits, Carba-Tec has built up a vast product range over the years. It is now a leading supplier to the woodworking industry, with stores in all states and New Zealand.

Wood/Metal Combinations - the Work of John Wessels

A demonstrator at this year’s Woodturning Symposium, John specialises in the turning of wood with metals such as silver and pewter.

User Report

Beall Pen Wizard

by Stephen Mash

Combine pen turning with ornamental turning with this new ‘lathe’ from Carroll’s Woodcraft Supplies. The Wizard can add spirals, waves and rope twists to your pens and other turned items.

Gallery

Paul Armour presents his latest box-making efforts.

Do You Believe in Wood Spirits?

by Reg Cooke

Reg uncovers two wood spirits by accident while building a guitar for his grandson.

Forest Red Gum in Victoria

by Brendan Stemp

Bureaucracy, rather than concerns over sustainability, is endangering the future supply of this versatile timber.

Notes on Woodturning Pt.3 - Basic Woodturning Tools

by John Ewart

In this article John examines the basic tools required for a novice to start woodturning.

User Report

BMI Quicky Tape Measure

by Stan Ceglinski

The BMI Quicky is unlike any tape measure you’ve seen before, but Stan reckons that once you’ve used one in the workshop, you won’t work without it.

Projects

The Recycled Chair

by Harry W Ellis

Harry makes a modern style chair for his workshop from recycled offcuts.

Nesting Dolls

by Aaron Ehrlich

Aaron has a go at this traditional design. Because the dolls are painted, the wood does not have to be of the same species. Any offcuts of well-seasoned wood will do.

Adjustable Music Stand

by Don Phillips

This adjustable height stand can be used for a variety of uses, including a lectern, lamp holder and - as Don found out - a recipe book holder.

Holder for Half a Dozen Eggs

by Heinz Haselroither

This is a relatively simple weekend project that is good practice for repetition and spindle turning. It also makes a useful addition to the kitchen.

Routing a Sunburst

by Carol Rix

John Rogers embellishes some of his plainer turnings with a sunburst design routed on the lathe. The result is items that quickly catch people’s attention.

Making Mortise & Tenon Joints

The sixth in our beginner’s series, this article looks at the importance of mortise and tenon joints and the various methods to make them.

New Products

Book Reviews

Intarsia Woodworking for Beginners

by Kathy Wise Holtham

Rustic Furniture Basics

by Doug Stowe

Wooden Bowls from the Scroll Saw

by Carole Rothman

Carving Gunstocks: Power Techniques

by Jose Valencia

Lighted Scroll Saw Projects

by Sue Mey

Issue Number 151

June 2010

2010 Australian Woodturning Symposium, 14-18 July

by Bruce Bell

This is your last chance to book for this exciting new symposium with a focus on hands-on learning for the attendees.

25 Years On

by Art Burrows, Vic Wood, Neil Scobie, Neil Schulz, Sandra Menger and Buddy Smith

A collection of short essays on the changes in woodworking in Australia over the past quarter of a century.

The WALL in the Wilderness

This partially completed 100m long mural carved from Huon Pine has proven to be a popular tourist attraction in the Central Highlands of Tasmania.

Notes on Woodturning - Part 4A: Types of Skew Chisels

by John Ewart

John elaborates more on the types, design and use of skew chisels for woodturning.

Turner’s Oak

by Mike Darlow

This timber might be just the thing for your next turning project!

Gallery

David Stanley is keen on both pyrography and carving while Darrell Smith has been experimenting with offset turning.

Samoan Turning Project Raises $15,000

by Ernie Newman

In the aftermath of the Tsunami, an Australian and an American join forces to teach woodturning to students in Samoa.

Brisbane/Sydney Timber & Working with Wood Show Guides

This year the Shows feature a new and expanded line-up of demonstrators as well as a number of competitions in which you can win prizes.

25th Silver Anniversary Giveaway Competition

This is the last instalment of our three issue competition in which Australian readers and Clubs have the opportunity to win great prizes.

User Report

JET Slow Speed Wet Sharpener

by Alan Bendon

JET has entered the sharpening market with this new wet wheel sharpener with novel features.

Projects

Making a Curved Top Document Box - 1

by Neil Scobie

This new project is a blend of Neil’s Document Box and Treasure Chest and offers additional challenges to boxmakers.

Carved Netball with Dovetails on Compound Curves

When Barry Long got the idea that the stitching on a netball looked like a series of dovetails, physically making the dovetails proved to be a real challenge.

Turning Big Heavy Spheres

by Reg Watt

Turning a 35kg Ironbark blank into a ball shape (and repeating the process four times) was an uncommon exercise.

Adapting an Old Plane for Use with a Shooting Board

by Harry W Ellis

Making a simple carriage has given a new lease of life for this old plane and solved a few shooting board problems in the process.

Twin Eggcup

by Aaron Ehrlich

While researching egg cups, Aaron came across a couple of uncommon designs which will appeal to turners - an eggcup with two egg holders and a double-ended eggcup.

Carving a Cotton Reel Spinning Top

by Phillip John McKerrow

Phillip reflects on a childhood carving project which is still a fun toy today. Yes, wooden cotton reel tops are still available, though you may have to track them down.

Art’s Chopstick’s Box

by George Hatfield (Assoc. Editor)

George shows how to bore and turn a long cylindrical box, such as those used as presentation boxes for Certificates and Diplomas.

Koala

by Carolyn McCully

Carolyn burns one of our national icons (but in a nice way!). A little colour is added to the ears and face of the koala, but otherwise the rendering of the animal depends purely on the work of the pyrography pen.

Making Mortise & Tenon Joints

The seventh in our beginner’s series, we look at the importance of grain direction and how hand tools rather than power tools give better feedback on how the wood is being shaped.

New Products

Book Reviews

Puzzle Boxes

by Jeff Vollmer

Chip Carving

from the Editors of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts

Zany Wooden Toys that Whizz, Spin and Fly

by Bob Gilsdorf

The Missing Shop Manual: Circular Saw and Jigsaws

The Missing Shop Manual: Drills and Drill Presses

The Missing Shop Manual: Lathe

The Missing Shop Manual: Table Saw

The Missing Shop Manual: Glue and Clamps

The Big Book of Weekend Woodworking

by John A & Joyce C Nelson

DVD Reviews

Working with Plywood

by Hendrik Varju

Issue Number 152

August 2010

The Art in the Cabinet - One Man’s Journey

by Paul Gregson (Assoc. Editor)

Paul reviews one of the most celebrated pieces of furniture produced in Australia in recent years.

How Many Ways Can You Hold a Carving?

by Gloria Banting

Running classes on a tight budget revealed a number of ways one could hold a blank for carving.

Club Drumbeat

Gippsland Woodcraft Group Inc (VIC) takes up teaching while the Blue Mountains Woodturners (NSW) complete their sixth giant chess set.

Gallery

Pudgee Singh’s detailed wooden models of a crane, Mack truck and coach with horses.

Trend Timbers Opens New Showroom

Major Sydney retailer, Trend Timbers, ushers in a new era with a new showroom and location.

Notes on Woodturning - Part 4B: Smoothing and Shaping with the Skew Chisel

by John Ewart

John demonstrates the smoothing and shaping capabilities of the skew.

User Report

Making Patterns the Easy Way

by Sandy Barnett

Coyote Stencil Shop is an affordable software program designed to convert photographs into patterns or line drawings suitable for scrollsawing, pyrography, marquetry, carving and other applications.

Australian Recycled Timber Receives FSC Certification

Industry changes encouraged ART to gain certification for both new and recycled timber.

Adelaide/Canberra/Melbourne Timber & Working with Wood Show Guides

This year the Shows feature a new and expanded line-up of demonstrators as well as a number of competitions in which you can win prizes.

Selecting the Right Timber

The eighth in our beginner’s series, we look at the differing characteristics of timber species and how selecting the right timber will have a big impact on the success of your project.

Projects

Replacing the Universal Joint on a JET 16-32 Drum Sander

by Arnold Barkley

Loose screws can lead to a damaged universal joint, but you can make the repair in the workshop.

Stave Bowl Construction

by Phil Griffiths

Phil found that turned staved bowls are as difficult to make as they look, but with some ingenuity he managed to successfully produce them.

Sharpening Countersink Bits

by Peter Fogelman

With a drill press and a home-made jig, Peter is able to sharpen his bits to as-new condition.

Carving a Whale Tail

by Buddy Smith

Zebras (Pyrography)

by Carolyn McCully

This attractive pattern is a combination of delicate woodburning and white pencil colouring.

Cotton Reel Yo-Yo

by Keith McCarthy

Another childhood toy based on the humble wooden cotton reel.

Making Your Own Repetitive Pattern Inlay

by Reg Cooke

Reg shows how to make and insert a veneer inlay to your own personalised pattern.

Carving an Eagle

by Frank Rowe

This carved bird is made in three sections to minimise wastage and make the carving of the wing feathers easier.

Making a Curved Top Document Box - 2

by Neil Scobie

This project is a blend of Neil’s Document Box and Treasure Chest designs and offers additional challenges to boxmakers.

Mitre Jig with Adjustable Stop

by Don Phillips

Don develops a jig to cut exact 45° cuts on a table saw.

Split Turnings

by Aaron Ehrlich

Aaron demonstrates why split turning - an ancient method not commonly used by modern turners - deserves more attention.

New Products

Book Reviews

The Complete Woodshop Guide

by Charlie Self, Bill Stankus and Danny Proulx

A Field Guide to Australian Trees

by Ivan Holliday

Traditional Box Projects

by Strother Purdy

The Perfect Edge

by Ron Hock

Getting the Most from Your Wood-Buying Bucks

by American Woodworker

Issue Number 153

October 2010

Woodturning Couple - Sharon Doughtie & Pat Kramer

by Neil Scobie

Based in Hawaii, Pat and Sharon are both turners but with very different styles. They will be demonstrating at Turnfest in 2011.

Club Drumbeat

Richmond Valley Wood Crafter’s Club (NSW) opens its new clubhouse and Gippsland Woodcraft Group (VIC) celebrates its 25th Anniversary.

Turnfest 2010 at Sea World

by Terry Martin

A new venue this year allowed more participants and a larger programme.

DIY Woodworking Show Tasmania

Details of the inaugural Show to be held at the Silverdome in Launceston in November 2010.

Wild Wood Gallery Two Years On

After Neville Harper’s untimely death, Wild Wood continues to prosper under the management of his wife and daughter.

Gallery

The work of Bill Pennell and George Hamilton plus the Woodturners of the Hunter’s new Chairman’s Table.

User Report

Sherwood MB-13 Thicknesser

by Andrew Wilkerson

After being cautious about his purchase, Andrew was pleasantly surprised by the performance of his new thicknesser.

Mentoring New Carvers

by Buddy Smith

At only six years of age, Storm Poggioli shows that one is never too young to take up woodcarving or join a woodworking Club.

Melbourne Timber & Working with Wood Show Guide

This year the Shows feature a new and expanded line-up of demonstrators as well as a number of competitions in which you can win prizes.

Notes on Woodturning - Part 4C: The Skewart

by John Ewart

John demonstrates the advantages of a double-sided skew chisel.

Projects

A Karmic Creation

by Gloria Banting

Twenty years in the carving, Brett Jones’ guitar has a long story to tell. Brett is both a musician and an artist and with the guitar he fused his two passions into one.

Restored Apprentice’s Box

by Reg Cooke

After fifty-six years Reg’s old tool chest gets a new look and a new life.

A Woodturner’s Christmas Tree

by Heinz Haselroither

Looking for a smaller tree this year? Heinz shows that you can always turn one up on the lathe using last year’s offcuts!

Multi-start Threads for Wooden Boxes

by Michael Young

Multi-start threads for lids are much more common on proprietary containers than single-start threads but to replicate them in wooden form requires a few changes in technique.

Roy Ellery’s Log Books

by Buddy Smith

Using a scrollsaw and Proxxon carving tool, Roy transforms small logs into fairytale books.

Making a Double Ended Salt & Pepper Mill

by R Ryan

An advanced version of the conventional turned pepper mill, this design offers two grinders in one. The mechanism is a combination of parts from two grinder sets.

Garden Lantern

by Don Phillips

While you can buy similar items from catalogues, Don made his own to produce a high quality product at a much lower cost.

Monochrome Protea

by Carolyn McCully

Carolyn burns one of our native flowers - on wood, of course! This pattern is monochrome so it is reliant on shading instead of colour to bring out the beauty of the flower.

Making Panels

The ninth in our beginner’s series, we look at the techniques involved in converting boards into larger panels. This is a common requirement of cabinetmaking projects.

New Products

Book Reviews

The Frugal Woodturner

by Ernie Conover

Power Carving Manual

by Frank Russell, Jack Kochan, David Sabol, Lori Corbett, Chuck Solomon and Dave Hamilton

Tree Craft

by Chris Lubkemann

Woodburning with Style

by Simon Easton

Make Your Own Woodworking Tools

by Mike Burton

DVD Reviews

Wood Science & Design

by Hendrik Varju

Issue Number 154

December 2010

Gallery

Tom William’s odd bolts, Tom Day’s pyrography and wooden trucks, Ken Vodden’s segmented turning and Richard Lehne’s turned and pierced music box carriage.

Al Stirt - One of the Original Turners

by Terry Martin

Al Stirt was at the forefront of the revival of woodturning in the USA in the 70s and still delights his audiences today.

Collaborative Bowl of the 2010 Australian Woodturning Symposium

by Bruce Bell

The best kept secret of the Symposium, the Collaborative Bowl is an attractive mix of styles and techniques by the presenters.

Liverpool Boys High School NSW HSC Students 2010

Eleven students display their work.

User Report

WoodRiver Diamond Grinding Wheel

by Brendan Stemp

A new concept in sharpening, the diamond grinding wheel provides an intermediate option between a conventional bench grinder and a wetstone grinder in both performance and price.

Torgny Jannson’s Passion - The Tormek Sharpening System

The search for a birthday gift led to a lifelong involvement in the development of the modern wetstone grinder.

Club Drumbeat

Innisfail Woodworkers Guild Inc (QLD), Redcliffe and District Woodcraft Society Inc (QLD) and Maryborough Woodturners and Woodcraftsmen Guild (QLD).

Australian Scroll Saw National Exhibition - Kiama 2010

by Neil Schulz

Held for the first time on the NSW South Coast and as a stand-alone event, the Fourth National Scroll Saw Exhibition was a great success.

Great Christmas Gift Ideas from The Australian Woodworker

Notes on Woodturning - Part 4D

Using the Long Point of a Skew

by John Ewart

Rockhampton TUTORandTURN

by Jim Schafer

Projects

Carving the Courageous Keith Payne VC

by Gloria Banting

Gloria discusses both the man and the carving produced by her husband, Kevin Banting. Included are many tips on how to carve a bust to get the proportions and details realistic and lifelike.

Two Jars from One

by David Flintoff

Before you throw out your next coffee jar, David shows you how to turn up some lids to make customised glass containers with wooden tops.

Turned Lectern with Document Stand

by Robert Allison

Used as a display stand in Robert’s lounge room, this lectern and separate document stand can be adapted to a variety of applications.

User Report

M-Power Perfect Butt Profile Scriber

by Stuart Duffy

A simple but well engineered tool, this scriber may solve many of your marking out problems.

Hats Off to Little Carved Hats

by Buddy Smith

These cute hats require little material but are a great project with which to develop your carving skills.

Flannel Flowers

by Carolyn McCully

To achieve the hairy appearance of the stem and leaves, this pattern has been burnt in the negative, ie. the background is burnt with the flowers formed by the unburnt space.

Carved Woodman’s Stool

by W Lane

A video recording over 20 years old led to Bill’s chip-carved design based on a 16th Century Polish woodman’s stool.

Multi-Level Chess Board

by Aaron Ehrlich

This board does not require a change of the rules of traditional chess, but it does provide an interesting alterative to the standard game board.

Some Hand Tools are Essential -1

While today’s woodworkers tend to use a machine or power tool wherever they can, hand tools remain essential, both for the jobs that the power tools won’t do as well as providing a cheaper alternative to a seldom used machine. This is the tenth in our Beginner’s Series.

New Products

Book Reviews

The Missing Shop Manual: Jointer

The Missing Shop Manual: Router

Woodturning Spindle Projects

by Alan Holtham

Woodworker’s Guide to Joinery

Edited by Lyle Kruger & Pat Warner

The Table Book

Issue Number 155

February 2011

Club Drumbeat

Goulburn Men’s Shed (NSW), Colac Woodturners and Woodcrafters Guild Inc (VIC) and Mt Riverview Woodcrafters Inc (NSW).

Gallery

Turned boxes by Tim Spurling and Mick Fitzgerald’s Australian Light Horse intarsia bear.

Flinder’s Three Months in a Leaky Boat

by Elyce Whitworth

Celebrate the 200th anniversary of Flinder’s historic voyage with a model replica of the Norfolk.

Expressions in Wood 2010

Details of the Hawkesbury Woodcraft Co-operative’s latest exhibition with comments by Paul Gregson, Associate Editor.

CNC Woodworking with Carba-Tec

The introduction to a series on CNC woodworking.

When You Go

by Graham Turner

What will happen to your tools and wood when you are gone? With a little organisation you can prevent them from being dumped at the tip.

Jimmy Clewes, Skilled Turner and Demonstrator

by Neil Scobie

On the list for Turnfest 2011, Jimmy is a major attraction wherever he demonstrates.

Death of an Australian Red Cedar

by Bob Whitworth

Treasures in Timber 2010

by Robin Cromer

A review of the annual exhibition by the Woodcraft Guild ACT Inc.

User Report

SOY-Gel

Derived from soybeans, SOY-Gel Paint Stripper proves to be very effective, without the disadvantages of traditional caustic strippers.

JET Machinery Maintenance

Jointer table adjustment.

Notes on Woodturning - Part 4E

Using the Short Point of a Skew

by John Ewart

How to correctly shape a bead with the short point of the skew.

Hibiscus Dining Table

by Stephen MacLean

The swelling at the base of Scribbly Gum provided the inspiration for this award-winning carved table.

Projects

Working with Budget CNC

The staff at North Sydney TAFE discuss their experiences with the new Shark Pro CNC Router.

Jarrah Entertainment Unit

by John Sully

The good thing about recycled Jarrah is that it is well seasoned. However it is still very heavy!

Hexagonal Wooden Rubbish Bin

by Roger Andersen

This project makes for a much more attractive waste bin than the average store-bought item.

Clear or Fuzzy?

by Steven Burrows

A quick guide to submitting digital photographs for magazine publication.

Making a Frame by Hand

by Harry Ellis

Harry dimensioned the stock, cut the angles and assembled this picture frame using only hand tools.

Applying Finishes to Pine

by Mac Simmons

There are a number of stains and finishes that can be applied to Pine and similar porous timbers to give them a more interesting appearance. Mac shows you how.

Making an 8-Piece Segmented Ring

by Alex Morey

Alex developed this method years ago for accurately setting out the eight overlapping pieces for a segmented ring, for use on a jar or bowl.

Glider Nest Box

by Ian Laver

Indulge in a bit of rustic woodworking and let your furry neighbours have the benefit of new custom-made accommodation.

An Exercise Step

by Adrian Burnes

No-one likes sets of stairs when they are in ill-health, but taking a step or two is useful exercise.

Bracelet Assistant and Quick Drills

by John Swinkels

This is a great gift for bracelet wearers.

Chess Timer

by Aaron Ehrlich

With some turning and electronics, Aaron produced this novelty timer.

The Old Dodge

by Carolyn McCully

Carolyn takes a break from flowers and animals and burns a piece of Detroit steel.

Some Hand Tools are Essential -2

We look at chisels and planes.

New Products

Book Reviews

Simply Wood

by Roshaan Ganief

Woodworker’s Guide to Handplanes

by Scott Wynn

Building a Strip Canoe

by Gil Gilpatrick

Canoe Paddles

by Graham Warren and David Giddmark

DVD Reviews

Bowl in Bowl

by Sue Harker

Screwples 8 - The Three Ball Conundrum

by John Berkeley

Issue Number 156

April 2011

Club Drumbeat

Ku-ring-gai Community Workshop (NSW), Sydney Woodcarving Group Inc (NSW) and Moe Woodworkers Group (VIC) scrollsawing weekend.

User Report

MGS-20 Multi-Position Guide Stop

by Neil Scobie

A new aftermarket accessory to further enhance the speed of the Festool Domino in making joints.

CNC Woodworking with Carba-Tec

Experimenting with interlocking joints

Merv Smolenski’s Wooden Train

by Reg Cooke

Having worked on the real thing for many years, Merv was in a good position to produce these faithfully detailed 1:20 scale models of carriages from the Queensland Railways’ Sunshine Express.

Good Ideas & Short Cuts

Wooden bases for stem glasses, drum sander stop indicator, lamp for deep boring and drilling holes on the lathe.

User Report

FLAI Type U Circular Saw Blade

by Stan Ceglinski

When the Wadkin Panelmaster at the Billinudgel Wood Working Company required a new blade, the FLAI Type U lived up to its claims.

Tenth Proserpine Turnout 2010

by Assoc. Editor George Hatfield

Organised by a Club with just seven members, the tenth Turnout had more special guests than usual.

User Report

Trend Airshield Pro

by Brendan Stemp

Brendan tries out this well-made offering in the dust helmet market.

Gallery

Theo Kampes’ scrollsawn Amiens Cathedral In Silky Oak and another of Tom Willams’ odd bolts.

JET Machinery Maintenance

Further points on setting jointer infeed and outfeed tables for correct operation.

User Report

Hare & Forbes PT-300 Planer/Jointer/Thicknesser

by Allen Barrett

This new model has plenty of features and grunt for the price.

Projects

Collector’s Cabinet

by Neil Scobie

This is an elegant display cabinet with additional storage in the base. Its small size will suit smaller rooms while it can be readily enlarged if desired.

Improved Tenon Jig

by Neil Scobie

In past issues of AWW Neil has provided both an adjustable and a simplified tenon jig. With this version he has increased the versatility while still keeping the construction and operation simple.

Serviette Box

by Peter Fogelman

This simple woodworking project makes a popular gift.

Light Switches for a Standard Lamp

by Tom Williams

Two ideas for a more convenient light switch.

Notes on Woodturning - Part 4F Turning Beads, Fillets and Hollows (Coves)

by John Ewart

How to correctly shape a series of beads, fillets and hollows with the skew chisel and ensure a sharp transition from one to the other.

Carved Oval Bowl

by John Swinkels

John uses mostly power carving tools to shape these bowls as a diversion from his woodturning interests.

Turning Dinosaur Eggs

by John Rogers

A home made jig is the secret to these eyecatching ‘dinosaur eggs’.

The Kookaburra (Pyrography)

by Carolyn McCully

This monochrome pattern captures the kookaburra in a typical inquisitive pose.

Ship’s Wheel Clock

by Earl Hansen

A ship’s wheel is a challenging project for the turner, involving a fair amount of turning and the need to produce identical components.

Workshop Aids You Can Make

The twelfth in our Beginner Series, we look at how to make a sawhorse, bench hooks, shooting board, mitre box, push sticks and feather boards - all of which are very useful workshop items which are simple to make yourself.

New Products

Book Reviews

Great Book of Woodworking Projects

by the editors of American Woodworker

Big Book of Scroll Saw Woodworking

by the editors of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Magazine

The Art of Carving Netsuke

by Peter Benson

Making Wooden Chess Sets

by Jim Kape

DVD Reviews

Stay Sharp!

by Mick Hanbury RPT

Fundamentals in Finishing Fundamentals in Finishing II

by Mac Simmons

Issue Number 157

June 2011

Gallery

Phil Perkins’ version of a Neil Scobie box and John K Looker’s 18th Century style Lowboy in Tasmanina Blackwood.

User Report

Sand-Flee Sanding Centre and Attachments

by Alan Baron

This new smaller Sand-Flee will have immediate appeal for many woodworkers, and the sanding and finishing attachments available make it even more versatile.

Notes on Woodturning - Part 5A Scrapers

by John Ewart

Used correctly, scrapers have their place in woodturning. John discusses the types available and their different uses.

The Three Grandfathers

Inspired by Greek and Roman classical elements, these two grandfather clocks designed and made by Chas Sheehan have been a labour of love.

User Report

Vermec 3-Point Steady Rest

by Brendan Stemp

Considered to be the Rolls-Royce of steady rests, Brendan discusses the features that set the Vermec unit apart from the rest.

Timber & Working with Wood Brisbane & Sydney Show Guide

The Show season has begun. This year there is a new demonstrator and several new demonstrations, plus new products and promotions.

Four Axis Turning

Peter Hromek’s book, wood vessel sculpture, is largely a gallery featuring Peter’s spectacular work, but there is a technical step-by-step section on how Peter produces a four axis turning.

George’s Corner

by George Hatfield (Assoc. Editor)

At the Newcastle Show, George comes across John Ratley’s impressive intarsia, Tiger and Cubs, with around 450 individual pieces.

Battery Truths and Myths

by Paul Briggs, Akkupak

Paul compares the three main types of power tool cordless battery on the market today and how their correct selection and use will assist you to achieve optimum performance from your tools.

JET Machinery Maintenance

Planer table adjustment.

Projects

European Bar Table

by Allen Barrett

Adaped from a design that comes in both three and four legged versions, this occasional table is a definite conversation piece.

CNC Woodworking with Carba-Tec

It’s time to toss out those unused lettering templates for the router. Tony Forbes works through an example of how the CNC Shark Pro can produce nameplates in almost any size or font style that you could reasonably want.

Money Postbox

by Tom Williams

Practise your thread-making technique on this simple and attractive money box which will appeal to most children.

The Ultimate Turned Soccer Ball

by Ron Ryan

There’s a lot of maths involved in correctly laying out the components of a wooden soccer ball, but fortunately Ron has done it for you. All you need to do is follow his steps, use his jigs and you’ll have a perfect soccer ball.

Chest of Boxes

by Don Phillips

If you can make a box, you make this very handy storage chest. Don uses simple carcass techniques to build a box of boxes.

Three Manual-Powered Lathes

by Aaron Ehrlich

As a learning experience and a bit of fun, Aaron takes on the challenge involved in making a ‘better’ hand-powered lathe.

The Sandstone Church

by Carolyn McCully

This pyrography of an old building introduces a new range of texturing and shading effects. However, by breaking it down into ‘blocks’, even a novice can burn this image successfully.

Tea Candle Tray/Riser

by Alec Bethnall

Tea candle trays are available through tea candle parties, but you can also make your own to your preferred dimensions and design in the workshop.

Tea Candle Table Candelabra

by Alec Bethnall

Having made the tea candle tray, Alec went for something a bit fancier with this table top candelabra for two candles.

Something to Make - a Charging Centre

The thirteenth in our Beginner Series, we use the information covered so far to make a simple but practical project - a centre for all those chargers we now have in the modern household.

New Products

Book Reviews

Making Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles

by Charles W Ross

Woodworking Machines

A Back to Basics Book

The Workbench Design Book

by Christopher Schwartz & the Popular Woodworking Staff

Twenty Decorative Carving Projects in Period Styles

by Steve Bisco

Issue Number 158

August 2011

Men at Work and Play

The second exhibition by the male artists from the Society of Arts and Crafts of NSW.

TURNFEST 2011

by Terry Martin

In March attendees enjoyed another great series of turning demonstrations at Seaworld.

Notes on Woodturning - Part 5B

Using Scrapers

by John Ewart

For successful results, the turner must decide whether the scraper is the most appropriate tool for the task at hand.

Gallery

Ozzy Mitchell from Yeppoon QLD puts a lot of work into his carved miniatures which can have over a 100 components.

JET Machinery Maintenance

Grinding wheel replacement.

Recycled Blackbutt Furniture

by Andrew Waller

Recycled Blackbutt was used to make durable contemporary furniture with a Western Australian connection.

Club Drumbeat

Blue Mountains Woodturners (NSW) Biennial Interclub Challenge

Sturt of Mittagong

by Mark Viner

After 70 years the Sturt School of Wood continues to thrive as one of Australia’s leading craft centres, particularly in the field of woodworking.

Timber & Working with Wood Canberra Show Guide

The latest on this year’s Shows including a new demonstrator and several new demonstrations, plus new products and promotions.

USER REPORT

Festool CXS 10.8V Drill/Driver

by Sean Beedham

This tool is small, powerful and attractively priced. It makes an ideal assembly drill/driver or a compact companion to a larger model.

Confessions of a Compulsive Toy-Maker

by Chris Woolcock

From early childhood to his latest business venture, Chris has always left a trail of sawdust behind him.

Wycliffe Christian School NSW HSC Students 2009/2010

Projects

Wooden Seat Dining Chair

by Neil Scobie

Neil follows up on his cushioned seat dining chair with this new design. Made from two contrasting timbers, it has a higher back, different curves and, of course, a wooden seat.

CNC Woodworking with Carba-Tec

Tony Forbes continues to work through an example of how the CNC Shark Pro can produce nameplates in almost any size or font style. The Australian Woodworker logo was cut at the Sydney Timber & Working with Wood Show and can be viewed at the Sydney Carba-Tec store in Auburn.

Homemade Version of the Chinese Erhu

by Aaron Ehrlich

While primarily a fun woodturning exercise, this basic erhu design could be developed into a usable stringed instrument.

European Bar Table - 2

by Allen Barrett

Having made the legs in the last issue, Allen explains how to make the top, shelf and emblem and complete the assembly.

Gluing an 8-Piece Segmented Ring

by Alex Morey

In #155 Alex explained how to lay out and cut an 8-piece segmented ring. However, a conventional clamp band doesn’t work when gluing these rings. Alex explains his method.

Third Generation Laminated Platter

by Jim McConnachie

Cutting and regluing a laminated board three times creates this dramatic design which is then finished on the lathe. While there are alternative methods for mounting the platter, Jim uses a Longworth chuck.

Dragon Portrait

by Carolyn McCully

This is one of Carolyn’s simpler patterns, ideal for the beginner or for the more experienced pyrographer who wants to experiment with the image.

Power Tool Ergonomics

The fourteenth in our Beginner Series, we examine how ergonomics plays a big part in our ability to use power tools accurately and for long periods without adverse effects such as health conditions and ruined projects. We look at some of the features you should consider when purchasing tools.

Other Features

New Products

Book Reviews

Chris Pye's Woodcarving Course and Reference Manual

by Chris Pye

Turning Salt & Pepper Shakers and Mills

by Chris West

Taunton's Complete Illustrated Guide to Bandsaws

by Roland Johnson

The Weekend Woodworker’s Project Collection

DVD Reviews

Hope for Us All

by Simon Hope RPT

What a Relief Seasoning for a Textured Bowl

by Mark Sanger RPT

Issue Number 159

October 2011

Gallery

Stephen Faulkner's Walking Tiger and Jumping Tiger (the latter with over 500 pieces).

Ron Croft's wooden bulldozer started as a competition piece to be built from just one super foot of wood.

USER REPORT - JET JWS-22CS Spindle Shaper

by Alan Bendon

With the variety of off-the-shelf mouldings continuing to decrease, it's timely to consider what a spindle moulder has to offer, versus its main opposition (at the hobby level) - the router table. This article includes a full review of the JET Spindle Shaper.

T&WW Show Sydney

Carba-Tec's CNC woodworking demonstration, new promotion and new craft exhibitors all had an impact on this year's Timber & Working with Wood Show in Sydney.

Turnfest Master 2012

by Terry Martin

Next year's event promises to be the biggest ever with 40 demonstrators including 24 from overseas. In this article Terry looks at the work of 9 of the international turners.

JET Machinery Maintenance

Make ply or MDF templates from the drawings provided so that you can cut your own abrasive strips for the three smallest JET Drum Sander models with ease.

Club Drumbeat

Formed from an initiative of the late Vin Smith, The Woodcraft Guild of Tasmania Inc recently celebrated its Silver Anniversary.

Notes on Woodturning - Part 6 Parting Tools

by John Ewart

Appropriate selection and use of parting tools are essential if you wish to avoid a rough finish that has to be corrected by other means. These tools also have more applications than simply parting off.

Timber & Working with Wood Melbourne Show Guide

Following on from the other Shows this year, the Melbourne event will have the new demonstrator and several new demonstrations, plus new products and promotions.

Files, Rasps and Rifflers

The fifteenth in our Beginner Series, we look at the role of files, rasps and riffles in woodworking. While the file is a tool borrowed from woodworking, all three tools can be used to hand shape wood and solve a woodworking problem.

Projects

The Humble Saw Stool...or is it?

by Rod Chambers

With a little thought and effort, a 'shop made saw stool designed to suit your specific needs can be a very worthwhile addition to your workshop.

From Chicken Scratchings to Emperor's Carriage

Ken Wraight discusses how his award-winning turning projects - made on a conventional woodlathe - evolve from rough concept to finished item. He also outlines the array of templates, carriers and jigs required to ensure consistency and a successful end result.

Woodturner's Whirligig

by Aaron Ehrlich

Made from workshop scrap materials, this is a fun project for the garden. We’ve included a list of books and plans covering more designs for whirligigs.

Woodturning with Epoxy Resin

by Brendan Stemp

By using resin as the binder you can transform a wide range of materials - wood shavings, gumnuts, feathers, etc. - into usable blanks for woodturning.

Christmas Tree Advent Calendar

by Vicky Fraser

This project is definitely a woodworker's idea of an Advent Calendar - a tree-shaped box with 25 wooden drawers! The main material is MDF for stability and ease of working, but plywood or glued-up solid timber panels are alternatives.

Bowl Embellishment

by Carolyn McCully

Add interest to a bowl or any turned or carved piece by decorating with pyrography or painting. Carolyn discusses how the shape of the item and the appearance of the wood should influence the choice of pattern and its application.

Making an Archery Bow

by Reg Cooke

Used to making musical instruments, Reg applies his talents to make a stringed wooden instrument of a very different kind - the archery bow. In spite of the steep learning curve, the project is a great success.

Other Features

New Products

Book Reviews

The New Traditional Woodworker

by Jim Tolpin

Blanket Chests

by Scott Gibson & Peter Turner

Lettering & Sign Carving Workbook

by Betty Padden

Natural Edge Bowls

by Bernard Hohlfeld

DVD Reviews

Surface Preparation and Staining

by Hendrik Varju

Hand Finishing and Rubbing Out

by Hendrik Varju

Issue Number 160

December 2011

India's Sewn Plank Boats

by Barry Scott

On a visit to southwest India, Barry inspects the Hodea, Kettu Vallum and wood fishing rafts still used by Indian fishermen.

Turnfest Masters - the Americans are Coming

by Terry Martin

A dozen demonstrators from the USA will represent the largest overseas contingent at the Turnfest Masters on the Gold Coast next March.

USER REPORT - MicroJig GRR-Ripper Pushblock System

The MicroJig GRR-Ripper is more than a safety device, offering a new approach to cutting faster, easier and more accurately on tablesaws, bandsaws, routers and spindle moulders.

JET Machinery Maintenance

This guide to replacing the rubber tyres on the wheels of a JET bandsaw can be adapted to other brands of bandsaw with a similar system. There's also a corrected set of template drawings for the abrasive strips for the three smallest JET Drum Sander models.

Notes on Woodturning - Part 7 Gripping the Turning Tool

by John Ewart

The correct stance enables good control but a turner must also decide which method works best for them. John discusses what to consider when you are holding a tool at the lathe.

Club Drumbeat

This year's Down Under Turn Around on Phillip Island VIC and the work of the Peninsula Woodturners Guild Inc (VIC).

Gallery

A selection of boxes from Bob Dean including his Tree of Boxes. We also have more examples of Ozzy Mitchell's carved replicas in wood.

USER REVIEW - Festool TS 55 and Guide Rail System

With a few recent improvements, the Festool TS 55 system maintains its reputation as a very versatile saw and guiide combo.

Timber Suggestions for Your Next Project

We contacted our specialist timber advertisers for their favourite species when selecting a timber for an important project.

Control Your Dust - 1

The 16th in our Beginner Series, we look at the importance of dust control and some of the options for removing dust and debris from the workshop.

Projects

Working with the Gifkins Jig

Pt.1 A Simple Box

by Don Phillips

Don experiments with the Australian designed and made Gifkins Dovetail Jig, beginning with a simple jewellery box with a removable tray.

Chuck Gripper Mk.II

by Peter Fogelman

With reduced strength in his hands, Peter went back to the drawing board to design a new gripper for keyless drill chucks - this time it's made from wood.

Rockin' Bowl

by Sue Walters

Sue burns a rock pattern onto a plain bowl to illustrate the various methods that can be used to transform a flat piece of pyrography into a three-dimensional effect. You can choose to add anything from subtle tones up to the whole works.

CNC Woodworking with Carba-Tec

In the third and final instalment for this project, Tony Forbes finishes the CNC carving of the wooden nameplate.

Make a Bench Mallet

by Jim McConnachie

If you've been following John Ewart's series on turning basics, you’ll have the skills to make your own bench mallet, following Jim's description.

Extension Dining Table

by Charles T Orr

This extension table uses removable table top leaves to increase its size when guests arrive. A big advantage in making your own table is that you can dimension it to make the best use of the available space in your dining area.

Further Applications of 8-Piece Rings

by Bob Longford

Bob discusses refinements to Alex Morey's method of gluing up overlapping 8-piece rings as well as the making of 8-piece sector rings. Both rings are used to provide strong joints in the wooden bangles turned by Bob's high school students.

Thinking Outside the Round

by Phil Griffiths

Laminating offcuts allows Phil to make better use of his stock. In this case he was able to make a secondary piece from the turned offcuts left over from the project.

Other Features

New Products

Book Reviews

Timber Bending

by MC Hendrikson OAM

How to Make Workbenches & Shop Storage Solutions

by American Woodworker authors

Turning Segmented Lamps

by Ralph S Buckland

Big Book of Intarsia Woodworking

by the Editors of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts

DVD Reviews

Using and Tuning Your Bandsaw

by Hendrik Varju

Issue Number 161

February 2012

Harold Manwaring's Wooden Marvels

Having built a steam locomotive and a steam beam engine, both of which operate on compressed air and are made almost entirely of wood, Harold is currently working on a steam traction engine.

USER REVIEW - RDG Blade Saver Kits

These kits allow you to detect and remove metal inclusions in the wood before they damage your expensive woodworking machines.

Colac Otway Wood Design Exhibition 2011

Turnfest Masters - The Wizards of Oz

by Terry Martin

While Turnfest is known for its international content, this year there will also be an impressive display of Australian talent with 20 local demonstrators.

USER REPORT - Torque Workcentre Universal Machine

by Stuart Lees of Stu's Shed

As the flexibility of the Torque Workcentre is explored, it is becoming a universal machine, capable of a wide range of applications carried out accurately and with ease.

Notes on Woodturning Pt.7 - Gripping the Turning Tool

by John Ewart

Holding any turning tool in the optimum manner is essential for comfort, accuracy and safety, but it's not a subject well covered in many publications.

USER REPORT - Panasonic 14.4V Li-Ion Cordless Tools

by Mark Nash

Club Drumbeat

Manning Great Lakes Woodworkers (NSW) open their new facilities.

Building a Gazebo

by Christer Lindée

A foray into construction woodworking proved to be a success when this gazebo survived Cyclone Yasi virtually unscathed.

Gallery

Earl Hansen's Dozer and Grader, plus Tom Williams' vase turned on three centres.

Projects

Chair Repair

by Harry Ellis

While this was a difficult repair, it demonstrated that sometimes repairing an old chair of good quality is worth the extra effort.

Magic Puddings

by Maurice Passmore

Norman Lindsay's iconic character makes a great subject for those turning offcuts that accumulate in the workshop.

Laminated Celtic Rolling Pin

by Brian Hall

Keen to win his Club's rolling pin competition, novice Brian Hall came up with this striking design. Only when the blank is turned is the true shape of the laminations revealed.

Turning Big

by Phil Griffiths

To make this impressive double-sided mural, Phil turned the blank, split it and rejoined it, turned it again and then de-laminated the laminations.

Making a Zograscope

by Aaron Ehrlich

Popular in the 18th Century, zograscopes are just a novelty today but they do present an interesting exercise in spindle turning.

Soccer Balls, Big and Small

by Aynsley Rowe (edited by Caren Barnet)

Having perfected a method for making wooden soccer balls and having enough material left over, Aynsley turned four balls varying from 8" (203.2mm) to 1" (25.4mm).

Kangaroo Resting

by Carolyn McCully

A trip to a wildlife park led to this pyrographic portrait of one of Australia's favourite animals.

Faceplate Fluting with a Symtec

by Rob Wood

Using the Symtec Router Holder to cut flutes.

Set of Six Dining Chairs

by Charles T Orr

Charles makes six chairs to match the extension dining table in last issue. The method for upholstering the seats will appear in the next issue.

Make Your Own Router Table

by Don Phillips

While there are many commercial router tables to choose from, Don shows that making your own is still an option.

Control Your Dust - 2

The 17th in our Beginner Series, we look at the factors to consider when designing and installing a dedicated dust extraction system in your workshop.

Other Features

New Products

Book Reviews

Woodburning Project & Pattern Treasury

by Deborah Pompano

Carving Faces Workbook

by Harold Enlow

Carving 18th Century American Furniture Elements

by Tony Kubalak

Pen & Pencil Projects (A Guide for Woodturners)

by Walter Hall

Hand Planes in the Modern Shop

by Kerry Pierce

DVD Reviews

Using Your Router and Router Table Safely

by Hendrik Varju

Issue Number 162

April 2012

Club Drumbeat

Gippsland Woodcraft Group Inc, Nambrok VIC, make seating for rail trails from bridge decking while the Cooroora Woodworkers Club Inc (QLD) present the new Australian Red Cedar shield for their Inter-Club Challenge.

USER REPORT - Paftec CleanSpace Dust Mask

Australian designed and assembled, the Paftec CleanSpace Dust Mask offers a new solution to an age old workshop problem.

Festool4Schools

Devised in Australia to suit local school requirements, the Festool4Schools program is one power tool manufacturer's response to the need to better train and equip the woodworkers of tomorrow.

Peter Olds - An Australian Icon in Wood

by Gloria Banting

Maryborough's Citizen of the Year in 1999 and ABC Australia All Over Australian of the Year for 2011, Peter Olds is a most worthy subject for Kevin Banting's latest heavily detailed carving.

Notes on Woodturning Pt.9 - Finishing a Square

by John Ewart

Many spindle profiles incorporate a square or unturned section, for decoration or to accept an intersecting member such as a rail. John looks at the options available to blend the transition between the square and turned sections, and the differing techniques involved.

Gallery

Well into his 90s, Bill Riley decided to make his first musical instrument - a violin - last year. Meanwhile, Ian Scanlin has a passion for toy vehicles including this wrecker truck with operating booms and independent wheel suspension.

Control Your Dust - 3

The 18th in our Beginners' Series, this issue we look at ambient dust and the ways of dealing with it, ie. air filtration devices (both the box-type rectangular collectors and the Microclene cylindrical units) and dust masks, both powered and unpowered.

Projects

Un-identical Twins

by Alann Brown

Inspired by the slots formed by the Festool Domino, these stools - one from New Guinea Rosewood, the other from New Guinea Rosewood and American White Oak - would grace any contemporary kitchen, dining or bar area.

Making the Wheels for the Emperor's Carriage

by Ken Wraight

Ken explains one method for making the intricate routed wheels he used on his turned Emperor's Carriage.

Upholstering Dining Chairs

by Charles T Orr

Having built the dining chairs in the last issue, Charles now upholsters the seats with traditional methods using flocking and coil springs.

Beginner Project - Compact Mirror

by Ken Wraight

Using a minimum of tools and equipment, Ken demonstrates the woodturning necessary to convert a metal fitment into a wood-embellished compact mirror.

A Box in the Shaker Style

by Phil Griffiths

Using a steam box, wooden mould and plenty of hose clamps, Phil makes this distinctive style of oval storage box.

Scrap Wedges

by Reg Cooke

Reg shows how even small offcuts may have a second life rather than being consigned to the bin.

Butterfly’s Rest

by Carolyn McCully

This insect’s injured wings gave Carolyn a rare opportunity to photograph a butterfly 'at rest', enabling her to develop this attractive pyrography pattern.

An Alternative Method for Mounting a Bowl or Platter

by Alan McNaught

Hotmelt glue and a faceplate ring allow Alan to turn bowls and platters without the usual spigot or recess in the base.

Finger Jointing Jig

by Richard Collins

The need to finger joint long boards without the configuration limitations of a typical jointing jig prompted Richard to develop this design for a homemade jig.

New Products

Book Reviews

Woodcarving Magic

by Bjarne Jespersen

Woodturning Today: A Dramatic Evolution

Creative Wooden Boxes from the Scroll Saw

by Carole Rothman

Woodturning Evolution

by Nick Agar and David Springett

DVD Reviews

The French Collection

– An Introduction to The Bedan Tool

by Jean François Escoulen

The French Collection

– An Introduction to The Escoulen Mk3 Eccentric Chuck

by Jean François Escoulen

Issue Number 163

June 2012

Graeme Palmer - Tackling Almost Anything

by Gloria Banting

Trained as a carpenter & joiner and later as a builder, Graeme Palmer also delights in woodworking as a pastime - from turning and carving award-winning pieces to fabricating wooden components such as steering wheels, wheel hubs and even a full body for an old ute.

Club Drumbeat

The Hastings Woodworkers Guild Inc (NSW) have a unique location with their clubrooms located inside Wauchope's Timbertown. Innisfail Woodworkers Guild (QLD) look forward to their Weekend Festival of Woodworking.

Intarsia Master

by George Hatfield Assoc. Editor

George details the latest work of Intarsia by John Ratley of Newcastle. With a total of 31 animals, his Jaguar Jungle contains too many pieces to count.

T&WW Show Brisbane

The 2012 season of the Timber & Working with Wood Shows kicks off in Brisbane over the weekend of 18-20 May. The theme of this year's Shows is Come (to the Show), Try (out the tools and equipment) and Learn (about all aspects of woodworking). The new format promises to be more interactive for visitors.

Turning Escape 2012 Blue Mountains

The 'weekend of woodturning' style of event comes to the Sydney region.

Felder Machines enhance Avondale School's Trade Training Centre

The use of trade quality equipment and a production style machine layout has enabled Avondale to double their student intake without increasing their workshop space.

USER REVIEW

Woodcut Negative Rake Scraper

by Brendan Stemp

While negative rake scrapers have been in use for woodturning for some time, the Woodcut version is believed to be the first commercially made tool specifically designed for this purpose.

USER REVIEW

Festool Domino XL

by Alex Brennan

Designed for bigger jointing tasks, from large boxes and chairs, to tables and outdoor furniture, the new Domino XL will plunge cut up to 70mm and handle Dominoes 8-14mm thick.

Notes on Woodturning Pt.10A - The Detail Gouge

by John Ewart

Often referred to as a spindle gouge, the detail gouge is much more versatile than the name implies. In this first instalment, John discusses the different types of detail gouges available.

Sharpening Edge Tools

The 19th in our Beginners' Series, this issue we look at one of the most important subjects that a novice must learn - how to sharpen tools. A sharp tool is essential for good results, but there are a myriad of ways to sharpen tools and each one has its devotees. We provide an explanation of the sharpening process and an overview of the equipment and methods available.

Projects

Un-identical Twins - 2

by Alann Brown

In this issue Alann completes the seats and decorative rails and assembles the two stools.

Beginner Project - Desktop Calculator

by Ken Wraight

Introducing the use of the vernier calipers in this series, Ken demonstrates the turning of a figured wooden surround for a calculator insert. The same techniques can be applied to other items such as bottle openers and ceramic tiles to provide them with a wooden surround and base.

Brown Stag Beetle

by Carolyn McCully

Carolyn aims for the appearance of an Olde-Worlde entomological illustration with this design for a brown stag beetle, including text.

Working with the Gifkins Jig - 2 - Chest

by Don Phillips

Exploring the upper limits of the basic Gifkins A10 starter jig set, Don designs and makes a 600mm wide chest including, of course, dovetailed joints for the body and lid.

Wooden Pot Plant Containers

by W Lane

A quick fix to hide an ugly plastic pot led to the development of this design to provide an attractive wooden container for standard pots. Bill builds them in a stackable nest of three to suit different pot sizes and make them easier to store when not in use.

New Products

Book Reviews

Building Small Cabinets

by Doug Stowe

Crafting Wooden Lamps

by Ken Burton

Box Builder’s Handbook

by AJ Hamler

Segmented Turning — A Practical Guide

by Dennis Keeling

Issue Number 164

August 2012

USER REPORT - ProEdge

by Andrew MacDougall

Based on the commercial machines used to sharpen Robert Sorby hand tools in the factory, the ProEdge may look like a linisher but the construction and belts used are quite different. The result is a different way to sharpen edge tools, with a number of advantages.

Gallery

John Sully's entertainment unit, John Rogers' wooden BMX bike and Phil Perkins's Queen Anne Lowboy in Queensland Maple.

Club Drumbeat

The Woodturners of Denmark (WA) have their annual exhibition, Redcliffe & District Woodcraft Society Inc (QLD) celebrate 20 years and Ballarat Woodworkers' Guild (VIC) hold their annual Wood & Craft Show.

Coffs Harbour Furniture Design Course

by John Ewart

With fewer TAFE colleges offering woodworking courses, the North Coast Institute of TAFE (Coffs Harbour campus) bucks the trend, offering Furniture Design Diploma and Advanced Diploma courses since 2000.

MyState Australian Wooden Boat Festival 2013

Now considered to be the largest maritime event in the Southern Hemisphere, this biennial event is a celebration of wooden boats and boatbuilding, held in Hobart in February.

Notes on Woodturning Pt.10B

- Using the Detail Gouge

by John Ewart

Cutting, scraping, slicing and shaping with the detail gouge, a tool woodturners often regard as the most versatile item in their kit.

T&WW Show Sydney/Canberra

The 2012 season of the Timber & Working with Wood Shows continues with the Sydney Show in July (New Venue - Sydney Showground) and the Canberra Show at the beginning of September. The theme of this year's Shows is Come (to the Show), Try (out the tools and equipment) and Learn (about all aspects of woodworking.

USER REPORT - Bosch Sabre Saw

Honing Edge Tools

The 20th in our Beginners' Series, in this issue we discuss honing - why it is different to sharpening, its importance and how to do it successfully. We look at honing wheels, strops, bench stones and diamond plates.

Projects

Cheaper by the Dozen - a Wooden Pencil Box

by Richard Rees

With the aid of a router and a homemade jig, Richard turned this project into a production run for Christmas presents. The box features a novel twist, slide and rotate action to open the lid.

Beginner Project - Salt & Pepper Shakers

by Ken Wraight

Ken introduces drilling on centre and the use of a jam chuck to turn these shakers. The same approach can be used for bud vases.

Carving a Kookaburra

by Frank Rowe

An Australian icon, the kookaburra is a little more difficult to carve than may first appear, but it makes an attractive sculpture nonetheless. Frank uses both carving and pyrography to capture the kookaburra's unique appearance.

Micro-Turning with a Dremel

by Aaron Ehrlich

Aaron employs an idea off the Internet to set up a Dremel rotary tool to power a homemade micro lathe. To make best use of the lathe, Aaron also has to make suitable micro-turning tools.

Furniture Repair

by Peter Fogelman

Fixing a chair is relatively easy once the broken dowels are removed from the joints, but how can this be done without damaging the dowel holes? As joint doctor in his retirement village, Peter explains his tried and tested method.

A Simple Lathe Accessory

by Guy Sands

Guy found that by combining a Dremel on its drill press stand with a lathe and indexer, he could make treads on wooden wheels quickly and accurately. This set-up has the potential to be used for a number of applications.

Make a Workbench Tail Vice -1

by Richard Collins

A handy accessory for any woodworking bench, this homemade tail vice is large, well made and easy to use.

The Australian Pelican

by Carolyn McCully

Using a variety of pyrography strokes, layered burns and a touch of colour, Carolyn creates a favourite image from her childhood.

New Products

Book Reviews

Woodworker’s Guide to Sharpening

by John English

Turning Custom Duck and Game Calls

by Ed Glenn & Greg Keats

Essentials Woodcarving Techniques

by Dick Onians

Woodwork for Women

by Patt Gregory

DVD Reviews

Antipodean Adventures in Woodturning — Manta Ray

by Terry Scott

A Burning Ambition — Mastering Pyrography Vol.1

by Bob Neill

Issue Number 165

October 2012

Features

Gallery

A renovation in Spotted Gum and Black Bean veneer by Andrew Waller Design and Hoffman's Interiors, Aaron Cooper's toys from laminated plywood and Carolyn McCully's watercolour version of her AWW #164 pyrography pattern. 2

We Love Wood Exhibition

Gabbett Machinery added interest to their recent open days with an exhibit of timber items made by their commercial customers.

Woodturning Anecdotes

by John Ewart

John looks back at some of the more humorous moments in his long career in teaching woodturning.

Club Drumbeat

The Lockyer Woodcrafters Group Inc (QLD) open their new Club premises and the Eltham & District Woodworkers Inc celebrate their 25th Anniversary.

Australian Scroll Saw Exhibition 2012

by Neil Schulz

Attracting a high standard of entries, the Scroll Saw Network's fifth biennial exhibition was hosted by the Gympie and Region Woodworkers Club (QLD) at the Gympie Conference Centre.

New Sand-Flee for Australia

US manufacturer, RJR Studios, has released the Sand-Flee Model 935, made specifically to meet the needs of the Australian and New Zealand woodworking markets.

T&WW Show Melbourne

The finale of the 2012 season of the Timber & Working with Wood Shows is the Melbourne Show in October. The theme of this year's Shows is Come (to the Show), Try (out the tools and equipment) and Learn (about all aspects of woodworking.

INTECH 2012

This exhibition of work by NSW HSC students 2011 at the Sydney Timber & Working with Wood Show was viewed by over 2300 high school students as well as general visitors to the Show.

USER REPORT - Festool TS 55 System

by Alan Bendon

While Festool’s new model of the TS 55 isn't radically different to its predecessers, a number of improvements and innovations, coupled with new accessories, enable this portable power saw to do the work of a Panel Saw, Tablesaw or Mitre Saw.

USER REPORT - Ford Ranger XLT Diesel Ute

by Steven Burrows

Your next station wagon could be one of Ford's new generation ladder chassis utes.

Projects

Getting to Know Your Bandsaw

The 21st in our Beginners' Series, in this issue we discuss blade selection, adjusting the wheels, sawblade and worktable, correcting blade drift, setting up the blade guides and aligning the fence.

Beginner Project - Stacking Coasters

by Ken Wraight

Ken uses techniques from previous beginner projects to turn a series of coasters that stack. The coasters incorporate the 90mm dia. ceramic tiles available from most woodturning outlets, but the design can be adapted to make decorative all-wood coasters or teapot trivets with a 150mm dia. tile.

A New Old Tool Chest

by Phil Spencer

When Phil wanted a suitable means of storing his collection of hand tools, many from his apprentice days, he chose to make an apprentice's tool box, complete with internal till, felt linings held down with Blue Glue and a milk paint external finish.

Seed Pot Moulding Tools

by Aaron Ehrlich

A simple and useful turning project for the garden, this handy trio of punch, die and dibber/tamper makes free seed pots from old newspapers.

Notes on Woodturning

Pt.11A - Turning a Coffee Table Leg Using Traditional Techniques

by John Ewart

John combines the steps and techniques covered in previous articles in this series to produce a coffee table leg. The same sequence can be used to make a turned leg of almost any shape to suit any type of table, tall or short.

Machining Mouldings for Clocks

by Geoff Kretchmer

Finding himself with plans but no mouldings for a grandfather clock, Geoff had a go with his home workshop equipment, templates cut from the plans and bearing-fitted router bits. The result was so successful he built another clock with the same methods.

Rustic Chooks Breadboard

by Carolyn McCully

Working with a heavily oiled and waxed board was a challenge, but Carolyn relates how she overcame the problems to produce an attractive pyrography item for the kitchen.

Make a Workbench Tail Vice - 2

by Richard Collins

The second and final instalment on how to make this handy accessory. Suitable for any woodworking bench, this homemade tail vice is large, well made and easy to use.

Other Features

New Products

Book Reviews

How to Build Electric Guitars

by Will Kelly

Acanthus Carving and Design

by Bob Yorburg and Hans Sandom

Router Jigs & Templates

by Anthony Bailey

Contemporary Woodturning: Techniques and Projects

by Nick Arnull

Issue Number 166

December 2012

Features

George Thwaites

by Phil Spencer

At 50 years of age, George Thwaites moved his furniture making business, including apprentices and plant equipment, from London to the small town of Melbourne. His great great great grandson examines his ancestor’s contribution to the woodworking heritage of that city.

Woodcraft Guild ACT Inc 30th Annual Exhibition

Held in conjunction with the Canberra Timber & Working with Wood Show, the ACT Guild's annual exhibition continues to be one of the larger and more varied Club competitions in the country.

Gallery

Neil & Kaye Pedwell's model of the Studebaker Golden Hawk, Robert Joliffe's rocking chair from a Neil Scobie plan and two turned and burnt items by turner and pyrographer, Doug Bell.

USER REPORT - SOVIS Speed Controller

by Alan Bendon

Australian designed and made, the SOVIS Speed Controller enables variable speed control of machines with a Universal Motor, ie. the conventional brush type motor.

Woodturning Demonstration Anecdotes

by John Ewart

John continues his recollections of his long woodturning career, this time covering some of the demonstrations he has seen or done.

Notes on Woodturning Pt.11B - Turning a Coffee Table Leg Using Modified Turning Techniques

by John Ewart

If you are nervous about using the skew chisel, John describes how you can make a turned chair leg using alternative tools for most steps.

The Versatile Bandsaw

The 22nd in our Beginner's Series, this issue we look at some of the operations and advantages of the bandsaw, having covered basic machine set-up in the last issue.

Projects

Beginner Project #5 - Cheese & Cracker Platter

by Ken Wraight

Moving up from the coasters and trivets of last issue, Ken uses the same techniques plus new ones to turn this attractive and functional cheese & cracker platter.

Turning Tagua Nuts

by Mike Darlow

Mike turns small bun feet from this unusual off-white plant material, often referred to as an alternative to elephant ivory.

Wooden Treasures

by Alan Logan

Alan's fellow Club member, Tracey Malady, makes finger rings, by turning small pieces of wood chosen for their grain and colour.

A Rectangular Box That Isn't

by Denis Hamilton

A trick of the eye, this out-of-square box looks quite normal when viewed at the correct angle. It’s a fun project as well as a conversation starter.

Turned & Carved Kangaroo Flower Pot

by Erich Aldinger

Challenge your freehand turning technique with this 'modern' sculpture of a kangaroo.

Segmented Top Hall Table

by Charles T Orr

Charles dresses up a hall table by fluting the turned legs and segmenting the table top.

Flaming Pine

by Maurice Passmore

The Granite Belt Woodies have a go at solving the resin problem associated with using Pine as a cabinet timber.

The Devil’'s Marbles

by Carolyn McCully

Keen to capture the bright blue sky of the Northern Territory and the vivid white of the desert trees, Carolyn blends painting and pyrography to create the desired effect.

Turning Spillicans from Offcuts

by Aaron Ehrlich

Lengths of 5mm square Huon Pine may look like fire kindling, but Aaron finds a good use for them with this age-old game.

Working with Gifkins Jig - 3 Laminated Jewellery Box

by Don Phillips

Inspired by one of Roger Gifkin's designs, Don makes this striking box with dovetails that neatly align with the laminations.

Other Features

New Products

Book Reviews

Big Book of Christmas Ornaments and Decorations

by the Editors of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts magazine

Best Workbenches

by the editors of Fine Woodworking

Woodturning Christmas Ornaments

by Dale L Nish

Joinery Tips & Techniques

by the editors of Popular Woodworking magazine

Issue Number 167

February 2013

Features

Gallery

John Looker's wooden geared clock built to the David Bryant DB335 plan and Maricha Oxley’s Rod Point Sailing Club trophy.

Torimba 2012

by Gloria Banting

Now in its 43rd year, the annual Torimba Festival in Ravenshoe QLD attracted a variety of excellent entries in different categories, many from younger woodworkers.

USER REPORT:

Robert Sorby Micro Turning Tools

by Aaron Ehrlich

A keen turner of miniatures, Aaron trials the new set of Sorby modular micro tools including the Sandermaster and Spiralling tools.

Notes on Woodturning Pt.12:

Turning a Job Using a Steady Rest

by John Ewart

John explains the function of a steady rest when turning long thin items and when and how you should use one on the lathe.

USER REPORT:

Sutton Tools Four-Fluted Auger Bits

by Bob Barrington

Bob tests Sutton Tool’s alternative to the traditional spade bit.

Turnfest Masters

by Neil Scobie

Celebrating a ten year journey, Turnfest 2012 had an outstanding line-up of international and Australian demonstrators.

Making Scrollsawn Clocks

by Cedric Shorey Ph.D

While Cedric has built a number of different clocks in the past, his latest interest is decorated clock cases made with the scrollsaw.

Dovetails and Log-cutting on a Bandsaw

The 23rd in our Beginner’s Series, we look at cutting dovetails on a bandsaw with a jig and breaking down a log on a bandsaw with a purpose-made sled.

St Therese of Lisieux

by Maricha Oxley

Maricha discusses the challenges in the construction of her 2.5 metre tall religious sculpture carved from Huon Pine and weighing approx. 65kg.

Projects

Pocket Screw Joints

by Reg Cooke

Needing to invisibly attach a finger rest to a guitar, while still making it detachable, Reg resorted to an old technique not commonly used today - the pocket screw joint.

Upholstered Footstool & Sewing Box

by Peter Fogelman

Peter's version of an antique footstool is an interesting subject for upholstering as well as a practical and attractive furniture item.

Rotating Bookcase

by Charles Storey

A sure winner with the bookworm in the family, this modern take on the traditional mobile rotating bookcase is a handy unit that can be built one or two shelves high.

A Cherished Memory

by Carolyn McCully

A pyrography of a treasured pet can make a wonderful and lasting memento. Carolyn describes the burning of a portrait of her sister’s dog, Storm.

Ye Olde Treasure Chest

by Alan Bendon

Keep your treasures, whatever they may be, in this themed jewellery box. The trick is in making the lid which has several arched components.

Making a Camera Obscura

by Aaron Ehrlich

This device, used for centuries in the time before plate, film and digital cameras, makes an interesting project and still has its uses today.

Beginner Project #6 - Cheese Knife

by Ken Wraight

While a knife is a relatively small item to turn, Ken shows that there's a fair amount of design and technique involved in producing this cheese knife.

Wall-hung Corner Cupboard

by Don Phillips

With only a room corner for storage space, Don designs and builds a cupboard for the coffee cups and glasses used on special occasions.

Folding Candleholder

by John Swinkels

Based on a similar item sold in plastic, John makes these candleholders designed to take four tealights

Other Features

New Products

Book Reviews

Fresh Designs for Woodworking

by Thomas Haapapuro

Turning Wood with Carbide Tools

by John English

14 Boxes You Can Make edited

by Jim Harrold

Whittlin’ Whistles

by Rick Wiebe

DVD Review

Sharpening and Tuning Hand Planes and Chisels

by Hendrik Varju

Issue Number 168

April 2013

Features

Hans Weissflog - One of a Kind

by Terry Martin

An occasional visitor to Turnfest in Queensland, Hans Weissflog is one of a growing number of international turners whose unique work is becoming well-known to the hobbyist as well as the professional. His signature work is 'pierced' boxes produced on the lathe and more recently, bowls displaying moiré patterns.

Club Drumbeat

The activities of The Traditional Tools Group (TTTG) based in Sydney and the establishment of the Hunters Hill - Ryde Men’s Shed, also in Sydney.

More Woodturning Anecdotes

by John Ewart

John tells a few stories about identities such as Tiny Hayes, Mike Reid, Ballina's Bag Man and musical woodturners.

USER REPORT SM20 Dremel Saw-Max

by Anatole Beauchene

Using a carbide cut-off wheel rather than a traditional toothed blade, the SM20 is an unusual portable woodworking tool but as Anatole discovers, it has a number of features that make it a worthwhile consideration for your toolbox.

Making Finger-Joints on a Tablesaw

The 24th in our Beginner's Series, we look at a simple jig for making finger-joints on the tablesaw. Finger joints are commonly used for boxmaking and small cabinetry items and offer an alternative to dovetail joints.

Projects

George III Mantle Clock

by Phil Spencer

Starting with an English plan for a George III Period Bracket Clock, Phil details how he sourced the materials and overcame the obstacles to producing his first mantle clock.

Making a Skateboard

by Glenn and Nic Roberts

Father and son, Glenn and Nic, collaborate on a skateboard project which involves the use of veneers, epoxy adhesive and vacuum forming. Glenn gets to keep the vacuum pump and press arrangement for future woodworking projects while Nic has a longboard skateboard to his own design.

Notes on Woodturning Pt.13A - Turning a Bun Foot from Dressed Timber

by John Ewart

Bun feet are a useful item to be able to turn and they can be turned in two ways, depending on the preparation of the blank. In this first part, John looks at the method used to turn a bun foot from a thicknessed blank that has both faces dressed.

Carving a Heart Necklace

by Maricha Oxley

This is a simple but elegant carving that requires little wood and only a few carving tools. With no experience and some patience, you can make a cherished keepsake for someone special.

Portrait of a Draught Horse

by Carolyn McCully

With the eye, harness and dark blinker, this image is an exercise in burning different shades of 'black' to provide the desired contrast and texture.

Bespoke Turning Stool

by Aaron Ehrlich

Bad back or weak legs making it difficult to enjoy your woodturning? Aaron investigates what is required to make a satisfactory stool so that you can sit while you turn at the lathe.

Lattice Laundry Basket

by Don Philips

Throw out your ugly plastic laundry basket and replace it with this attractive wooden unit. The lattice is machined from a single panel, creating a mesh that won’t warp or fall apart.

The Swallow Pot-Pourri Pot

by Erich Aldinger

To make these pots, the timber blank is first turned and then carved to its final shape. The result is an unusual and attractive design where each pot is unique, being hand shaped in the final machine carving phase.

Ye Olde Treasure Chest - 2

by Alan Bendon

This themed jewellery box can be used for a variety of purposes and makes a great gift. In this article Alan adds the slats and other features that give the box its character.

Beginner Project #7 - Confectionery or Nut Bowl

by Ken Wraight

After a number of non-bowl projects to teach a variety of techniques, Ken has relented and produced this design for a small confectionery or nut bowl. Ken notes that a bowl should be attractive and functional rather than being the biggest shape one can turn from the blank provided.

Other Features

New Products

Book Reviews

Turning Modified Slimline Pens (Beyond the Basics)

by Don Ward

Routers & Router Tables

by Editors and Contributors to Fine Woodworking

History of Lovespoons

by David Western

Segmented Bowls For the Beginning Turner

by Don Jovag

DVD Review

Hand Planing Techniques

by Hendrik Varju

Issue Number 169

June 2013

Features

Woodworking Projects for Juniors - Australian Scout Jamboree 2013

by Gloria Banting

Setting up and running woodworking activities for 8000 Scouts was a mammoth task for the Maryborough Woodturners, but one that brought a lot of joy and provided plenty of insight into how to interest the younger generation in woodworking.

Vale Barry Black 1928-2013

A man of many interests, Barry will be remembered by woodworkers as the Dremel Man, the man who carved the miniature boot display at Bungendore Woodworks and a prolific pen-maker (cover story AWW #120 April 2005).

Impossible Joints

by Norbert Babel

Following on from recent interest in Keith Hudson's rolling pin with an 'impossible dovetail', Norbert shows how he makes these on a home-made jig, as well as displaying some other 'impossible' joints.

A Blues Guitar

by Ted Smith

A visit to the Melbourne Timber & Working with Wood Show last year led to an instrument making course in Billinudgel on the NSW North Coast.

Gallery

Peter Finocchiaro's whirl bowl in the style of Hans Weissflog, Neil’s pedal sports car and Bonnie Schulze's pyrography.

Carroll's Has Moved!

After 18 years in Drysdale on the Bellarine, Carroll's Woodcraft Supplies, one of Australia's leading woodworking suppliers, has moved to much larger premises in Moolap, a suburb of Geelong.

Timber & Working With Wood Shows Brisbane & Sydney

The Timber & Working with Wood Show season for 2013 starts this May in Brisbane and features new demonstration programs by many exhibitors. Come, Try, Learn & Buy at this year's Shows.

Trend Open Days March 2013

A long-standing tradition, the Trend Open Days are a mini woodworking show that offers plenty to see and watch, plus free admission.

Improving Safety in the Wood Industry

WorkCover NSW has launched the Wood Products Manufacturing Industry Action Plan to make woodworking workplaces more productive, healthy and safe.

See the Money - Review

Mike Darlow’s latest publishing venture is an accounting book intended for non-accountants, which should interest woodworkers running their own business.

Projects

Making a Skateboard - 2

by Nic Roberts

Nic transforms the moulded plywood blank from Part 1 into a decorated, personalised and effective skateboard.

Beginner Project #8 - Round Box with a Hinged Lid

by Ken Wraight

The eighth in Ken's series of interesting practical projects for the novice to intermediate woodturner, this is a small box with hinged lid that develops basic skills in hollowing end grain.

Between the Lines - Making the Transition from Line Work to Detailed Image

by Carolyn McCully

Carolyn describes how this issue's pyrography project, a Dusty Coral Pea, can be burnt as linework, a detailed monochrome, a monochrome with background or a coloured piece of pyrography.

Burning Timber - More Options for Pyrography

by Alison Eiser

Alison describes her experiences in burning different timbers, from Jacaranda and Silky Oak to Paperbark and White Beech.

Notes on Woodturning Pt.13B - Turning a Bun Foot from Sawn Timber

by John Ewart

Though more time-consuming than the approach in Pt.13A, this project develops useful techniques that can be applied to other turned items.

Turning Faux Bamboo

by Mike Darlow

Emulating an antique style that was once very fashionable, Mike turns a faux bamboo mirror frame from Australian Ash.

Turning Bone on the Lathe

by Aaron Ehrlich

Lack of material restricts the use of bone to small items but it is useful for turned embellishments.

Working with the Gifkins Jig - Pt.4 Pagoda Box

by Don Phillips

Don builds a three tier jewellery box using the well-known Gifkins Dovetail Jig of techniques.

Coping with Mistakes & Mishaps

The 25th on our Beginner’s Series, this time we look at how to 'fix' those inevitable mistakes or misfortunes.

Other Features

New Products

Book Reviews

Hogbin on Woodturning

by Stephen Hogbin

Learn to Carve in the Round

by Andrew Thomas

The Foundations of Better Woodworking

by Jeff Miller

Whittling Pencils

by Randy True

Issue Number 170

August 2013

Features

Paul Gregson - Facing New Challenges

After 25 years in Thornleigh's shopping centre in Sydney's northern suburbs, Paul Gregson's business is now based in the grounds of historic Studley Park House in Camden.

Gallery

Riyan Nurhadi's River Red Gum television cabinet, Nic Robert's skateboard pyrography and Erich Aldinger's Gidgee dalek.

Woodworking with Geoff Hannah & Laurens Otto

Two of Australia’s most highly respected woodworkers, Geoff and Laurens, conducted their second annual week-long class in April.

USER REPORT -

Tormek SVH-320 Planer & Jointer Blade Jig

by Stan Ceglinski

Stan finds that the SVH-320 is for the professional as well as the hobbyist.

Record Power Returns to Australia and New Zealand

After a decade absent from the local scene, iconic UK brand Record Power returns with a new name and new ownership.

Club Drumbeat

Formed 20 years ago, the Sydney Woodcarving Group meets regularly in four different locations - three in Sydney and one in Wollongong.

Woodturning Lathe Survey 2013

We list over 50 lathes and their specifications. John Ewart discusses the features to be considered when selecting a lathe.

T&WW Shows Sydney & Canberra

The Timber & Working with Wood Show season for 2013 continues with the Sydney (July) and Canberra (end August) Shows. There are new demonstration programs by many exhibitors and Come, Try, Learn & Buy is the theme.

Learning to Carve Thai Style

by Barry Scott

Making the most of a holiday in Thailand, Barry booked a three-day residential course with internationally known traditional Thai woodcarver, Nopphadol Kamlae.

USER REPORT -

MortisePal Loose Tenon Jig & Templates

by Geoff Birtles

This vice-held jig converts a conventional handheld router into a mortising machine for the placement of loose or floating tenons.

Projects

Making Chessboards

by Alan Benton

In a quest for a good-looking chessboard, Alan tries three different methods and gives his verdict on their pros and cons.

Planer & Thicknesser Secrets

by Hendrik Varju

Author of 10 DVD-based workshop courses, Hendrik covers some of the main points from his original course that entails the use of the planer and thicknesser to produce dressed stock for accurate easy-to-build quality furniture, boxes and the like.

Notes on Woodturning Pt.14 - Hollowing End Grain

by John Ewart

John considers the challenges involved in hollowing end grain, eg. shaping the inside of a goblet, and the various tools and techniques which may be employed.

Cutting Segments on a Table Saw

by Alan McNaught

With a table saw, Incra Mitre Gauge and home-made jig, Alan now cuts accurate segments for his segmented turning blanks, instead of the trial and error method he previously used on the bandsaw.

Beginner Project #9 - Combination Salt Shaker & Pepper Grinder

by Ken Wraight

When making a practical turned item for the home, it’s often the availability of the metal hardware that dictates the outcome of project. Ken discovers a salt & pepper mechanism that requires blanks no longer than 100mm, making it suitable for smaller lathes.

Woodcarving by Numbers Pt.1 - Six Basic Techniques

by Mike Davies

Mike discusses the basic techniques for making a successful cut and describes a few practice exercises which will help you get a feel for the use of carving tools.

Getting the Best Out of Your Tablesaw

The 26th in our Beginner's Series, we look at how to set up and regularly check your table saw to ensure that it cuts as accurately as its design and construction will allow.

Other Features

New Products

Book Reviews

Best Workshops

by the editors of Fine Woodworking

Learn to Burn

by Simon Easton

Relief Carving Workshop

by Lora S Irish

Bookcases, Cabinets & Built-Ins

by contributors and editors of Fine Woodworking and Fine Homebuilding

Issue Number 171

October 2013

Features

Harold Manwaring's Traction Engine

Having built air operated models of a steam locomotive and a stationary beam engine, Harold is back with a traction engine. Like his previous models, everything 'works', reflecting his skills in woodworking and fitting & turning.

Joey Richardson - Turned Wood Art

Joey promotes her pierced, textured and coloured pieces as artistic woodturning and is keen to have woodturning recognised as an art form.

USER REPORT - Marcus Art Water Based Shellac

by Paul Gregson (Assoc. Editor)

Paul trials an aqueous varnish in different applications.

Woodworking Blogs

by Tom Sheppard

A fan of woodworking blogs, Tom explains the differences between blogs and web sites, what to look for and how to start your own.

Gallery

John Meikle's spinning wheel and John Hamilton’s wooden chain, complete with swivel link.

Great Australian Crosscut Saw Race

After 126 shows over 22 years, Stan still excites audiences and participants alike with his saw races.

Mark Parkinson - From Antiques to Modern Clocks

Born in England and now living in Perth, Mark has had a varied career in woodworking, from making period style furniture to selling furniture on the Internet to making modern clocks of metal and wood.

Club Drumbeat

After 33 years, the Yarra Turners have called it a day. One of Victoria's oldest Clubs, in its heyday it had a great influence on the development of turning in Australia.

Melbourne T&WW Show

At a new venue this year, the Melbourne event is the final Timber & Working with Wood Show for 2013 and continues the Come, Try, Learn & Buy theme.

USER REPORT - FLAI U & Z Saw Blades

by Neil Scobie

A maker of high quality custom made furniture and a woodworking teacher, Neil has an interest in blades that cut well and leave a clean finish.

A Glimpse of History

Bryson Gale has written a history of the Edward Hill furniture company, Sydney (1917-1964).

Projects

Working with the Gifkins Jig - Pt.5

Sewing or Hobby Box

by Don Phillips

This laminated box overcomes the resawing limitations of a smaller bandsaw and offers an unusual sliding half lid design which can be used for other projects.

Beginner Project #10 - 3½ Minute Egg Timer

by Ken Wraight

Egg timers can be a simple spindle turning project, but Ken provides a challenge by turning this interesting design on two different centres. The timer makes an ideal introduction into the possibilities of multi-centre work.

Notes on Woodturning Pt.15A

Turning a Goblet - Preparation

by John Ewart

In this two part article John explains the steps involved in setting up for and ultimately turning a wooden goblet.

Woodcarving by Numbers Pt.2 - Sharpening Carving Tools

by Mike Davies

Before moving on to basic carving projects, Mike discusses the very important practice of keeping your hand tools sharp.

Decorating Turning with Metal Spinning

by Aaron Ehrlich

Softer metals such as copper and aluminium can be spun onto turned wooden forms to embellish them.

The Fruit Platter

by Heinz Haselroither

Heinz gives a number of tips on how to turn a variety of wooden fruit for an attractive permanent fruit platter display.

Mastering a Rustic Mortice & Tenon Joint

by Anne-Marie George

During a visit to the Maleny Wood Expo, Anne-Marie learned a basic skill involved in the making of rustic furniture - the mortice & tenon joint.

Terrible T. Rex

by Carolyn McCully

This dramatic image of a dinosaur is a pyrography exercise in stippling.

Getting the Best Out of Your Tablesaw - 2

The 27th in our Beginner's Series, we look at some of the more challenging cuts which can be done on a well set up and maintained tablesaw.

Other Features

New Products

Book Reviews

Zany Wooden Toys Reloaded

by Bob Gilsdorf

The Complete Guide to Joint-Making

by John Bullar

Issue Number 172

December 2013

Features

Bandsaw Survey 2013

Since the bandsaw can be the most important and most used cutting machine in your workshop, it's worth looking at the options before purchasing one.

Dixie Biggs - Carved Turnings

A feature demonstrator at Turnfest 2014, Dixie specialises in intricate carvings on turned shapes.

Vic Wood Receives US Award

Vic's contribution to woodturning over several decades was recognised by a Lifetime Achievement Award presented at this year's Utah Symposium.

USER REPORT - Arbortech TURBOplane

by Maricha Oxley

Maricha trials the new power carving attachment for 100-115mm angle grinders from Arbortech.

Club Drumbeat

The Ipswich Woodcrafters Inc celebrate 25 years.

A Black Wattle Ladder at the Chelsea Flower Show

by Brendan Stemp

A long-time association leads to an Australian turner building a seven metre long ladder for the world’s most prestigious flower show.

Restoration of a Horse-drawn Sulky Seat

by Reg Cooke

Reg assists in the restoration of his great grandparents' sulky for the local museum.

USER REPORT - Perma-Grit Flexible Strips

by Maricha Oxley

Something different in the way of abrasives, this very longlasting tungsten carbide material can be cut with scissors so you can make your own sanding tools.

Hit & Miss Engine

by Ron Girdler

Replicating metal machines and contraptions in wood offers a variety of challenges for the woodturner. Ron has had a fascination with this type of project and this time he has made a 'hit & miss' combustion engine.

Projects

Market Wares - 1 Christine’s Trivet

by Adam Browning

This is the first in a series of woodworking projects, designed to be suitable for production/multiple use, for sale at local markets.

Bone Turning

by Greg Ellis

Greg explores the world of bone turning. It employs similar techniques to woodturning, but due to the limited size of the raw material, most items are small or miniature turnings.

Decorative Towel Rail

by Harry Ellis

Since wood doesn't rust, Harry made this replacement towel rail inspired by the Arts & Crafts and Art Nouveau styles.

Beginner Project #11 - Table or Mantel Clock

by Ken Wraight

Ken turns a clock mount based on the design of the lid for Vic Wood's signature boxes.

Dowel Joints - 1. Joint Design

by Richard Collins

Like all woodworking connections, dowel joints are most effective when designed correctly and used for suitable applications.

Little Swamp Critter

by Carolyn McCully

After last issue’s serious T-Rex, Carolyn offers this simpler whimsical pyrography piece.

Woodcarving by Numbers Pt.3 - Flat Carving

by Mike Davies

Having covered tools and sharpening, Mike moves on to the first type of carving to be covered in this series - flat carving, a style associated with decorating furniture.

Kid's Clocks

by Don Phillips

Three clock ideas for personalised Christmas or birthday presents.

Notes on Woodturning Pt.15B Turning a Goblet

by John Ewart

Having prepared the blank last issue, John turns the goblet to its final shape.

Getting the Best Out of Your Tablesaw - 3

The 28th in our Beginner's Series, we look at cutting tenons on the tablesaw.

Other Features

New Products

Book Reviews

Handplane Essentials

by Christopher Schwarz

Christmas Ornaments for Woodworking

by Rick and Karen Longabaugh

Issue Number 173

February 2014

Features

Dremel Won by SA Reader

Hanna Law won the Dremel MotoSaw, worth $129, in last issue's giveaway.

Handsome & Co School of Fine Woodworking & Design

Blurring the lines between hobbyist and professional, this new enterprise offers workspace and tuition to novices and aspiring furniture makers.

SAND-FLEE 900 Competition

Name SAND-FLEE's new curly sanding mops and you could win a SAND-FLEE 900 Drum Sander.

Feast Watson Giveaway

Feast Watson are giving away 12 timber care product packs, worth $125 each, to AWW readers. This issue we've published the first four winners.

A Touch of Fantasy

by John Roberts

John produces a wealth of carvings, mostly of castles and dragons, using a very small workshop based on Dremel rotary tools.

Restoring the Shape of a Waterstone

by Stan Watson DMT

For those who prefer to use a waterstone to sharpen their tools, a diamond lapping plate still has its uses.

Geared Wooden Clocks with a Coil-Driven Pendulum

by Bob Webb

These clocks were popular a century ago. Making a modern version requires skills in woodturning, clockmaking and electronics.

USER REPORT - Arbortech Mini-TURBO

by M Nash

What started out as a small brother to the TURBOplane has become a versatile woodworking tool with a variety of unexpected applications.

Club Drumbeat

by Associate Editor, George Hatfield

The Sydney Woodturning Guild celebrates its 30th Anniversary.

Jason Breach's Boxes

A feature demonstrator at this year’s Turnfest, Jason has made his name turning his Orbital Arc Box series and stacking Pagoda Boxes.

The Stanley 72 Chamfer Plane

by Harry Ellis

Harry explains his fondness for the Stanley 72, a tool he often uses when making his woodworking projects.

Projects

Market Wares - 2. Drink Coasters

by Adam Browning

Drink coasters are relatively simple to make. The trick is to make them appealing and develop ways to produce them in quantity efficiently.

A Segmented Vase from a Different Angle

by Alan McNaught

Inspired by a photograph of a vessel by Peter Arenskov, Alan developed a method for making his vase which represents a departure from the typical divided ring form of segmented turning.

Dowel Joints - 2. Workshop-made Dowel Jigs

by Richard Collins

In this issue Richard explains how he makes his own dowel jigs for accurate drilling of joints with multiple dowels.

Bear at the Zoo

by Carolyn McCully

A family outing provides the subject for this issue’s pyrography project. For this piece, the background is far more detailed and challenging than the animal itself.

Getting the Best Out of Your Tablesaw - 4

The 29th in our Beginner's Series, in this issue we look at what's involved in shaping raised panels on the table saw.

Woodcarving by Numbers Pt.4 - Guilloche

by Mike Davies

Originating in ancient Greece and Rome, these days the guilloche decoration is more widely associated with the popular Celtic carving motifs. Mike describes how to set in and layer these patterns with intertwining bands, using the starter carving tool set.

Notes on Woodturning Pt.16A - Turning a Platter from Dressed Timber

by John Ewart

John details the turning of a platter with finger grip and top mould, noting the technique required to cut with and not against the grain.

Beginner Project #12 - Desktop Organiser

by Ken Wraight

This attractive and functional organiser is relatively simple to turn, but accuracy in setting out and assembly is essential.

Other Features

New Products

Book Reviews

Old Time Whittling

by Keith Randich

Pyrography Basics

by Lora S. Irish

Issue Number 174

April 2014

Features

USER REPORT - AEG 18V Multi Function Tool

by M Nash

This powerful 18V Li-Ion power tool with six detachable heads provides a lot of woodworking for a modest outlay.

Feast Watson Giveaway

Feast Watson are giving away 12 timber care product packs, worth $125 each, to AWW readers. This issue we've published the second four winners.

Making a Mandola

by Reg Cooke

Reg looks at some of the challenges in making this Balalaika shaped mandola and why instrument making should be of interest to woodworkers searching for something different to make.

Vale David Laird

by Darrell Smith

A familiar face to many woodworkers, David was involved in the formation of the Ornamental Turners Group of Australia and was a regular demonstrator at woodworking shows around the country.

The Australian Woodturning Exhibition 2014

Details of the Exhibition in June as well as photographs of some of last year's entries.

Woodturning New Zealand International Symposium

by Ian Connelly

A look at the International Symposium held in New Zealand in 2012 and details on the upcoming Symposium in October 2014.

Club Drumbeat

Celebrating its 20th Anniversary, the Hastings Woodworkers Guild (NSW) recently took on a major project in the form of a six metre diameter water wheel for Wauchope’s theme park, Timbertown.

Installing a Spiral Cutter Block in a PT-300 Planer/Thicknesser

by Allen Barrett

Spiral cutter blocks offer many advantages over traditional two or three blade cutter blocks, but how do you retrofit them? Allen successfully installs one into the popular Hare & Forbes PT-300 and is very pleased with the results.

Getting the Best Out of Your Tablesaw - 5

The 30th in our Beginner’s Series, in this issue we consider the challenges in cutting crown moulding at the correct angle on a table saw.

Projects

Market Wares - 3. The Trug

by Harry Ellis

Based on the traditional Sussex trug, this wooden basket has a shallow profile, making it very handy in the garden. It a great gift idea but if done in batches it is also a worthwhile item for the markets.

Dowel Joints - 3 Shop-made Dowel Sizer

by Richard Collins

In this issue Richard explains how to make your own dowels from square section stock using a scraper or scraper tool.

A Cantilevered Cake Stand

by Harry Ellis

As a departure from the familiar multi-tiered cake stand with centre stem, Harry makes a cantilevered version from wood. Due to the forces involved, this is a bit more difficult than making a similar design with a metal stem.

Magical Wooden Bottle

by Aaron Ehrlich

This is a very old party trick but it still baffles people - young and old - today. Making the bottle from wood adds interest.

Beginner Project #13 - Weather Station

by Ken Wraight

This weather station looks simple but the large glued up blank and the need to turn three identical spheres creates an interesting woodturning project.

Woodcarving by Numbers Pt.5 - Tudor Rose

by Mike Davies

This rose design originated at the end of the War of the Roses in England. An important decoration on furniture and panelling in the Tudor period, it is an attractive carving that is still used today.

Notes on Woodturning Pt.16B Turning a Cheese Platter from Sawn Timber

by John Ewart

John details the turning of a platter with finger grip and top mould. This is the same design as last issue, but this time it is turned from sawn timber by using a single screw faceplate and a scroll chuck.

The Corella

by Carolyn McCully

Inspired by a photograph from her trip to the Northern Territory, this pattern incorporates interesting detail on the rusted star picket and the shade cloth on the fence.

Other Features

New Products

Book Reviews

Turning Toys

by Richard Raffan

Wooden Boxes

by Dennis Zongker

DVD Review

Mortise & Tenon Joinery

by Hendrik Varju

Issue Number 175

June 2014

Features

USER REPORT - Laguna 14lTwelve 14" Bandsaw

by Allen Barrett

Weighing over 100kg, capable of resawing boards up to 335mm and equipped with a number of innovative features, this machine sets a new standard for 14" bandsaws.

Cardinia Grand Art Exhibition

This year for the first time, the Cardinia Grand Art Exhibition in Pakenham VIC included three categories of 'wood art', displaying aesthetic woodworking to an audience more familiar with two-dimensional paintings.

Red Cedar - Red Gold

In his three book series based on the fictional town of Brown's Landing, Ian Ridgway weaves fact and fiction together to produce an entertaining story of Australia's forestry and woodworking past. One set has been donated for a reader giveaway.

15 Years of SAturn

by Cate Wrigley

A conflict of scheduling has spelt the end of one of Australia's longest running woodturning weekends. Cate reflects on the fun and fellowship that the event brought to many turners.

Clear or Fuzzy?

An update of an article that appeared in AWW #155, this guide gives tips on how to prepare photographs suitable for publication in The Australian Woodworker.

USER REPORT - Feast Watson Sanding Sealer

Sanding sealers are often mentioned in woodworking texts but their application is not always understood. We try out Feast Watson's Sanding Sealer.

USER REPORT - SawStop Professional 10" Table Saw

by Stuart Duffy

Sitting between the entry level Contractor's Saw and the heavy duty Industrial Saw, the Professional model from SawStop will suit many hobby and small shop applications while offering the unique SawStop safety feature.

Timber & Working with Wood Show Guide

Details of the 2014 Shows in Brisbane and Sydney.

Club Drumbeat

Wonthaggi Woodcrafters Inc (VIC) celebrate their Silver Anniversary.

Feast Watson Reader Giveaway

Projects from our final four winners.

Projects

Creating a Wooden Bike Frame

by Nic Roberts

Nic's skateboard in last year’s AWW laid the groundwork for his more ambitious project - a wooden bike frame. While it involved countless hours of work, the result is a unique and fully functional wooden-framed mountain bike.

Market Wares - 3. Tube Squeezer and Tea-Light Lightboats

by Peter Fogelman & Alison Burns

Peter describes his simple to make tube squeezer for toothpaste, water paint, etc, while Alison makes an attractive tea-light holder on the bandsaw.

Orchid Fall

by Carolyn McCully

Having created this image as a watercolour, Carolyn uses the pattern to burn a monochrome piece of pyrography.

Woodcarving by Numbers Pt.6 - Letter Carving

by Mike Davies

Letter carving is a handy skill for any woodworker. In addition to the obvious application for wooden signs, carving can also be used to permanently 'sign' your woodworking with a distinctive logo.

Magical Wooden Egg

by Aaron Ehrlich

Aaron is back with another magical trick - the egg that slides or stops on the string at your command.

Notes on Woodturning Pt.17A - Making the Stem of a Table Lamp

by John Ewart

John details the drilling and turning of the stem for a table top lamp.

Bandsawn Boxed Candlestick

by John Swinkels

A twist on the conventional bandsawn box, John makes a candlestick with its own storage unit. The design is machined from a single block of wood and requires the bandsaw’s ability to resaw and cut curves.

Beginner Project #14 - Coffee Pod Carousel

by Ken Wraight

This 'trendy' project will have even your non-woodworking coffee-drinking friends admiring your handiwork. It is a challenging piece which will take some time and patience to turn accurately, but if you've been following Ken's series, you should be pleased with your finished carousel.

Other Features

New Products

Book Reviews

False Graining Techniques

by Jim King & Beth Oberholtzer

Make a Windsor Chair with Mike Dunbar

by Mike Dunbar

Handsaw Essentials

by Christopher Schwarz

Hybrid Woodworking

by Marc Spagnuolo

DVD Review

Satellite Bowl

by Mick Hanbury

From a Tree to a Bowl

by Guy Ravine

Issue Number 176

August 2014

Features

Ken Newton's Twisted Turnings

by Neil Scobie

Australian-born turner, Ken Newton, now a long-term resident of New Zealand's South Island, has turned his pattern making background into a passion for ornamental turning.

Australian Scroll Saw Exhibition

Held in May this year, the Exhibition marked the 10th Anniversary of the Australian Scroll Saw Network, an Australia wide Club for scrollers.

Gallery

Howard Combes intricate trinket box with 14 compartments - some hidden, some sliding - and a hidden coin collection tray, plus Bill McLeary's turned and carved pieces.

USER REPORT -

Feast Watson Crackle Lacquer

Opaque coatings are useful for transforming workpieces made from bland timber into something much more attractive. Crackle Lacquer gives a distressed vintage look to the piece.

USER REPORT -

Arbortech Random Contour Sander

by Michael Nash

Designed around an innovative eccentric shaft, Arbortech's new 50mm dia. sander has a truly random action, with improved access to concave and convex surfaces. It works quickly, leaving a mark-free finish.

USER REPORT -

Hammer A3 26 Planer/Thicknesser

This compact full-featured planer/thicknesser can be purchased with the Silent-POWER Cutter Block, a spiral cutter design that was specifically developed for the Hammer/Felder ranges to give optimum performance.

Club Drumbeat

The Bega District Woodcraft Association Inc (NSW), also known as the Bega Woodies.

Timber & Working with Wood Show Guide

Details of the 2014 Shows in Canberra and Melbourne.

Drills and Drilling

The majority of woodworking projects require a hole or number of holes to be drilled at some stage, yet a clean accurate hole can be a challenge. In the 31st article in our Beginner's Series we look at the options for drilling a hole and the choices that are more likely to bring success.

Woodturning Demonstration and Teaching Anecdotes

by John Ewart

Projects

Pie Maker's Tools

by Aaron Ehrlich

Most turners are familiar with the Baker's Rolling Pin, but what about the other styles of pin and the all-important pie dolly? These items are interesting to turn and make great presents for the chef in your family.

Market Wares - 4.

The Gee Haw Whimmy Diddle

by Reg Cooke

Any woodworker can make this device but not every woodworker can master it. Make one or more for yourself and others and see if you can make the propeller spin at your command.

Hat Stretcher

by Aaron Ehrlich

If you own a hat or two, you'll appreciate this hat stretcher.

Before You Say 'Yes'

by Harry Ellis

While it's pleasing to do a friend or family member a good turn by making something from wood, Harry points out that some jobs are much bigger than they first appear and some caution in saying 'Yes' is advisable.

Woodcarving by Numbers Pt.7 -

Acanthus Leaves and Flowers

by Mike Davies

Acanthus motifs are a very traditional design and form a good introduction to flora carving generally. This project also introduces a move towards work that is more three dimensional.

Carving an Owl

by Frank Rowe

Frank describes the carving of an owl, using a bandsaw to rough the blank.

Six Science Fiction Miniatures

by Carolyn McCully

Carolyn provides six miniatures which are quite quick to burn yet cover a number of techniques.

Notes on Woodturning Pt.17B

Turning a Lamp Base with Feet

by John Ewart

John details the turning of both the circular base and the segmental feet.

Beginner Project #15 - Tall Vase

by Ken Wraight

Tall vases are usually avoided by novices due to the hollowing tools required, but this design avoids the problem by using two disc shapes glued together for the vase.

Other Features

New Products

Book Reviews

Sam Maloof: Woodworker

by Sam Maloof

Chip Carving Workshop

by Lora S Irish

DVD Review

Jarrah Burr Hollow Form with Pewter Finial

by Simon Hope

Issue Number 177

October 2014

Features

Gallery

Peter Dumensy made a 'his and her' pair of replica Ansonia King Clocks from figured River Red Gum, using the plans and parts kit from International Timepieces in Adelaide.

USER REPORT - Feast Watson FLOORCLEAR

Floorclear is a clear oil-based polyurethane finish for interior timber and cork floors. It has a low odour formulation and is suited to surfaces such as benchtops which may require a higher abrasion resistance than conventional clear coatings.

USER REPORT - Bosch PRR 250 ES Sanding Roller

Intended as a specialised sanding device, this unusual power tool is designed to accept sanding rollers, flap wheels and mops, in a configuration that makes them easier and less tiring to use for extended periods.

Melbourne Timber & Working with Wood Show Guide

Details of the last Show for 2014 - at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre on 24-26 October.

Club Drumbeat

The Melbourne School of Fine Woodworking may sound like a formal teaching organisation, but it's a Club run by a committee of current members and an Operations Manager. It's main focus is the teaching of woodworking and it provides a series of tutor groups and short courses. Operating for over 26 years, the Pittsworth Woodcrafter's Club Inc (QLD) is looking forward to the opening of its new clubhouse.

Good Ideas & Shortcuts

Alan and Peter adapt household electric devices to make electric sanders, Donald makes shelves for holding jars from steel studs and A Rankin solves his scroll saw vibration woes.

USER REPORT - Hammer N3800 Bandsaw

The Austrian made Hammer range has a new smaller bandsaw with the release of the N3800. Designed as a more compact and affordable option to the popular N4400, the N3800 still has the high quality build construction and features of the larger Hammer bandsaws.

Projects

Flat Top Treasure Chest

by Neil Scobie

Continuing his popular series of boxes with contrasting panels, Neil has developed this plan for a flat-lid treasure chest. It differs a bit in proportions to Neil’s curved top treasure chest, being slightly wider and longer with slimmed down legs.

Market Wares - 5. Letter Openers/Paper Knives

by Denis Burnham

These openers are turned, trimmed on a bandsaw and sanded to their final shape. Quick to make, you can produce one or a dozen, from whatever timber offcuts you have in the workshop.

Phenakistoscope

by Aaron Ehrlich

The phenakistoscope was one of the early steps in the development of 'moving pictures'. Making a working example of the device is a fun project and a novel exercise in woodturning.

Hardwood Salad Servers

by John Swinkels

This longlasting salad server has two features that differentiate it from a simple set of hinged spoons. Two prongs act as a spring to open the server when the pressure is released and when the halves are reversed, it folds neatly for storage.

Woodcarving by Numbers Pt.8 - The Barley Twist

by Mike Davies

To form a spindle with a barley twist, Mike turns the blank to diameter and then marks it out on the lathe. The carving of the barley twist can be done with the blank still on the lathe or secured on the workbench in a sash clamp.

Notes on Woodturning Pt.18 - Turning a Gavel and Sound Block

by John Ewart

John details the turning of an attractive two-piece handled gavel and a round sound block.

Horse Spirit Drum

by Carolyn McCully

Inspired by a collection of Schleich horse figurines and a Shaman Drum, this pattern utilises a variety of pyrography techniques.

Dowel Boring Machine

by John Hamilton

Dowelling jigs work well when you have a few joints, but if have multiple components to drill, their use is time consuming. John’s solution is a homemade boring machine based on a portable electric drill.

Beginner Project #16 - Tall Burl Vase

by Ken Wraight

This project is a variant of the tall vase described in the last issue, ie. AWW #176 August 2014. Ken builds on the information provided in the previous article to outline how he makes this more attractive version of the original design.

Other Features

New Products

Book Reviews

Turning Hollow Forms

by Mark Sanger

Tables and Chairs

by the editors of Fine Woodworking

DVD Review

Honing and Setting Jointer and Planer Knives

by Hendrik Varju

Issue Number 178

December 2014

Features

Router Survey

We've compiled a list of 7 brands, 22 models, of portable electric routers, along with their main features. We also discuss what to look for when buying a router and when purchasing router bits.

Gallery

Nick Abbott's River Red Gum burl chest of drawers, Cheryl Dal Pozzo's rusted fabric version of Carolyn McCully’s Orchid Falls and the South-East Chapter of the Irish Woodturners Guild's traction engine winning entry in the Guild's 2014 Challenge.

An Unconventional Lathe

by Les White

Inspired by an old book by Frank Pain, Ian took up woodturning. Without actually having seen wood being turned, Ian built his own lathe which he has modified and extended over time.

Junior Reader Giveaway

We have two Dremel 3000 Project Kits to give away to junior woodworkers 8-15 years of age.

The Traditional Tool Group's Annual Sydney Tool Sale

If you are interested in hand tools, new or old, then you’ll enjoy TTTG's annual sale.

USER REPORT - Mitre Maker Pro and Spline Jigs

by Renato Spagnolo

Designed and manufactured in Australia, these jigs for the router table enable you to cut mitre joints for box making with ease and strengthen the joints with hidden or exposed splines as desired.

Club Drumbeat

The Hastings Woodworkers Guild Inc (NSW) holds its 20th Anniversary while the Western Sydney Woodturners have their 25th.

More Woodturning Demonstration & Teaching Anecdotes

by John Ewart

John relates more tales from his past when he taught and demonstrated turning around the country.

Dennis Donnelly

by Neil Scobie

Neil looks at the work of turner, Dennis Donnelly, and the impact of his enthusiasm and knowledge.

Choosing a Finish

The 32nd article in our beginner's series, this time we look at the main differences between finishes such as shellac, linseed oil, tung oil, resin and varnish.

Projects

Market Wares - 6. Boot Puller

by Graham Redden

Simple to make but invaluable for the boot wearer, these boot pullers will be appreciated by customers and friends alike.

Beginner Project #17A Natural Edge Winged Burl Bowl

by Ken Wraight

For this project you need to select a suitable burl blank, so Ken starts by discussing what to look for when choosing burls for woodturning projects.

Carved Walking Stick Handle Repair

by Graham Waldon

While it was an unusual solution, a hidden copper ferrule enabled an effective repair for an 1890s ladies' carved walking stick handle.

Making Christmas Tree Decorations with a Scroll Saw

by Phillip McKerrow

Phillip presents six decorations of his own design and then discusses at length how to make the best use of your scroll saw. This article is not only topical for the season but is also a very good primer for those taking up the scroll saw.

Notes on Woodturning Pt.19 - Turning a Wooden Bangle

by John Ewart

Round wooden rings have a multitude of applications, including bangle jewellery. John details how to turn these shapes.

Night Visitor

by Carolyn McCully

Carolyn's second pyrography of a possum, this one makes extensive use of negative burning and a 'black' background.

Captive Rings

by Aaron Ehrlich

Captive rings have fascinated non-woodworkers and novice turners for centuries. Aaron explains the technique and then turns a practical application, a molinillo, a traditional wooden whisk used in South America to stir hot chocolate.

Repairing a Spinning Wheel

by Ken Sullivan

From a pile of borer damaged bits, Ken was able to salvage a working Saxony style spinning wheel, built by Joel Miller, an Amish farmer who made spinning wheels in Pennsylvania USA between 1840 and 1875.

Other Features

New Products

Book Reviews

Classic American Furniture

by Christopher Schwarz and the Editors of Woodworking Magazine

Home Workshop Storage

Editor: Jim Harrold

Issue Number 179

February 2015

Features

Router Accessories 

You can make your own router jigs and accessories and there's plenty of books and magazine articles on the subject. However, there's an extensive range of manufactured accessories available and we have a look at what you can buy.

Lost Trades 

Fair Held for the first time last year and geared up for a bumper showcase of over 60 traditional and rare trades and crafts in 2015, the Lost Trades Fair in Kyneton VIC is a show with a difference and should appeal to anyone interested in handcrafted goods.

Surfboard Classes 

Combine your surfing with your woodworking and make your own surfboard. Professional woodworker and keen surfer, Stuart Bywater, combines his occupation with his recreational pursuit by teaching classes where students make their own boards in eight weeks.

Woodcraft Guild Inc's 32nd Annual Exhibition 

Held in conjunction with the Canberra Timber & Working with Wood Show, the Treasures in Timber exhibition was another success for the Guild, with many high standard entries on display.

Niki Marshall 

by Neil Scobie 

New Zealand woodturner, Niki Marshall, is well-known for her wood-rimmed limestone vessels, but she also turns and carves bowls, vessels and sculptures from wood.

USER REPORT - Diablo and Diablo Demo-Demon Circular Saw Blades 

by Scott Yeo 

Manufactured in Italy, these two blades offer great value for money. The Demo-Demon is a special blade - designed for woodworking but quite capable of cutting through nails without damaging its teeth.

Winners of the Dremel Junior Reader Giveaway 

Readers had to nominate their child, grandchild or relative for this giveaway of two Dremel 3000 Project Kits worth $99 each.

Choosing a Finish - 2 

The 33nd article in our beginner's series, in this article we cover the application and storage of finishes as well as drying times and concerns about compatibility.

Projects

Working with the Gifkins Jig #6 - The CrossBox 

by Don Phillips 

Don tests your dovetailing skills with this unusual box that features inside as well as outside corners.

Making a Walking Stick 

by Harry Ellis 

Harry enjoys making walking sticks. They require little material and a minimum of tools, are interesting to make and provide a very useful object for the recipient. Harry details how he makes them.

Kokeshi Dolls 

by Bill Lane 

With his wife's authentic Kokeshi Dolls as a guide, Bill makes his own dolls on the lathe and leaves the essential painted features to others.

Market Wares - 7. Little Boxes 

by Tom Adams 

Tom comes up with two approaches for making small plywood boxes that can be used to store pencils, paint brushes and other items.

Woodcarving by Numbers Pt.9 - Patera 

by Mike Davies 

Mike carves an example of a round furniture decoration known as a patera.

Notes on Woodturning Pt.20 - Turning Serviette Rings 

by John Ewart 

This is a handy project as it doesn't require much timber but it does reinforce basic turning skills including the use of a mandrel.

Rubin Vase 

by Aaron Ehrlich 

An optical illusion made famous by Danish psychologist, Edgar Rubin, the vase can be perceived as a vase or two people in profile. To make a wooden version of a Rubin vase, Aaron used his granddaughter’s profile.

Beginner Project #17B Natural Edge Winged Burl Bowl 

by Ken Wraight 

Continuing on from burl selection in the last issue, Ken covers the tips and dangers involved in turning burl and goes on to complete the natural edge winged burl bowl.

Southern BooBook Owl 

by Carolyn McCully 

Carolyn shows how less can be more, by removing most of the background details and using shading, rather than detailing for the rest, to maximise the focus on the owl itself.

Other Features

New Products

Book Reviews

Animated Animal Toys In Wood 

by David Wakefield 

Turning Techniques & Projects 

from The Editors of Fine Woodworking

Issue Number 180

April 2015

Features

Router Tables

The last instalment in our three issue feature on routers, this time we look at router tables with integrated motors, conventional router tables, horizontal router table, custom router tables, router table accessories and CNC routers.

The Australian Woodturning Exhibition 2014

A review of last year's AWE held in Nunawading in Melbourne. This year's event in June will include a new category - Ornamental Turning.

Gallery

Andrew Kennedy made a Keepsake Cabinet for his wife from Tasmanian Oak, Western Red Cedar, Australian Red Cedar and Poplar.

Club Drumbeat

Gympie & District Woodworkers Club Inc (QLD) and the Wood N Music Festival to be held 29-31 May 2015.

USER REPORT - Bosch GST 10.8V Li-Ion Jigsaw

by Scott Yeo

If you do a lot of panel work or curved cuts, then this small lightweight, yet powerful, jigsaw makes a lot of sense. With enough grunt for the job and complete freedom from cords, the Bosch GST makes cutting curves a breeze.

Projects

Big Cabinet - Small Workshop (1)

by Alain Barrett

Building a 900CD cabinet was a major project in itself. However, making it in a small workshop presented even more challenges. Alain describes how the limitations of the workshop have to be considered early in the design. In this issue he builds most of the framework.

Cutting Smooth Circular Grooves

by Reg Cooke

Looking for a better finish for his routed rebated circles (for the inlay on his guitars), Reg devised this homemade scoring tool for splinter-free curves.

Clamp-On Wheels for Large Panels

by Peter Natoli

Determined to work smarter rather than harder, Peter developed a pair of dolly wheels to enable him to shift full size sheets (2440mm x 1220mm) of material from the street to his workshop.

Market Wares - 8. Market Magic

by Andrew Benjamin

Turning wands can be fun and creative as well as providing something interesting to sell to magicians and fairies of all ages at the local markets.

The Milking Stool

by John Swinkels

For his granddaughters John made two milking stools - with four legs for better stability on an even floor. To drill the slanted leg holes he used a homemade jig on the drill press and to rout the design on the top of the seat, he made a pin router setup for a Triton Router Table.

Segmented Salad Bowl with a Floating Base

by Alan McNaught

For larger segmented work a solid timber base can be a liability. Movement in the base can jeopardise the integrity of the whole vessel. One solution is to have the base floating.

Woodcarving by Numbers Pt.10 - Simple Carved Edge Decoration for Woodturning

by Mike Davies

Mike gives examples of how carving can be incorporated into turned items and then demonstrates three forms of simple edge decoration.

Simple Small Picture Frames

by Don Phillips

Using a router table and simple jigs, Don shows how you can make accurate small picture frames without having to cut mitre joints.

Bookstand

by Aaron Ehrlich

Aaron makes an 'antique' style table top book stand with tilting mechanism. The design allows Aaron to turn many of the components.

Wild Mushroom Fairy

by Carolyn McCully

This pyrography pattern is based on an image formed by some of Carolyn's Schleich figurines. Whereas pyrography is often applied to bland timbers, in this case she has used a chopping board and worked the design to accommodate the alternating hues in the wood.

Notes on Woodturning Pt.21 - Turning a Stand for Serviette Rings

by John Ewart

Last issue, John turned a set of serviette rings. This issue, he turns a stand on which to store or display the rings.

Other Features

New Products

Book Reviews

Beautiful Boxes (Design and Technique)

by Doug Stowe

Weekend Projects

by Mark Baker

Issue Number 181

June 2015

Features

Chairs that Move - The Work of Tim Coffey

Inspired by the comments of a physiotherapist, Tim has spent almost 20 years experimenting with pole chairs that 'move', causing people to move rather than sit rigid in their seats. He’s also worked on designs for sitstands, sidels and chair designs for users of smart phones, tablets and the like.

Club Drumbeat

Cooroora Woodworkers Club Inc (QLD) and the Mill Place Log Maze, and Liam O’Neill’s Visit to the Northern Turners (SA).

Cardinia Grand Art Exhibition 2015

by Keith Towe

For the second year running, woodworkers have been invited to display their woodworking as Woodart in what is otherwise a conventional Public Art Exhibition.

Fun4Kids Festival Warrnambool

This winter holiday event for children 2-12 years of age has 15 'zones', one of which is the popular Construct It zone where, under supervision, children grab a hammer and nails and make something from wood.

Turnscrews

by Lindsay G Collins

Lindsay relates the use of turnscrews in the 1940s. Now called screwdrivers, they earned their name because screws are meant to be turned, not driven.

Cow Clogs

Camden Cow Clogs makes cow clogs for the dairy industry. They are made from Flooded Gum in two sizes, the smaller to suit cows such as Jerseys and the larger to suit Holsteins and the like. Cow clogs play an important part in curing lame cows.

Projects

Magical Vanishing Ball

by Aaron Ehrlich

Continuing his theme of combining woodturning with conjuring, Aaron makes his version of the old trick of a vanishing table tennis ball held in a wooden goblet.

Market Wares - 9. Simple Clothes Hoist

by Harry Ellis

Using a design based on his memories from the Old Dart, Harry has built several hanging clothes hoists, which have proven to be quite popular.

Woodcarving by Numbers Pt.11 - A Lunette

by Mike Davies

Mike carves a half-flower repeating pattern in the form of a Lunette, a common feature on furniture and architecture since the 16th century.

Working with the Gifkins Jig - Pt.7 The HexiBox

by Don Phillips

This attractive and unusual box can be built in four different ways - with or without dovetailed ends, and with a drop-in lid or hinged lid.

Notes on Woodturning Pt.22 - Turning a Baluster

by John Ewart

While most modern balusters are turned in a factory, woodworkers may be asked to turn replacement items or do custom work for a new set of stairs. John discusses the design requirements as well as the turning techniques required in turning your own baluster.

Sewing Tape Dispenser Case

by John Swinkels

While dispenser cases for sewing tapes were common in the past, they are rarely seen today. To complement a wooden sewing box he had made for his wife, John turned his version of a dispenser case from Rosewood.

Big Cabinet - Small Workshop (2)

by Alain Barrett

Having built the frame for the 1595mm long 900 CD storage cabinet in the last issue, Alain finishes the project with the drawer support frames, drawer fronts and final assembly.

Paling Fencepost Candlestick

by Heinz Haselroither

Heinz turns a stunning Red Gum candlestick, using traditional between-centre and faceplate turning and an exceptional piece of painted fencepost!

Awakening of a Dream

by Benjamin Reddan

To embellish his Ikebana cabinet (Ikebana is a Japanese art form involving the arrangement and presentation of flowers), Benjamin used router-based inlay. In this article he describes the design considerations and woodworking techniques involved in the process.

Too Many Chips by the Sea

by Carolyn McCully

For this pyrography piece, Carolyn used the colour and grain of the wood to depict the sun and the sand, while concentrating on burning the figure of the seagull, attracted by the chips.

Other Features

New Products

Book Reviews

Jigs & Fixtures for the Hand Tool Woodworker

by Graham Blackburn

The Creative Woodturner

by Terry Martin

DVD Reviews

Making Drawers

by Hendrik Varju

Issue Number 182

August 2015

Vale Barbara Burrows 1934-2015

1/4 Scale MG TC Sports Convertible in Wood

Wayne Nicholls’ model of the English-made MG TC is not only an interesting exercise in wood craftsmanship but also a testimony to his exhaustive research and his resourcefulness in making the model so complete, even to the badges, dashboard dials and signature MG spoked wheels.

Club Drumbeat

Canberra Model Shipwrights Society Inc (ACT) - while not officially a woodworking Club, most of the members’ models are made from wood - and the Lockyer Woodcrafters Group Inc (QLD).

InTech 2015

Held at this year's Sydney Timber & Working with Wood Show, InTech 2015 displayed some of the best projects from the 2014 Industrial Technology course for high school students, including 38 from the Timber and Furniture Technologies option.

USER REPORT - Retrofitted Spiral Cutter in Makita Planer

by Alan Browning

The current revolution in planers and thicknessers - the spiral cutterhead - is now being downsized and designed to suit portable electric planers.

USER REPORT - Bosch PBD 40 Bench Top Drill Press

by Scott Yeo

This new product from Bosch is quite different from the traditional belt-driven drill press and offers advantages in a number of woodworking operations. It is well suited to compact and makeshift workshops where room for a traditional drill press is not available.

The Importance of Being Sharp

In the 34th instalment of our Beginner's Series, we look at the significance of the sharpening stone and why those who regularly use hand tools will acquire a collection of these stones.

Projects

The Baghdad Battery

by Aaron Ehrlich

The Baghdad Battery was once considered to be a primitive form of battery. These days it is no longer considered to be an electrical apparatus of any kind, but with some of his 'magic', Aaron has been able to make his turned wooden battery 'work'.

Market Wares - 10. Glasses Holder

by Harry Ellis

Tired of losing your glasses when you forget where you put them? This simple design keeps them raised above the bench top, where they are easy to spot.

Woodcarving by Numbers Pt.12 - Corbels

by Mike Davies

Drawing on skills from past projects in the series such as the acanthus leaves and flowers in AWW #176, Mike carves a 150mm high corbel.

Elizabethan II Dresser

by Phil Spencer

Initially seeking to build an 18th century reproduction dresser to suit his George III Mantle Clock (AWW #168), Phil finished up with a three-drawer 'period' dresser incorporating a number of different aesthetic features.

Notes on Woodturning Pt.23 - Turning a Ball on a Post

by John Ewart

While turning a ball on a post may appear to be a simple matter of getting the ball perfectly round, John explains that there are several points to be considered if you don't want your efforts to look quite ugly.

Bob's Unusual Pens 1.Liquidamber Seed Pod Pens

by Robert (Bob) Gibbs

Always on the lookout for something new, Bob delights in making his own pen blanks from materials that are inexpensive or free.

Large Striped Platter

by John Swinkels

Segmented turning often involves the creation of complex blanks, but John and his fellow Club members have had good success laminating simple lengths of offcuts to form the blanks for platters.

An American Banjo Clock with a Wooden Movement

by David Bailey

With a specifically-designed wooden-geared movement, bespoke hardware, hand-painted reverse glass panels and only photographs of original Banjo Clocks to work from, David’s clock has been a very interesting and challenging project.

Copper Scales

by Carolyn McCully

In addition to developing the skills to burn scales, talons, bat-like wings and treescapes, this project involves the application of copper leaf foil. The techniques used can be incorporated into other forms of woodworking for decorative effects.

Other Features

New Products

Book Reviews

Laminated Wood Art made Easy

by Stephen Carey

Furniture Fundamentals — Tables

Furniture Fundamentals — Chairs & Benches

DVD Reviews

Making Frame and Panel Doors

by Hendrik Varju

Issue Number 183

October 2015

Features

Trend (UK) celebrates 60 Years

Starting from a home attic business in 1955, Trend has become a leading manufacturer worldwide of power tool accessories, specialising in the application of the router. It has over 8000 different products in its range and is revitalising its Australian distribution.

Club Drumbeat

You haven't done everything in woodturning if you haven't tried ornamental turning. The Ornamental Turner Group Australia (OTGA) is dedicated to the use and promotion of the rose engine and other ornamental turning machines. Based on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria, the Peninsula Woodturner’s Guild held their biennial exhibition in May 2015.

Gallery

John Hamilton displays three of his recently restored hand planes, while Australian, Jo Meyer, wins a 'highly commended' at the Chippendale International School of Furniture‘s 2015 graduation with her Tish Surprise Chair.

USER REPORT - Arbortech TURBOShaft

by Michael Nash

The latest offering from Arbortech is a 20mm dia. x 80mm long steel shaft with small circular tungsten carbide tips on its outer edge. Designed as an attachment for the small angle grinder it enables deep trenching, lettering and other wood shaping tasks, both freehand and template.

Learning About Routers - 1

The 35th instalment in our Beginner's Series; in this issue we start a new segment on exploring the use and versatility of the router. The feature machine for this segment is the Makita Roumer - a small affordable high-powered hybrid machine with features that relate to both trimmers and routers.

Horizontal Drilling Machine

by John Looker

The horizontal equivalent of the vertical action drill press, the horizontal drilling machine or borer is a useful addition to a cabinetmaker's workshop. John describes how he built his from scrap, a drill chuck and a washing machine motor.

Projects

Bench Seat

by Harry Ellis

A glimpse of an Arts & Crafts style bench seat on a television show inspired Harry to design and build this hall seat as a place for people to sit and put their shoes on. The use of hand tools and traditional joints turn a modest chair into an engaging woodworking project.

Market Wares - 11. Cutting Boards & Platters

by Allen Barrett

Every cook needs a cutting board, so there is a good demand for them at the markets if you can make them attractive without spending too much time on their production. Allen looks at some of the options he has explored over the years.

Toy Sewing Machine

by Aaron Ehrlich

Based on an older style of sewing machine, this is a fun project to make for your child or grandchild. Predominantly a woodturner, Aaron uses his turning skills to make the various wheels and bobbins, while the machine body and base require some profile cutting and router work.

Walking Cane for a Holy Woman

by Maricha Oxley

Using a maritime theme, Maricha carves a walking stick from Plum for her friend, Sister M Joseph. The carvings include starfish, fish, platypus and a dugong handle.

Notes on Woodturning Pt.24 - Turning a Small Vase

by John Ewart

According to John's anecdote, the inspiration for this specimen flower vase is as old as The Australian Woodworker! While a variety of tools can be used for this project, John limits himself to the square section skew chisel and a detail gouge.

Jewellery Box

by Renato Spagnolo

Renato describes how he built the attractive jewellery box mentioned in his user report on the Mitre Maker in AWW #178. Made from Silver Ash frames, Coolabah burl lid insert, Jarrah and White Beech, the box can be made with the Mitre Maker jigs or with traditional boxmaking methods.

Bead Bowl

by John Swinkels and Charli O'Dell

Combining traditional woodworking methods with a child's imagination can generate a project that passes skills and the enthusiasm for woodworking on from one generation to the next. This bead bowl was made by John and his grandaughter, Charli.

Behold the Moon

by Carolyn McCully

Creating the moon required many hours of burning deep space, a good photograph of the moon and an ability to 'draw' freehand with the pyrography pen. This piece did not work out as originally planned and Carolyn describes how she resolved the challenges.

Other Features

New Products

Book Reviews

Small Woodworking Projects

by Editors of Fine Wodworking

Alan Lacer’s Woodturning Projects & Techniques

by Alan Lacer

Issue Number 184

December 2015

Features

Furniture from Felled Tree at Government House Victoria

Two teams from Holmesglen TAFE Institute, Melbourne, submitted entries to the Minister's Student Award, using material from a large Hoop Pine tree that had previously been felled at Government House Victoria.

Collaboration One

For their first collection of this type, renowned Australian hand tool makers, Colen Clenton and Terry Gordon, have brought together their full range of marking tools and planes, and housed them in a cabinet made by Phoebe Everill.

Club Drumbeat

Formed in 1984, the Ballarat Woodworkers Guild Inc is one of the older woodworking Clubs in the country and caters for all forms of woodworking. The Marquetry Society of Victoria Inc is even older, having started in 1977. Dedicated to the ancient art of applying thin layers of wood to an article to create a design or picture, the Society has members throughout Victoria.

Learning about Routers - 2

In this issue we discuss the correct way to feed the router bit into the wood and use these techniques to rout a simple picture frame.

USER REPORT - Festool Vecturo OS 400 Oscillating Tool

by Stuart Duffy

Festool's take on the multi-tool concept, the Vecturo is a heavy duty tool similar to the Fein SuperCut, but with accessories that currently make it unique in its abilities and versatility.

Turnfest Explained

by David Drescher, South East Queensland Woodworking Supplies Started in 2003, Turnfest is the longest running turning symposium of its type in Australia. David explains what it's all about, how much it costs and why every turner should consider the benefits of attending at least once.

Projects

The Impossible Trivet

by Richard Collins

A simple tweak makes it possible to assemble an 'impossible' four piece trivet. Richard then goes on to apply the same principle to other configurations and examines its limits when working with new designs and different proportions.

Market Wares - 13. Mobile Phone Stands

by Alexander Black

Even smartphones can benefit from wooden accessories. Alex presents a number of designs for practical smartphone stands and paperweights.

Box-Making - Working with Angles

by Don Phillips

As Don makes a container which can be used as a wine holder or biscuit jar, he explains a set of techniques that work equally well with octagonal and hexagonal shapes, providing the box-maker with something different from the standard rectangular box.

Notes on Woodturning Pt.25 - Turning a Perfect Sphere

by John Ewart

Whether you are making a freestanding wooden ball for a game or as part of a larger project, the techniques involved are quite different to those used for turning an attached ball (AWW #182 August 2015).

Bob's Unusual Pens - 2. Peach Pits Pens

by Robert (Bob) Gibbs

A variant on his first pen made from Liquidamber seed pods embedded in epoxy, for these exotic-looking pens Bob uses the dried stones or pits from ordinary peaches.

Woodcarving by Numbers Pt.13 - Celtic Patterns

by Mike Davies

Celtic patterns have been a perennial favourite among carvers. With this project, a traditional Celtic symbol representing 'family', Mike introduces the basics of the under and over effect of Celtic carving and the treatment of hard to access areas within the design.

Breakfast Plates

by John Swinkels

Wooden plates are a simple turning exercise with a practical use. John shows how he made his breakfast plates from a Jacaranda log and provides a few tips on looking after the finished plates.

Sir Henry Parkes and His Turned Candle Sticks

by Mike Darlow

A well-known figure in Australia's political history, NSW Premier and ardent supporter of Federation, Sir Henry Parkes was a bone and ivory turner by trade. For this article Mike turns replicas of candlesticks currently held by the State Library of New South Wales and accredited to Sir Henry Parkes when he was an apprentice in Birmingham.

Desert Donkey Notebook Cover

by Carolyn McCully

Burning an image onto thin plywood is not without its challenges, but by gluing the ply onto the cover of a notebook, Carolyn makes a unique item as a keepsake or gift.

Other Features

New Products

Book Reviews

The Big Book of Wooden Locks by Tim Detweiler

A Lesson Plan for Woodturning by James Rodgers

DVD Reviews

Steve Maskery Workshop Essentials

Volume 1: Woodworking Jigs & Accessories

Volume 2: More Jigs & Accessories

Volume 3: The Ultimate Tablesaw Tenon Jig

Volume 4: Bandsaw Essentials

Volume 5: Bandsaw Jigs and Advanced Techniques

Volume 6: The Ultimate Bandsaw Tenon Jig

Issue Number 185

February 2016

Features

Hydrowood - Salvaging Tasmania's Flooded Forests 

Inspired by underwater logging operations in British Columbia, Canada, David Wise and Andrew Morgan have launched Hydrowood, a company specifically set up to salvage sunken trees from Lake Pieman, a man-made hydro lake in Tasmania. Logging, milling and drying operations have commenced on a commercial scale.

Restoration & Revival of a Vintage Thicknesser 

Italian made, this thicknesser had a full working life, possibly involving the construction of the Sydney Opera House, before being overhauled by its new owner, Adelaide boat restorer, Mark Davis.

John Jordan & Mike Lee - Turnfest 2016 

by Neil Scobie 

Two of the demonstrators at Turnfest 2016 will be John Jordan from Tennessee USA and Mike Lee from Hawaii USA. A highly respected turner and teacher, John is known for his textured hollow vessels with small openings. Mike explores organic forms, turning the wood and then carving it.

Club Drumbeat 

The members of the Blue Mountains Woodturners Inc (NSW) have involved themselves in a variety of projects, from making giant chess sets for local schools, to organising an international symposium and restoring a heavy industrial lathe.

33rd Annual Exhibition 2015 by the Woodcraft Guild ACT Inc 

Held each year in conjunction with the Canberra Timber & Working with Wood Show, the Guild’s Exhibition attracts a high quality of entries in diverse categories such as boxmaking, turning, carving, cabinetmaking, marquetry, models, pyrography and toolmaking.

Carving with High Speed Rotary Tools - 1. An Introduction 

by Bill McLeary 

With its ability to remove material quickly, and cut cleanly across or with the grain without splintering or chipping, the high speed rotary carving tool and its associated burrs have enabled new levels of detail and fineness not possible with edge tools and general carving skills.

Projects

Carved Seat Bar Stool - Version II 

by Neil Scobie 

A redesigned version of a bar stool that Neil released about nine years ago, this one has a thinner seat, more curve to the legs and thinner ends to the legs to give a more streamlined appearance and reduce weight.

Notes on Woodturning Pt.26 - Internet Videos 

by John Ewart 

Internet videos are an effective means of gaining new skills, but because anyone can post a video online, many of the techniques shown are ineffective or outright dangerous. John discusses the more common failings in Internet turning videos and how to judge a good one from a '‘fail'.

The Star Table 

by W A Lane 

Made from Western Red Cedar, Australian Red Cedar and Australian White Cedar, this occasional table has a segmented top and lower shelf. In spite of its complex appearance, it requires only three different types of segments and assembly is straighforward so long as the segments are sized and shaped accurately.

A Turned Bowl Made with a Home-made Ring-cutter 

by John Swinkels 

In this article John discusses the virtues of ring-cutters, the use of segmented rings, their assembly into a bowl blank and the jigs involved. The project is a thin-walled bowl, approx. 230mm in diameter.

Learning about Routers - 3 

In this issue we examine the use of the trammel in conjunction with the router and make a simple trivet with concentric cutouts.

Market Wares - 14. Fishing Reel Toilet Roll Holder 

by Bob Aitken 

This fishing reel toilet roll holder is not as easy and quick to make as many of our previous Market Wares, but Bob assures us that they are fun to make and sell very well!

Carving an Eagle 

by Frank Rowe 

Frank uses a bandsaw to produce a contoured 3D blank from a rectangular piece of wood and then refines the shape with a rotary carving tool. Pyrography and hand-made wire and epoxy legs finish the sculpture.

Whistling Kite 

by Carolyn McCully 

With an odd-shaped board to work with, Carolyn chose a suitable photograph from her nature collection as the subject of her pattern. The challenge in this project is to get the shading right to give the required alternating bands of light and dark markings on the feathers and body.

Other Features

New Products

Book Reviews

Wooden Hub Wheels 

by MC Hendrikson O.A.M 

Woodturning Trickery 

by David Springett

DVD Reviews

Handcut Dovetails 

by Hendrik Varju

Issue Number 186

April 2016

Features

USER REPORT - Laguna Revo 18/36 Lathe

by Allen Barrett

Featuring a rigid steel bed, heavy cast iron legs for stability and dampening, movable headstock, optional outrigger bed extension and other innovations, the Laguna Revo 18/36 is a new lathe design that has been re-engineered from scratch, offering new solutions and possibilities for your woodturning projects.

Cordless Woodworking with Milwaukee Tools

With a motto of 'cutting the cord', Milwaukee Tools is releasing an ever-increasing range of tools based on their 18V and 12V Li-Ion battery platforms. To date they have most of the cordless power tools you would need for a woodworking workshop, including several interesting items that you may not have considered.

Carving with High Speed Rotary Tools - 2. Burrs and Bits

by Bill McLeary

Bill classifies carving burrs and bits into four groups, depending upon their use - Roughing Out, Refining, Detailing and Texturing. Within each group he discusses the options from structured tooth burrs and steel engraving cutters, to ruby carvers and abrasive stones.

Learning about Routers - 4

After a discussion of some the factors that should be considered when purchasing and building up your selection of router bits, we look at a router skill which can be very useful, but is often overlooked - freehand routing. It also needs practice!

Projects

A Fair Dinkum Toy Box

by Allen Barrett

Every child’s room needs a toy box. Ideally it should be big enough to hold a fair number of toys, small enough to be compact and stow out of the way, and strong enough to act as a box, seat or table. Allen makes this 'fair dinkum' toy box, personalising it with a carved initial on the lid.

Dust Extraction System Upgrade

by Laury Vella

Salvaging the pump from his conventional dust collector, Laury upgraded his workshop dust extraction system with a home-made cyclone for most of the shavings and dust, and a wheelie bin water trap for the fine dust.

Lone Emu

by Carolyn McCully

Working from an image from her NT holiday, Carolyn burns this head shot of the Australian emu and colours it for dramatic effect.

Restoring a Stanley 4½ Plane

by Phil Spencer

After some cleaning, stripping, refinishing and tuning, Phil turned his $40 purchase into a useful handtool for his workshop.

Market Wares - 15. Segmented Letter Openers

by Richard Collins

By using layers of 3mm and 6mm wood in contrasting colours, and producing the items in batches, Richard is able to make these highly attractive and functional letter openers with a reasonable outlay of time and effort.

The Magic Pea Holder

by Aaron Ehrlich

This simple party trick requires three identical 'sealed' containers. It is essential that the three wooden containers appear exactly the same so this is good exercise in identical turning, using only a small amount of wood.

Notes on Woodturning Pt.27 -

Unconventional Tools and Cutting Edge Shapes

by John Ewart

In spite of the wide range of woodturning tools available commercially, many turners end up with one or more ‘specialised’ tools in their collection, to suit a specific need. John discusses some of the tools and shapes that are used and how they suit their intended purpose.

Woodcarving by Numbers Pt.14 An Acanthus Panel

by Mike Davies

Continuing to work with the same basic set of carving tools used throughout this series, Mike carves a traditional acanthus leave panel. Mike also describes the design principles involved in drawing an acanthus leaf design and what makes one pattern look right and another look wrong.

Making the Lopez Chess Set Using a Loose Pin Chuck

by Mike Darlow

This is two articles in one - the making of a turned chess set and an introduction to the use of a loose pin chuck (including how to make one). For this application Mike now uses this chuck in preference to the coarse screw chuck mentioned in his book, Turned Chessmen.

Other Features

New Products

Book Reviews

All New Turning Projects

by Richard Raffan

The Homemade Workshop

by James Hamilton

DVD Reviews

End Grain Table Tops & Cutting Boards

by Hendrik Varju

Issue Number 187

June 2016

Features

Neil Scobie Workshop in SA

by Tim Smeaton

The Northern Turners Inc's annual workshop last November was particularly memorable with Neil Scobie presenting a wealth of turning and carving knowledge to the audience.

WA Woodturner - Neil Turner

Though a farmer for most of his working life, Neil always had a sideline interest in woodturning. He has sold his work to galleries in Australia and the USA and now turns full-time.

Club Drumbeat

Colac Woodcrafters Guild Inc (VIC) and The Burdekin Woodcraft Association Inc (QLD).

USER REPORT -

Bosch GSB Professional 18V Impact VE-2-LI Drill/Driver

by Tony Nash

Robust and powerful, the Bosch GSB is designed for the hardworking woodworker or tradie.

USER REPORT -

Bosch PSR 10.8V LI-2 Drill/Driver

by Tony Nash

This compact lightweight 10.8V drill/driver is powerful enough for a wide range of drilling and driving tasks.

Which Drill Do I Buy?

by Steven Burrows, Editor

Steven explains why there are so many drill/drivers on the market and how, with a little knowledge, you make the best selection.

Vision Australia's ASSIST Industrial Skills Training

Vocational woodworking courses for the blind and vision impaired are held in a specialised workshop.

The Australian Woodturning Exhibition 2015

Last year’s AWE once again attracted a large number and variety of entries for the 16 categories.

Projects

Monogrammed Sofa Table

by Allen Barrett

This functional table has two drawers, two secret compartments, magazine shelf and an inlaid monogram. A similar table would suit a hallway, small apartment or reading nook.

Duplicating Woodturnings Using Shadows

by Aaron Ehrlich

Aaron employs the shadow method to turn two identical wooden candlestick holders.

Saltwater Crocodile

by Carolyn McCully

To capture the menace and power in this image, it’s all in the details. Carolyn describes how to burn your way through the lumps and bumps and add the required textures and touches of colour.

Woodcarving by Numbers Pt.15

Carving in 3-Dimensions - A Swag

by Mike Davies

A swag is a draped carving of leaves, flowers, fruit and other items, often found decorating period buildings or furniture. Mike details the steps involved in making one.

Market Wares - 16. Dog Bowl Holder

by Denis Burnham

The pet industry in Australia is huge and you can tap into this at your local market with this dog bowl holder. It’s simple to make and will make good use of the cut-offs stored in your workshop.

Notes on Woodturning Pt.28. Turning a Couch Leg

by John Ewart

John turns a typical short couch leg using two different techniques. One is the traditional method while the other is a modified approach that is easier, slower and avoids the use of the skew chisel.

Cutting Finger or Box Joints on a Bandsaw

by John Swinkels

John has developed his own method for cutting accurate finger joints on a bandsaw. By using a bandsaw John is able to join long components, whereas table saw and router table methods for making the same joints are better suited to short lengths. To demonstrate the snug fit of the joints he made a one-legged U-frame table.

Learning about Routers - 5 Making a Simple Box

This beginner project covers the basics of making a box and the role of the router in most boxmaking.

500mm High Two Hour Hourglass

by Heinz Haselroither

Having made hourglasses for over 20 years, Heinz enjoyed the challenge of his biggest timer yet.

Carving with High Speed Rotary Tools -3: Carving a Leaf

by Bill McLeary

Bill exploits the full power of the rotary carver to present this delicate wooden leaf as a beginner woodcarving project.

Other Features

New Products

Book Reviews

Intarsia Birds

by Kathy Wise

Deep Relief Woodcarving

by Kevin Walker

Turning Segmented Wooden Bangles

by Don Jovag

SketchUp A Design Guide for Woodworkers

by Joe Zih

Issue Number 188

August 2016

Features

The Terrifying Trembleur

After being taught how to turn a trembleur by French master-turner, Jean-François Escoulen, Ernie Newman has passed this skill on to a growing group of Australian turners.

2016 Casey/Cardinia Grand Art & Woodart Show

The woodworking or 'woodart' categories in this major Victorian Art Exhibition continue to grow each year.

Vale Neil Scobie

An Industrial Arts teacher who went on to become one of Australia's leading designer/makers and demonstrators, Neil Scobie was well-known throughout the local woodworking community as well as overseas.

Why We Use Wood

One of the most sustainable materials on the planet, wood is also one of the most versatile.

Club Drumbeat

Western Sydney Woodturners and the Central Coast Woodturners (NSW).

Vale Max Jensen

A keen woodworker, Max was also a driving force among the Victorian Clubs for more than 30 years.

Winner of the Milwaukee Giveaway

A Men’s Shed is now the proud owner of the Milwaukee 18V Planer from the #186 Giveaway.

My Choice - Laguna REVO 18/36 Lathe

Learning about Routers - 6

Guided routing - we examine the use of bushes, bearings and templates to make accurate and repeatable designs.

Earth and Beyond in Red Cedar

James Allen took over 2000 hours to transform an Australian Red Cedar stump into this four metre long sculpture.

Australian Scroll Saw Exhibition

by Neil Schulz

This nationwide organisation held its seventh biennial exhibition in Coonabarabran NSW.

Projects

Turning a Monaural Stethoscope

by Mike Darlow

While this device has been replaced by its modern counterpart, it does make a nice gift for a friend or relative in the medical profession, or a father to be.

Notes on Woodturning Pt.29 Turning a Standard Lamp

by John Ewart

John demonstrates two methods for making the hollow stem of a standard lamp - boring through a piece of solid wood or routing the inside faces of two halves.

Market Wares - 17. Cannon Toothpick Holder

by Bob Aitken

This turned item has market appeal as both a toothpick container and a toy for young boys.

A Monogrammed Sofa Table - 2

by Allen Barratt

In this second and final instalment, Allen builds the drawers, secret compartments and magazine rack, before finishing and assembling the table.

Giraffe

by Carolyn McCully

A complement to the zebra heads Carolyn described in AWW #152, this pyrography of a giraffe's head involves close attention to detail and some examples of negative burning.

Woodcarving by Numbers Pt.16 Carving a Linenfold Decoration

by Mike Davies

A popular panel decoration in past centuries, the techniques involved in carving a linenfold can also be used for religious carvings, heraldry and scrolls.

The Lozenge Box

by Don Phillips

To make a short octagonal box, Don is unable to use his favoured router table methods and instead has to machine the sides on a table saw.

Carving with High Speed Rotary Tools - 4: Carving a Cluster of Gumnuts with Stem and Leaf

by Bill McLeary

In his second project, Bill expands the skills of the reader, introducing detailing and texturing. In spite of the complexity and beauty of the finished project, it is aimed at the beginner as well as more experienced carvers.

Electronic Variable Control for Your Single Phase Lathe

by Phil Spencer

While you must use a licensed electrician to wire this all together, you can do the legwork and design your own electronic variable speed control to suit your existing lathe.

Other Features

New Products

Issue Number 189

October 2016

Features

Gallery

Frank Rowe's Red Capped Parrots (carving - White Beech) and Hamish Webstar's bench-style 'leaf' seat with a Windsor chair influence (Olive Ash and Burr Wych Elm).

Club Drumbeat

The Manning - Great Lakes Woodworkers Inc (NSW) and the Richmond Valley Woodcrafters Club Inc (NSW).

Working Safely with Epoxies and Polyurethanes

by David Giddings

As Business Manager at Drive Marine Services, Dave has seen the changes in the epoxy and polyurethane industry in recent years and notes work practices and product selections which can minimise sensitivity reactions.

Boat Crib

This boat crib is one of the more novel projects by a student at the Chippendale International School of Furniture this year.

Learning about Routers - 7

Hold-downs and fluting

We examine the various means of securing the workpiece when routing and make a simple jig so that we can rout flutes on the side of a leg or column.

Projects

Carving Lovespoons 1 - An Introduction

by David Stanley

David looks at the history of the Welsh lovespoon, as well as the tools, equipment and techniques required to carve one. He then describes the carving of a lovespoon design in Jelutong, Mahogany or Rosewood, with the traditional Welsh dragon and two hearts.

Notes on Woodturning Pt.30 - Making a Yarn Bowl

by John Ewart

Turners may not know what a yarn bowl is, but every knitter does. It keeps the ball of yarn from rolling away and is a practical and well-received project for any woodturner to make for the knitter in their lives.

Bedside Serving Table

by John Swinkels

Based on the design of hospital bedside serving tables, this unit is not only a handy item for anyone who is sick or invalid in your family, but it is also a follow-up on John’s article in AWW #187 on how to cut finger joints on the bandsaw.

Market Wares - 18. Doorway Decoration

by Adrian Bateman

Wooden doorway decorations can come in an almost endless range of designs. This one was based on a decoration installed on a public building and with the help of a few jigs and cutters, is relatively quick to make.

Turning Leather Handles on a Woodturning Lathe

by John Swinkels

Leather can be laminated, turned and sanded to create comfortable handles for your woodworking tools, but there are differences between working with leather and with wood. John describes how he made handles for a pen, woodcarving gouge and a marking knife.

Bright as Laughter

by Carolyn McCully

As winter gives way to spring, Carolyn chose this brightly coloured specimen for her coloured pyrography piece on two timbers, Acacia and Pawlonia. Both workpieces presented difficulties but for different reasons, and Carolyn details how she overcame the obstacles.

The Lacewood Box

by Don Phillips

Presented with a highly figured piece of Brazilian Lacewood, Don chose to make a box with a framed construction, using the light-coloured less figured wood of the frame to accentuate the colour and pattern of the Lacewood panels.

The First Big Turning Job - Empress Shotoku's Pagodas

by Mike Darlow

Over a thousand years ago a Japanese Empress ordered one million of these pagodas, some of which survive today. Designed to conceal a prayer scroll, they are a challenging woodturning project with great care required to achieve consistent results, particularly when turning the spire-stopper.

The Wooden Cross Puzzle 1

by Richard Collins

The Cross Puzzle is a simple design. Two pieces of wood are locked together in what appears to be a halving joint. However, there is a trick to pulling them apart. Richard describes how to make the traditional version of the puzzle, which can sometimes be disassembled by luck as much as logic. He then describes a more complex locking mechanism which is much harder to guess.

Other Features

New Products

Book Reviews

Laminated Wood Art Made Easy

by Stephen Carey

The New Bandsaw Book

by David Picciuto

Issue Number 190

December 2016

Features

Geoff Hannah's Chinoiserie Cabinet 2016

After 2000 hours of work, Geoff Hannah's latest cabinet has had its official unveiling. Done in the Chinoiserie style, it contains the incredible detail, master craftsmanship and multitude of drawers and compartments that have become the hallmark of his cabinets (another cabinet appeared in AWW #152).

Geoff Hannah - The Book

Geoffrey Hannah, Never a less likely bloke, is a book just released on Geoff’s life and work.

Club Drumbeat

Albury-Wodonga Woodcrafters Inc (NSW/VIC), Bellarine Woodworkers Inc (VIC) and the Waverley Woodworkers Inc (VIC). 20 Gallery Jeff Fraser’s unconventional spoons.

Shingles for St Stephen's Chapel, Brisbane

by Stan & Noelene Ceglinski

Having learnt his skills from traditional bush craftsmen, Stan finds his services in demand for new buildings as well as conservation projects. A hail storm in 2016 gave Stan a rare opportunity to work on the same roof twice, having re-roofed St Stephen's Chapel 25 years earlier.

Vale Alan Wale

Having spent his working life in woodworking and teaching, Alan Wale is best remembered for his role in extablishing the Sturt School of Wood in Mittagong NSW.

Timberbits - Much More than Pens and Clocks

Started in 2008 when its owner was seeking a better range of pen kits, Timberbits has grown into a major supplier of a wide range of woodworking tools and consumables.

Failure of Exterior Clear Coatings

by Dave Giddings

After many years of selling exterior and wet area coatings, Dave has a number of tips on how to avoid early failure of the finish on your woodwoorking projects.

Learning about Routers - 8

This issue we introduce the router table and the use of routers for making dovetails and box joints.

Projects

Sputnik Urchin (Pyrography)

by Carolyn McCully

The shell of a Sputnik Urchin proves to be an interesting pyrography subject, full of detail accentuated by strong light contrasts.

Improved Panel Clamping Jig

by Steve McMartin

Designed for gluing up laminated box panels and other small to medium sized objects, this jig will accommodate a wider range of sizes as well as non-rectangular shapes, compared to a conventional movable fence jig.

Turned Drawer Knobs with a Lag Screw Fixing

by Mike Darlow

Sometimes a broken drawer knob is indicative of a design problem and the best solution is a new approach. Rather than turn new knobs to suit the original weak wooden screw fixing, Mike adapted the knob profile to suit a steel lag screw.

Pair of Viking Chairs

by John Swinkels

Known by several names including plank chairs and stargazer chairs, these items are relatively simple to make and offer a good project to be done in conjunction with children or grandchildren. More challenging is the folding footstool which John machines from a single thick board, using a jigsaw, chisel and resawing bandsaw.

Notes on Woodturning Part 31 - Turning a Fruit Stand

by John Ewart

This three piece stand requires two faceplate turnings and a between-centres turning. Unlike a cake stand which would have a flat top, this item has a dished top surface which requires the construction of an accurate friction plate.

Carving Lovespoons - 2 Celtic-Knot-Heart Panel Lovespoon

by David Stanley

Having introduced lovespoons last issue and provided a beginner's project, David now moves on to a much more challenging design. This lovespoon incorporates a number of features that can be omitted or simplified if required to suit the reader’s skill level.

The Wooden Cross Puzzle - 2

by Richard Collins

Did you make the Cross Puzzle from last issue? Did any of your friends work out how to separate the two pieces? Richard discusses variations to the Puzzle which will stump all but the most determined puzzle solvers.

Market Wares - 19 Chunky Serviette Rings

by Alexander Brown

This idea makes good use of the leftover board material found in most workshops.

Other Features

New Products

Book Reviews

Geoffrey Hannah - Never a less likely bloke

by Meg Heggen

DVD Review

Finger Joints on the Table Saw

by Hendrik Varju

Issue Number 191

February 2017

Features

Club Drumbeat

West Australian Guild of Woodcarvers, Maryborough Woodturners and Woodcraftsmen Guild Inc (QLD) and the Swan Group of the Woodturners Association of Western Australia.

MakerSpace & Co, Marrickville NSW

In a large warehouse in Sydney's inner suburbs, an exciting venture celebrates its first anniversary. MakerSpace is providing hobbyist and commercial woodworkers with a very well-equipped and managed facility where they can explore their potential and improve their skills.

The Australian Woodturning Exhibition 2016

by Rachelle Leaver

While the number and overall quality of entries continues to improve each year in this national competition, a highlight of the 2016 event was the skill of some of the newcomers and intermediate turners which certainly attracted a lot of attention.

Trend Improves the Airshield Pro Respirator

Available from a number of stockists, the new improved Airshield is one of the products that Trend UK representatives will be demonstrating in Melbourne in early February.

Choosing Plywoods

by Dave Giddings

As well as selling exterior and wet area coatings, Dave also stocks plywood. In this article he covers what to look for when sorting out the good stock from the bad, for your next project.

Good Ideas & Short Cuts

Recycling plastic supermarket fruit jars as handy storage containers, a technique for removing broken dowels and trophy label displays made from offcuts.

Projects

Making a Wheel Back Double Bow Windsor Chair - 1

by Phillip Spencer

Working from a James Mursell plan, Phillip builds an English style Windsor Chair which incorporates bows for both the arms and the back, plus bent wood for the arm supports. The construction of the chair involves the steam bending of wood, the use of uncommon tools such as the scorp, travisher and rounding plane, and the accurate drilling of holes at compound angles.

Turning Wooden Funnels

by Mike Darlow

While we are used to funnels made from plastic and metal, they were once commonly made from wood. Mike shows how to turn your own so that you will always have a funnel of the right size to use.

Reel Time Clock

by Bob Aitken

Working with old, but readily available, Bakelite fishing reels made by Australian manufacturer, Alvey, Bob shows how you can turn one of them into a working wooden reel plus an attractive fisherman's timepiece.

One of the Locals (Magpie)

by Carolyn McCully

Carolyn burns a pyrographic image of one of our best known local birds, the Australian Magpie.

Notes on Woodturning Part 32 - The Spoon Foot Leg

by John Ewart

If you wish to make a table or chair with cabriole legs, there are a variety of shapes to choose from. One of the easiest to make is the spoon foot or club foot leg because it is fully turned, using two centres. John shows you how to do it.

Carving and Painting an Eastern Rosella (Parrot)

by Frank Rowe

Through his AWW articles, Frank is known for his bird carvings. Usually they are carved and then detailed with pyrography, but the bright colours of the Eastern Rosella demanded a departure from Frank’s usual approach. This bird is fully coloured, though he explains that he found painting a carving much easier than painting an image of a bird.

The Wooden Cross Puzzle - 3

by Richard Collins

Having detailed the Cross Puzzle in differing levels of difficulty over the last two issues, Richard now applies his ingenious locking mechanisms to a variety of other puzzles including Locked Blocks, Cylinder in a Block, Ball in a Cage and a couple of Locked Boxes.

Beginners’ Series #43 Bathroom Stool, an Easy Project

This sturdy, lightweight bathroom stool is proof that you can make a useful piece of furniture without having to machine (ie. rip, plane or thickness) stock that is bought from the timberyard. Made from Western Red Cedar, it uses only stock sizes and (if you wish) can be made entirely with handtools.

Market Wares - 20 Two Quick Projects

by Alan Boston

Having noticed painted mountains being sold as a nursery decoration, Alan developed his own design using contrasting woods. Simple photo holders are another budget item in his range.

Other Features

New Products

Book Reviews

The Fundamentals of Segmented Wood Turning

by James Rodgers

Classic Whittling

by Rick Wiebe

20-Minute Whittling Projects

by Tom Hindes

DVD Review

Making Tapered Table Legs

by Hendrik Varju

Issue Number 192

April 2017

Features

Exploring Surface Decoration

by Ernie Newman

Ernie's interest in making wooden bowties has led to a colourful collection of wood treatments and effects. In this article Ernie presents 40 different bowties and their finishes.

Gallery

John Meikle's platform rocking chair and the Lockyer Woodcrafters Group’s wedding goblets.

Club Drumbeat

Bunbury Woodturners Group (WA), Cairns and District Woodworkers Guild Inc (QLD), and the Woodturners of the Hunter.

The Picador Pup

by John Hamilton

John has restored a Picador Pup, an all-in-one woodworking machine produced in the UK from the 1950s, designed to be powered by a separate electric motor.

USER REPORT -

Wood Craft Supplies Spiral Cutter Torque Wrench

by Albert Browne

If you've ever been concerned about whether you are setting the individual cutters on your spiral cutter block too tight or not tight enough, then you'll be pleased to know that Wood Craft Supplies sell a torque wrench for this specific purpose.

A Special Exhibition

by Paul Gregson (Assoc. Editor)

In August last year at the Lismore Regional Art Gallery, there was an exhibition of work by students of Geoff Hannah.

Made in England

With a company history over 100 years old and having been the subject of a management buyout in 2003, Record Power is on track to return the design and where practical, the manufacture of its products to the United Kingdom.

Projects

The Molinillo

by Mike Darlow

If your chocolate pot is missing its molinillo, Mike shows you how to turn one.

Giant Turned Wooden Hand

by Mike Boyle

Woodturning isn't often used for large outdoor sculptures, but to make this three metre long hand, artist Mike Boyle and numerous woodturners from the Blue Mountains Woodturners used a combination of turning and carving.

Make Your Own Wooden Clamp

by Lance Winter

Using tight straight grained timber, you can make a number of these handy glue-up clamps to suit your specific needs without breaking the bank. While there is a fair amount of work involved in producing just one, making them in batches should be quicker and more efficient.

My Old Girl (Dog)

by Carolyn McCully

Previously the subject of Carolyn's A Boy and His Dog (AWW #137 Feb 2008), Dingus is now 14 years old. Carolyn burnt this image to keep as a momento of her loyal companion. It uses a (burnt) shaded background behind the detail of the coat while the white fur is done in pencil, providing an interesting combination of pyrography and pencil.

Notes on Woodturning Part 33 - Turning a Wooden Wall Hook

by John Ewart

These simple but elegant 'round button' wall hooks will suit a variety of home decorating styles and are relatively easy to turn on the lathe.

Tilt Skittles

by Aaron Ehrlich

A variant on table skittles, this game uses a spinning top instead of a swinging ball to knock the skittles down. To control the top, the playing table is sprung and can be tilted as desired. The game is fun to play and makes good use of items from your scrap box.

A Smaller Version

by Harry Ellis

Harry resolves a number of challenges in making this 'onion and potato' cupboard to match an existing post-War sideboard. He uses hand tools almost exclusively, but a number of his comments apply to furniture making generally.

Making a Wheel Back Double Bow Windsor Chair - 2

by Phillip Spencer

Working from a James Mursell plan, Phillip finishes his English style Windsor Chair in American Ash and Mahogany by fitting the back bow and associated spindles.

Market Wares - 21. Pen & Pencil Trays

by Alex Bartman

With a flat-bottomed bowl tray router bit, portable router and a homemade jig, you can convert scrap boards into handy pen and pencil trays quickly and easily.

Other Features

New Products

Book Reviews

Big Book of Pyrography Projects

by Editors of Pyrography Magazine

Making Wooden Gear Clocks

by Editors of Scroll Saw Woodworking

Issue Number 193

June 2017

Features

Pegasus - a Kinetic Sculpture

by Bob Hains

Made for the Brisbane City Council Recycled Art Competition 2016, this 800mm long horse with an 1100mm wingspan has a moving head, tail, legs and wings, all driven by cogs and levers running off a single motor.

Accoya® - acetylated Radiata Pine for exterior applications

Very dimensionally stable and rot-resistant, this unique product, processed in The Netherlands and readily available here in Australia, opens up a wide range of applications for timber in exterior and wet area projects.

Club Drumbeat

Knox and District Woodworkers' Club (VIC), Fine Woodwork Association (WA) Inc and Bayside Woodturners and Woodcrafters (QLD).

USER REPORT - Trend UNIBASE

by Alexander Black

Don’t throw your older model router away just because you can’t find a guide bush to fit it. Trend UK manufacture a universal sub-base pre-drilled to fit most makes and models of router, and designed to accept Trend UK's large range of accessories.

Gallery

Les Morrison's monster wooden toy tractor is two metres long and weighs 300kg. Peter Fogelman appreciates the use of wood rather than plastic for his back scratchers and John Hamilton displays his Honduras Mahogany utensils and chain.

A Big Lathe

As mentioned in John Ewart's article in this issue, Courtney Williams from Williams Woodturning in Brookvale, Sydney, uses a ‘massive lathe’ to produce his long architectural turnings.

Projects

Notes on Woodturning Part 34 - Split Turnings

by John Ewart

Split turnings offer a solution to a variety of woodturning applications including half-round columns and hollow columns. John describes the making of half round columns for an extended Honour Board.

Precision Planing with Jigs

by Richard Collins

Richard introduces a couple of jigs that he uses to accurately plane rectangular and trapezoidal cross sectional pieces for his projects.

Making a Box Book

by John Swinkels

These attractive and practical box-like books are a good project for introducing your children or grandchildren to the fun of woodworking.

The Camera Clock

by Don Phillips

Technology moves at such a pace that you might have to build this clock quickly before your children forget what a digital camera looks likes. Don describes a trio of homemade jigs that can be used for almost any clock you can imagine.

A Rolling Stool for the Workshop

by John Swinkels

John builds a turned stool from offcuts and four casters. In addition to being practical, the stool is compact enough to store away when not in use.

The Waiter and the Pirate

by Aaron Ehrlich

As an exercise in microturning, Aaron converted two flexible plain wooden dolls into items that are a lot more interesting and colourful.

Router-based Finger Jointer

by John Hamilton

Developed and built by John many years ago, this finger jointer is still a useful and effective machine for accurately cutting a series of finger joints using a portable router or trimmer.

Cow Skull

by Carolyn McCully

An iconic rural image, the cow skull is a useful pyrography pattern for anything with a country and western theme. In addition to working through the differing textures of the horns and the skull, Carolyn describes how to draw straight lines with your pen and burn a wide dark border.

Market Wares # 22 - Small Chalk Board

by Don Phillips

A chalk board is relatively simple to make and useful for parents with young children, fellow market stallholders and people with small retail businesses. Children can draw on it for hours without wasting paper and retailers can set up signage without a power outlet nearby.

Beginner Series #44 - A Simple Mitre Jig

Jigs allow you to greatly extend the versatility of your existing power tools and machinery. Some can be store-bought but most can be made inexpensively in the workshop from offcuts. They may take a little time to make, but carefully stored and operated, they can last a very long time. We look at a simple mitre jig for the table saw which will greatly improve the accuracy and speed of your mitre joints for picture framing.

Other Features

New Products

Book Reviews

Hardwood Edging and Inlay for Curved Tables

by Scott Grove

New Woodturning

by Helga Becker

Issue Number 194

August 2017

Features

Sam Newmarch's Wooden Geared Clock

Made as his Higher School Certificate submission in Industrial Technology - Timber Products and Furniture Technologies, Sam's clock became a journey rather than a project, taking him into new areas of design and woodworking skills.

USER REPORT - Trend Combination Router Base

Designed to improve your portable router’s accuracy and effectiveness in seven different ways, this accessory, like so many products from Trend UK, is designed to fit most router models, any brand, old or new.

Club Drumbeat

Woodcraft Manningham Woodwork Club (VIC) was formed by the amalgamation of three woodworking clubs, the Berwick District Woodworkers Club Inc (VIC) operates out of The Old Cheese Factory and the Cessnock Turners (NSW) have their workshop in the grounds of Mount View High School where they run a student mentoring program.

USER REPORT - Fiskars IsoCore Hammer

Representing part of Fiskars recent entry into the hardware market, the IsoCore range has been developed with a vibration absorbing handle. In the range are three woodworking hammers.

Sharpening Cabinetmaking Tools

by Mike Darlow

Known for his specialised grinding templates for sharpening woodturning tools, Mike turns his attention to cutting edge tools used by cabinetmakers and joiners.

How to Secure a Tabletop (and How Not to)

The #45 instalment in our Beginner’s Series, we look at the problem of movement in table tops and how to secure them while still allowing to them to move rather than break along the grain or joint.

Projects

Wooden Wallet

by Richard Rees

His third version of a wooden wallet and the first to accept credit cards, notes and coins, Richard describes its functions and what is involved in making one.

Segmented Chip and Dip Bowl

by John Swinkels

Transforming a metal design into something that could be made from wood required making a prototype to work out the challenges.

Time-Out Stool Timer

by John Swinkels

Based on the time-out stools to be found on the Internet which use soft drink bottle parts for the sand timer, John builds this handy stool which doubles as a timer for games and other activities

Turning the Humble Chicken Egg

by Aaron Ehrlich

The shape of the chicken egg is readily recognisable, but how do you turn a wooden one? Aaron describes the steps required to make your turning look like an egg rather than a distorted ball.

Notes on Woodturning Part 35 - Turning a Plant Pedestal

by John Ewart

Bring the garden into your home with an attractive plant pedestal. Since it has to safely support a pot and plant, there are practical considerations involved in its design.

A Coffee Table in Time with the Meandering Conversation

by Denis Hamilton

Stack cutting with a portable jigsaw allowed Denis to spice up the appearance of his Radiata Pine coffee table top with a meandering ribbon of contrasting Meranti.

Benchtop Chest of Drawers for Cameras

by Phillip Spencer

Pinch and Pull foam was used to fit out this set of drawers designed to store and protect Phillip’s photography equipment.

A Shooting Board for Finishing End Grain

by Richard Collins

In the search for more accurate hand planing, Richard developed this shooting board with a dove-tailed carriage and transverse stop.

Market Wares #23 - The Rocket Clock

by John K Looker

Designed to take a 36mm dia. fit up, the rocket clock can be made singly or in multiples for gifts or sale at the markets. 61 Cable Drum Workbench by Frank O’Connor A recycled cable drum provides a strong core for Frank’s space-saving rotating circular workbench.

Life and Death

by Carolyn McCully

Carolyn revisits her pattern from last issue, adding decoration to the image of a cow skull.

Cable Drum Workbench

by Frank O'Connor

A recycled cable drum provides a strong core for Frank's space-saving rotating circular workbench.

Other Features

New Products

Issue Number 195

October 2017

Features

Sanders & How to Choose One

Sanders are not all alike, so knowing how each type of sander works is crucial to being able to select an appropriate portable sander for your needs. To further assist you to make the right purchase, we have compiled a survey of the portable routers currently available.

Club Drumbeat

Altona Woodworkers Inc (VIC) utilises older style heavy duty industrial woodworking machinery to produce their woodwork, Lara Woodworkers Inc (VIC) celebrate 25 years and the Port Stephens Community Woodworkers Inc (NSW) produce a range of woodworking kits which are delivered to local primary schools and nursing homes, to be assembled by children and the elderly.

From Warfare to Woodworking

The slicing action of true helix spiral cutters as found in planers and thicknessers can be equated with the slicing stroke of various curved swords used in warfare through the ages.

Notes on Woodturning Part 36 - Twin Naval Woodturners

by John Ewart

With a disciplined approach to their activities, defence force personnel often become keen woodworkers when they take up the craft. Twins, Chief Petty Officer Col Frampton and Petty Officer David Frampton, are a good example, with Col even taking his midi lathe to sea.

The Moisture Content of Wood

The #46 instalment in our Beginner's Series, we look at the importance of moisture content when selecting the material for a specific project. Depending on the workpiece, ignoring the effect of moisture content during the design and construction can lead to cracking, warping and other failures.

Sharpening Skews and Detail Gouges

by Mike Darlow

A keen proponent of finding the best way to turn, Mike is concerned at the proliferation of advice that ignores the physics of the turning process. He discusses the sharpening of skews and detail gouges and supports his contention that an understanding of the forces involved in using the tool on the lathe will assist you to sharpen the skew or detail gouge for better results.

Projects

Laminated Bowls from a Single Board

by John Di Stefano

While laminated work can be similar in appearance to segmented work, it is made in quite a different manner. These laminated bowls are made from cutting rings from a laminated board and then re-assembling them into a bowl blank (effectively a second lamination). John discusses his method and the software he uses to mark out the rings required.

Turning Musical Percussion Instruments

by Aaron Ehrlich

Many percussion instruments require a turned body or turned components. Aaron illustrates eight traditional percussion instruments which are both easy and fun for the woodturner to make.

A Little Unicorn

by Carolyn McCully

This relatively simple burn provides the opportunity to experiment with your spoon shader and the use of colour. Carolyn provides tips for your pyrography and colouring, based on unexpected difficulties she encountered with this piece.

Market Wares #24 The Napkin Holder

by Don Phillips

A fairly simple design that is easy to make in batches, this wooden napkin holder is a very handy means of placing napkins on a table for easy access by guests while preventing them from being blown about in the breeze.

Wine Bottle Holder

by John Swinkels

Single wine bottle holders which balance the bottle in mid-air have been around for years. There are many examples on the Internet, but John noticed that few designs involved turning. He developed his own design, based on a spindle turning with a captive ring.

Tambour Box

by Reg Cooke

Offcuts from guitar-making inspired this project, though the final piece did not incorporate the original offcuts. The innovative design incorporates a number of unusual features and involved a fair amount of trial and error to get the whole thing to work properly.

Faceted Wooden Bowls - 1

by Richard Collins

While round bowls are typically turned, square and polygonal bowls can be made by cutting faceted segments on a compound mitre saw and assembling them in the appropriate sequence. Richard explains the steps involved.

Other Features

New Products

Issue Number 196

December 2017

Features

Sanding Machines and Their Uses

Drum sanders, belt sanders, bobbin sanders,disc sanders and edge sanders - which sanding machines do you need and which ones will only gather dust in your workshop? Read our feature to learn a lot more about these important but often overlooked machines for the workshop.

A Pair of Tannoy Westminster Royal SE Speakers 

by Toby Croce 

Toby made a big jump from using portable power tools to install car audio systems, to designing and assembling these speaker cabinets for a pair of genuine Tannoy Dual Concentric Speakers. The result is a set of very high end speakers at a fraction of the cost of factory units.

Club Drumbeat 

Now in its 23rd year, the Koonung Woodturners Guild lnc (VIC) still has its original Club premises. A valued contributor of woodworking projects to the local community, the Bourke’s Men's Shed raises much of its funds from turning pens to sell to tourists. Previously known as the Woodturners of the Goulburn Valley, the Shepparton based Goulburn Valley Woodworkers Inc holds one of the larger woodworking shows in the country. This year's event had 40 demonstrators.

Useful Tips for Beginners - 1 

Based on a discussion with a number of experienced woodworkers, we begin a list of useful tips for beginners. More advanced woodworkers will know many of the tips, but they may still find something new to learn.

Time Flies (Tempus Fugit) - CMI celebrates 40 years 

After four decades in business, Clock Movement Importers Pty Ltd is still an Australian family company specialising in supplying industry, retailers, hobbyists, schools and professional clockmakers with mechanical and quartz clock movements, hardware, accessories, spare parts, complete clocks including grandfather units, specialty clocks such as telluriums and astrolabiums, and timber kits for clockmaking.

Projects

Disc Sanding Jig for a Disc Sander 

by Steve Maskery 

This handy jig can be used to produce wheels, discs, round box lids and bases, circular items for toymaking, etc. without the need for a lathe. Simply cut the disc slightly oversize on a bandsaw or scrollsaw, or with a jigsaw or fretsaw, and sand down to an accurate circular shape using the jig.

Making A Wooden Padlock 

by Russell Downie 

Russell describes his style of wooden lock mechanism that clicks tight and springs open. The basic design can be adapted to a lock shape of your personal choice.

Notes on Woodturning Part 37 - Turning a Camphor Laurel Bowl 

by John Ewart 

Classified as a noxious weed, Camphor Laurel trees are regularly felled, providing a good supply of a timber. Often the Camphor Laurel has interesting colour variations, making the wood attractive as well as easy to work. John turns a bowl from a well coloured blank.

Octagonal Trinket Box 

by Don Phillips 

Making a plain sided octagonal box is fairly simple once you have the cutting angle correct, but an octagonal box with top and bottom trim is more involved. Don describes the use of a sacrificial carrier in the making of the fine trim and a method for cutting octagonal panels.

Market Wares #24 - The 3-Minute Egg Timer 

by Heinz Haselroither 

Having made a variety of wooden timers, Heinz has found that there is still a demand for the traditional 3-minute egg timer. While turning just the one involves a bit of work, making them in batches speeds up the process so that you can produce them as presents or to sell.

Turned Items for Yarn Craft 

by John Swinkels 

A selection of short recycled Oregon pole sections inspired John to come up with this assortment of yarn craft items including two storage containers, a spool and a pickup stick.

The Bee and The Magnolia 

by Carolyn McCully 

The theme of this piece is a bright object against a dark background. Carolyn successfully burnt the dark area, including her signature in a 'reverse burn', but she also notes the demands of such an approach. The bee is the opposite, benefiting from a light touch with the nib.

Faceted Wooden Bowls - 2 

by Richard Collins 

Richard continues his explanation of the methods involved in making faceted wooden bowls with a compound mitre saw. This time he explores the variety of designs possible when the faceted pieces are no longer identical.

Other Features

New Products

Issue Number 197

February 2018

Features

Abrasive Papers and Sanding Devices

Every woodworker uses it but how much do you really know about sandpaper, how it works and the materials from which it is made? We take a close look at abrasive papers, before moving on to various commercial hand and power sanding devices and their uses.

The Bishop Brothers' Journals on Australian Coachbuilding

by M C Hendrikson OAM

Started in 1890 as The Australasian Coachbuilder and Saddler and Liveryman's Journal, this Journal continued in publication until 1952. Now preserved and available on a USB stick, the issues of the Journal offer a fascinating insight into Australian woodworking as well as coachbuilding over that period.

Club Drumbeat

The Emerald Woodworkers Group Inc (QLD) has a lower than usual average age for its members, with most still having day jobs. The Eurobodalla Woodcraft Guild Inc (NSW) has its clubhouse on the grounds of a replica gold rush village, while the Bundaberg Woodworkers Guild Inc operates from Bundaberg’s Walker Street Craft Centre precinct.

Useful Tips for Beginners - 2

Another collection of useful woodworking tips.

USER REPORT - Fiskars Hardware Scissors and Snip

by Scott Yeo

Capable of cutting fine paper as well as much thicker, tougher and harder materials, these new cutting tools from Fiskars have a place in the workshop.

Bowna Turnabout 2017

Replacing the Wagga Wagga Turnabout, this inaugural event was a great success but was not without its teething problems.

USER REPORT - Milwaukee ROS 150 E-2 Sander

by Aaron Barker

Aaron puts Milwaukee’s powerful (440W) sander with dual orbit modes through its paces.

The Dolphin Project

A pod of five carved wooden dolphins formed the Club project for the Shellharbour Woodcarving and Pyrography Group in 2017.

Projects

Notes on Woodturning Part 38 - Turning a Small Free End Project

by John Ewart

Small items such as drawer knobs and buttons are often made as a series of turnings from a single long blank. John looks at the options involving a scroll chuck and then goes on to turn a drawer knob (with the grain parallel to the lathe axis).

Barbary Sheep - On Top of the World

by Carolyn McCully

This pyrography piece is an exercise in mastering fur, from the short hairs on most of the body to the coarse long hairs hanging from the throat. Carolyn also shows how artistic licence can make a big improvement in the final image.

Sewing Gear Box

by John Swinkels

An attractive turned item to hold sewing bits and pieces, this box includes a number of features that could be adapted to other designs.

A Bandsawn Jewellery Box from a Laminated Block

by John Swinkels

While bandsawn boxes may look difficult, John shows that they are easier to make than you might think. The use of a laminated block and turned brass drawer handles help to make this box stand out from other boxes.

Making a Chinese Padlock

by Russell Downie

Russell explains the construction of two versions of Chinese wooden padlocks, one of which is simpler and easier to make.

Market Wares #25 - The ThumbThing

by Adrian Burke

You may have never seen something like the ThumbThing before but book readers will love you for making it for them.

Combination Salt Shaker & Pepper Grinder

by David Mitchell

Having made many pepper grinders based on the Pen State Industries mechanism, David explains how he has refined the methods involved to make construction faster and more accurate.

Custom Made Machine Vice

by Lance Winter

This wooden vice can serve as a machine vice custom made to suit your drill press, or as a clamp for small woodworking projects.

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Dowels, Splines and Mitres

by Hendrik Varju

Issue Number 198

April 2018

Siena's World Globe

With the assistance of the Manning Great Lakes Woodworkers, Siena Hindmarsh took on the challenging project of producing a 400mm diameter world globe mounted on a veneered base with drawer, for her HSC school project. Fibre optics illuminate the land areas at night. 2

The Australian Woodturning Exhibition 2017 (AWTEX)

by Rachelle Leaver

Results from the 2017 Exhibition with photographs taken by the Eastern Suburbs Photography Society and Richard Crompton. AWTEX is Australia’s largest woodturning competition and celebrated its 29th year in 2017.

Club Drumbeat

The Orange Women's Shed (NSW) was set up to provide instruction in trades-based skills for local women, the highly successful Bribie & District Woodcrafters’ Association Inc (QLD) started with a couple of blokes on a verandah and the Hawkesbury Woodcraft Co-operative Ltd (NSW) has a close association with the Australiana Pioneer Village in Wilberforce.

USER REPORT - Bosch GOP Professional 18V-28 Multitool

by John Tebbutt

This powerful cordless multitool from Bosch features the new Starlock accessory mounting which provides a stronger attachment, and safer and faster accessory changes.

USER REPORT - Arbortech Ball Gouge

by Michael Nash

A worthy addition to Arbortech's range of accessories for 100mm and 115mm angle grinders, the Ball Gouge is an unusual carving tool, which takes some mastering to bring out its full potential.

Gallery

Peter Wholohan’s Egyptology-inspired jewellery box that he made for his granddaughter.

Cutting Coves Without Catches

by Mike Darlow

Continuing his search for the best woodturning methods, Mike contests that catches are more likely to happen when cutting coves rather than a bead, and then presents an alternative method which should (almost) prevent catches.

Projects

A Sort of Bookcase - 1

by Allen Barrett

In addition to the drawers and side cubicles for CD/DVD storage, this bookcase has a number of design features to give it a distinctive look and make it more child friendly.

Notes on Woodturning Part 39 - Turning a Needle Case

by John Ewart

As a small turning, John makes an attractive acorn-shaped sewing needle case, inspired by one of Tom Bartie’s designs.

Potted Plant

by Carolyn McCully

This simple image of a potted plant on some rocks becomes an exercise in shading and textures when converted to a pyrography project.

Off-Centre Turned Salt Cellar

by John Swinkels

This is not a salt grinder or shaker, but a salt cellar for storing cooking salt in the kitchen. To thin the rim between the magnet mounts, John turns the cellar off-centre without the use of special chucks or other devices.

Dovetail Marking Squares

by Steve Maskery

Missing his brass dovetail square, Steve decided to make his own from Bubinga, Ebony and Yew. This is a great project for small pieces of attractive yet quite expensive pieces of hardwood.

Tissue Box Cover and Holder

by Peter Fogelman

Peter demonstrates that everyday objects can be refined and improved when made from wood.

The Painter's Easel

by Aaron Ehrlich

Miniature turning created this display piece with sentimental reasons behind its design.

Market Wares #26

by Athol Burnett

With a little thought to their design, wooden bookends can be made strong and attractive, without being too expensive to make.

Notelet Box - A Project for Young Woodworkers

by Richard Collins

This box is more complex than it looks, and it will have onlookers wondering how the lid was fitted, yet the actual construction can be done by an 11 year old.

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Issue Number 199

June 2018

Features

Club Drumbeat

Local farmers and a few retirees started the Bairnsdale & District Woodcraft Group (VIC) in the 1980s when the farmers decided that a woodturning club was a better way to spend their time in town rather than discussing livestock prices at the saleyard. For the Wimmera Woodturners Guild Inc (VIC), River Red Gum is the local timber and features frequently in their work. 3

USER REPORT - Fiskars PowerGear Aviation Snips

by Scott Yeo

Big brother to the Hardware Snip reviewed in AWW #197 February 2018, Fiskars PowerGear Aviation Snips is less useful in a general woodworking workshop than the Snip but should interest those who combine metalworking with their woodwork.

Vesper Tools Turns 20

Over the twenty years of following his passion for woodworking and toolmaking, Chris Vesper has built his business from a hobby to a world-renowned brand for woodworking marking tools.

Improving a Box

In the 47th instalment of our Beginner Series, we ask the question - having learnt the basics, what’s next? - and apply this approach to improving a wooden box beyond a basic design.

Projects

The Tree Table

by Brian Crossman

Camphor Laurel produces wood with beautiful colour and grain, but it doesn't usually grow to a size where it can be slabbed to make a table. Typically it is cut into boards, but Brian took a different approach, taking a slab of Camphor Laurel (including the tree trunk profile) and incorporating it into a Tasmanian Oak table.

A Sort of Bookcase - 2

by Allen Barrett

Having discussed the building of the carcase last issue, Allen moves on to the construction of the drawers plus the finishing of this child-friendly storage unit.

Power Carving a Scandinavian Style Bowl

by John Swinkels

John admired the smooth curved shapes of the traditional Scandinavian wooden bowls, but lacked the high quality Swedish handtools required to make them. Instead he improvised, using power tools he had in his workshop, to produce bowls in the same flowing style.

Notes on Woodturning Part 40 - Saving a Shaving Brush

by John Ewart

Replacing a broken plastic handle to a favourite shaving brush with a wooden one gives the opportunity to make something better. It's also a quirky thing to make as a turning exercise.

Bull Dragon

by Carolyn McCully

Carolyn reshapes a plastic T-Rex skull to form this image of a dragon and dragon skull. The piece requires a substantial use of the spoon shader to achieve the effects required.

Spring-loaded Coin Tube

by John Swinkels

While this turned coin tube is designed to hold $50 worth of $2 coins, the design can be readily adapted to hold other coin denominations, plastic tokens and gaming chips, depending on your requirements. It's much easier to keep such items readily accessible in such a holder, rather than loosely stored in a bag.

Trenching Jig

by Don Phillips

Most repetitive machine cuts are made easier with the use of a jig. This also applies to housing joints for shelving where it is essential to machine the trenches on the opposing panels in line with each other and of the correct width and depth. Don’s trenching jig, to be used with a portable router, does exactly this and allows you to machine the joints quickly, accurately and with confidence.

Market Wares #27 - Pen Holders

by Don Phillips

When making anything to sell at a market, the cost of the material has to be a consideration. If you can make useful items from the leftover scrap in your workshop, you make a better profit. With this in mind, Don has been making different styles of pen holders, embellishing them with inexpensive pens to improve sales.

Chessboard with Storage Drawer

by Lance Winter

This chessboard has a few features that make it stand out from the other designs. The chess pieces store in a drawer beneath the board, which can be withdrawn from either side - the drawer is held in the 'locked' position with magnets. The chessboard itself can be made in one of two configurations - the traditional level board or a tiered board with the more powerful pieces overlooking the pawns.

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Simple Vacuum Veneering

by Hendrik Varju

Issue Number 200

August 2018

Features

Planer and Thicknessers

We cover the use of planers and thicknessers, their design, points to consider when making a purchase and tables listing most of the planers and thicknessers currently on the market.

Helical Cutters for Planers and Thicknessers

First introduced in 2005 by the Byrd Tool Corporation, helical cutter heads have transformed the way planers and thicknessers work, being quieter, easier to maintain and much less prone to tear-out on curly grained timbers than conventional knife cutter heads.

Zina Burloiu - A Game of Shadow and Light

by Terry Martin

Zina has had a remarkable career, from factory worker to engineer to world renowned chip carver and spoon carver. As her friend and collaborator for the last 20 years, Terry reviews her work and her approach to wood carving.

Club Drumbeat

Hervey Bay Woodcrafts Club Inc (QLD) celebrates the opening of their major Clubhouse extension, South Auckland Woodturners Guild has grown to be the largest woodturners guild in New Zealand and in country NSW , Dubbo Community Men’s Shed Inc is proud of its involvement with the men and youth in its area.

USER REPORT - AngleCube

by Aaron Barker

Aaron buys the digital angle measuring device, AngleCube by iGaging, and explores its usefulness for accurately setting up machines in the workshop.

Gallery

Gert Jordaan from South Africa has made eight treasure chests based on Neil Scobie's design. The chests have been made from contrasting timbers, Kiaat and South African Yellow Wood.

Improving the Quality of Your Woodworking

In the 48th instalment of our Beginner Series we look at the difference between accuracy and precision and the importance of considering alternative methods when trying to improve the quality of our woodworking.

Projects

A Brief History of Chip Carving

by Brian Sherlock

A keen chip carver himself, Brian gives a short history of chip carving, followed by an encouragement for hobbyist woodworkers to have a go at this distinctive carving style which requires the very minimum of tools.

Working with the Gifkins Jig - Pt.8 Angled Dovetails

by Don Phillips

Making angled dovetails with the Gifkins Jig is not a new idea. Roger Gifkins mentions it in the manual supplied with the Jig. However, angled dovetails are rarely seen. Don built a pair of angle sided boxes (one sloping outward, the other sloping inward) to explore the possibilities.

Coffee Table

by Heinz Haselroither

When Heinz designed this coffee table with Japanese and Arts & Crafts influences, he didn't expect the challenges that lay ahead. In spite of its simple lines, the piece was difficult to stain and assemble, though Heinz is pleased with the result.

Make Your Own Wooden Sash Clamp

by Lance Winter

Following on from his articles on making your own wooden F-clamp and machine vice, Lance details the construction of both a medium size (600mm capacity) and mini (150mm) sash clamp, using a sheet of plywood, a small block of hardwood and some simple hardware.

Market Wares #28

by Athol Burnett

To sell at the markets, Athol converts thin wooden boards to soft spatulas which won’t scratch your non-stick cookware.

Notes on Woodturning Part 41 - Turning a Detailed Drawer Knob

by John Ewart

When restoring furniture, you may require a drawer knob with a detailed face such as one with a recess for inlay. John covers the methods required in forming the knob and the detail on the face.

Making a Turned Staved Bowl from a Rectangular Blank

by John Swinkels

If you have a rectangular lump of wood rather than the wide blanks usually required for bowl turning, John shows how you can still make a turned bowl using staved sides and a segmented base.

Laughing Kookaburra

by Carolyn McCully

Carolyn burns this attractive pyrography image of the iconic Australian Laughing Kookaburra sitting on a tree branch. Both the standard nib and the spoon shader are used to provide the detail and colouring found on the bird and the branch.

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Issue Number 201

October 2018

Features

Newton William's Colibri 2

Having built an all-wooden version of Colibri, an animated sculpture designed by Derek Hugger, Newton went on to build Colibri 2, a motorised version that includes a number of form and motion changes compared to Hugger’s Colibri.

Rob Day's 1960s Fordson Super Dexta

Rob has built wooden models for over 30 years and his latest is a 1:4 scale Super Dexta tractor, Fordson’s last model before the British brand was renamed Ford. Based on a purchased plan, the model has been super detailed after a visit to a surviving Super Dexta.

Australian Scroll Saw Exhibition 2018 - Mitcham SA

At their eighth biennial national exhibition, the members of the Australian Scroll Saw Network produced an extensive display of work created with the scrollsaw.

Darren Tumney's Chess Set

This eye-catching chess set was made from solid acrylic, a material more commonly associated with colourful turned pens.

Bowna Turnabout 2018

The successor to the Wagga Wagga Turnabouts, this year's Bowna Turnabout was another successful and well attended event.

Club Drumbeat

The Northland Woodworkers and Woodturners Club Inc (NZ) is believed to be the second oldest woodturning Club in New Zealand, the Lake Macquarie Woodworking Club Inc (NSW) started out as a Triton Owners’ Club and the Hand Tools Preservation Association of Australia Inc was initially set up with the assistance of Stanley Tools Australia.

Gallery

Working from a Museum plan, Fred George built five wooden Cobb & Co coaches to 1:4 scale.

Sydney Timber & Working with Wood Show 2018

This year’s Show had significant changes with new organisers, new venue, new website, a new activity and new products.

USER REPORT - Wizard 5 Metal Detector

by Aaron Barker

Essential for detecting metal in recycled or milled timber before it passes through your woodworking machinery, the latest version of this detector features automatic tuning and a laser.

Projects

Bandsawn Box with Yosegi Marquetry Facings

by Bob Dean

Bob begins with a freeform design for the box and then enhances the drawer fronts with a selection of Yosegi marquetry slices.

Bevelled Biscuit Barrel

by Don Phillips

Not content with designing a box with 16 sides, Don also tapered the sides. By alternating them a roughly cylindrical shape is achieved and with a few innovative techniques the shape can be made into a practical biscuit container.

V-Cutting and Bead Rolling

by Mike Darlow

With diagrams and photographs to illustrate his reasoning, Mike offers a new approach to forming V-cuts and beads.

Mistakes and GAAD Woodworking

In the 49th instalment of our Beginner Series we look at ways to salvage a project after the initial result is deemed unsatisfactory.

Three Bears

by Judi Docen

Judi describes the progression from the design for a single bear to a family trio of bears (pyrography) and how they were burnt.

Homemade Wood Drying Kilns

by Carolyn Rutherford

Carolyn shares her experiences in converting sawn timber, cut on her parent’s properrty, into seasoned blanks and slabs.

Turned Bird Feeder

by John Swinkels

After a redesign halfway through the project, John was able to produce this attractive and practical bird feeder, using turned wooden components.

Market Wares #29

by Arnold Brayshaw

If you have access to a bandsaw, Arnold shows you how to convert offcuts of attractive timber into sought-after wooden bookmarks.

Notes on Woodturning Part 42 - Candlesticks

by John Ewart

Wooden candlesticks remain popular but if incorrectly made, they are a known fire hazard. John addresses the practical and legal requirements for a wooden candlestick, and describes the turning of candlestick with a metal holder and drip tray.

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Issue Number 202

December 2018

Features

Lie-Nielsen Toolworks Woodworking Classes

To support woodworkers who have bought or wish to buy quality hand tools but are uncertain how to get the best results from them, Lie Nielsen Toolworks has introduced short classes intended as an introduction to hand tools. It is planned to expand these classes to interstate woodworking schools where they will serve as an inroduction to hand tool project-based courses.

Dowels

In this 50th instalment of the Beginners' Series we discuss the traditional dowel and how a better understanding of how a dowel should be installed will lengthen the life of your joints.

Club Drumbeat

The Mid North Coast Woodworkers Inc has had many celebrated woodworkers among its membership including Neil Scobie, Roger Gifkin, John Van Der Kolk and Alan Chapman; the North West Wood Craft Guild Inc (TAS) has made hundreds of pre-term baby coffins for local hospitals, and the Hamilton Woodturners Club (New Zealand) grew out of a Government-run Adult Education course.

USER REPORT - Universal Router Guide (U.R.G.)

by Arn Murphy

Equipped with self-centring vices and measuring over a metre long, the U.R.G. is an Australian invention for automatically forming grooves along the centre line of the workpiece quickly, accurately and safely with a portable router.

Choosing the Right Lathe for Bowl Turning

by Mike Darlow

Mike explains how the modern trend towards an affordable lathe has overshadowed the bowl turning advantages of lathe designs and features which are less common today.

Gallery

The tale of Bodo Mordek, his self-designed copy-producing lathe and the differently turned, carved and sawn legs which he has incorporated into his furniture pieces.

Projects

Panelled Coffee Table

by Allen Barrett

This attractive and sturdy design can be used as a simple coffee table or to support something heavier such as a home entertainment centre or a wine rack. The raised panels were formed on a table saw using a homemade jig.

Making the Big Stirrer

by John Swinkels

This metre long Pine spoon is both a bit of fun and an introduction to some basic carving work. Hand and power tools were used to shape the Big Stirrer.

From Firewood to Tall Wooden Urn

by George Elford

With some ingenuity George built a 1010mm high wooden urn that was bigger than his lathe could handle between centres and over the bed. The urn consists of 46 layers of laminated segments, cut from a free supply of firewood (Black Locust).

A Pair of Side Tables

by Harry Ellis

To complement the coffee table in AWW #200, Harry Ellis built these Arts & Crafts influenced side tables using hand tools. As with the construction of the coffee table, the choice of differing stains posed challenges which required unusual solutions.

Market Wares #30

by Art Burrows

In this issue there are two Market Ware items, the Tau cross and the Ankh. The Tau cross may be used as a wedding present of special significance. The Ankh is an instantly recognisable symbol, but it was a challenge to come up with a method to produce multiple Ankhs with the minimum time and effort.

Ebony and Ivory Spinning Wheel

by Ken Sullivan

Ken's latest restoration was a linen spinning wheel discovered in a farmhouse near Goulburn NSW. Probably almost 200 years old, it needed considerable care to be restored to operating condition.

A Simple Stool with a Shaped Seat

by John Swinkels

After making a pair of shaped seats for a friend, John used the same techniques to build a prototype from Silky Oak and Pine and then a final version in Cypress Pine.

Notes on Woodturning Part 43 - Long Grain Cutting Board

by John Ewart

A hardwood long grain cutting board is a useful kitchen accessory and serious cooks may want two - one for meat and the other for vegetables.

Echidna's Greeting

by Carolyn McCully

Slow and patient work will yield good results when burning this image of an iconic Australian monotreme.

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Issue Number 203

February 2019

Features

USER REPORT — Stubby Lathe

by Dave Thomas-Drake

Designed and manufactured in Australia for over 20 years, the Stubby lathe is unlike other lathes. The main differences are the sliding and rotatable bed and the universal auxiliary bed. The innovative design, compact size, reliability, sturdiness, lack of vibration and after sales support have earned the Stubby lathe a worldwide following.

The Australian Woodturning Exhibition 2018 (AWTEX)

In its 30th year the 2018 Australian Woodturning Exhibition displayed some of the best examples of Australian woodturning. Prizes were awarded over 16 categories and four skill levels.

Club Drumbeat

Making good use of an abandoned resource, the Narooma District Woodcrafters Association (NSW) operates out of the old Bodalla Public School buildings. Northern Turners (SA) celebrated their 25th Anniversary and the Wooden Boat Association (VIC) welcomes those who wish to make their own boat, either by the traditional methods or by the faster modern methods.

Gallery

A past member of the South Australian Country Fire Service, David Flintoff has built wooden models of a 1930-40s Albion Fire Truck, Amoskeag 1872 Steam Propelled Fire Engine and a 1930s Buffalo NY Fire Truck.

Negative Rake Scrapers

by Tracey Malady

Curious about the use of negative rake scrapers and replaceable cutters, Tracey researched the benefits and limitations of this type of cutting edge when used for woodturning.

Dowels vs Mortice & Tenon Joints

In this 51st instalment of our Beginners’ Series, we look at dowels and mortice & tenon joints, their respective advantages and limitations and the reasons why both are still in common use.

Projects

Marketwares #31

by A Bourke

Tony researches kitchen knife blocks before making a simple version of his own, which could be used as a basis for making knife blocks for sale.

A Bowl from Overlapping Segments

by Ron Stronach

Typically segmented work consists of segments joined end to end and assembled in layers. Ron has taken a different approach, with each segment overlapping the one before it. This entails some changes in the cutting and assembly of the blank, but more significantly it changes the look of the workpiece with both long and end grain visible in each finished segment.

Building a Violin

by Russell Downie

Complete instruction on how to make a violin would take up a book, but Russell claims that a knowledge of the basic construction as presented in this article will be enough to enable an experienced woodworker to make a working violin. Having completed over 20 stringed instruments, Russell believes more woodworkers should ‘have a go’.

Long Hardwood Shoehorns

by John Swinkels

Ever hankered for a long shoehorn when struggling to put on your shoes? John makes his own and they are very well received by everyone who gets one. Making them out of hardwood provides the necessary strength but also offers the flexibility to lengthen them or change the shape to suit any specific need.

Notes on Woodturning Part 44 - Turning Control Knobs

by John Ewart

Most electronic gear uses aluminium or plastic control knobs, but if you want wooden ones to match a veneered panel, it’s not difficult to turn your own. With a little experimentation you can come up with designs that are not only functional but also very attractive.

Treasure Box with Secret Locking

by Richard Collins

In this issue Richard explains the construction and function of an inertia release lock which can be applied to most box designs with a sliding top. It is simple to open when you know how but it is sure to confound those who don’t. In the next issue Richard explains the construction of a similar lock for boxes with hinged lids.

Carving and Painting a Scarlet Macaw

by Frank Rowe

At 90 years of age Frank still enjoys carving birds. This time he has chosen the Macaw which is much bigger than our parrots.

Helmeted Guinea Fowl Mugshots

by Carolyn McCully

The quick action of a digital camera enabled Carolyn to capture a sequence of photographs of a Helmet Guinea Fowl. By selecting four images she was able to burn this quartet of head shots.

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Issue Number 204

April 2019

Features

Safer Lichtenberg or Fractal Burning

by Max Perez

With its fascinating patterns, Lichtenberg woodburning has become an online sensation in recent years. However it is a technique that has lead to the death of a number woodworkers. A licensed electrician, Max shunned the crude apparatus commonly used and developed a set-up he considers safe enough for him to use.

Club Drumbeat

Caloundra Woodworking Club (QLD) has around 30 lady members and over 70 years between their youngest and oldest Club members, Kiama Woodcraft Group Inc (NSW) regularly exhibits at the Old Kiama Fire Station Gallery and the Albury-Wodonga Woodcrafters Inc contributed to the decorative parquetry floor in the National Arboretum in Canberra.

Hourglass Woodwork

When you are in a business meeting and can't remember what's been said, it may be time to choose a different career. Anthony Cox describes his transition from an executive in a major accounting firm to having his own business as a designer/maker

Australian Woodworking in the 1880s

by Paul Gregson (Associate Editor)

An 1878 invoice concealed in a box under a church altar for over a 100 years provides a link back to Hudson Bros, one of the largest firms of its kind in Australia at the time.

Drawn Mortice & Tenon Joints

In this 52nd instalment of our Beginners’ Series, we look at a combination of the dowel and mortice & tenon joints - the Drawn Mortice & Tenon Joint. This uses one or more dowels to pull the tenon tight into the mortice and lock it in place, producing an exceptionally strong joint.

The Animated Carapace

by Newton Williams

Another Derek Hugger animated design, the Carapace is a stylised turtle with lifelike swimming motion. Newton builds two versions, one is all wooden while the other is motorised.

Projects

Marketwares #32

by Arnold Barker

Large dice can be decorative and functional, though Arnold is pretty certain the ones he makes end up on a sideboard or hall table as a decoration. They are good conversation starters.

Two End Grain Cutting Boards

by John Swinkels

John cuts and joins timber to form two very different types of end-grain laminated cutting boards. One is a circular hardwood board with feet for use in the kitchen, while the other is a large rectangular softwood cutting board for craft use.

Inserts and Decoration

by Don Phillips

Don discusses how to add the 'wow' factor to box designs by adding trim of a contrasting colour. He looks at inserts, corner trim, tackling hexagonal and octagonal boxes, and making use of laminated and segmented material.

Notes on Woodturning Part 45 - Making a Cello Stand

by John Ewart

Every cellist would appreciate a turned wooden stand for their prized instrument and a similar design would suit a number of other stringed instruments. This stand was made by David Foster without having the actual cello to work to. John discusses the design parameters, the making of the stand and the challenges arising from not having access to the cello until the stand was complete.

How I Turn My Tops

by Mike Darlow

There are a number of different wooden tops that can be turned. In this article Mike describes how he turns the top shape called a twirler, typically three at a time from a single blank. He includes pointers on top size and how to effectively spin the top for best results.

Treasure Box with Secret Locking - 2

by Richard Collins

In this second instalment Richard explains the construction and function of an inertia release lock which can be applied to most box designs with a hinged top. The physics of the inertia release lock require the hinged box mechanism to be more complex than one for a sliding lid. Instead of a single locking rod, there is also a spring-loaded buffer rod to prevent ‘accidental’ opening of the box.

Easter Bunny

by Carolyn McCully

This is a relatively simple design which can be adapted to various applications having an Easter theme. In this case Carolyn has converted a bare paint palette into an attractive decorative piece. She suggests that the design could be used to introduce children or grandchildren to pyrography, or you may wish to burn the image and the children can then add the colour for an Easter momento.

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Issue Number 205

June 2019

Features

Pat Johnson - The Travelling Woodturner

After several career choices, Pat become a professional woodturner and Turnfest demonstrator. He has now taken to the road with his wife and caravan and is touring Australia, providing demonstrations to various woodworking Clubs, Men's Sheds and schools.

Club Drumbeat

Warrnambool Men's Shed (VIC) is seeking to expand their premises to cater for more members and activities, Murrayland Turners (SA) uses innovative project events to increase the interest of members, and the Redland Woodies (QLD) enjoy being a Club without a Club structure.

Cooroora Woodcraft Show 2018

In spite of a change of date to later in the year, the Cooroora Woodworkers’ Club 29th annual show and competition was a great success.

Making a Mike Dunbar Windsor Chair

Internationally renowned chairmaker, Mike Dunbar, closed his school, The Windsor Institute, in 2016 but his classes live on in a YouTube channel. The original introductory class, the Sack Back Chair, has been uploaded and more classes from the Windsor Institute program will follow.

The Properties of Glue

In this 53nd instalment of our Beginners' Series, we look at the various types of woodworking glues available, including their benefits and limitations. While we all tend to stick to the glues we know, it is useful to be able to access other adhesives for problem applications or to change preferences when you find a product that works better for you.

Sculpting in Wood

by Peter Steller

Initially a woodturner, Peter experimented with cutting out sections of his turnings to create more sculptural designs. This led to his membership of Sculptors Queensland and a transition to fully carved pieces.

Sharpening Angles for Turning Tools

by Mike Darlow

Mike researches 23 woodturning publications to answer the question, 'What are the recommended sharpening angles for turning tools and why?'.

Centenary of a Forestry Milestone

by Paul Gregson (Associate Editor)

A hundred years ago Richard T Baker had his acclaimed forestry book, The Hardwoods of Australia and Their Economics, published by the NSW Government.

Projects

Saddle Surface Vases and Bowls

by Bob Aitken

Having seen an example of a vase with a saddle-shaped upper surface, Bob proceeded to develop his own method for turning multiple saddle-surface bowls from a single large blank.

Boxed Candleholder

by John Swinkels

This project combines boxmaking and turning techniques to create a tealight candleholder, storage box and snuffer, all from a single block of wood.

Marketwares #33 - Cookbook Stand

by Alice Baker

Alice makes a cookbook stand, updated to take a book, tablet or smartphone. The use of attractive contrasting species enhances a simple design.

Working with the Gifkins Jig - Pt.8B Angled Dovetails

by Don Phillips

Having successfully made a pair of boxes with 7.5° sloping sides (AWW #200 August 2018), Don experimented with a larger angle, ie. 30°. He discusses the challenges involved and the limits to using any jig for this type of work.

The Chinese String Puzzle

by Geoff Roy

Geoff details the layout of this type of Chinese puzzle and gives the solutions to solving it. It can be made by hand or power tools, but since the multiple rings are identical, it is a candidate for being made on a CNC router. Geoff describes how to make the puzzle, from initial drawing to finishing and assembly. He uses the project as a hands-on introduction to CNC routing, explaining each step of the process and pointing out the advantages and limitations of CNC machining when applied to a specific project.

Notes on Woodturning Part 46 - Converting a Vessel into a Lamp

by John Ewart

John describes how to turn a wooden plug and base to convert a ceramic vase into a lamp. The wiring must be done by a licensed electrician but the design and the rest of the construction form a practical woodturning exercise.

Mogo Zoo’s Regal Serval

by Carolyn McCully

The serval is a mid-sized wild cat found in the sub-Saharan areas of Africa. Having spotted and photographed one at Mogo Zoo, Carolyn burns rthe image of this regal-looking animal. The cat is basking in the sun so its eyes are closed, making it a good subject for those who struggle to capture the appearance of the eye. Carolyn explains a layered method for building up the colour of the cat's coat and spots.

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Issue Number 206

August 2019

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Club Drumbeat

Hawkes Bay Woodturners Guild (NZ) rebuilt a Scout Hall to form its new premises, a proposed visit by international demonstrators inspired the formation of the Mackay Woodturners Association (QLD), the Woodturners of Denmark (WA) benefit from being located in a tourist town and the Riverland Woodworkers Inc (SA) provide numerous woodworking and educational services to organisations in the Riverland region.

The Woodturners Society of Qld

by Terry Martin

The benefits of joining a Club extend far beyond developing your woodworking skills.

Laminated Blades in Japanese Tools - How and Why

by Mitchell McDermott, JTA

Laminated tool blades have been made by Western toolmakers in the past but a different set of historical and industrial circumstances has led to the preservation of laminated toolmaking techniques among Japan's modern toolsmiths.

Wooden Puzzle 1a

by Richard Collins

To kick off a series on making challenging wooden puzzles, Richard introduces Puzzle 1, a new take on the traditional captive ball in a block of wood. In this instance the captive item is not of the same species - how did it get there?

Going Round the Bend

In this 54th instalment of our Beginners' Series, we look at kerf bending, a means of bending boards and panels without the use of steam boxes or other special equipment.

Milling the Frame for a Rural Shed

by Goodwood Mobile Sawmills

One very large 6.6m long log of Queensland Blue Gum provided much of the timber framing for this 15m x 10m shed.

Projects

Natural Edge Pepper Grinders

by Ian Broinowski

Finding the right material for your natural edge pepper grinder is only half the appeal of these striking units where no two are the same. Their construction is more complex than you might think and requires luck and patience as well as woodworking skills.

Turning an Exact Replica of Matthew Flinder's Chess Set

by Mike Darlow

Mike Darlow presented an approximation of this famous chess set in his article in AWW in 2004. Recently the State Library of New South Wales allowed him to measure the set accurately, enabling him to publish new pencil gauges for the men.

Notes on Woodturning Part 47 - Making a Wall Clock

by John Ewart

John describes how to turn a wall clock with scalloped outside edge. A student project at the Woodturning Centre in the 1980s, it has recently been introduced to the classes at Trend Timbers.

Improved Candle Stand

by John Swinkels

John transforms the versatility of a simple store-bought candle by turning a wooden stand that provides greater stability and has a handle.

Making an Adjustable Deadman for Your Workbench

by Steve Maskery

A deadman is a device attached to a workbench to support panel work for tasks such as shooting the edge. Steve shows how to make your own from some sheet material and a few offcuts.

Marketwares #34

by Alois Bartholemew

Alois describes two simple items that can be quickly made for your market stall. The first is a basic door stop with a more attractive profile for better sales. The second is a two-part heart frame that is glued to the photograph.

Bentley Blower Touring Car in Wood

by Chris Coates

Referencing the large amount of detailed information available online regarding this vehicle, Chris has designed and built a 1/6 scale wooden model of a 1930 Bentley Blower Touring Car. Chris describes some of the challenges involved in such a project and his solutions, plus the benefits and limitations of using wood for the model.

Insert Jig for Multi-sided Boxes and Trays

by Don Phillips

Joints on multi-sided boxes, ie. those with 6 and 8 sides, tend to have end grain glued to end grain. This is a weak joint that benefits from the use of wooden inserts, but the trick is to have the recesses cut neatly and evenly spaced. Don describes a jig he developed to do just that.

Double-sided Ball Maze Puzzle

by Geoff Roy

Following on from his introductory project for CNC routing in the last issue, Geoff outlines the steps in creating and machining a ball maze puzzle.

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Issue Number 207

October 2019

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Woodwork for Women's Silver Anniversary

by Patt Gregory

A private detective turned carpenter/joiner turned woodworking teacher, Patt Gregory celebrates 25 years of her Mullumbimby business, Woodwork for Women, set up to teach woodworking to women.

Club Drumbeat

Ipswich Woodcrafts Club Inc (QLD) seeks a bigger Clubhouse, preferably above local flood levels, members of the Sydney Northern Beaches Woodturners Inc (NSW) meet under the Jacarandah tree and the Yass Valley Men's Shed Inc is the local supplier of timber signs with hand routed wording.

Gallery

Rob Barclay presents two of his boxes. One is a traditional artist's box with storage for five completed A3 canvas boards, brushes, 30 paint colours and other painting supplies. The other is a modern interpretation of a drawing box, including a charging station for a smartphone and storage for USB sticks and camera memory cards.

USER REPORT - Lumber Wizard

by Alan Browne

Alan reports on the latest version of the Lumber Wizard which can detect metals such as steel, stainless steel, zinc, magnesium and aluminium in wood, prior to planing or thicknessing. This model features auto tuning, saving time and eliminating the need for tedious adjustments, while increasing reliability and accuracy.

Working with Livos Finishes

Marketed as a healthier alternative to synthetic coatings, Livos products have become popular among professional woodworkers for their performance. David Mac Laren and Benjamin Redden discuss why they prefer to use these finishes on their work.

Table Saws

Another in our occasional series of survey articles, this time we look at the function of the table saw, its important features and a listing of most of the models currently available in Australia together with their specifications. The article covers machines from benchtop and contractor saws up to cabinet and sliding table models.

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Add Some Zip to Your Turning - Zippered Vases and Bowls

by Bob Aitken

Bob details his method for making turned vases and bowls with one or two zippers, as well as lace-up and laced forms. This is precision work but the results are worth the time and effort.

Small Turning Tools

by Mike Darlow

Mike discusses the requirements for small turning tools such as chisels, parting tools and gouges. Of these, gouges present the greatest challenge to producing an effective cutting tool to suit small scale turning.

Notes on Woodturning Part 48 - Turning a Tiered Stand with Long Pin and Socket Joints

by John Ewart

The secret to a well constructed whatnot or traditional tiered stand is the concealed long pin and socket joints which give the item much greater rigidity than shallow stopped holes. John turns a tiered stand using this method.

CNC Carving of a Clock Face

by Geoff Roy

Combining the capabilities of CNC routing with downloadable 3D models from the Internet enables you to produce complex carved items without the requirement to acquire and develop special skills to a high level.

Pink Gum Bandsawn Box

by Bob Dean

Most bandsawn boxes are made from dressed timber or cut to shape on a bandsaw. Bob decided to convert a length of branch to a box, leaving the natural bark of the Pink Gum in place.

Reversible Whale Necklace

by Carolyn McCully

Carolyn's project this issue is a jewellery item. Challenges with the necklace included preparing a design to suit the curve of the wooden beads, transferring the pattern onto multiple workpieces and burning the small surfaces.

Wooden Wire-spoked Wheels and Axle Nuts

by Chris Coates

A prominent feature of Chris' model of a 1930 Bentley Blower featured in the last Issue (AWW #206) was the wooden wire-spoked wheels. They are an essential detail for many automobiles of the era, but their construction in wood is not simple. Chris describes his method in detail.

Wooden Puzzle 1b

by Richard Collins

Having presented his wooden puzzle in the last Issue (AWW #206) Richard describes its operation and how to make it on a router table. In AWW #208 he and Eric Lysaght will detail how the same puzzle can be made on the scroll saw instead.

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Issue Number 208

December 2019

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Club Drumbeat

The Melville Group is the largest and most central group in the Woodturners of Western Australia, the Northern Woodturning Club in Melbourne encourages newcomers to visit the Club for a few weeks before taking up membership and the Redcliffe and District Woodcraft Society Inc (QLD) covers virtually all forms of woodcraft among its members.

Gallery

Fred Gee presents his design for a non-turned non-scroll-sawn chess set. Following up on his fire trucks in AWW #203, David Flintoff has built an Ahrens-Fox 1927 fire truck. A similar vehicle was purchased by the NSW Government in 1929 and is now preserved in the Museum of Fire collection.

The Australian Wood Design Exhibition Orbost 2020

by Scott Campbell-Smith

After an eight year hiatus, the Australian Wood Design Exhibition is back and regaining its earlier popularity. The Exhibition requires a minimum of 75% Australia timber in the entries and does not permit any rare or endangered species (except in the Reuse-Recycle category).

Reading Drawings

In this 55th instalment of our Beginner Series we look at the basics of reading woodworking drawings as they may be presented in a book, magazine or stand-alone plan.

Turnfest 2019

by Dave Thomas-Drake

A turning demonstrator himself, Dave attended his first Turnfest this year and came away deeply impressed by the variety of demonstrations, the free interaction between demonstrators and attendees, and the 'family' feel of the event.

Selecting a CNC Machine

by Geoff Roy

With small CNC models costing less than a table saw, they are being purchased by woodworking groups, schools and hobbyist woodworkers. They are a very useful addition to the workshop, but to get the most out of your purchase, you need to understand the advantages and limitations of these smaller models and the choices that can affect your machine’s suitability for the work you want to do.

Projects

Rectangular Cheval Mirror

by Allen Barrett

Being made for a child, this monogrammed Cheval Mirror required design features to suit the child’s height and maximise safety. The mirror was repurposed, giving an heirloom quality to the piece as soon as it was completed.

Building a Barn Door

by Harry Ellis

If you are known in the local community as a ‘woodworker’ you can receive some unlikley commissions. Harry pulled out his textbook on doors before building this internal barn door for new neighbours.

Notes on Woodturning Part 49 - Designing an Urn

by John Ewart

In this two part article (the second part will appear in AWW #209) John discusses how to design and then turn an urn with a lid.

Turning a Triangular Bowl

by John Di Stefano

Described as either a triangular bowl or a bowl with a three-pointed rim, this piece is turned on a lathe by mounting a wooden cube between centres on opposing corners.

Making Your Own Featherboards

by Steve Maskery

Steve experimented with Pine offcuts until he made a pair of working featherboards. These were then attached to a homemade fence with a guard mount for fitting to the proprietrary fence on a table saw.

Child's Trinket Box

by Don Phillips

As girls grow into teenagers, trinkets of various types begin to take on extra meaning and there is a desire to keep them somewhere safe. Don makes a near identical pair of two-drawer trinket boxes for his greatnieces.

Hardwood Woodware

by John Swinkels

John makes a selection of kitchen woodware utensils from two pieces of discarded Meranti, to show the variety of items that can be made from close-grained hardwood scraps.

Wooden Puzzle 1c

by Eric Lysaght and Richard Collins

Richard presented this wooden puzzle in issue AWW #206 and described how he made it on a router table in AWW #207. In this issue Eric decribes how he made the same puzzle on a scroll saw and the enhancements possible with this alternate method.

Old Gentleman Magpie

by Carolyn McCully

This image came from a series of drawings Carolyn generated from daily prompts. Carolyn liked the Magpie caricature so much that she burnt the pattern as a piece of pyrography.

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