Australian Woodsmith

Australian Woodsmith is packed with all the tips and tricks from experts with years of experience. We include templates, plans and projects that will keep you busy in the workshop for hours, or at least until the next issue hits the newsstands. Australian Woodsmith is a woodworking magazine that brings exploded illustrations, step-by-step instructions and techniques to the dedicated timber hobbyist.

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Australian Woodsmith • No. 160 Nov/Dec 2020

Tips & Techniques

Next issue of Australian Woodsmith on sale 3rd Dec. 2020 – Issue no. 161

Boys’ Toys, Books & Gear

Japanese Marking Knives

Choosing Clock Components

Gloves in the Workshop

Making Dowels • Making your own dowels is not as difficult as you might think.

The right time for Backrouting

Router Table Fence Options

Carving Numbers in Hardwood • Bevel edged chisels are the bee's knees when it comes to carving hardwoods.

Coaster Set • This eye-catching set of coasters is sure to attract attention every time you set them out.

A special box for Special Memories • David Waite makes a multi-compartment memory box.

Traditional Wall Clock • This sophisticated, but simple-to-build, pendulum clock is sure to be a treasured possession in your family for generations.

Workshop Notebook & Short Cuts

Therming or square turning • This month, Richard Findley explores a traditional technique

Natural Finishes • Tung oil-based finishes, cut with natural lemon and orange terpenes, can be polished to a mirror finish or left matt.

Kanawa Tsugi • Kanawa tsugi is a scarf joint like no other!

HARDWARE & SUPPLIES SOURCES

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