Why Buy Rubbish? Some Reasons for the Wide Variation in Quality of Woodworking Machinery

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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.

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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

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.

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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.

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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

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.

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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

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.

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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

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.

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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

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.

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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

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.

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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.

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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

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

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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

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

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Book Reviews Zany Wooden Toys Reloaded by Bob Gilsdorf The Complete Guide to Joint-Making by John Bullar

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

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Book Reviews Handplane Essentials by Christopher Schwarz Christmas Ornaments for Woodworking by Rick and Karen Longabaugh

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

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

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Book Reviews Turning Toys by Richard Raffan Wooden Boxes by Dennis Zongker DVD Review Mortise & Tenon Joinery by Hendrik Varju

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

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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

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

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

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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

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.

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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.

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Book Reviews Animated Animal Toys In Wood by David Wakefield Turning Techniques & Projects from The Editors of Fine Woodworking

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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.

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Book Reviews Beautiful Boxes (Design and Technique) by Doug Stowe Weekend Projects by Mark Baker

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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.

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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

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.

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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

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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.

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New Products Book Reviews Small Woodworking Projects by Editors of Fine Wodworking Alan Lacer’s Woodturning Projects & Techniques by Alan Lacer

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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.

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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

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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.

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Book Reviews Wooden Hub Wheels by MC Hendrikson O.A.M Woodturning Trickery by David Springett

DVD Reviews Handcut Dovetails by Hendrik Varju

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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Book Reviews Laminated Wood Art Made Easy by Stephen Carey The New Bandsaw Book by David Picciuto

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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.

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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.

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Book Reviews Geoffrey Hannah - Never a less likely bloke by Meg Heggen

DVD Review Finger Joints on the Table Saw by Hendrik Varju

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.

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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.

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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