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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Carbitool Econocut Handyman Router Kit

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Manpa Powercarving Tools

Martin T54 Surface Planer

Triton Portable Spindle Sander

Fallshaw Castors

CSP Flush-trim Router Cutter

A Conversation with Marc Fish • Creativity and innovation are the lifeblood of UK designer maker Marc Fish.

Compact Cabinets • Designing three wall cabinets was an exploration of scale, pared back function, and user interaction. Jess Humpston explains.

Gluing Up Curves • Curved furniture meister Darren Oates shares his techniques for designing and making customised gluing-up cauls.

Connecting with Youth • A project designed for younger woodworkers using limited machinery and power tools.

A Creative Life • Reflections from family, friends and students on the passing of Pru Ingham, designer maker and teacher of woodworking.

Paper and Wood • Combining materials can open up a world of colour and graphic possibilities.

The Fire Within • Terry Martin writes about the work of wood artist Ian Bell.

Metal and Wood • Incorporating copper into some picture frames added contrast, and also technical challenges.

Wood Diary

In Memory of Neil Scobie • Glen Flanagan completes two bedside cabinets inspired by and in memory of his mentor and friend Neil Scobie.

Branching Out • After a year of intense learning, the graduating students at Sturt School for Wood showed their work in an exhibition titled Cambium.