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. 161 Jan/Feb 2021
Tips & Techniques
Next issue of Australian Woodsmith on sale 11th February 2021 – Issue no. 162
Boys’ Toys, Books & Gear
The Tree Whisperer • Graham Brooks is an arborist with an eye for a sick tree. He also has the tools to confirm his diagnosis.
Arbortech Precision Carving System • Abortech has expanded their family of clever cutters with the addition of three new tools. They are bound to put a smile on your face!
Photoluminescent Powders • Powders that glow in the dark can add a creative edge to your next project.
Setting up Your Chisels
Circular Cuts on the Table Saw
Candle Lantern • Set the right mood indoors or out with this project that you can build in a weekend.
Standing Mirror • This bedroom furniture gem delivers plenty of storage. It’s easy to keep jewellery organised when you have these options.
Steam Locomotive • Building a model using some common tools is guaranteed to improve your fine motor skills. And the result can’t be beat.
Workshop Notebook & Short Cuts
Christmas Icicle Ornament • Philip Greenwood shows you how to make four variations of an icicle hanging ornament for your Christmas tree.
Stripping Paint • Heat guns offer a chemical-free method for removing old paint.
Subscribe & Win • A Low Angle Smoothing Plane from Lie-Nielsen valued at $499*
Tiny Treasures DoveTails Competition 2021 • The theme for the 2021 Sunshine Coast Wootha Prize is DoveTails. Australian Woodsmith is sponsoring the $2500 prize for Tiny Treasures.
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