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Issue Number 51 September/October 1993 Router Partners Router accessories Neville Selleck Retrospective by Bill Hawtin Did the Carpenters of Cheops have a Kreg? Woodworking project — footstool The Woodcarvers Tool Kit Melbourne Timber & Working with Wood Show Bad Buy started a Business Colen Clenton’s woodworking tools Dovetail Box by Keith Hudson Woodworking project FORUM Product Liability, Having a Burl Woodturning in New Zealand by Warren Hielscher Stanthorpe Heritage Arts Festival The Great Australian Icon Competition The Router on the Lathe by Paul E Mether Leonardo Da Vinci and Other Eminant Woodturners by Ernie Newman USER REPORT Wagner Safe-T-Planer by Colin Appleton Responding to an Influence by Philip Monaghan Carved furniture Carving a Wave or Two of Dolphins by Brian Eves Woodcarving project Have You Seen These Bungendore Wood Works Gallery theft Making a Dexter Rocker by A J Eyers Woodturning project Sometimes Against the Grain by D J Birrell Oil, Wax and Brick Dust Woodturning Tips by George Hatfield Sharpening Equipment for Woodturning Tools: Pt 1 Guest Review: The Darlow Tapes by Col Halpin A Woodie’s Guide to Wood (Pt 20) Sapele Tallowwood Book Review Woodturning Wizardry by David Springett Workshop Accessories You Can Make by Edward Baldwin The Art of Making Elegant Wood Boxes by Tony Lydgate The Traditional Furniture Maker by David Bryant Issue Number 52 November/December 1993 Making a Set of Router Gauges by Arthur J Grant Woodturning Tips by George Hatfield Sharpening Equipment — Part 2 Look for the Subtle Difference Selecting Hand Tools Are you ready to make a Stringed Instrument? Epoxy Bonding Made Easy ATL Composites Building a Squatter’s Chair by A J Eyres Woodworking project A Miniature Fire Screen by Jim Fainges Woodworking project A Woodie’s Guide to Wood (Pt 21) Goncalo Alves Cerejeira Mouldings by Phillipe Brooks Different methods for forming mouldings A Child’s Cradle by M Burgess Woodworking Project Art Deco Mirror Frame, Pt 1 by Paul Curson Woodworking, gilding project The Plank by Dave Smith Converting a plank into a table Book Review Wood Carving, 23 Traditional Decorative Projects by Alan & Gill Bridgewater Selling What You Make by James E Seitz Shaping Wood, A New Woodworking Approach by Douglas Hackett Teddy Bear Treasures, Making Movable Wooden Toys by Alan & Gill Bridgewater 1994 Lathe Survey A Whale of a Project by Brian Eves Woodcarving project Issue Number 53 January/February 1994 Good Ideas & Short Cuts Woodworker’s Directory, saw stiffeners, custom chuck, hot glue warmer Woodturning Tips by George Hatfield The process of sharpening woodturning tools Across the Teacher’s Bench by Les Miller This material Wood Incra-Jig turns Router World Upside Down Hot Melt Glue Guns Dust is the Enemy Workshop vacuum cleaners Restoration or Conversion by D S Haskett Making a hall table — woodworking project 4-Jaw Scroll Chucks by Terry Martin User Report Dyco BS450W Bandsaw by Colin Appleton The Tool Chest by P Brooks Woodworking project Art Deco Mirror Frame, Pt 2 by Paul Curson Woodworking, gilding project Only the Brassware is Traditional by Carl Sriber Carve a Love Tray by Brian Eves Woodcarving project Woodworking History Woodcarving Class 1913 Examination paper 1913 Using Offcuts to Light up your Life by Tim Sutherland Candlesticks — woodturning project A Woodie’s Guide to Wood (Pt 22) Miva Mahogany Canadian Yellow Cedar Book Review Woodworking for Kids by Kevin McGuire Making Mechanical Marvels in Wood by Raymond Levy Woodturning Step-by-Step by David Regester Woodcarving by Jeremy Williams Issue Number 54 March/April 1994 Good Ideas & Short Cuts Mini thicknesser, screw holder, tool tubes The Planer Truth The development of the Electric Plane Across the Teacher’s Bench by Les Miller Marking out Coating Timber for Boat Building — Wattyl Geometry and the Golden Section by Neil Bradbury When You Finally Buy that Workbench Workbench survey Building a Leg-Vice for your Workbench by Cliff Benton More about Dust by JM Hayman Setting up a dust extraction system Dredging up the Past — 9000 year old Angophora Woodturning Tips by George Hatfield Sharpening Woodturning Gouges Durden Top Turn Revisited by Kel Parry 4-Jaw Scroll Chucks Holding in the Contraction Mode by Terry Martin Hitting a High Note by David Haskett Music Stand — Woodworking project Fasteners Replace Glue and Cramps by A J Eyers Sawing in the Dark by Bill Hawtin A Woodie’s Guide to Wood (Pt 23) by Jeff Kemp African Mahogany, Sydney Blue Gum Fine Tune Your Band Saw by Gordon Taylor Bound in Wood by John Swinkels Bookbinding with wood covers Woodworking project Woodworking History Early Sydney Cabinetmakers Table top cricket by Lindsay G Collins Second time Around by Andrew McLaren Woodturned Tableaux Carving the Family Crest by Brian Eves Woodcarving project Holbrook Shire Logo was a Carbon Copy by Lindsay Collins Book Review Marquetry Techniques by David Middleton & Alan Townsend Woodturning – A Source Book of Shapes by John Hunnex Traditional Toys by George Buchanan Wood Finishing and Refinishing by Creative Homeowner Press The Genie Vase by R M Guthrie Woodturning project What’s the Difference? Bandsaw Survey Issue Number 55 May/June 1994 Sometimes Against the Grain by D J Birrell An Indictment of the Drill Bit Woodturning Tips by George Hatfield Sharpening a Skew Chisel Good Ideas and Shortcuts Nova Chuck, hacksawing dovetails, step ladder Australian Made Portable Kilns Building a Longcase Clock by Bodo Mordek Woodworking project Traditional Norwegian Carving by G W Kenyon Woodworkers Care Women in Woodworking – 1910 The (not so) Lunatic Fringe by Bill Hawtin Fringe Furniture Exhibition – Melbourne And Now For a Fine Finish Survey of Disk sanders and Linishers Turn a Natural-Edged Bowl by Neil Bradbury Woodturning project Power to the Carver Power carving tools and accessories A Woodie’s Guide to Wood (Part 24) Nyatoh Brazilian Rosewood Accessories for 4-Jaw Chucks by Terry Martin Renovation of Badly Worn Drawers by A J Richards Chucking Wood with a Glue Gun by J Wallace Book Review Classic Carousel Carving by H Leroy Marlow Biscuit Joiner Handbook by Hugh Foster Scroll Saw Silhouette Patterns by P. Spielman & J. Reidle How to Build 50 Classic Furniture Reproductions by Monte Burch Carving a Heron Tableau by Brian Eves Woodcarving project Issue Number 56 July/August 1994 Drilling Holes in Wood Across the Teachers Bench by Les Miller Man-made Materials The Domino Effect by Keith Hudson Woodworking project Flat, Smooth and the Right Size Varieties of Planar/Thicknessers and their place in the workshop A Passion for Urns It’s Enough to Turn Your Head by M Adams Swivel head lathes Secure Seating by Paul Gregson Repairing a Chipped Leg by Paul Gregson Restoring a Biedermeier Couch by John Alexander Renovating Stairs by Steven Burrows Conservation of a Pair of Mid-19thC. Gothic Revival Chairs by Paul Curson Good Ideas and Short Cuts Dovetail saws, pedestal drill lathe, flexible sandpaper Matching Chests by Philippe Brooks Woodworking project VWA at the Melbourne Craft Centre by Bill Hawtin Add a Little Spice to Your Life by Mal Williams Spice Rack — woodturning project Three Spoonfuls of Woodcarving by Brian Eves Woodcarving project Book Review Upholstery, A Practical Guide by Desmond Gaston Techniques of Wood Sculpture by David Orchard Making Wood Tables by Hugh Foster Guitarmaking – Tradition and Technology by W. Cumpiano & J.Natelson A Woodies Guide to Wood (Part 2) Rose Maple Meranti Issue Number 57 September/October 1994 Rocking Without Turning by Gordon Taylor An Extra Large Piece of Dust Racal Dustmaster 4 Across the Teachers Bench by Les Miller Dovetail, Mortice and Tenon Joints A Proper Bookcase by W Cyril Brown Woodworking project Evolution or Revolution Cordless Drills Fire Hardened Timber by Lindsay G Collins Dust Finger Spinning Tops by Ernie Newman Woodturning project Woodturning Tips by George Hatfield Making Chisel Handles The Hand Plane revisited by Phillipe Brooks Good Ideas and Short Cuts Taping abrasives, candlesticks, work block, sanding internal edges Book Review The Complete Woodworker by Bernard E Jones The Practical Woodworker by Bernard E Jones French Polishing by Phillipa Barstow & Alan Waterhouse Classic Clocks for Woodworkers by Raymond Haigh User Report The Freud Biscuit Joiner A Very Strange Bird is the Pelican by Brian Eves Woodcarving project Issue Number 58 November/December 1994 Across the Teachers Bench by Les Miller The Workbench The Future of Tasmanian Special Species by Peter Lucas Good Ideas and Short Cuts The trigger strap, simple mallet, modifying a mitre saw The Motorcycle by Alec Lowe Woodcarving project How I Built a Fresh-Air Respirator by Peter Russell 20th Art Acquisition in the Alice 1994 Lathe Survey Doing it differently with Japanese Tools Chisels, saws, hand planes, sharpening stones. Mushroom Tops by Ernie Newman Solid, hollow, inlays, laminations, scallops, brass points User Report The Trimtramp Sliding Compound Mitre Sawtable by Colin Appleton Squaring Away Squares An Antique Style Column Cabinet by Mike Rosier Woodworking project A Visit to ‘Woodturning USA’ by George Hatfield Mirror, mirror on the wall….am I the most beautiful Heron of all? by Brian Eves Woodcarving project User Report RALI Hand Planes by Colin Appleton Woodworking History Book Review The Australian Timber Buyers Guide Beyond Basic Turning by Jack Cox John Sainsbury’s Router Workshop by John Sainsbury Furniture Makers Diary by Philippe Brooks On making mistakes Oval Turning by AL (Tiny) Hayes Issue Number 59 January/February 1995 he Art and Skulduggery of producing Newsletters by Art Burrows Introduction to The Australian Woodworker MERIT AWARDS Triton Superjaws wins first Australian Woodworker MERIT AWARD Across the Teacher’s Bench by Les Miller From rough sawn timber to ready-for-finish Prince of Steel South Australia’s Ken Martin’s sculpture of Canadian steel tycoon Good Ideas and Short Cuts Stiffening collars for circular saw, custom chuck and hot glue Blessed with many skills by Bill Hawtin Baptismal Font commission in Jarrah Building a Computer Desk by Hugh Foster Woodworking project Mosaic Furniture National Woodworking Competition Lazy Susan by AJ Eyers Woodworking project Cabinet Maker’s Diary by Phillipe Brooks Workshop machinery and tools Oberon Exhibition Winner of the first Mother of Pearl Youth Woodworking Scholarship Scrapers by Phillipe Brooks Making Small Wheels by Lindsay G. Collins Manufactured in Australia Australian made woodworking products An Ancient Lamp by George Hatfield Woodturning project Book Reviews Antique Woodworking Tools by Michael Dunbar The Woodworker’s Illustrated Benchtop Reference by William P and L Duane Griffiths The Woodturner’s Bible by Percy Blandford Classic Toys in Wood by Janet and Richard Strombeck A Rose by any other name by Brian Eves Woodcarving project Issue Number 60 March/April 1995 Good Ideas and Short Cuts Mini Thicknesser, screw holder and tool tubes Its all in the Finish by Noel Cole Timber Treatment Basics Choosing Cabinet Hardware by David Simon Woodturning Chucks by George Hatfield Survey of Chucks Chuck Suppliers Guide Across the Teachers Bench by Les Miller Router Bits Variations on a Revolving Bookcase by Gerald Young Mario Calligaris — woodturner A Large Mahogany Dresser by M Burgess Woodworking project Bega Exhibition Tooling Makes the Difference by Jeff Lewry Opinions about and techniques for making tools Second Thoughts On Dovetails by Peter Smith Custom Built Bowl Turning Lathe by J H Beckley Melbourne Exhibition article Graduating students show Cabinet Makers Diary by Phillipe Brooks Using Veneers Book Reviews The Woodworker’s Pocket Palette by Nigel Lofthouse Heirloom Projects for Woodworkers by Editors of The Woodworker’s Journal Turning Wooden Toys by Terry Lawrence Woodworking Joints by Wolfram Graubner Carving a Tudor Rose Bowl by Brian Eves Woodcarving Project Issue Number 61 May/June 1995 Across the Teacher’s Bench by Les Miller Dovetails Keeping your tools sharp Now we are 10 Snippets from the past Good Ideas and Short Cuts Hacksawing dovetails, centre marker, no twist ladder A Sailing Ship’s Block and Pulley Jewel Box by Keith Hudson Woodworking project Making a Grand Entrance by Paul Gregson Woodworking project Over-size door made from Sydney Blue Gum with no adhesive Exhibition of woodwork at the Chocolate Factory Adhesives then and now Working model steam engine in wood 12th Annual ACT exhibition by Maureen Rogers Official Guide to the QLD Show There’s nothing like Tool Swap by David Simon Up, up & away by John Swinkels Woodcarving project Carlos Moragues methods of carving ducks in relief Trial By Table by W Cyril Brown Woodworking project: Drop Side Table Furniture Maker’s Diary by Phillipe Brooks Hardware Book Reviews Furniture Restoration and Repairs for Beginners by Kevin and Jan Bonner Alphabets and Numbers by Patrick Spielman and Sherri Spielman Valitchka Adventures in Woodturning by David Springett Wood on Wheels by Kevin McGuire Forum Maurice Passmore discusses Forests and World Heritage from a different perspective Woodturning Forces by Neil Bradbury Issue Number 62 July/August 1995 Across the Teacher’s Bench by Les Miller Common or Through Dovetails Good Ideas and Short Cuts Timber treatment, faceplate sander Good Grinding Part 2 of a feature on sharpening Hand Planes Making a Piano Stool by David Haskett Woodworking project Super Ellipses by John Mills Calculating and plotting the points of a Super Ellipse Woodman’s Vision How Old Jack made his vision a reality Making a Table Saw Cut-Off Carriage by Phillipe Brooks A dinkum Aussie Whirligig by Eric Lysaght Woodworking project Kangaroos and Australian Pelicans are subjects for Aussie Whirligigs Boled Over by Darryl Cooper The boles of dead trees are the raw material for this sculptor’s work Automatic Lathe Woodworking by George Hatfield George describes the various types of Automatic Lathes Furniture Maker’s Diary by Phillipe Brooks Finishing Several Bowls from One Blank Carving Cod by Brian Eves Woodcarving Project Spray Equipment for the Woodworker How to choose spray equipment for the home or professional shop Building a Rebate Trimming Plane by Terry 0’Loughlin Book Reviews The Router Table Book by Ernie Conover Simple Wooden Toys by Ron Fuller and Cathy Meeus Patented Transitional and Metallic Hand Planes In America, 1827-1927 by Roger Smith Fundamentals of Figure Carving by lan Norbury A look at Deep Goblets by Peter Morphett Woodturning project. A prominent Queensland woodturner describes his methods for turning deep goblets Issue Number 63 September/October 1995 What’s in a Name by Terry Martin Making a sleeveless Drum Sander by C Wheat Across the Teachers Bench by Les Miller Dovetails Skewing a Bead by George Hatfield Good Ideas and Shortcuts Portable clamp, buffing and dowel making Criticism is the Key by Les Dean Profiles by Les Miller New Feature Bench Mounted Machines Three Days in Utah by Ernie Newmann How I made a Grandfather Clock by Harry Spearman Making a Gateleg Utility Table by AJ Eyers Woodworking project Woodcarving from Asiliano to Innisfail Biscuit Jointing with a Router by John K Looker Combining Timber and Plastics in Woodturning by Tony Williams Woodturning project News from the Australian Woodcraft Federation Woodworking at the Sydney Agricultural Show In search of an Australian Style Furniture Makers Diary by Philippe Brooks Sharpening tips Swimming Cod by Brian Eves Woodcarving project Club Drumbeat Swing Cradle by Lindsay Collins Woodworking project Automatic Ornamenting Issue Number 64 November/December 1995 Across the Teachers Bench by Les Miller Halving Joints Centre Finding Gauge by Brian McMaugh Profiles: Woodworkers at Work Letter Spacing for Wood Carvers A Woodcarver’s guide to the art of kerning Aid to long hole boring by George Hatfield 1995 Lathe Survey Coloured Laminated Veneer Pots by Neil Bradbury Woodturning project VWA Annual Exhibition and Festival The Romance of the Boomerang by Jeff Lewry Colonial Character Exhibition Toymaking An Avuncular Table by W Cyril Brown Woodworking project User Report Triton Biscuit Joiner System 2000 by E Taunton The Great Table Saw Paradox A discussion on rip fences Furniture Maker’s Diary by Philippe Brooks Handtools Book Reviews Woodturning Traditional Folk Toys by Alan and Gill Bridgewater Making Money from Woodturning by Ann and Bob Philips The Art of the Scroll Saw by Patrick Spielman Woodcarving Tools, Materials and Equipment by Chris Pye Club Drumbeat Huon Pine and a Tasmanian Wolf by Brian Eves Woodcarving project Issue Number 65 January/February 1996 Across the Teacher’s Bench by Les Miller Halving Joints Router Accessories Woodturning Tips by George Hatfield Augers for Longhole Boring Pyrography Which came first – the Egg Cup or the Egg by George Pearce Woodturning project A Woodcraft Gallery at the Ettamogah Pub Turning point — Exhibition Making a Chess Table by M Burgess Woodworking project Making a Boomerang by Jeff Lewry Woodworking project Handle is Right for Lefts and Rights by Glenn Roberts Ethel the Aardvark by Graham Bull Woodcarving project Burls are Beaut by Maurice Passmore The Secrets of Endplay More about Rip Fences Homemade Jig Grinds Flat Bevel by BG Newbert Profile: Christa Welk in the Round by Les Miller Furniture Maker’s Diary by Philippe Brooks Some special tools, marking gauge and knife Book Reviews Carving Birds and Beasts by Compiled from Woodcarving Magazine Award Winning Boxes by Tony Lydgate Ornamental Turning by TD Walshaw A Polisher’s Handbook by Neil J. Ellis Good Ideas and Shortcuts Homemade bowl gouge, re-using velcro pads Ebonising for Woodturners (and Cabinetmakers) by Terry Martin Issue Number 66 March/April 1996 Across the Teachers Bench by Les Miller Choosing a Router Turning a Standard Lamp by George Hatfield A Woodturning Project How it Used to be by Michael Mason Cross-cut saw, not Chainsaw Wooden Boat Making A story about Australia boatmaking tradition Wood, Finishes and Food Choosing safe finishes for food Art of Turned Wood Exhibition by Vic Wood Report on New Zealand’s major annual woodturning event Profile: Bush Chair Maker, Yves Linxe 1996 National Woodturning Exhibition Harold’s Planing Jig by Colin Appleton Woodworking in America Woodfast Exhibits at US show Add-on Rip Fence Queensland Woodturning Exhibition Bending by Philippe Brooks Three wood bending methods The Australian Woodworker Index Abridged Index of the last two years USER REPORT Glaser Grind Master Sharpening Jig by JB McCarter A Library Chair by W Cyril Brown Woodworking Project Book Reviews The Practise of Woodturning by Mike Darlow Small and Exiting Woodturning Projects by James A. Jacobsen Carving A Possum by Brian Eves Wood Carving Project Issue Number 67 May/June 1996 Across the Teacher’s Bench by Les Miller Cutting grooves with a router Going Round in Circles to Make Mirrors by Maurice Passmore Woodworking Project using offcuts for circular mirrors RACAL wins The Australian Woodworker Merit Awards The Woodturner’s Scratch Gauge by Lindsay G Collins A helpful tool when spindle turning several identical items Good Ideas & Short Cuts Sculpting hardwood, cutting plywood, bandsaw skews Dovetail Test Piece by Peter Smith Woodworking Project Forum Underestimating the value of woodworking in the curriculum Turned, Carved or Both Looking at options for making and decorating bowls USER REPORT New Fein Sander by Brian Eves Marking Tools How to choose the tools to do the best marking out job Profile: Echoes of the Past, the work of Percy Oliver Kerrigan by W Cyril Brown Galleries of South East NSW by George Hatfield On the ‘ol Bandsaw by John Swinkels Woodworking Project Electricity for Woodturners by Bill Heller Licensed electrician offers some advice to fellow turners John Jordan’s Visit by George Hatfield Big as the Great Outdoors Big turning jobs call for a special Lathe The Magic Story Fictional woodworker credited with changing poeples lives Book Reviews Carving On Turning by Chris Pye The Complete Pyrography by Stephen Poole Tables and Chairs by Taunton Press Lasting the Distance in a Labyrinth by Brian Eves Wood Carving Project Issue Number 68 July/August 1996 Across the Teacher’s Bench by Les Miller Trenching and Grooving jigs Good Ideas & Short Cuts Dovetail gauge, fly sprays Using the Router as a Thicknesser and Planer (Part 1) by Mike Rosier Home made Jig for Thicknessing and planing with Router A Dream of an Exhibition Exhibition of turning that accompanies launch of Terry Martin book: Wood Dreaming Turning Fluted Bowls by Neil Bradbury How to turn fluted bowls, on-board ornamentation Getting Started in Marquetry by Greg Battisson Basic intro to Marquetry and small sailboat project Furniture Maker’s Diary by Philippe Brooks Form is Everything Trend Plans second Kiln Trend Timbers doing its own drying and adding second kiln Aboriginal Woodwork by Geoff Lewry Discover the tools and techniques of Australia’s oldest inhabitants Cairns stages Timber Expo Official Guide to the Sydney Timber and Working with Wood Show What’s on at the Sydney Show Making a three-legged Slide Table by AJ Eyers Woodworking project S liding dovetails are featured on this table design Turning in the Red Centre by Neil Scobie An Uluru Experience, turning in the NT A Celebration of Wood Annual VWA exhibit Setting out Curves Making and using a Trammel Off-Centre Turning by George Hatfield Book Reviews Wood Dreaming by Terry Martin Bert Marsh-Woodturner by Bert Marsh An Australian Decoy Duck by Brian Eves Carving Project Issue Number 69 October 1996 Across the Teachers Bench by Les Miller More on using your router Turning With The Grain By Ernie Newman Creative Competitions by Mark Presling 3″ x 3″ x 3″ competition Where Do Woodies Come From? Sydney Royal Easter Show Awards by Paul Gregson Good Ideas & Short Cuts Routing wide trenches, router rest, easier to use bees wax Off-Centre Turning – 2 by George Hatfield Modifying a Mate by Glenn Roberts Shows ways to make your Black&Decker workmate even better Profile — Eva Schubert, Carver by Les Miller A Period Country Style Bed by M Burgess Marquetry by Greg Battisson Finishing Technique and making a chess board Bowls from Waste by Alby Hall The Winning Icon Ettamogah Pub Aboriginal Woodwork Part 2 by Jeff Lewry Bowls from Waste by Alby Hall The Winning Icons Icons of Australia winners A Router Table for all seasons by John K Looker Woodcarving Tools What’s available and where to start Using the Router as a Thickness Planer — Part 2 by Mike Rosier Biscuit Joinery by Philippe Brooks Forum Commercial Forest Operations – VIC Book Reviews Shop Accessories You Can Build by Fine Woodworking Fixing and Avoiding Woodowrking Mistakes by Sandor Nagyszalanczy Faceplate Turning by Woodturning Magazine Furniture Maker’s Diary by Philippe Brooks What glue do you use? It’s in there somewhere by J. Swinkels and Carlos Moragues Carving project salad set Issue Number 70 December 1996 Across the Teachers Bench by Les Miller Router tables and their uses Giant Road Train by Jack Hudson Part 1 of a toy project Circular Saw Shooting Board by Nigel McCarter A Flourish of Entries Bega Woodcraft Show Good Ideas & Short Cuts Buns on saw bench feet, almost free faceplates But Which Lathe? by Charles T Orr Making a Cheval Mirror by Neil Scobie Woodworking project Profile — Working In the woods of Tasmania, Marcus Tatten 2D – 3D Intarsia Making a Carved Table by Raffael Pagliarini Annual Lathe Survey Tuning Table Saw by Glenn Roberts Turned Wood with Crystal Insert by George Hatfield Woodturning Project More than One Lathe Book Reviews Rocking Horse Instructional video by Michael Mason Making Marvelous Wood Toys by Tim & Tom Lynn Wood Working Course by Richard Crosland Flower Box Carvings by Brian Eves Issue Number 71 February 1997 Across the Teachers Bench by Les Miller Wood Finishing Turning a Simple Wall Clock by George Hatfield Turning Project Ornamental Turning by W. Cyril Brown Making Pens by Doug Midgely Woodturning Chuck Survey ’97 Good Ideas & Short Cuts Applying pressure when power sawing, bench drill vice, cleaning router bits, turning tool saver Colonial Dwarf Longcase Clock by Mike Rosier Based on a clock design from 19th Century NSW User Report Rabot K1 D20 Handplane User Report Triton Series 2000 Workcentre Carving in Austria by Bob Pilbeam Evolution of the Tom Christasaurus by Eric Lysaght Making a whirligig Making a Ball Race by Stan Wallis Turning Project User Report Ryobi BT3000 Precision Woodcutting System Giant Road Train — Part 2 by Jack Hudson The Trailers Lathe modifications that Worked by Neil Bradbury The Whole Kit and Caboodle Grand Father Clock Kit Suppliers Book Reviews Spray Finishing by Andy Charron Spindle Turning by Woodturning Magazine Fine Woodworking Design Book Seven by Taunton Press A home made Belt Sander by AJ Eyers Carving a Tri-Falcon Shield by Brian Eves Mesquite – From Pest to Fine Woodwork Issue Number 72 April 1997 Across the Teacher’s Bench by Les Miller Finishing — Sanding Heading in the Right Direction by Geoff Reddington Finding the Right Combination Combination machines Bit Storage Cabinet by High Foster A Scratch Built Ornamental Lathe by W. Cyril Brown A Clearer Picture of Dust Control Good Ideas & Short Cuts New fence for saw, another pen jig An Unusual Penholder by George Hatfield Designing for Strength by Charles T-Orr Australian Woodworker Merit Award Fein Triangle Sander Profile Putting the Land Back into Timber by Peter Carrigy Perth Timber & Working With Wood Show Guide DIY Sanding Pads by Neil Bradbury Lathe Mounted sanding pads A Timely Scroll Saw Project by Tom Manley Scroll saw clock project Jumping Those Pen Making Hurdles by Jim McCarter A Standard Lamp for Woodworkers without a lathe by Graham Redden National Competitions by Fred Blake Comments on the Melbourne Show A Steadyrest for Awkward Jobs by Harry Arnall Ironbark…. Good for more than Bridges by Maurice Passmore Book Reviews Woodshop Dust Control by Sandor Nagyszalanczy The Cabinetmakers Diary by Philippe Brooks Hardware Sense & Savings Carving the Heron Table by Brian Eves Carving Project Issue Number 73 June 1996 Across The Teacher’s Bench by Les Miller Using Fillers and Stains D.I.Y Egg Finishing Chuck User Report Porter Cable Speedmatic Router #7419 CMT Router Bits by Les Miller Turning the Sands of Time by H Haselroither Woodturning Project — Eggtimer My Disk Sander by AJ Eyers Any Way You Cut it! Choosing the right sawmill for your needs At the Cutting Edge – Truly by Mike Darlow A duplicator for your lathe (Part 1) by Jeff Lewry Constructing and using a duplicator attachment How Good Is your Woodwork? by Paul Gregson Do you really want to turn pro? VWA Exhibits wonderful wood by Andrew Potocnik Brisbane Timber & Working With Wood Show Guide From Burl to Bowl by George Hatfield Turning Eucalypt Burls demands careful attention In Pursuit of Simplicity Ornamental lathe attachment Making Furniture: The ultimate in value adding Profile of Nicholas Dattner Basic Intarsia Decoration by Robert L. Bruce Real Old Stuff by Ron McGrane A look at Restoring second hand chairs Just Rocking Horsin’ Round! Making Rocking Horses Good Ideas & Short Cuts Stright planks, motor mount and simple router box Making an Electric Guitar by Peter Openshaw Book Reviews The Secrets of Wheelwrighting by MC Hendrickson Antique and Collectible Stanley Tools by John Walter Carving Realistic Birds by David Tippey Carving a Piggy Box by Brian Eves This little piggy has a real magnetic appeal Issue Number 74 July 1997 Across the Teacher’s Bench by Les Miller Time for the Final Finish Clamping with Biscuits & Wedges by John K Looker Making a Regency Toilet Mirror by BG Newbert Bandsaws – Guide to Identification and Use Putty Bar Workshop Aid by Jim McCarter How to fill blemishes in timber Sample Profile Blocks by Glenn Roberts Make your own Chisels by John Mills A duplicator for your lathe – (Part 2) by Jeff Lewry Growing Red Cedar by Bob Whitworth Sydney Timber & Working With Wood Show Cantilever Wine Bottle Holder by George Hatfield Good Ideas & Short Cuts Bandsaw dust extraction Profile: Stan Ceglinski by Les Miller User Report Porter Cable Profile Sander by Les Miller The Superjaws as a Woodcarving Centre by Brian Eves A Real Wheel for a Garden Barrow by Lindsay G. Collins Keith Morrison’s Router Jig for making Box Frames by Paul Mether Book Reviews The Making of Musical Instruments by George Buchanan The Rocking Horse Maker – 9 easy to follow projects by Anthony Dew Shapes For Woodturners (paperback edition) by David Weldon User Report Arbortech Mini Carver by John Van Der Volk Carving Bowls from Mallee Root by Philip Shaw Issue Number 75 October 1997 Across the Teacher’s Bench by Les Miller Les begins a new series on the many methods of joining timber Making a Curved Leg Coffee Table by Neil Scobie Professional designer/maker, Neil Scobie, describes the construction of one of his favourite pieces Electromagnetic Compatibility Legislation affects woodworking industry by Neil MacDonald A government crackdown on electronic pollution could force some products off the market Festival For Woodies 240km from Adelaide Woodies’ shows aren’t confined to the cities or even the larger towns Another way to cut trenches by Glen D Stevens More about Making Pens by Richard Rice More insights into penmaking by this WA author who has made more than 3000 of them! Profile: Robert Prenzel – a Remarkable Craftsman by W Cyril Brown The story of a young German immigrant and his contribution to our woodworking and cultural identity at the turn of the Century Woodturning inspired by Irish History Ancient vessels from the land of his forefathers inspire Nowra woodturner, John Hanrahan Melbourne Timber and Working With Wood Show Guide User Report O’Donnell Grinding Jig Vic Wood gives his impressions of this new grinding aid Hold it right there! by Charles T Orr With a little ingenuity and a few bits of heavy timber, you too can have a solid surface on which to work Good Ideas & Short Cuts Boring guide for lathe Staying In tune with the Original Design by Graeham Kennedy This adaption of David Haskett’s piano stool makes a great keyboard stand Oval Bowls by Jim McConnachie Making, mounting and using an `oval turning’ chuck may need some lateral thinking, but the results make the effort worthwhile Dovetail Jigs need not be Tricky by WG Feige What happens when you get the Jig home and it doesn’t work the way it should? User Report Performax 16-32 Drum Sander This machine could make drum sanders a realistic option in smaller workshops Project 1200 by Pat Crowe Manufacturers who keep sufficient spare parts make their older models well worth finding Turning Boards into Bowls by Bruce Leadbeatter Deep Hollowing Tools A lot of development time and effort has been devoted to these highly specialised tools for making hollow forms Club Drumbeat The story of the Bribie and District Woodcrafters Making a Model 1910 Renault Motor Bus by Eric Lysaght You can make this model a great test of your all-round woodworking skills In Memoriam – a Processional Cross Book Reviews Classic American Furniture by James Clapper Woodturner’s Wooden Clock Cases by Tim and Peter Ashby Mouldings and Turned Woodwork of the 16th, 17th and 18th Centuries by Small and Woodbridge Issue Number 76 December 1997 Across The Teacher’s Bench by Les Miller Joining Timber (Part 2) Screws Finishing the Curved Leg Table — Part 2 by Neil Scobie Neil details the clamping of rails to legs, and the construction of the table top Good Ideas & Short Cuts Filing your router bits, easy dust blower, scratchless scrapers and Durden dustpan First Steps in Ornamental Turning by W Cyril Brown The author’s shares his tips on making a basic kit of gear for Ornamental Turning American Association of Woodturners 11th Annual Symposium by George Hatfield George found the pricing as interesting as the turning at this year’s A.W.W. Symposium User Report BrandNew Branding Irons by Keith Radshaw Branding Irons are an easy way for woodies to make their mark Balancing Act by Jeff Lewry The combination of his Duplicator and an Arbortech cutter allows Jeff to form flat surfaces on blanks that are a long way out of balance Ettamoggah by Design Clinker built from Kalantis Trend Timbers donated the timber to this worthy Rotary project Profile: Vic Wood Turner, Teacher, Lecturer & Demonstrator Few woodturners in the world could lay claim to Vic Wood’s broad experience in every facet of woodturning Bega Exhibition This year’s Bega Awards attracted one of the nation’s finest displays of woodworking. Working with Australian Hardwoods — 1 by Peter van Herk The first article in a new, occasional series on the use of Australian hardwoods particularly for furniture making. 1997 Lathe Survey It all starts with Choosing the Right Lathe Lathe Survey Table The Scoop on Speed Controllers The versatility and added safety of a Variable Speed drive can transform your lathe Turning with Less by Jack Hudson By using techniques drawn from coopering, it’s possible to reduce the waste from turning _ and create unusual and often highly attractive, `segmented’ forms Traditional Elegance by Terry Dixon Terry’s careful reconstruction of a table made over 160 years ago let’s you add a piece of rare Australian furniture to your home Club Drumbeat Cessnock Woodturners Inc. Mastering the Hexagon by Alex Springall Once you’ve mastered the making of this hexagon box, you can tackle one of the author’s unique pierced carvings to decorate the top. These two woodworkers found highly individual solutions to the common problems of dust control Hoovers Never Die by Stuart Hulme The Kingswood Lives On! by Kevin Hollioake Book Reviews Building Arts & Crafts Furniture by Paul Kemner and Peggy Zdila Making Little Boxes From Wood by John Bennett Woodworking Projects for the Home Workshop by Rosario Capotosto User Report The Gifkins Dovetail Jig by Neil Scobie Issue Number 77 February 1998 Around the Teacher’s Bench by Les Miller Joining Timber (Part 2) What to look for when buying woodworking glues. 1997 Timber Promotion Council National Woodwork Competition The Facts in Wax User guide to using wax on turning and cabinet work. A Table on the Side by Neil Scobie Another one of his unique project designs The Reconstruction of the Enterprize by Ros Poole The famous vessel that sailed into Port Phillip Bay back in 1835 A Home-Made Marvel by A Dunn A router table with the lot Hospitality and a Woodturner’s Smorgasbord by George Hatfield Six weeks of demos gave George a wealth of impressions about the US Make an Accurate Indexing Wheel by Gorgi Armen Gorgi’s INdexuing Wheel is a classic example of the truism that simple ideas are often the best Wesfarmers Fine Wood Awards 1997 Exhibiting woodwork of this high calibre, it is not surprising that the Fine Wood Industry Project has set its sights on Werstern Australia becoming the fine wood centre of the world. Good Ideas & Short Cuts Groove defines glue area, home made sash clamps, turning tool lazy susan and door hinge safety switch Picture Framing Outside the Square by Max Warner Making unique picture frames A Wooden Sundial by Ken Williams Perfect summertime project for the Garden Working with Australian Hardwoods – 2 by Peter van Herk Importance of moisture content and different grades of timber available. User Report Kreg Jig and Pocket Rocket hole boring systems by Les Miller Woodturners Emergency Lamp by Alan Logan Never be kept in the dark again Project Book Reviews Decorative Techniques for Woodturners by Hilary Bowen Construction of Period Furniture by VJ Taylor These Boots were made for Carvin’ by Buddy Smith R.M. Williams boots, stuff of legend and subject for Buddy’s carving Cutting Plugs and Circles on the Scroll Saw by Alex Springall Using the scroll saw to cut even small diameter plugs and circles is demonstrated by the author. Issue Number 78 April 1998 Across the Teacher’s Bench by Les Miller Les discusses the preparation for successful edge to edge joining A Choice Blade Careful selection of Saw Blades is essential for safe and efficient woodworking Jigs for Pens by John K Looker John takes an engineering approach to pen-making You have to be a bit mad… by C E Arkley-Smith Making furniture from Red Gum requires more than just a love of its grain and colour. Single Stem Stool by Neil Scobie Simple, elegant design and structural durability are among the major features of this easily made stool. Club Drumbeat Maryborough Woodturners and Woodcraftsmen Guild (QLD) The Art of the Dig In by Ian McKenzie Dig-In can be the most devious things A Turner’s Tool Caddy by Patrick Crowe This shop made Caddy keeps tools safe and close at hand. Good Ideas & Short Cuts Drying wood in laundry dryer, altered acroll saw blades and holding pieces while gluing Round Pegs from Square Holes by J Wallace Square hole drives speed spindle turning Shop made Sash Clamp by T Brandon National Woodturning Exhibition by Andrew Potocnik No More White Knuckle Challenges by Hugh McKay A US woodturner decided there had to be a better way to turn long neck hollow forms Profile of Melissa Clarke Noble Find: The Wollemi Pine Thought to be extinct for 60 million years, the Wollemi Pine should soon grace botanical gardens and back yards around the world My Perfect 10 by George Hatfield After 40 years as a woodturning teacher, George was given the opportunity to specify a lathe from scratch Perth Timber and Working With Wood Show Guide Working with Australian Hardwoods – 3 by Peter van Herk Peter continues to discuss the use of Australian hardwoods in furniture making Marquetry Backgammon Box by Keith Hudson Although designed for Backgammon, this box can serve as a home games centre with plenty of room for related paraphernalia such as dominoes and cribbage boards Book Reviews The Art of the Router by Patrick Spielman Understanding the Spinning Wheel by Eric Corran On the Wallaby by Brian Eves Brian shows how to carve his Australian version of a Ditty-box Issue Number 78 April 1998 Across the Teacher’s Bench by Les Miller Les discusses the preparation for successful edge to edge joining A Choice Blade Careful selection of Saw Blades is essential for safe and efficient woodworking Jigs for Pens by John K Looker John takes an engineering approach to pen-making You have to be a bit mad… by C E Arkley-Smith Making furniture from Red Gum requires more than just a love of its grain and colour. Single Stem Stool by Neil Scobie Simple, elegant design and structural durability are among the major features of this easily made stool. Club Drumbeat Maryborough Woodturners and Woodcraftsmen Guild (QLD) The Art of the Dig In by Ian McKenzie Dig-In can be the most devious things A Turner’s Tool Caddy by Patrick Crowe This shop made Caddy keeps tools safe and close at hand. Good Ideas & Short Cuts Drying wood in laundry dryer, altered acroll saw blades and holding pieces while gluing Round Pegs from Square Holes by J Wallace Square hole drives speed spindle turning Shop made Sash Clamp by T Brandon National Woodturning Exhibition by Andrew Potocnik No More White Knuckle Challenges by Hugh McKay A US woodturner decided there had to be a better way to turn long neck hollow forms Profile of Melissa Clarke Noble Find: The Wollemi Pine Thought to be extinct for 60 million years, the Wollemi Pine should soon grace botanical gardens and back yards around the world My Perfect 10 by George Hatfield After 40 years as a woodturning teacher, George was given the opportunity to specify a lathe from scratch Perth Timber and Working With Wood Show Guide Working with Australian Hardwoods – 3 by Peter van Herk Peter continues to discuss the use of Australian hardwoods in furniture making Marquetry Backgammon Box by Keith Hudson Although designed for Backgammon, this box can serve as a home games centre with plenty of room for related paraphernalia such as dominoes and cribbage boards Book Reviews The Art of the Router by Patrick Spielman Understanding the Spinning Wheel by Eric Corran On the Wallaby by Brian Eves Issue Number 79 June 1998 Seminar Success Members of the OTGA (Ornamental Turners Group of Australia) hold a National assembly, bringing members from across the country together for the first time. Across the Teacher’s Bench by Les Miller Les discusses the preparation for successful mortise and tenon joints. The Australian Woodworker Merit Award The Delta Router/Shaper wins a Merit Award Woodturning Tips by George Hatfield Cutting with the Grain This new series will help novice woodturners learn the basics of woodturning so that they, too, can progress to competition level or to simply greater enjoyment of the craft. The Silent Safety Factor by Pat Crowe Experience in aviation suggests dehydration may be the unrecognised reason for some workshop accidents. Return of the Norburys by Fred Blake Fred Blake reports on the recent visit to Australia by Ian Norbury and his wife, Betty. Ian is one of the world’s most highly respected contemporary artists in wood and the author of several books on woodcarving; Betty, also an author, is an expert in the marketing of fine craftwork. Dry Enough? Whether you want to season your own timber or simply know more about the material you use, you will need to learn more about the removal and testing of moisture content in timber. Woodturning in Canada by Ernie Newman Ernie makes many interesting observations about the state of the woodturning craft in Canada. A Record 100 years Profiles: Beauchamp Paine Woodsculptor Festival of the Forest This well-established exhibition was originally conceived to help the local timber and woodworking industry in North Queensland. The Australian Woodworker SHOW Gallery The SHOW Gallery in Perth attracted a wide variety and high standard of woodworking Brisbane Show It’s the Brisbane Show’s 7th Anniversary this year and the organisers have assembled a wide range of demonstrators to complement the latest woodworking products and equipment. Student Workshop This new feature is aimed at helping our student readers gain the knowledge and experience they want in order to not only achieve the best results, but gain the greatest enjoyment from their woodworking. Are you ready for a workshop disaster? by Bob Todd The author, an experienced Insurance Loss Adjuster, gives practical help for making sure your investment in your workshop is safe essential reading for everyone who has a workshop. The KLM Replica 747 KLM chose wood when they made a replica of one of their 747s for a publicity event. User Report Kel McNaughton Shear Scrapers by Neil Scobie Carved Mirror by Neil Scobie Another of the pieces in The Scobie Collection of plans for contemporary furniture, this elegant mirror is suitable for practically any decor. Club Drumbeat Hastings Woodworkers Guild Good Ideas and Shortcuts Turned chuck key, cooling Danish oil and adjustable tool rack Turning Green Hollow Forms by Neil Bradbury Neil, an award winning woodturner, details his methods of deep hollowing. Working with Australian Hardwoods – 4 by Peter van Herk Peter continues this series with comments on the special requirements for design when using Australian hardwoods. A Brace of Penguins by Ken Mullen Of course, they’re cute! User Report Delta Router/Shaper Winner of an Australian Woodworker Merit Award Book Reviews Sundials Australia by Margaret Folkard and John Ward Country Chair Making by Jack Hill Fundamentals of Woodturning by Mike Darlow Issue Number 80 August 1998 Across the Teacher’s Bench by Les Miller Carcass Joints They’re the basis of one form of cabinet construction. Les shows you how to make good carcass joints every time. Making a Tall Boy by Neil Scobie Construction details for another of Neil’s practical and attractive pieces. Good Ideas & Short Cuts Snug lids, extension rollers and allen key handle The Return of Silver Ash by Bob Whitworth Farmers such as Bob Whitworth have begun to grow the cabinet timbers that will be needed by the next two generations of woodworkers Woodturning in Canada – Pt 2 by Ernie Newman Ernie continues his impressions of woodturning in Canada and introduces us to the work of some leading Canadian turners. Horse Float to the Rescue by Bob Butler A toy that’s different but easy to make. Student’s Page This new feature answers questions raised by woodworking students Realistic Hair in Marquetry Hair by Raquel Melinis You can use this technique to make the hair in your marquetry portraits look much more realistic. Take your Pick! by Brian Eves What makes a great carving timber? Brian gives us the benefit of his decades of experience as a professional woodcarver. Working with Australian Hardwood – 5 by Peter van Herk Peter van Herk is a professional woodworker with a penchant for using Australian hardwoods. The 3.5m Sportsmans Creek Skiff (Pt 1) by Rob Bruce If, like many other woodworkers, you too have considered making a boat, this 3.5m skiff could be your next major project! Club Drumbeat The Riverina Woodworkers Club Dovetails love ’em or hate ’em by Len Crane How the author overcame his aversion to dovetails Curved Mouldings by David Trembath Profile – Coaxing Neptune out of Blue Gum This striking sculpture by Chris McKenzie was a popular attraction at the Brisbane Show. Dorrigo Trout by Brian Eves Brian used power carving techniques to produce this sleek sculpture. Urn your Stars by Keith Tory If you are a woodturner looking for a new challenge, this could be the end of your search Merit Award The FrameCo Pushmaster is the second Australian product to earn an Australian Woodworker Merit Award. Sydney Timber and Working With Wood Show Perfect Mitre Joints by Glen D Stevens They’re easy when you know how. Woodturning Tips by George Hatfield The Cutting Process This is the second in a new series on the basics of woodturning by one of Australia’s most experienced woodturning teachers. Saving Mawson’s Hut by Bill Sachy Book Reviews The Art of Chair-Making by Kerry Pierce The Craftsman Woodturner by Peter Child The Australian Timber Seasoning Manual by Grahame C Waterston Issue Number 81 October 1998 Across the Teacher’s Bench by Les Miller Choosing and Using Saws Don’t take the humble handsaw for granted! Get rid of those floppy wing nuts! by Jim Ogden Easy speed change for your Bench Drill I married a woodworker by Angelika Cawte 1000 ways to decorate your home with wooden bowls Woodturning Tips by George Hatfield Stance & Tool Grip. George takes a new look at the basics of woodturning. Cut through the Confusion Our Survey is an ideal place to start when you are considering a new Tablesaw. Intarsia Penguins by Steve Bundred They look great, but they’re easy to make – a good beginner’s Intarsia project. Fluted Compound Curves by Jim McConnachie Club Drumbeat The Koonung Woodturners Guild John Moxon’s Contribution to Woodturning by Mike Darlow You’ve probably never heard of John Moxon, but without him, woodturning may not have become what it is today The 3.5m Sportsmans Creek Skiff (Part 2) by Rob Bruce Ready to finish your skiff? Well, here’s the rest of the story. Joining Picture Frames Without Nails by Michael Duke Profile: Dream Weaver’s Doors Roger Chadwick wasn’t even a woodworker when he started on the path that led to his present success. Mebourne Working With Wood Show Guide Adventures in The Boot by Les Miller Les visits cabinet shops in Italy Carving by Numbers Alan Davies does a ‘road test’ of a John Van Der Kolk Carving Project Plan. A Pair o’ Paddlers by Eric Lysaght Eric brings you another fine Whirlygig to delight the passers-by. Urn your Stars (Pt 2) by Keith Tory Patience and perseverance are all you need to follow this author’s example. User Report Foredom Professional Carver’s Kit Good Ideas & Short Cuts Non-slip solution and foot operated drill press A Document Box by Neil Scobie Banish the shoebox! This Document Box provides a repository in keeping with the importance of your family documents. Other Features The Kel McNaughton Eccentric Faceplate by Alby Hall The Oval Turn Lathe Gunnar Martschinke of Launceston, Tasmania, has designed and built a lathe to make the oval picture frames in which he specialises. Using Australian Hardwoods – 6 by Peter van Herk Real Gold of the Goldfields Timber from the goldfields Book Reviews Artisitic Scroll Saw Patterns & Projects by Patrick Spielman Essential Carving Techniques by Dick Onians Making Chairs and Tables by Guild of Mastercraftsman Issue Number 82 December 1998 Across the Teachers Bench by Les Miller Choosing and using curve cutting saws. Profile of Les Miller Les Miller says he is a lot more comfortable writing than being written about. A wooden Oil Can by R Goldberg Measurements for a replica of an oil can Good ideas & Short Cuts Wax as lubricant, caulking tube & gun holder and hardwood butt gauge Club Drumbeat South Burnett Woodcrafters Be Seated by Neil Scobie Neil Scobie presents a timeless, proven design for Dining Chairs, that satisfies the essential balance between weight and strength Student Workshop Tenoning Jig by Neil Scobie A simple tenoning jig Neil uses to make tenons using the router. Expand your Lathe There is plenty of opportunity to enlarge your range of work using lathe attachments and accessories for decoration and duplication. Jewellery Ball by Jeff Lewry Jeff has developed an unusual design for a Jewellery Box. Woodturning project Woodturning Basics by George Hatfield Turning between centres George continues his back-to-basics series for beginners, and those who want a quick refresher course. The Lizard and the Bow Tie by Ernie Newman The El Cheapo Assistant by Pat Crowe Making a table saw extension roller Holding still for a different drill by Ken Toppin Using a dentists chair base as an adjustable workshop table National Woodturning Exhibition by Andrew Potocnik This year’s Exhibition lived up to expectations. Extracts from Woodturn ’98 Bored with Boards? by Alan Davies A coffee table especially for those whose favourite memories are of sun and surf. The incredible edible workshop A workbench and tools made out of chocolate! Chinese for Windsong by Alan Logan Making a set of wind chimes Ozzie Multi-Jig New dowelling jig made in Australia Joseph Moxon Contributions to Woodturning Part 2 by Mike Darlow Working with Australian Hardwoods – 7 by Peter Van Herk A rhombus for your Ricotta by Frank Norman Mosaic Designs are fun, and a lot easier to make than they look. Book Reviews Understanding Woodcarving in the Round by Woodcarving Magazine Wonders in Wood by Edwin M Wyatt Marquetry Techniques by Alan Townsend and David Middelton Issue Number 83 February 1999 Across the Teachers Bench by Les Miller Power Saws Woodturning in the Arctic by Bronte Edwards Profile – Kevin Gilders Chainsaw man Forum Do mechanical aids help screw things up? A Grandson’s Wish by Bob Butler The author who brought you the horse float brings you a 4WD to pull it. Cable Logging Clutch by Gary Preece A professional woodturning a logging clutch Making Chased Threads by Don Menzies Tools for making Chased threads Building a Hi-Fi Unit by Neil Scobie Chuffy Chiffonier by Terry Dixon Making a chiffonier from a design that dates from the ’30s Woodturning Tips by George Hatfield Roughing Down Carving in Public by Larry Grohovaz The Arbortech Scuptree Competition A Wooden Whistle that Works by Doug Bates Turning a wooden whistle 1998 Oberon Woodcraft This wonderful Wood by Charles T Orr Showtime ’99 Timber and Working with Wood Show revue Beauty is in the Wood by Andy Roberts and Alan Murdoch Make a wooden lathe p.1 The Dunstone Stone by Pat Crowe Grinding stone Club Drumbeat Ararat and District Woodies Club Routers – The choice is yours Summary of features and attributes that matter. Good Ideas & Short Cuts Decorative rings from wire and a home-made F-clamp Working with Australian Hardwoods – 8 by Peter Van Herk The Australian Woodwizz New Australian Product The Manx Frog Bowl by Brian Eves An excellent exercise in power Carving Book Reviews Stick Making: A Complete Course by Andrew Jones and Clive George The Workshop by Jim Kingshott Timber in Context by Anne-Marie Willis and Cameron Tonkin Issue Number 84 April 1999 Across The Teacher’s Bench by Les Miller Left Handers & Power Tools Turning Away the Nasty Shadows by Alan Logan A Table lamp that keeps the candle level Making Wheels on a Bandsaw by Bert Toomey Home-made wheels & a cartoon car by Bert Toomey Making toy wheels A chuffy Chiffonier — Part 2 by Terry Dixon Woodturning Basics by George Hatfield Smoothing a Blank to a cylinder Expo advocates sustainable forestry Elliptical Router Jig by LG Olney A jig that allows for accurate cutting of ellipses VWA Exhibit by Andrew Potocnik 1998 exhibit featured a renaissance in furniture making Beauty is in the Wood — Part 2 by Andy Roberts and Alan Murdoch Building a wooden lathe Making a Storage Coffee Table by Neil Scobie Marketing Fine Furniture How One of the fine woodwork Galleries serves the Woodworkers of Australia Custom-made Metal Door Handles by Anthony Clarke Perth & Brisbane Timber & Working With Wood Show Guide Working with Australian Hardwoods – 9 by Peter Van Herk Making a coffee Table Student Workshop User Report Leigh Dovetail Jig by Dick Pillar Good Ideas & Short Cuts Equally spaced holes and mitres with a scroll saw User Report The Kel McNaughton System by Tim Skilton Timely Testimony Mechanical and Quartz clock movements A Feathery Family by Brian Eves Carving a goose and her goslings Book Reviews Through Much Tribulation: Stewart Spiers and the Planemakers of Ayr by Nigel Lampert Intermediate Woodturning Projects by Woodturning Magazine Scrollsaw Toy Projects by Ivor Carlyle Issue Number 85 June 1999 Across the Teachers’s Bench by Les Miller Modern Chisel Design and Use The Wall Unit by Neil Scobie A Trio of Toys by Bert Toomey A truck, train and boat Steady as She Goes by Mike Darlow Turner and author Mike Darlow discusses the use of steady rests for turning. Student Workshop Albury Wodonga Scrollsaw Festival ’99 Box Magic by Alan Davies Box making with the Triton 2000 Woodturning Tips by George Hatfield Skewing a Bead Profile of Mario Luigi Caligaris (Woodturner) Making a Traditional Chamfer Plane by Tony Brandon Turn Back Time by Ian Mackenzie Turning a Cylinder Clock Join the Biscuit Revolution Why biscuit joiners have changed the face of cabinetmaking Woodies are Wordsmiths Results of our poetry competition Notes on Carving the Human Torso by John Van Der Kolk Adelaide and Sydney Timber & Working With Wood Show Guides Good Ideas & Short Cuts Thicknessing Calipers, Simple Router Table and Easier Mortising Working with Australian Hardwoods – 10 by Peter Van Herk Club Drumbeat Sydney Woodturners Guild Book Reviews Relief Carving in Wood by Chris Pye Keith Rowley’s Woodturning Projects by Keith Rowley Useful Techniques for Woodturners by Woodturning Magazine Scroll Saw Picture Frames by Patrick Spielman Issue Number 86 August 1999 Across the Teacher’s Bench by Les Miller Traditional Chisel Design and Use The Wall Unit — Part 2 by Neil Scobie Get a Grip! by Trevor Stephens Vertical vice holds timber for safer trimming Steady as She Goes — Part 2 by Mike Darlow More on steady rests for woodturning, from one of Australia’s best known woodturners. User Report Microclene Air Filters Portable Storage by M. Burgess A convenient towel rail storage rack Snapshot Professional Carver John Kelly features in our first snapshot. Getting the Edge in Performance Choosing and using router bits. Backgammon & Chess Games Table by Keith Hudson Club Drumbeat The Woodturners Association of Western Australia (W.A.W.A.) Learning about wood in a Jarrah forest Dwellingup puts the focus on many aspects of forest education. A Censored Bull by Brian Eves Carving a stylised bull shield. Working with Australian Hardwoods – 11 by Peter Van Herk Air Drying Australian Hardwoods The not so humble push stick by Les Miller How to design and make you own. The 1999 Ornamental Turning Seminar by Mike Darlow News on the current and future direction of the Ornamental Turners Group of Australia (OTGA). The South Pacific Woodturner’s Symposium by George Hatfield Sydney Furniture Show The Pearler Burls are the pearls of the forest, and Colin Bray has a nose for them. Trees built from Jarrah Majestic tree-like supports are a striking feature of the University of NSW latest building, the Scientia. Good Ideas & Short Cuts Letter stencils More Poems from the Poets Corner Competition User Report The Ashby Plane by Neil Scobie 5° in the circle by Harry Arnall Custom make an indexing plate for your lathe Book Reviews The Accurate Router by Ian Kirby The Accurate Table Saw by Ian Kirby Woodcarving for Beginners by Woodcarving Magazine Further Notes from the Turning Shop by Bill Jones Issue Number 87 October 1999 Across the Teacher’s Bench by Les Miller Sharpening Chisels A Blanket Box by Neil Scobie A practical and attractive solution to a common storage problem Common Timber Names Cross-Reference Your Guide to the common names applied to our Native Timbers. Furniture from Fences Des Fenellon makes the most of native hardwoods with his Ozzie Multi-Jig. Bottoms Up! by Nigel Peterson A chuck for finishing the base of bowls Cold & Wet by Vic Wood Methods of drying out a blank. User Report Porter Cable PC 557 Biscuit Joiner Poets Corner Pedal Power by Aaron Ehrlich A pedal powered wood lathe. Snapshot: Petr Mahler Woodworking with Kids by Ernie Newman Guidelines for safe and enjoyable woodworking with kids. Occasional Table from Scavenged Cedar by Gordon Brook A wonderful design made from roadside trimmings Woodturning Tips by George Hatfield Detail Turning with a Gouge — Part 1 An explanation of the shape and use of the detail gouge for turning a hollow. Under New Management by Andrew Potocnik The Australian Woodturning Exhibition User Report Fein MOL 1200E Electronic Random Orbital Sander by Les Miller Power Carving a Burl Bowl by Glenn Roberts Woodies’ Christmas Wish List Some choice items for the workshop. Profile: Shulim Krimper by Terry Dixon My Cedar Log by Trevor Larkey Buying a log at auction can reap rewards. Melbourne Timber and Working with Wood Show Guide Good Ideas & Short Cuts A universal stop Working with Australian Hardwoods – 12 by Peter Van Herk Student Workshop Book Reviews Pyrography Designs by Norma Gregory Bowl Turning Techniques Masterclass by Tony Boase David Charlesworth’s Furniture Making Techniques by David Charlesworth Issue Number 88 December 1999 Across the Teacher’s Bench by Les Miller Why things are the way they are. First in a series on design. Japanese Spinning Tops by Ernie Newman Learn to turn tops that go over the top! Wonderful Things! by Beauchamp Paine The most wonderful things were made by the carpenters of Ancient Egypt. A Demonstrator’s Dolly by Adrian Barendregt Making the ultimate tool trolley. Tacoma by George Hatfield Highlights from the American Association of Woodturners 13th Annual Symposium. Club Drumbeat The Wood Workers of the Southern Peninsula What kind of lathe do the Professionals use? by Paul Scobie Major Project for HSC Design and Technology Course produces insights into the professional turner’s choice of lathe. Snapshot: Imre Csurgo The Office Desk by Neil Scobie Highly figured Red Cedar is the perfect complement to the fluid lines of this formal desk. How I nearly made a Silk Purse by Eric Lysaght The author shares his experience making major modifications to his scroll saw. Woodturning Tips by George Hatfield Detail Turning with a Gouge — Part 2 Using the detail gouge to create complex mouldings, as well as for internal chuck work. The Chep Challenge by Neil Scobie Timber pallets are transformed into fine woodwork by the Mid-North Coast Woodworkers (NSW). User Report Arbortech Tuff Cut blade by Neil Scobie In the Beginning by Brian Eves Brian returns to basics with this simple project, carving a reef with fish. Tea for a Turner by Eric Lysaght A complete tea set turned in Osage Orange continues to grow. SAturn ’99 by Cate Wrigley Turners treat themselves to the ultimate indulgence in South Australia Good Ideas & Short Cuts Bandsaw aids and hot melt glue Lathe Survey ’99 Your end of millenium guide to lathes in Australia. Working with Australian Hardwoods – 13 by Peter Van Herk Kiln Drying Student Workshop Book Reviews Making Wooden Boxes by Jeff Greef Woodfinishing Handbook by Ian Hosker Issue Number 89 February 2000 Across the Teacher’s Bench by Les Miller Design — Part 2 Les explores the practical application of his design tenets. Rural Woodworkers accept the challenge Developments in the Bush create hope for the future of Australian furniture production. USER Report Panasonic Drill/Driver EY6431 Les Miller tries out Panasonic’s powerful new 15.6V 3Ah Drill/Driver It pays to be familiar with the hand saw family by Charles T. Orr The ability to maintain a hand saw is as useful a skill as ever. Spin yourself a Spurtle by Carol Rix This handy project is easy to make and full of creative possibilities. Good Ideas & Short Cuts Shaprening centre and thicknesser attachment DIY Spalting by Nigel Peterson Spalting is a low-cost and low-effort means of obtaining feature grade timber. Club Drumbeat Hand Tool Preservation Association of Australia Snapshot: Paul Haslam The Office Desk — Part 2 by Neil Scobie A trial assembly before glue-up avoids heartache. Neil also discusses making drawers and finishing his popular desk design. Urban Salvage Bowerbird finds treasure among the firewood. Australian Spinning Tops by Ernie Newman Tricky tops and home-grown designs. Woodturning Tips by George Hatfield Detail Turning with a Gouge — Part 3 Using the detail gouge on faceplate work. Profile: Jonas Kirk by Mike Darlow Pole lathe turner keeps the Bodger tradition alive. Sturt Student Exhibition ’99 This school excels at producing good designers. Carving Drawer Fronts by Neil Scobie Carving the handle into a drawer face is an attractive option all too often ignored. Carving the Bilby in the round by Maricha Oxley Learn to carve a cute Bilby, from A-to-Z. Boxing Clever by John Swinkles This homemade fold-away sawbench includes a versatile cut-off box. Sydney Timber & Working With Wood Show Guide Learning a better way A guide to Woodworking Classes and Schools across Australia. Working with Australian Hardwoods – 14 by Peter van Herk Kiln drying technology. Student Workshop Book Reviews Beds & Bedroom Furniture by Fine Woodworking Wood Carving With a Chainsaw by Lyn Mangan Issue Number 90 April 2000 Across the Teacher’s Bench by Les Miller Design — Part 3 Les discusses carcass design and timber usage. A Chair for Your Desk by Neil Scobie This armchair is the ideal companion to the desk described in the last two issues. The Holiday Hero by Kym Dungan A jigsaw table that is more than just the ultimate portable workshop. Done Over Dentist’s Chair by Peter Watson A visit from an overseas demonstrator prompts this ‘Gonnadoer’ to finally do it! Silk Purse Update by Eric Lysaght The latest installment in the author’s attempts to thwart imperfection. Club Drumbeat The Caloundra Woodworking Club Inc Good Ideas and Short Cuts Squaring up and table saw extension support Raise your cup and cheer – The Goblet Drill by Adrian Barendregt Making hundreds of goblets was a challenge that produced a very crafty solution. Snapshot: Michael Borton Woodturning Tips by George Hatfield Detail Turning with a Gouge Part 3 cont. Cutting detail on faceplate work. User Report Heli-Grind Sharpening Jig by Mike Darlow Creative Enterprise by Ernie Newman Classical inspiration becomes functional Kitsch when woodturners’ collaborate. Messing about in boats — Part 1 by Brian Eves Templates are the secret to carving the gentle curves of this sailboat. Captivating idea for Drawers by Cyril Brown Drawer stops make the difference between function and futility. Milling Magic by Michael Mason Fossicking for timber can be very rewarding. The Sweet Smell of Success by Cedric Coombes Turned Western Australian Banksia nut makes a perfect Pot Pourri container. User Report Nobex Magnetic Saw Guide by Les Miller A Bookcase for the Lazy Reader by Cyril Brown A Revolving Bookcase capable of storing four times the books in half the space, a must-have for the woodie book worm. Variety is the Spice of Life A good selection of hand saws is all you need to get working with wood. Poets Corner Brisbane Timber & Working With Wood Show Guide Handy tools for the workshop by Lindsay Collins Handy tools like mallets, centre finders and calipers can be made from scraps and ingenuity. Working with Australian Hardwoods – 15 by Peter van Herk A guide to making your own solar kiln. Student Workshop Book Reviews Woodturning Methods by Mike Darlow Bending Wood by Fine Woodworking Scrollsaw Toys for all Ages by Ivor Carlyle Issue Number 91 June 2000 Across the Teacher’s Bench by Les Miller Design — Part 4 Designing a table. Shipwrights do it by Hand by Philip Stephenson A retired shipwright is thrilled to make his regal chair from Blackwood entirely by hand. Light from the High Table by Alan Burridge Low light legacy inspires a splayed leg design. User Report Bosch PSE 180 E Carver Woodturning Tips by George Hatfield Small Gouge Size & Flute Design Choosing a good small gouge shape and determining the right size tool for the job. Good Ideas & Short Cuts Files for hand scrapers and tea strainer tenons The Platypus Plate by Maricha Oxley This relief carving excites and challenges, with exquisite attention to detail that will please novice and experienced carvers alike. Nature’s Little Artists by Ian McKenzie Discovering a maze of borer tracks in your timber doesn’t mean all is lost. Dig Those Dibbers! by Alan Stewart Random discoveries in both bush and book lead to this practical turned implement. Photographing Your Woodwork by Steve Bundred Taking good photographs of your woodwork doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive. Scroll Saw Festival on a Roll by Graham Waldon Albury Wodonga Woodcrafters put on another good show for enthusiasts from across the nation. Club Drumbeat Rockhampton Woodworkers Guild Inc Huggable Rattles off the Lathe by Carol Rix These doll rattles are a favourite with the kiddies, and simple to make on the lathe. Making Beds by Neil Scobie Beds can be tackled, even in a small workshop, as long as you’re patient and plan the process. Turners’ Tape by John K Looker Double sided tape finds a niche in the workshop. Junktastic Vacuum by Eric Lysaght Local recycler provides inspiration and parts for a home-made dust extraction system. Success by all Measures by David Simon Vicmarc Turn 2000: Newcastle International Woodturning Symposium sets the pace for future events. A REAL Workstation by Alan Davies Uni student: works hard, plays hard needs a REAL workstation. Poets Corner My Favourite Finishes by Neil Scobie Neil details his personal preferences in both materials and methods for finishing furniture. Woodturners Finishes A comprehensive listing of finish suppliers, with a special focus for woodturners. User Report Triton 235mm Precision Power Saw Barung Landcare Expo 2000 Student Workshop Book Reviews Marketing & Promotion for Craft by Betty Norbury Woodturning: A Fresh Approach by Robert Chapman Woodburning by Betty Auth The Magic World of Marquetry by Roy Turner Issue Number 92 August 2000 Across the Teacher’s Bench by Les Miller Design – Part 5 Solid timber table top design and construction. Bed Companions — Part 1 by Neil Scobie This bedside table design features a nicely curved front, which complements the Scobie bed perfectly. Woodturning Tips by George Hatfield Road testing the Glaser bowl skew Tiny Turned Vases a Treat by Carol Rix These little vases are a great project for using up small offcuts. Messing about in Boats — Part 2 by Brian Eves Moulds are the way to go when making sails that billow with the wind. Good ideas & Short Cuts Getting a grip on logs and large radius compass Millennial Fruit Bowl by Alan Logan Laminated Red Gum takes a shape inspired by former flame. This Chopper’s Child’s Play by Eris Kennedy Children demand toys that are both rugged and full of imaginative potential, like this one. A Burning Desire to draw with fire Pyrography tools and materials now available in a far greater range than ever. Profile: Nick Statham by Stephen Williams The Resident Designer/Maker at Sturt is making waves in more way than one. Council of Victorian Woodwork Clubs Festival by Hamish Hill Sharing is why they’re caring. Old Tool Tales by James Carse Black The Mathieson Tongue & Groove Plane. George’s Corner George laments lack of turning shape recognition. Cutting Edge Co-ops by Bob Whitworth Farm Bred Block by M. Burgess This Jarrah chopping block can be the central workbench of your kitchen. Forest Workers Produce & Preserve Timber Knowledge Queensland Forest Officers produce two new books. Student Workshop Fine Woodwork for Fine Dining by Andrew Potocnik The VWA exhibition shines at the prestigious Melbourne Food and Wine Festival. Heat Bent Acrylic Salvages Grinder by Pat Crowe Careful heating allows acrylic to bend into a one piece safety shield. Dual Function Extension Table by Charles T. Orr Extension for combination machine does double duty as a router table. Adelaide Timber & Working with Wood Show Guide Book Reviews Intarsia Down Under by Steve Bundred Polychromatic Woodturning by Keith Tory Contemporary Turned Wood by Leier, Peters and Wallace Issue Number 93 October 2000 Across the Teacher’s Bench by Les Miller Design — Part 6 Choosing a finish for your table top. End of year exhibition at Sturt School for Wood Bed Companions — Part 2 by Neil Scobie The finishing touches are put on the bedside table, including the door, drawer and feet. Lace Bobbin Collet Chuck by Don Mc Crabb Turning Lace Bobbins is safer and easier using this home-made chuck. The Kiss by Maricha Oxley Carving abstract human forms embracing is a superb lesson in design. The Demonstration Stool by Gordon Brooks The router is a fantastically versatile machine, as proven with this demonstrator’s project of a dressing and bathroom stool Good Ideas & Short Cuts Home made hold down and cross saw mount Woodturning Tips by George Hatfield Soren Berger’s Viking Hollow Tool is taken for a spin. User Report Woodoc Penetrating Furniture Wax by Neil Scobie Ever Wonder Over-Under? Combination planer/thicknessers can save both space and money. Galleries Galore The Sunshine Coast Hinterland has plenty to offer those interested in local crafts. What makes diamond sharpeners superior to other sharpeners? by Roger Prior Up Front Shipmates! by Beauchamp Payne Peter Watson gets a commission to carve Neptune and a Mermaid figurehead. The Maritime Clock by L.E. Salter This turned ship’s wheel clock makes use of both faceplate and spindle skills. Wood Turning in Ireland by Ernie Newman Ernie reports on his recent visit. Collaboration 2000 by David Simon A creative escape offers many solutions. George’s Corner by George Hatfield George stumbles upon tool trolley mayhem. South Pacific Woodturners Symposium by George Hatfield The New Zealand National Association of Woodturners puts on a stellar show in an idyllic location. User Report W.A.S.P. by Neil Scobie Neil road tests the new Woodfast Adaptable Sanding Platform. Student Workshop Melbourne Timber & Working With Wood Show Guide Book Reviews The Complete Dovetail by Ian Kirby Furniture Making Techniques by Furniture & Cabinetmaking magazine Router projects for the Home by Router magazine Using the Ozzie Multi-Jig Video by Woodmill Craft & Education Issue Number 94 December 2000 Across the Teacher’s Bench by Les Miller Choosing routers and router bits. Carving Rarotongan Style by Bronwyn Cozens A visitor to Rarotonga describes her adventures with one of the Island’s great traditional carvers. Woodturnng Tips by George Hatfield Japanese Woodturning George describes the experience of seeing a whole new way of turning. Play It Safe! Workshops should be designed to breed safety and smart working habits. Controlling Dust Extraction by Glenn Roberts Various options for controlling the operation of a dust extraction system. User Report Porter Cable Router 7529 by Michael Kriegler Old Tool Tales by James Carse Black The Box Moot survives. National Woodturning Symposium by Andrew Potocnik Wood Turning in England by Ernie Newman Ernie reports his impressions of the English scene. Woodworkers Association of NSW Exhibition by Les Miller George’s Corner by George Hatfield Comments on the work of a younger generation. Blockheads and Sheep Kevin Gilder’s sculptures are integral to this landscape installation. A Remarkable American Wooden Clock by David Bailey A study of the clock making masters reveals their ingenuity. From Sleepers to Slumber by Neil Wilson Transforming hardwood sleepers into a child’s cradle. Projects Making a Book Unit by Neil Scobie This book case can be made to suit any space in your house, thanks to this adaptable design. Router Practice Makes Perfect by Peter Fogelman A simple exercise to help make the router a more comfortable tool to use. Housing Jigs by Neil Scobie This new series provides plans for jigs which can be used for various machining operations. Carving Samoan Stick by Carol Rix Walking sticks are Bernie Wolff’s specialty, though he hopes not to have to use one for some time yet. Spindle Turned Watering Spout by Alan Logan This great practical project is a simple but effective means of ensuring adequate moisture for your pot and garden plants alike. Straight Forward Curved Boxes by Alex Springall Timber which was considered rubbish is salvaged with a little effort and ingenuity. Other Features Good Ideas & Short Cuts Router sled jig and turning green wood Club Drumbeat Cooroora Woodworkers Club Inc Book Reviews Decorative Woodcarving: The complete course by Graham Bull Field Guide to Eucalypts Vol 1 South-eastern Australia by MIH Brooker and DA Kleinig The Scrollsaw: Twenty Projects by John Everett Issue Number 95 February 2001 User Report Arbortech Finishing Kit by Les Miller Across the Teacher Bench by Les Miller Learn more about router bit selection and maintenance. Home-made Dust Mask Design by Steve Bundred A variety of simple items can be combined to create a usable dust mask. Creative Traditions by David Simon The inaugural Tweed Wood Art Award was a winner for all creative woodworkers. George’s Corner by George Hatfield George looks at some big turning. Old Tool Tales by James Carse Black The Norris A6 Plane. Showcase WA The 2000 WA Wood Show featured the ‘Out of the Woods’, and the ‘Doug Shaw’ Award entries. The World of the Buk Buk Tree by Harold Gallasch This timber getter tells the story of a different people from a different country. Perth Timber and Woodworking Show Guide Student Workshop by Paul Scobie My idea of the perfect lathe. The Chep Challenge by Neil Scobie This year’s Chep challenge is again a phenomenal success. Snapshot: John Austin This fine carver and cabinetmaker is now an instructor at Hendermans Rozelle. Know Your Machine To get the most out of any woodworking machine, you have to know it inside and out. Profile: Simon Priem by Ernie Newman This woodturning prankster makes wonderful puzzles and seemingly impossible things. Projects Fishing for Form by Alan Davies Use photographs to produce drawings and templates for your animal carvings. Making a Nest of Tables by Neil Scobie The perfect practical addition to any household, they are the surface space problem solvers! A Simpler Tenoning Jig by Neil Scobie This simple jig is as easy to use as it is to make. Better Your Bandsaw by Peter Fogelman Add an extension table and adjustable rip fence to your bandsaw. Woodturning Tips by George Hatfield Calabash Bowl How to decorate a traditional Hawaiian bowl with stitches. Threading Made Easy by Mike Darlow A practical example of how to use readily available threads on your turning projects. Other Features Good Ideas & Short Cuts Faceplate bowl chucking, steel, paintpots, brushes and Triton Super Jaws mods Club Drumbeat Hervey Bay Woodcrafts Club Book Reviews Veneering, A Complete Course by Ian Hosker The Woodcarvers by Woodcarving magazine Furniture & Cabinetmaking Projects by Furniture & Cabinetmaking magazine Issue Number 96 April 2001 Across the Teacher’s Bench by Les Miller From HSS to Solid Carbide Spiral Router Bits George’s Corner by George Hatfield George takes a look at the work of Stephen Hughes. Student Workshop by David Boyle The Barwon Valley Woodwrights host a major student competition with incredible results. Woodturning Tips by George Hatfield Sheer Scraping A summary of cutting techniques, including the fundamentals of sheer (or skew) scraping. Safe Cutting’s No Joke Implementing the basics of chainsaw safety is a must for all operators. Snapshot: Andrew Wood Australian landscapes influence the work of Andrew Wood Beenatree Gallery by Alan Logan There’s plenty of quality Australian woodwork to see at this South Gippsland gallery. Old Tool Tales by James Carse Black The Thumb Plane Woodturning in France by Ernie Newman The final installment of Ernie’s demonstration tour across England, Ireland and France. A Woodie’s Alladin’s Cave by P D Trevor Just when you thought you’d seen it all, along comes this collection of treasures. Heavenly Architecture a Scroller’s Delight by Theo Kampas This scroll sawyer’s cathedral was inspired by the architecture of Europe. Vale Reg King by Jim McCarter Profile: Lloyd Childs Projects Making a Contemporary Cheval Mirror by Neil Scobie Learn how jigs and router bits can efficiently machine this wonderful piece of furniture. Mastering the Grid by Cynthia Rogers Even Michaelangelo used this technique to copy work. A Bowl carving Jig by Neil Scobie This jig will hold your bowl any which way you want. Capturing a Fossicker by Maricha Oxley The mythical fossicker is carved in the edge of a bowl. A Baby’s Rocking Cradle by Colin Wright This rocking cradle made from Tasmanian Oak is sure to be a treasured heirloom. A Goblet Ring Stand by Alan Logan This cup runneth over, but not with drink. Other Features Good Ideas & Short Cuts Angle grinder guard, storing off-cuts and preserving brushes Club Drumbeat Woodturners of the Hunter Book Reviews Dictionary of Furniture by Charles Boyce Turning Green Wood by Michael O’Donnell Step by step Pyrography Projects by Norma Gregory Issue Number 97 June 2001 User Report Makita Random Orbit Sanders BO6040 & BO6030 by Neil Scobie These sanders aim high and come up strong in Neil’s extensive tests. Profile: Robert Guilfoyle by Maggie Coleman This handicapped woodworker gives back to the community through his volunteer efforts. The Orbost Australian Wood Design Exhibition 2001 by Maricha Oxley A show with impact, it will have strong positive repercussions on the way we look at our native hardwoods resource. Across the Teacher Bench by Les Miller Les begins a new series of articles by looking at some of the basic problems in materials and joining methods when working with wood. New Book Release on Designing & Making Chairs by Peter Dorman The Best Chair in the House is the latest addition to the Woodworking Master Series by Skills Publishing Pty Ltd. George’s Corner by George Hatfield More unusual turnings, including a 45° baluster. Clock Work Innovation Modern clock movements make innovative design & construction more fun than ever. The Club Lottery Barrel by Ralph Gard and Des Hurst A rotating barrel that’ll keep the punters happy. The Sydney Timber and Working with Wood Show This year’s show marks the return to the old ‘Showgrounds’ in the Royal Hall of Industries and the Hordern Pavilion at Moore Park. Old Tool Tales by James Carse Black Recollections of an Apprenticeship. Projects A Scrapbox Thickness Sander by Ken Williams This thicknesser proves that quality construction is possible using parts from the the scrap box. The Treasure Chest by Neil Scobie This box lies somewhere between the document box and the blanket box in size. A perfect fit for those special panels you’ve been hoarding. Jigs For Laminating Timber by Neil Scobie Nice curves are as easy to admire as they are to make. All it takes is a bit of jig know-how. Woodturning Techniques by Mike Darlow This extract from Mike Darlow’s new book, the third in his full colour series, shows how to make a Bicker with Feather Joints. Background Magic by Cynthia Rogers Good carvings don’t happen, they are planned. Really Sharp Tools by Ernie Newman Making your own useful tools can be easy and rewarding. Other Features Good Ideas & Short Cuts No holes turnng, storing dust extractor hose, drill press dust hood and easy easyout Book Reviews Simple Scollsaw projects by Guild of Mastercraftsmen Making & Mastering Wood Planes by David Finck Mastering the Router: a Complete Course by Ron Fox Issue Number 98 August 2001 A Michelangelo Inspired Cabinet by Steve Williams Renaissance genius inspires classically trained woodworker to stretch his skills as a carver User Report Triton RTA 300 Router Table & RSA 300 Stand by Les Miller George’s Corner by George Hatfield Age does not weary them Across the Teacher’s Bench by Les Miller Les looks at methods of jointing and cutting timber straight and accurately Shipwrights’ Conservation by David Simon The restoration of the James Craig keeps the shipwright’s craft alive, and preserves one of the last remaining ships of its kind in the world Random Orbital Sanders Features and applications of this most versatile power sander which no workshop should be without Don’t Waste It, Carve It by Grahame Bray Adventures in carving Australian native timbers Adelaide and Canberra Timber & Working With Wood Show Guides First show for Canberra — also, a report on the Triton Wooden Toy Competition winners in Brisbane Eucalypt Challenge Highlight of the Grafton Jacaranda Festival User Report Dragonfly Sander by Neil Scobie Snapshot: Tasman Kirby Projects Making a Wine Rack by Neil Scobie Store and present your finest wines in this lovely wine rack. Lathe Tool Trio by Ernie Newman Make a custom faceplate, plastic spacer & steel cutting tools for your woodlathe. Laminating Using a Vacuum Press by Neil Scobie A quick guide to the advantages of using a vacuum press for complicated lamination set-ups. The Hatman — Johannes Michelsen by George Hatfield George describes Johannes’ method for turning a wooden Western hat Extract from Woodturning Techniques by Mike Darlow Spiral bowls and socket trimming tools. Other Features Good Ideas & Short Cuts Bandsaw wheel re-rubbering, circle sanding jig nad easier & safer ripping Club Drumbeat Northern Rivers (NSW) Woodcraft Group by Robert Bruce Book Reviews Woodcarver’s Problem Solver by Graham Bull Practical Projects from Fine Wood by Kerry Pierce Wood Bender’s Handbook by Zachary Taylor Issue Number 99 October 2001 Profile: David Cunningham by Stephen Williams A passion for perfection puts wind in the sails of this fine woodworker. User Report Kreg Jig K2000 by Les Miller George’s Corner by George Hatfield Winner of the Dream Shed Competition revealed. Oval and Decorative Turning Using a Standard Lathe by Ernie Newman John Rea’s latest inventions. Coving on the Circular Saw Bench by Neil Scobie Special mouldings can be made safely if you follow the correct procedures. Across the Teacher’s Bench by Les Miller Mechanical methods of joining. User Report Makita 3901 Plate Joiner by Neil Scobie Sturt School for Wood Graduate Exhibition Simply Making Boxes by Les Miller Les shows how fun and easy it is to design and make boxes using Trend Timbers new box sets. Melbourne Timber and Working with Wood Show U-Turn at Q-Turn by Carol Rix Woodturners gather for a feast. Projects Mah Jong Holders by M. Burgess These useful game accessories are made in a jiffy. Woodturning Tips by George Hatfield The No-stop Salt & Pepper Shaker Make a shaker that’ll never stop. Bandsaw Circle Cutting Jig by John Gageler This simple jig for producing circles is ideally suited to making wheels for toys. Press for Less by Bill Plant You can make a vacuum press for under $100. Make a Quilt or Towel Rack by Neil Scobie Neil’s knock-down design combines classic simplicity with modern charm and convenience The Carving Class Test by Michael Borton Upgrade your carving skills, then do the test! Other Features Good Ideas & Short Cuts Extra clamps, home-made veneer inlays and box top tips Book Reviews The Chairmaker’s Workshop by Drew Langsner Drills and Drill Presses by Rick Peters Woodturning Techniques by Mike Darlow Issue Number 100 December 2001 Celebrating 100 issues! Australia’s own woodworking magazine looks at the past, and charts a course for the future. Old Tool Tales by James Carse Black The plane that runs circles ’round others – the Compass plane. Across the Teacher’s Bench by Les Miller Basic problems of materials and jointing (part 4), deals with framing joints. User Report The Centreprise by Les Miller Les tests this Australian designed and made circle cutting jig for the bandsaw. User Report Makita Compound Slide Saw by Neil Scobie The new Makita LS1212 is put through its paces. High Pressure Water Blasting by Glenn Roberts Getting bark off burls the easy way. The Canberra Timber Show A Timber Odyssey in Queensland by Col Martin Col searches for timber with a few of his mates. Bruce Bell Outback timber turner. Morphology An exhibition of fine furniture by the graduating students of the Forest Heritage Centre School of Wood, Dwellingup, WA. George’s Corner by George Hatfield When the hat fits, wear it! Projects Hardwood Fielding Plane by Tony Brandon Classic fielded panels are a snap using this home-made fielding plane. Drawer Planing Jig by Neil Scobie Easy way to hold your drawers for planing to size. Making a Rocking Chair by Neil Scobie This design combines modern joinery with classic design. Carving an Echidna by Maricha Oxley This cute toothpick holder celebrates Aussie timbers and our unique native animals. Make a Meaty Mallet by Les Swift Turning a practical tenderiser is fast and fun. A Touch of Class for Glass by Pat Crowe Old pasta sauce jars get a new life with comfortable and attractive timber lid covers. Other Features Good Ideas & Short Cuts Sandpaper tree, making frames, cut flats on the bandsaw and no mark mandrels Book Reviews The Best Seat in the House by Peter Dorman The Art of Rustic Furniture by Daniel Mack The Complete Practical Woodworker by Stephen Corbett