Australian Wood Review

Australian Wood Review is Australia’s premier woodworking and woodcraft magazine. Step-by-step projects and articles on technique for all skill levels offer up to date knowledge on designing, joining, carving, turning, decorating and finishing wood. Our stories are authored by Australian master craftspeople and wood artists. Each issue includes reviews of all the essential hand and power tools and machinery, specialist fittings and products that woodworkers need to successfully complete projects. Australian Wood Review also profiles local and international makers, giving an insight into their working methods. Australian Wood Review is a magazine for all woodworkers and people who love wood.

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Product news • A round-up of tools and products to take notice of.

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The Lockdown Cabinet • Making a piece with hidden secrets, subtle details and angled joinery became an expression of Vasko Sotirov’s coronavirus-struck life.

The Business of Solid Wood • An interview with Canberra maker Rolf Barfoed touches on his design and production imperatives, and the economics of making solid timber furniture on a commercial scale.

A Bird in the Hand • Carol Russell shows how to whittle birds and small hand held sculptures.

When to Sharpen • The why and the when can be just as important as the how, says Harry T. Morris.

Small Branch Forms • There isn’t any wood that cannot be put to use, says Andrew Potocnik as he shows how to create lidded containers from small branches.

Waterfall Sideboard • Graham Sands works with colour and veneer to create a cabinet inspired by Danish design.

The Reading Tree • For Paul Mitchell, a commission to build a sculptural tree was an intense process of digital and CNC technology that involved long hours and developing new skills.

Square By Hand • There are many ways to square an edge – Charles Mak looks at methods with hand tools.

Wood Diary

The Journey • Years of dedication and discipline have driven a passion to learn traditional furniture making techniques.