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.
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Product news • A round-up of tools and products to take notice of.
Woven Wood Bench • Henrik Tjaerby investigates the potential of furniture that makes the most of lightweight woven slats.
On the Surface • US designer maker Tim Coleman tells stories through the many embellishment techniques he uses on his furniture.
Open Learning • A six week open studio residency at the Centre for Fine Woodworking in New Zealand was an opportunity for eight makers to push their design and technical skills to the next level.
An Heirloom Chest • Making a piece to match a family heirloom was only part of the story told by Raf Nathan.
Finishing Small Objects Part 2 • The use of colour and other surface treatments can take your work to the next level.
A Tray for Tea • Steven Der-Garabedian uses veneering and bent lamination techniques to make an attractive tea tray.
Edge: Exploring Boundaries • For the members of Studio Woodworkers Australia, this exhibition was an opportunity to develop new and past design approaches.
The Shavehorse Project, Part 2 • Add to the comfort and workholding capacity of your shavehorse with a spoon mule, worktable and upholstered seat. Phoebe Everill shows how.
The ExLaB Experiment • Innovating with timber and ways of transforming it was the brief for students at the Melbourne School of Design, explains David Fedyk.
The Shaper • Raf Nathan takes a look at the capabilities of the spokeshave and surveys the quality end of the market