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. 171 Sep/Oct 2022

Tips & Techniques

Next issue of Australian Woodsmith on sale 13th October 2022 - Issue 172

Boys’ Toys, Books & Gear

“Hacking” IKEA Ivar Shelves • Ivar laminated pine shelves have been in production for more than 50 years. They are an economical source of stock for your next design challenge.

Nari Watabe-san • Japanese sharp makes cooking a pleasure. Watching an expert at work is a real joy!

Comparing Push Sticks & Push Blocks

Mixed Media Inlay

Grooves & Slots

Kumiko Blocks • The Japanese craft of Kumiko has been around for more than 1300 years. The key tool you need to craft these joints is a shaving block set at the correct angle.

Bar Stools • This elegant set of seats works to accent any style of kitchen without competing for the spotlight.

Harvey Ellis Desk • Who wouldn’t be up for recreating this winsome piece of fine furniture. From top to bottom this alluring desk offers beauty and practicality that’s hard to resist.

Moxon Vice • This bench-top auxiliary vice brings your workpiece to a comfortable height and is a true staple for handwork in your workshop.

Simple Salad Bowl • Mike Mahoney shows you how to make a simple salad bowl from an ash bowl blank.

Pottery Wheel Lapping • Thinking outside the box is what clever people do.

Subscribe & Win

Drilling by Numbers • What is the convention behind numbered drill bits?

HARDWARE & SUPPLIES SOURCES

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