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

Tips &Techniques

QUICK TIPS

A THIRD HAND

Next issue of Australian Woodsmith on sale 5th August 2021 - Issue 165

Boys’ Toys, Books & Gear

English Oak • Oak, acorns, charcoal and empire.

Surcare SMF-V4 • This clever Australian designed and manufactured sander is revolutionising solid surface finishing around the world.

Rebuilding a Stanley No 10½ • Stanley No 10½ Carriage Maker’s Rebate Planes feature a 54mm-wide blade that spans the width of the sole.

Moisture Meters

WHAT ABOUT KILN-DRIED TIMBER?

Forging a Blade • Forging a blade from a billet is a fabulous journey. For me it opened a door into an ancient world of craft and the artisan skills of a clever blacksmith.

Avoid Kickback

Wine Rack • This wine rack goes above and beyond with the simple addition of a shelf. A shelf that houses a drawer perfect for the accessories that you need to have close at hand.

MAKE THE SLOTTED MITRES

SHAPING THE CORNER

Materials, Supplies & Cutting Diagram

Arts & Crafts Entry Door • First impressions do count. There’s nothing that will add character to the entryway of your home like a custom-made door. This Arts & Crafts-styled door is a classic that will be around a long time.

BUILDING & USING THE MORTISING JIG

ASSEMBLING THE DOOR

GLUING THE LEDGE TO THE DOOR

INSTALLING THE STOPS

Materials, Supplies & Cutting Diagram

English Workbench • Historically, mobile woodworking was the main function of this workbench. When done, the bench was dismantled and moved to the next job. You’ll want this one to stay put in your workshop.

LEG HOUSING JOINTS

TENONS ON THE SHORT STRETCHER

APRON DETAILS

MAKING THE PARALLEL GUIDE

ALIGN THE JAW & INSTALL THE VICE

COUNTERBORES & PLUGS

Materials, Supplies & Cutting Diagram

Birch • Bob Chapman turns hollow forms in birch ply.

HANDY HINTS

Using Kumiko in Furniture • Kumiko is a delicate and sophisticated technique of assembling wooden pieces without the use of nails to make decorative panels. Thinly slit wooden pieces are grooved, punched and mortised, and then fitted individually using a plane, saw, chisel and other tools to make fine adjustments.

Subscribe & Win

Hegner Upgrade • Solid carbide CNC end mill bits can add new life to this old workhorse.

HARDWARE & SUPPLIES SOURCES

SOURCES CONTACT DETAILS

Fine crafts

Final details