Fallshaw Castors
Australian Wood Review Issue 118, March 2023 A review of Australian-made castors and the options to be considered for mobile solutions in the shop. Read Article
Troubleshooting Bandsaws
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
Drilling Down
Australian Wood Review Issue 115, June 2022 A review of drill bits for fine work, introducing several drill bit types: brad-point, forstner, countersink, extra-long, and self-centring. Includes some recommendations on brands and sources of supply. Read Article
Parken Drill Press
Australian Wood Review Issue 111, June 2021 A review of Australian-made, commercial quality drill presses. Includes a brief history of Parken, drilling down into the heavy-duty, desirable specifications of Parken presses. Read Article