Why Buy Rubbish?

Scroll-Sawn Goat
by Wolfgang Böttcher
A similar project to last issue’s kookaburra but a bit more challenging.

New Products

Good Ideas & Short Cuts
Sander Mount, Disposable Spray Booth and a Trigger Hold for the Triton

Book Reviews
The Wooden Bowl
by Robin Wood
Build Your Own Kitchen Cabinets (Second Edition)
by Danny Proulx
Custom Wooden Music Boxes for the Scroll Saw
by Rick and Karen Longabaugh
Success with Routing
by Stuart Lawson

DVD Reviews
Beginning Woodcarving
by Everett Ellenwood
Router Joinery with Gary Rogowski
by Gary Rogowski

Issue Number 127

June 2006

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

Different Finishes for Different Results
Some of the many and varied woodworking finishes available and where to get them.

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

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

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

Woodworking Questions & Answers
by Paul Gregson
Finishes for archery bows and other outdoor equipment, plus avoiding cracks in veneers.

Timber & Working with Wood Show Guides
Features, demonstrations, seminars, new products and exhibitors for the Brisbane, 12-14 May and Sydney, 2-4 June Shows.

The Creation of Kevin Banting’s Hell, West & Crooked
by Gloria Banting
A photo of an outback bullock muster becomes the subject of a large relief carving on a Mango slab.

Georges Corner
by George Hatfield (Assoc. Editor)
Review of the Turnout 2005 held last November by the Proserpine Woodturners in north Queensland, including the ‘giant pen’ and the demonstrations by two Japanese woodturners.

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


Projects

Precision Box-Joint Jig for the Table Saw
by David Dundas
This is a modification of the traditional box-joint jig design which gives greater accuracy and easier adjustment.

Turning the Reduced Reversible Candleholder - 1
by George Hatfield
George turns the candleholder used for last issue’s plan reduction exercise. In the next issue, the scalloping detail will be added.

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

Wipe-On Oil Finishes
by Mac Simmons
The ‘One Third’ formula for a wipe-on oil finish gives an easy-to-use home-made finish you can trial yourself.

A Skeleton in the Clock Case
by Stephen Painter
Notes on building a display cover for a skeleton clock and the home workshop production of small and otherwise unobtainable cabinetry hardware.

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

The Girl in the Mirror
by Wolfgang Böttcher
This is a very attractive fretwork that will delight your daughter, niece or granddaughter, but it will also challenge your patience and scrollsawing skills.

The Executive Toy
by Neil Bradbury
Experimenting with Peter Fogelman’s design

Lap Top Lap Desk
by Alan Burke
A practical woodworking item for the computer age, this project features dovetailed joints and dowelled hinges

A Ship’s Wheel for a Cubby
by John K Looker
If your children dream of sailors and pirates in their cubby, then this ship’s wheel is the ideal accessory.

New Products

Good Ideas & Short Cuts
Sanding Aids, Unique Router Table and Custom Made Panel Supports for the Workshop

Book Reviews
Antique Boxes
by Genevieve Cummins
Wildlife Designs
by Sue Walters
Making Money Selling Craft
by Jennifer Springett
Making Working Wooden Locks
by Tim Detweiler
Tom Wolfe Carves Dragons
by Tom Wolfe

DVD Reviews
Bowl Turning with Del Stubbs
Wood Finishing Basics
by Michael Dresdner

Issue Number 128

August 2006

User Report
FESTOOL Domino Dowel Joiner DF 500
by Neil Scobie
This tool is set to revolutionise workshops in the way that cabinetmaking joints are made, particularly for production work.

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

Turnfest 2006
by Neil Scobie
250 participants, 15 demonstrators and a great venue made this year’s Turnfest a very popular event.

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

Club Drumbeat
by Alan Logan
The Forest Hill Woodturners (VIC).

2006 Cooroy Wood & Craft Show
by Gloria Banting
Carving is a popular section of the Cooroora Woodworkers annual Show.

New Invention at Cooroy Show
Tom Edmonstone unveils his 4 x 4 clamp for gluing up panels from boards.

MiniMax C26 Comp. Coupon

Woodworking Questions & Answers
by Paul Gregson
Sheraton’s finishes and a smooth surface for skirtings and architraves.

Jewellery Box Competition 2006

User Report
IRWIN Quick Grip XP Clamps
by Scott Bauer
Up to 2.5 times the clamping force of the original.

Timber & Working with Wood Show
Guides Features, demonstrations, seminars, new products and exhibitors for the Adelaide, 14-16 July, and Canberra, 8-10 September, Shows.

Woodworking for a Sea-Going Church
by Jim Barr

Hawkesbury Show 2006
by Paul Gregson

Use-By Dates for Extension Cords
by Pat Crowe

George’s Corner
by George Hatfield (Assoc. Editor)
Working wooden replicas of metal musical instruments by Ron Girdler.


Projects

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

Scalloping the Reduced Reversible Candleholder - 2
by George Hatfield
George finishes the candleholder by scalloping the edges on homemade sanding dollies.

Turned Wooden Trivets
by John Swinkels
Jigs make these items even easier to make.

Arts & Crafts Book Rack
by Troy McDonald
Bridle joints, stopped mortises and simple relief carving produce an elegant design.

Drilling Jig with Auto Centring
by B Riley

Portable Woodworker’s Workshop
by Alan Stewart
This fold-away design offers a workshop solution for those in flats, townhouses and retirement villages.

Building a Woodstrip Canoe
by Jim Walker
A trip to Canada led to the building of this Chestnut Prospector canoe.

Colour It Beautiful
by Carol Rix
Experimenting with colour on woodturning designs.

Stainless Steel with Touch of Wood
Peter Finocchiaro combines stainless steel and wood in his pepper mills.

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

Easy to Build Mini Studio
by Alan Baker
A woodworker’s version of Trevern Dawes’ portable studio.

New Products

Good Ideas & Short Cuts
A Sledge for Cross-cutting on the Triton Workcentre

Book Reviews
Carving the Head in the Classic European Tradition
by Martin Geisler-Moroder
Kayaks You Can Build — An Illustrated guide to plywood construction
by Ted Moores & Greg Roesell
Do-It-Yourself Coffins for Pets and People
by Dale Power
The Bandsaw Book
by Lonnie Bird
Making More Working Wooden Locks
by Tim Detweiler

DVD Reviews
Sharpening Woodturning Tools
by Mike Darlow
The Versatile Router
by Pat Warner
Decorating in the French Style
presented by Jean-Christophe Burckhardt
Jan Walker’s Introduction to Marquetry
by Jan Walker

Issue Number 129

October 2006

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

Where Do You Get It?
Catalogues often provide the answer for that missing tool or project component.

Club Drumbeat
Orange Woodworking Association Inc, NSW

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

George’s Corner
by George Hatfield (Assoc. Editor)
Laurie Chetter’s twisted turnings.

A Timber to Die For
by Barrie Scott BA (Hons)
The intriguing saga of Sandalwood, one of the world’s most highly valued woods.

Vale the Man on the Can
by Paul Gregson
Frank Bollins from the Southern Region Woodturners Guild was Wattyl’s ‘man on the can’.

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

Timber & Working with Wood Show Guide
Features, demonstrations, seminars, new products and exhibitors for the Melbourne Show, 20-22 October 2006.

Living With Wood 06
This year’s event will include three exhibitions — Master Piece, Create with a Crate and Living with Wood — and be held at the Melbourne Exhibition and Conference Centre in conjunction with the Timber & Working with Wood Show.

Woodworking Questions & Answers
by Paul Gregson
Fail-safe chair joints (don’t exist) and cutting square.

The Journey
by Greg Lawrence
Greg reveals the inspiration behind his award-winning sculpture.

Air Force - Microclene MC3000
by Melvyn Firmager

User Report
Mini Max C26 Combination Machine
by Neville D Powell


Projects

Surface Texturing - Pt 5
by Glenn Roberts
This time Glenn conbines pyrography, Dremel work and bleaching to create an effect inspired by nature.

Modifications for Your Scrollsaw
by Wolfgang Böttcher
Tuning your machine and making a number of simple modifications can greatly reduce blade breakage.

The Obedient Ball
by John Swinkels
How to make this magic trick, plus general comments on turning a sphere.

Taper-cutting Jigs for a Bandsaw
by Peter Fogelman
Unable to find a suitable jig, Peter experimented with his own designs.

Blanket Box with Carved Till
by Troy McDonald
This attractive utility box made from North Queensland Silky Oak incorporates an internal till with pull-out tray for storing smaller items.

User Report
Veezy Framing Kit
by Arnold Becker
Make a picture frame with the Veezy tools.

South African Ukhamba Collaboration
by Carol Rix
A joint effort with SA turner, Dennis Laidler, produced this hollow vessel based on the Zulu fired clay beer pots.

User Report
Razertip SK Detail Pyrography Unit
by Carolyn McCully
Carolyn puts the Razertip to work on carousel horse and Star Trek images.

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

New Products

Good Ideas & Short Cuts
New use for old dentist’s chairs, storing materials and making small dovetail chisels

Book Reviews
Power Tool Maintenance
by David Thiel
Lifelike Pyrography from Photographs
by Nedra Denison
Caricature Carving
by Dave Stetson
Turning Goblets with Mike Cripps
by Mike Cripps

Issue Number 130

December 2006

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

Jonathon Knowles — The Clock People
After 20 years in the business, there is still strong demand for their clocks and clock parts.

Cordless Circular Saws for the Workshop
The new Lithium Ion batteries promise to give cordless circular saws the power they need.

A Rocking Horse Christmas
by Viktoria Woolcock

User Report —
Glass Coat Epoxy Finish
by Scott Bauer

The Carvers of Sagar
by Barrie Scott BA (Hons)
Centuries old traditions continue in the carving of Sandalwood.

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

Scrollsaw Class in the Blue Mtns

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

Jewellery Box Competition 2006

Fairfield High School NSW HSC Students 2006
Dedication and hard work pays off for the Industrial Technology — Timber class.

2nd National Scrollsaw Show
The Australian Scrollsaw Network’s Exhibition in Adelaide was another success for scrollers.

Surfaces 2006
The annual exhibition by graduate students from the Australian School of Fine Wood (WA).

George’s Corner
by George Hatfield (Assoc. Editor)
Texas Oddities.

Club Drumbeat
Gippsland Woodcraft Group Inc (VIC)

2006 Wood Design Exhibition
Orbost Exhibition Centre and the annual 2006 Wood Design Competition.

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


Projects

Gavel and Striking Plate
by George Hatfield (Assoc. Editor)
This small project is more challenging than it might appear at first glance.

Stop/Start Your Machines
by Glenn Roberts
Glenn looks at the options available when you have an electrician wire up your machine.

Electronic Dinner Bell
by Aaron Ehrlich
Fun turning project with a purpose.

Heritage Photo Frames
by Carol Rix
A 1940s frame was the inspiration for this project.

French Knitting Mushroom
by John Swinkels
This age old toy is still popular with children.

Carved Medal Display
by Troy McDonald
An attractive display box with attached carving that could be adapted to suit many applications.

The Celtic Knot
by Carolyn McCully
It’s fun and good practice to burn a knot or two.

End Grain Coping Jig for the Router Table
by John Looker
This simple jig makes routing the ends of rails for panel work much safer and easier.

An Old Rust Removal Method
by Pat Crowe
Pat demonstrates that vinegar can work wonders.

The Scrollsawn Panda
by Wolfgang Böttcher
Fur, trees, moss and berries make this an interesting subject.

The Printer’s Friend
by Alan Burke
An elegant sheet and envelope holder for use with your computer.

New Products

Good Ideas & Short Cuts
Knife setting jig for planer/thicknesser

Book Reviews
The Traditional Bowyer’s Bible: Vol. One, Two & Three
The Complete Japanese Joinery Translated
by Koichi Paul Nil
Wooden CHESS SETS You can Make
by Diana Thompson

Issue Number 131

February 2007

Club Drumbeat
Callide Dawson Woodworkers Club Inc (Biloela QLD)
Woodturners of the Southern Highlands (NSW)
by Mike Darlow

User Report
- Gifkins Finger Joint Jig
by Neil Scobie
With the addition of a new template, the Gifkins Jig can now cut fine finger joints.

Triton Owners Club (Oyster Bay NSW) 2006 Plank Competition
This Club’s Plank Competition generates a range of attractive and practical entries with an emphasis on cabinetmaking rather than turning or carving.

User Report
- Magswitch Featherboards
by Neil Scobie
Place your featherboards where they are needed, not just in the table slots, with this new rare earth magnet technology.

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

Four Workshop Aids
by Jim Cleaver
A few easy to construct devices to make your woodworking easier.

George’s Corner
by George Hatfield (Assoc. Editor)
James Johnson’s unique turnings and monster lathe.

Woodworking Questions & Answers
by Paul Gregson (Assoc. Editor)
Fixing a rusted work table, recipe for homemade wax polish and some suggestions for setting up a small workshop.

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

Kevin Banting Carves a Hero
by Gloria Banting
The carving of Major Duncan Chapman, believed to be the first Australian soldier to land at Gallipoli, was an exercise in research as well as technique.


Projects

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

Fruit and Vegies Cabinet
by Neil Scobie
An attractive fruit and vegetable storer with wooden top and drawer front and perforated mesh panels for the sides and rear.

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

Candlestick with a Natural Edge
by George Hatfield
Turning a candlestick from a piece of Coastal Tea Tree firewood.

Japanese Garden - Pt.1 The Bridge
by John Swinkels & Hank Pelzer
This Japanese style bridge makes an attractive garden feature, spanning a pond or narrow water course.

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

Butcher, Baker and Candlestick Maker - 1
by John Swinkels
Incorporating a few uncommon features to make these items more challenging, John turns a meat tenderiser and a rolling pin. The gymbal candlestick appears in Part 2.

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

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

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

New Products

Good Ideas & Short Cuts
Measuring sticks for inside dimensions and a versatile trammel

Book Reviews
Doggie Homes Barkitecture for your best friend
by Dr Karen Tobias and Kenny Alfonso
Miter Saw Fundamentals
by Rick Peters
The Complete Manual of Wood Bending
by Lon Schleining
Box by Box
by Jim Stack

Issue Number 132

April 2007

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

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

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

Jewellery Box Competition 2006 - Melbourne winners
Carved lids are a distinguishing feature of these prize-winning boxes.

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

George’s Corner
by George Hatfield (Assoc. Editor)
Innovative hinged wingnuts on a Delta bench grinder.