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.
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PVA Aussie Glue
by Les Miller
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Carbrasive Power Carving Disc
by Maricha Oxley
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Wattyl Professional High Gloss Estapol
by Les Miller
Make your own MiniBar by Alan Burns Alan shows how the Minibar was finished and describes making the wine racks based on trial and error to ensure they would accept a wide range of bottle size and shape.
Wind-Up Merry-go-Round by Ted Stewart-Wynn This simple toy is a classic beginner’s project.
An Aid to Accurate Drilling by Paul Mether This simple arrangement could be used as the basis for workbench jigs too.
A Call From the Past -- Wall Telephone (c. 1940) Pt.2 by Robert Allison The author not only completed the woodwork, he made this a working telephone for the hallway of his home.
Musical Interlude — Mini Clock by Neil Shulz Neil’s pattern will help you start to really use your Scrollsaw.
Designs The Easy Way by Cynthia Rogers A guide to Design-It-Yourself woodcarving.
A Rosewood Mirror by Cynthia Rogers
Club Drumbeat Queenscliff show a sizzler
Issue Number 110
August 2003
Cover Story: Exporting Australian Woodworking Technology Gerard Gilet, one of Australia’s most respected guitar makers, has used his broad experience and knowledge to help guitar manufacturers in both Indonesia and Vietnam.
CollaborationNZ by Neil Scobie Neil was one of 70 craftspeople from several countries who joined in a highly productive and creative venture in Whangarei, New Zealand.
Pyrography — Drawing with Fire This informative overview is one of a series which will cover all of the major woodworking crafts. It will help you get started in Pyrography — whether you are interested in the craft itself, or simply want to use Pyrography to decorate other woodwork.
Tolga Woodworks One of the finest woodworking galleries in this region, Tolga Woodworks reflects the close availability of some of the most beautiful cabinet timbers in the world.
Club Drumbeat The unveiling of a lathe and the 2003 Challenge were among major events for the Western Blue Mountains Region of the Sydney Woodturners Guild.
Teacher’s Bench by Les Miller (Associate Editor) In Part 3 of this beginners’ series, Les shows how success is often in the details.
An Aussie in Atlanta by David Hire David describes what he saw during some leg numbing hours at one of the largest woodworking shows in the world.
Single Handed Turning by Les Roberts Les and woodturning maven, Guilo Marcolongo, developed this Arm Support System to allow single armed turning.
Make Your Workshop a Better Place to Be by Glenn Roberts It’s true that safety is an attitude, but you can build some of that attitude into the hardware in your workshop.
Adelaide and Canberra Shows Use this quick Guide to plan your Show visit.
Know Your Blades? by Neil Schulz (Associate Editor) Neil discusses the various, kinds, types and qualities of Scrollsaw blades available to help you choose what is best for you.
George’s Corner by George Hatfield (Associate Editor) Well, was it really carved by a machine?
Triton Toy Competition — ACT & SA
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Crown Woodturning Chisels by George Hatfield
User Report
MIGB by Neil Scobie
The Tidy Table by Neil Scobie When the space around your favourite TV chair is always a mess, when there’s never space for a cuppa and when moving your latest magazine smashes a remote control to the floor — you need a Tidy Table. Neil’s version is elegant and easy to make.
Apple Boxes by Ernie Newman These little boxes make great gifts — and Ernie shows you how to be sure the lid fits every time (even if you have to cheat a little).
Woodturning Tips by George Hatfield (Associate Editor) George shows you how to turn a perfect sphere.
Ernest Warther’s Hobo Pliers Puzzle This remarkable man left the world some incredibly complex pieces of woodcarving. But there is one that is very simple. Yet re-creating his Hobo Pliers is tricky, particularly if you want to make them with the same small number of cuts he used.
Silk Purse Saga — The Final Episode by Eric Lysaght It’s taken a long time, but Eric has decided that these modifications to his Scrollsaw have brought him to the end of the Saga.
Good Egg Turning Competition
Dream Workshop Giveaway 2003
Teknatool Trans Tasman Competition
Good Ideas & Short Cuts
Getting More from a Sandpaper Disc, A Custom Featherguide,
A Handy Tool That’s Free
New Products
Book Reviews
Woodturning Design
by Mike Darlow Pyrography — The Art of Creative Woodburning
by Sandra Menger Fun & Easy Scrollsaw Projects
by Patrick Spielman Furniture & Cabinet Construction
by Andy Rae
Issue Number 111
October 2003
Cover Story: Sell Your Work One thing is clear from our interviews with seven leading galleries in Australia and New Zealand — they are all looking for woodworkers to provide them with products to sell. But you have to know how to approach and work with them.
Adelaide Show by Les Miller The show gave Les a chance to catch up with Wood Group SA.
Cabinetmaking — Setting up Shop If you are thinking about taking up woodworking and making your own furniture, this quick guide is sure to help — even if you have a workshop you may pick up some tips.
Coolum Turnfest 2003 by Ernie Newman
The Amazing Wood Plane by Charles T Orr You can’t expect to use a new wood plane straight out of its box. This is how to get it ready for action.
Teacher’s Bench by Les Miller Understanding wood is one of the essential keys to good woodworking.
The Norman Burl Holder Les Norman made this device to solve a common problem — holding large burls while they are being cut with a chainsaw.
Club Drumbeat Northern Rivers Woodcraft Group at the Jacaranda Festival.
Gallery The varied work of Les Johnson.
Melbourne Timber & Working with Wood Show 2003 The 2003 shows in Brisbane, Sydney and Adelaide have been among the best ever. Now it’s Melbourne’s turn.
George’s Corner Visiting woodturner, Nick Cook was impressed when he visited the Naturally Australian Wood Gallery in the Rocks (Sydney).
The Pencil by Mike Darlow Of course you use pencils — like every other woodworker — but do you know their history and how they are made?
Scrollsaws by Neil Shulz Neil discusses how to achieve the crisply defined corner cuts that are vital for many projects.
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AngleMag
by Les Miller
User Report New Surcare Random Orbital Sander
by Les Miller
Dust Hoods by Glenn Roberts Ideas on how to use Dust Hoods to reduce the dust hazard in your workshop.
Making and Carving Fire Bellows (Part 1) by Clive Price These attractive and effective Fire Bellows make an interesting project. They combine woodworking with some easy leatherwork.
More Easy Threading by Keith Jeeves Keith extends the technique shown in an earlier article by Mike Darlow to make an entire screw top box.
Box and Rack Toolholder is the Ant’s Pants by Jim McCarter Jim’s tools follow him around the workshop.
Making a Sculpture Stand by Allan Eyers Though designed for a specific piece of sculpture, this elegant stand would be equally suitable for many others — and while it is not overly difficult, you will find making it will test your woodworking skills.
Rose Engine Part 3 by Geoff O’Loughlin If you still haven’t made Geoff’s Rose Engine (Issues #107 & 108), this description of some of the ways in which to use it should convince you to get started.
Woodturning Tips by George Hatfield (Assoc. Editor) George builds on basic skills with this advice on turning a Finial.
Good Egg Turning Competition
Dream Workshop Giveaway 2003
Teknatool Trans Tasman Competition
Good Ideas & Short Cuts
Ultra High Gloss Finishes
New Products
Book Reviews
Woodcarving Made Easy
by Cynthia Rogers Woodworking Class Series - Cabinetmaking
by Vincenç GIlbert & Josep López Sharpening Pocket Reference Book
by Jim Kingshott Restoring Wood
by Eva Pascqual i Miró, Anna Jover i Armengol & Josep Maria Miret i Farré Making Period Dolls’ House Furniture
by Derek & Sheila Rowbottom
Issue Number 112
December 2003
Teacher’s Bench by Les Miller Understanding wood is essential for every woodworker.
Cover Story: A Rising Star The future of the craft is safe in the hands of woodturners and cabinetmakers like Karen Blewden.
Something Special A brief glimpse of Bungendore Wood Works Gallery’s Something Special exhibition.
Canberra Timber & Working with Wood Show 2003 Les Miller predicts a big future for the growing Canberra show.
A Guide to Wood Finishes Where to start when choosing a finish for your latest masterpiece.
Andrew Downie: Working Wonders with Wood Totally blind, Andrew still enjoys woodworking with the aid of some very clever tools.
User Report Metabo KGS 1880 Plus Sliding Compund Saw
Club Drumbeat A happy 20th birthday to Woodgroup SA.
Gallery The varied marquetry work of Graham Artley.
Shutter Company Steps Up With Felder
Scrollsaws by Neil Shulz Neil shows you how to finish your scrollsaw work.
George’s Corner George shares his experiences of a recent woodturning tour of the USA where he met many friendly, big-hearted and dedicated turners.
Woodturner’s Toolmaker by Carol Rix
User Report
The new Vermec Mini-Lathe
Carved Decorations for Christmas, Easter, Special Occasions, Parties or the Home by Maricha Oxley If you start now, you can have these carved decorations ready for your tree this Christmas.
Anchor Clock by Tom Manley An excellent scollsaw project.
A Swarf Maker’s Guide to Making a Refectory-Style Table by Steve Painter The story of how this table came to be is as appealing as its design.
A Fine Woodworking Mallet by Keith Hudson This lightweight mallet is ideal for making dovetails.
Making and Carving a Fire Bellows (Part 2) by Clive Price When you finish carving your bellows, you will have made a valuable addition to your home.
Hanging Fragrance by Carol Rix Carol describes the method she has developed for making these useful Potpourri hangers.
For the Woodworker: Hardening and Tempering Tools by Jim Hall The know-how you need to make your own woodworking tools.
Spirals Decorate Tea Trolley by Cecil Judd This project will put your woodturning skills to the test.
Dream Workshop Giveaway 2003
Teknatool Trans Tasman Competition
Good Ideas & Short Cuts
Cramping a Lamp, Wooden ‘T’ Wingnuts
New Products
Book Reviews
Complete Woodfinishing — Revised Edition
by Ian Hosker Spielman’s Original Scroll Saw Patterns
by Patrick & Patricia Spielman Woodturning in Miniature
by Ian and Nina Wilkie Marquetry and Inlay Handbook
by Zachary Taylor
Issue Number 113
February 2004
Power Carving There has been a surge of interest in power carving, which allows more work to be done in less time.
Things of Wood 2003 This exhibition in Sydney gives woodworkers the chance to show and sell their works.
Good Egg Winners There was an extraordinarily wide range of eggs entered in the competition - we show you some of the results.
Gallery Young woodworker, Daniel Standing, excels with his working model of a backhoe.
Club Drumbeat The Chester Hill Woodcrafters have a new home.
Teachers Bench by Les Miller Les demystifies some common woodworking terms and jargon.
George’s Corner Back from the US George is excited about Mesquite.
Ancient Egyptian Boat Building by Art Burrows The restoration of a 40 tonne Solar Barque gives us life size lessons in the way boats were built 4500 years ago in Egypt.
P&N Tools by Bruce Bell Bruce extols the virtues of these Australian tools.
Woodturning Tips George discusses peeling and scraping and their respective merits.
2004 Auckland Timber & Working With Wood Guide The second Auckland show promises to be bigger and better than last year.
Turnout 2003 by George Hatfield Proserpine Woodturners organise another great weekend.
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Arno Sharpener and Burnisher by Les Miller Available from Carba-Tec, the Arno sharpener and burnisher are highly recommended by Les.
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Vermec Hollowing Chisel Set by Carol Rix Carol puts these Vermec tools through their paces.
Projects
Display Unit by Neil Scobie Well within the capabilities of the hobbyist woodworker, this functional yet attractive Display Unit has timber framed glass shelves.
The De Dion by Neil Schulz Neil presents a vintage car scrollsaw project.
Mallards in Flight by Sue Walters Sue steps you through a simple, easy, yet attractive pyrography project.
MIG Alley by Buddy Smith Ever wondered how you can make your carvings look alive - Buddy shows you how.
Throwing a Little Light on Making a Standard Lamp by Les Swift How to bore the hole in a standard lamp for the wiring - make it in three sections and bore the hole first.
Making a Marine Propeller by John K Looker Some of you may remember John’s Gear Pattern article from last year. This time he shows you how to make a realistic model of a propeller.
Speed Carving - The Easy and Safe Way by Maricha Oxley After you’ve read the article on power carving you might like to try making Maricha’s Gift.
Precision Tablesaw Tenoning Jig by David Dundas This jig makes it easy to cut multiple tenons from stock of the same thickness.
Good Ideas & Short Cuts
Dowel Groover, Apple Box Template
New Products
Book Reviews
Controlling Dust in the Workshop
by Rick Peters Box-Making Basics
by David M Freedman Designs for Pyrography and Other Crafts
by Norma Gregory Creative Intarsia Projects
by Garnet Hall
Issue Number 114
April 2004
Considering Dust Extraction? There are many personal devices and dust extraction machines available to control wood dust in your workshop.
Plywood Ducts for Dust Control by Frank Wiesner Frank’s solution to a central dust collection system - he made his own with plywood ducting.
Torso Carving by Neil Scobie A carving class with a difference.
Ancient Egyptian Woodworking by Art Burrows Pull saws were in use over 3000 years ago, but the Egyptian method of rip sawing was unique.
Club Drumbeat Two woodworking clubs celebrate their 20th Anniversaries - The Sydney Woodturners Guild Inc. and The Hunter Co-operative Ltd.
Teachers Bench by Les Miller Les discusses the importance of jointwork.
George’s Corner by George Hatfield A nautilus shell-shaped house has George intrigued.
Skills Publishing/dmg Woodworking Competition Something for the Kitchen - this is a Competition for everyone. No matter what kind of woodworking you do, you can exhibit your work and get the chance to win a cash prize up to $1000!
Brisbane Timber & Working with Wood Show 2004 The year’s Brisbane Show has some new and exciting surprises.
Teknatool Trans Tasman Woodturning Competition Choosing the finalists in this Competition was a formidable achievement.
The Ultimate Workshop Goodbye to the Dream Workshop - the Ultimate Workshop 2004 has arrived!
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Dyco Router Table by Neil Scobie
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Woodcut Tru-Grind Tool Sharpening System by Vic Wood
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Jet JSG-96 Disc and Belt Sander by Neil Scobie
Projects
Woodturning Tips by George Hatfield Replicating a wine goblet is not difficult if you have command of your chisels.
Hobby Work Bench by Trevor Larkey Need somewhere to assemble small items or do some craft work? Trevor has the answer.
An Urn from the Peppercorn Tree by Robert Allison Turn a rustic urn from Peppercorn wood.
Pivoting Jaw to Suit the Triton Superjaws by Glenn Roberts Make your Triton Superjaws more versatile with a pivoting clamp.
Bevel Cutting on the Scrollsaw by Neil Schulz Decorative Kookaburra in a Tree using bevel cuts.
Router Attachment for the Lathe by Les Swift Flute your Standard Lamp Base or make an orange squeezer - there are many applications for this versatile attachment.
Turning a Segmented Lamp Base by Alan Finlay Learn how to segment and turn a hollow lamp base.
Rattles by Alan Logan Alan learned the dangers of baby’s rattles the hard way. This is his solution to the problems.
New Products
Book Reviews
176 Woodworking Projects
Making Wooden Clock Cases
by Tim and Peter Ashby Veneering Handbook
by Ian Hosker Cutting-Edge Table Saw - Tip & Tricks
by Kenneth Burton
Issue Number 115
June 2004
Diverse Woodturning Tools Open the door to new forms of turning with some of the many diverse and innovative woodturning tools available.
Cover Story: Pursuing a Career in Woodworking A career in woodworking can be both rewarding and challenging. Australia’s leading woodworkers and educators talk about their experiences and offer advice to assist you in your career choice.
The Ubiquitous Adze by Art Burrows The adze was probably the most important tool in the Ancient Egyptian woodworker’s tool basket.
Woodturning Tools - What Should I Use? How Sharp Are Yours? by Bruce Bell Bruce answers two of the most common questions beginners ask about tools.