Australian Wood Review Issue 121, December 2023 An encouragement to take eye protection seriously, this brief review of eye protection options introduces the Australian Standard which defines low-, medium- high- and very high-impact resistance levels. Includes pros and cons to prescription glasses, safety glasses, safety goggles and face shields, and provides the formula needed to determine potential impact speeds. Read Article
Australian Wood Review Issue 120, September 2023 In this article I introduce sound pressure waves and relative sound levels in a typical workshop. There are numerous personal hearing protection options available, include earplugs, earmuffs, and active noise control (ANC). Beware the dangers of in-ear playback at damaging sound levels. I also cut through the jargon with definitions for ANC, class rating, decibel, decibel A filter, pressure wave, SLC80, SPL, etc. Read Article
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