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, […]
Self-Locking Storage
Australian Wood Review
Issue 115, June 2022
Building wine-cellar racking in maple and walnut, without glue or fasteners of any kind. This project includes design considerations for all bottle sizes […]
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 […]
Using a Sliding Tablesaw
Australian Wood Review
Issue 114, March 2022
A follow-up article on calibrating a sliding tablesaw, exploring methods of work on a slider. Includes a comprehensive albeit brief introduction […]
Screw Drive Systems
Australian Wood Review
Issue 114, March 2022
A review of different drive systems and their pros and cons: slot head, Phillips, square, Torx, and other hexalobular drives like Torx plus, […]
Calibrating a Sliding Tablesaw
Australian Wood Review
Issue 113, December 2021
A summary of alignment verifications and checks of a sliding tablesaw, featuring the Format-4 Kappa 400 x-motion machine (but applicable to any sliding tablesaw). Includes […]
Your New Machine
Australian Wood Review
Issue 112, September 2021
Covers the planning associated with machine purchases, including delivery logistics, initial assembly, workflow, electrical requirements, dust extraction and compressed air. 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 […]
Euro Saw Horses
I’ve wanted saw horses for years. Years! I tried the American style “A-frame” variety. You can buy cheap and nasty ones at the local hardware store. They take a lot […]