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

Cool Tools, Books and Gear

Maleny Wood Expo • The largest woodworking event in Australia continues to impress!

Sunshine Coast Wootha Prize Winners • Australia's richest woodworking prize has been on sabatical for three COVID years. WOOTHA 2023 showcased amazing talent and awesome craftsmanship.

Tiny Treasures • Australian Woodsmith proudly sponsored the $2500 WOOTHA Tiny Treasures prize.

Reversible Glue Joint Bit

Installing a Pre-hung door • Trim carpentry is a close cousin of woodworking. Hanging a door is the first in a series of articles exploring this branch of the family tree.

Spliced Puzzle Joint • John Bullar performs a woodwork miracle with this intriguing joint.

Casual Coffee Table • The laid-back vibe of this table invites you to put your feet up and relax — or set up for the weekly game night.

Serpentine Chest • This flowing chest of drawers, a modern take on a traditional piece, catches the eye without showing off.

Table Saw Cabinet • Providing a home for blades, inserts and more, this cabinet is the perfect companion for your time at the table saw.

Exploring Bowl Design • Mark Sanger gets into the detail of form and simple decorative effects.

Rebuilding a Stanley No 52 • A collectible in need of some missing parts.

A New Angle on Chamfer Bits

Heading Screws • There are lots of reasons why screws are "headed". It looks good but also allows a boatbuilder to know where to position his screwdriver when he removes a plank.

Letting Light Through • Robert Howard's updated Artists' Statement for his WOOTHA prize-winning lamp shade is so insightful we decided to print it in full.

HARDWARE & SUPPLIES SOURCES

Bandsaw Blade Tooth Count • Bandsaw blades are made in 1⁄ 8", 3 ⁄8", and 1⁄ 2" widths. It seems they are still manufactured in English standard units. What I was wondering is what TPI do you recommend?

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