High-Impact Eye Protection
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- […]
Sound Advice: Hearing Protection
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 […]
Cutting Straight
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 […]
Carbitool Sawblades
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 […]
Metal and Wood
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 […]
A Conversation with Marc Fish
Australian Wood Review
Issue 118, March 2023
A profile on Marc Fish, arising from a friendly and interesting interview with Marc, detailing his early life and introduction to woodwork, and […]
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 […]
The Power of Air
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, […]
Using Epoxy and Poly Glues
Australian Wood Review
Issue 117, December 2022
Explores the different characteristics of both glues and offers a brief discussion of when to use each. Read Article […]