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

Minimax FS41E Planer Thicknesser

Harvey Compass RG-2 Roller Guide

Using Epoxy and Poly Glues • David Luckensmeyer talks about the benefits of two-part epoxy and polyurethane glues.

Microjig FitFinder

3M Xtract Cubitron Discs

MASSIVE CHRISTMAS SALE

Würth Stepped Twist Drill Set

Nakaya Ryoba

Metal Dovetail Keys

Making the Peddle Chair • Jon Grant invokes the spirit of Tasmanian chairmaker George Peddle as he carries forward a tradition.

Maker of the Year 2022 • The winners and the Top 100 revealed!

TABLES, CHAIRS & DESKS: TOP 20

CHESTS, CABINETS & SHELVING: TOP 15

WORLD: TOP 25

ART & OBJECTS: TOP 10

BOWLS & BOXES: TOP 10

STUDENT, TERTIARY: TOP 10

STUDENT, SECONDARY: TOP 10

The Perfect Present • David Lim shows how to size and build a presentation case for the finest whisky.

Jimmy Possum: An Unbroken Tradition • Dr Mike Epworth writes about the background to a survey exhibition of northern Tasmania’s 150-year chairmaking tradition.

Wood Diary

The Power of Air • Compressed air – do you need it? What should you buy? David Luckensmeyer has some answers for you.