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

Next issue of Australian Woodsmith on sale 9th March, 2023 - Issue 175

Boys’ Toys, Books & Gear

3D Printing in the Workshop • 3D printers are becoming mainstream. They have a creative place in a modern workshop.

Beckets and Deck Quoits • Beckets and deck quoits conjure up images of life at sea. On a sailing boat rope was used to solve most problems.

Bridle Joints on the Table Saw

Installing Skirting Boards

Sea Chest • This versatile sea chest is just at home in your workshop packed with tools as it is in a bedroom storing an extra set of linens.

Valet Chair • More than just a place to sit, this attractive chair pulls double duty as an all-in-one launching pad for your day.

Arts & Crafts Bedside Cabinet • The Arts & Crafts family continues to grow with the birth of the solid piece you see here. Surely the term“the more the merrier” applies to expanding this clan.

Workshop Station • This wall-mounted system packs in a lot of storage — and an extra worksurface. It’s easy to build and configure to meet your needs.

Sweet Chestnut Bowl • Bob Chapman looks at sweet chestnut and turns an Art Deco-style bowl.

Construction Overview / OVERALL DIMENSIONS: 310mm x 45mm

Glue Line Rip Blades

Subscribe & Win • A Triton 2400W Plunge Router valued at $599*

Online Access Now Available • When you subscribe you can now add online access to our back issue library!

Workshop Notebook & Short Cuts

HARDWARE & SUPPLIES SOURCES

Lignum Vitae • Lignum vitae translates from Latin to "wood of life". The species is native to the Caribbean and has been historically the densest timber traded worldwide.

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