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

Laguna PX 16 Thicknesser

Laguna JX8 jointer

Veritas No.1 Bevel-Up Bench Plane

The Good Rule

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Product news • A round-up of tools and products to take notice of.

A New Take on Tradition • Simeon Dux discusses the styles that influenced a recent project and talks about theprocesses he likes to use.

For Special Display • Steven Der-Garabedian shows how to build a veneered cabinet to showcase special items and woods.

The Business of Studio Furniture • Rolf Barfoed made three cabinets in three ways to use as examples for prospective clients. He explains why…

Exo bedside cabinets, FSF

Louvre bedside cabinets, MCTF

Pulse bedside cabinets, CC

Dancing With Woods • The discipline and powers of observation developed by former Australian Ballet soloist Vivienne Wong are in full play as she builds a new career as a furniture designer and maker.

Q&A

Choosing Bandsaw Blades • Getting the best out of your bandsaw is dependent on selecting the most appropriate blade for the task at hand.

The Millennials • An exhibition of work by Rolf Barfoed, Elliot Bastianon and Andrew Carvolth at Sturt looked to define the aesthetics and imperatives of three contemporary makers.

Wood Diary

Working With Plywood • For convenience and safeguarding against wood movement, plywood has real advantages. Here are some usage tips from Vic Tesolin.

Woods That Make Music • Sofia Vettori makes stringed instruments that reflect her passion for music, and the importance of art and culture during pandemic times.

Q&A

Safer on Your Mitre Saw • Four ways to safely and precisely machine small parts on your mitre saw.

The Humble Card Scraper • Properly sharpened, a card scraper can achieve an off-the-tool finish comparable to that of a well fettled hand plane. Neil Erasmus explains.