Australian Wood Review

Australian Wood Review is Australia’s premier woodworking and woodcraft magazine. Step-by-step projects and articles on technique for all skill levels offer up to date knowledge on designing, joining, carving, turning, decorating and finishing wood. Our stories are authored by Australian master craftspeople and wood artists. Each issue includes reviews of all the essential hand and power tools and machinery, specialist fittings and products that woodworkers need to successfully complete projects. Australian Wood Review also profiles local and international makers, giving an insight into their working methods. Australian Wood Review is a magazine for all woodworkers and people who love wood.

Editor’s Letter

Australian Wood Review

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Veritas Side Clamping Honing Guide

Tooley Park FB Scriber

Bosch GLF 18V Cordless Router

Union Mfg Dovetail Markers

Infinity Lock Mitre Cutter Gauge

Star-M Countersink and Plug-Cutter Set

Design for the Future • The small chair that Wei Wu designed and made for his daughter marked a turning point in his career. He explains why.

Maker of the Year 2024 • Presenting the award winners and our Top 100 entries!

TABLES, CHAIRS AND DESKS: TOP 13

CHESTS, CABINETS & BOXES: TOP 14

WORLD: TOP 26

RECYCLED & RESCUED: TOP 10

ART & OBJECTS: TOP 12

STUDENT: TOP 25

Knives at the Ready • Knife blocks are a useful item for your kitchen and a great project for beginners to make. Story by Raf Nathan

Skills on a World Stage • WorldSkills is a biennial international competition that challenges trades trainees to take their skills to the next level. This year’s event took place in Lyon, France and West Australian cabinetmaker Lewis Italiano competed as part of Australia’s Skillaroos team.

Where to Learn Fine Woodworking? • Learning opportunities for fine woodworking at a tertiary level are now more likely to be in private schools and workshops than in institutional settings. An overview by Linda Nathan.

Wood Diary

Machining Frame and Panel Joinery • David Luckensmeyer shows how to achieve a traditional door construction using a dado set on a tablesaw.