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 20th April 2023 - Issue 176

Boys’ Toys, Books & Gear

Vibration in the Workshop • Power tool vibration limits are a European norm. We need to take note.

Clever little helpers for a better Workshop Life

Tips for Using a Bevel Gauge

Planing Rough Stock

Hand Plane Restoration

Crafting a Swedish Ring Trivet • The Swedish trivet sitting on the dining table perplexed guests for years. Now that I know it is based on a brewer’s yeast ring I have unlocked its secret.

Swedish Ring Trivet Options • Shortcuts and colour options for ring trivets. Traditionally yeast rings were made from pine because it was easy to whittle and was flavour neutral.

Bahut Cabinet • Top to bottom, front to back and side to side, this cabinet is a beauty. It’s a workout in the workshop — but the results will provide a lifetime of joy.

Router Table • This project makes the case that workshop machines should work hard and look great, too.

To Clean or Not To Clean? • Colwin Way tackles the questions raised by reversing mounting work to clean up bases.

DOMINO Hacks • The Festool DOMINO machine is a clever tool that cuts super accurate floating tenon joints with ease. But that is not all it can do!

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Workshop Notebook & Short Cuts

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