Australian Wood Review Issue 119, June 2023 Introduction to using handsaws for furniture joinery, covering a variety of saw options across all price points and skill levels, and introducing handsaw anatomy. The article breaks down the cutting process into a number of steps from starting a cut, extending across, maintaining a straight cut, to finishing to a line. Read Article
Australian Wood Review Issue 119, June 2023 A review of Australian-made and imported sawblades, first examining the accuracy of specifications for plate thickness and kerf width, run-out, and then testing rip, crosscut and combo blades in different hardwoods. Read Article
Australian Wood Review Issue 118, March 2023 Describes safe machining processes of non-ferrous metals using woodworking machines, and explores how exotic timbers and copper can be combined to produce beautiful picture frames. Covers machining of timber and copper, glue choices, building backs, frames and finishing. Read Article
Australian Wood Review Issue 117, December 2022 Introduces the desirability of compressed air in the shop, cuts through the jargon associated with compressors (especially thread compatibility), and runs through infrastructure, quick-connect and hose options, as well as strategies for dealing with condensate. Read Article
Australian Wood Review Issue 116, September 2022 Whether new or used, bandsaws are simple machines that can be calibrated in-house. Topics covered include vibration, wheel alignment, blade tensioning and tracking, adjusting the table for square, verifying and setting up guideposts and guides, adjusting the rip fence and accommodating for drift, and dust extraction. Read Article