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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Tips & Techniques

Australian Woodsmith

Next issue of Australian Woodsmith • on sale 10th June 2021 - Issue 164

Boys’ Toys, Books & Gear

After the Fires • Bushfires have been part of the Australian landscape for millions of years. Now they are burning hotter!

Diamond Plate Finishing • Burnishing oils are a popular finish for woodturners. They can also be used to create silky smooth finishes on flat surfaces.

Getting more from your Belt Sander

How-To: ADJUST FOR BEST PERFORMANCE

Chair Devils • Upcycling old saw blades into cabinet scrapers is a common practice, converting them into chair devils is also an option.

Drawknives & Spokeshaves

STAY SHARP!

Cutting Threads in Wood

SELECTING DOWELS

Workshop Stool • Don’t let the slender, graceful lines of this stool fool you. Solid construction makes it well-suited to stand up to years of use in your workshop.

SEAT SHAPING DETAILS

LEG JOINERY

Twisted Dovetails • John Bullar shows us how to make this unusual but useful joint.

Multi-Function Shavehorse • No, this isn’t a woodworking rowing machine. This traditional device helps you get the most from hand tools.

MAKING THE DECK

ANGLED & OFFSET TENONS

CUT NOTCHES & V-GROOVE

THROUGH MORTISE & GROOVE

Arched-stretcher Sofa Table • This versatile table is a great addition to any space, casual or formal. As well as the faithful companion to your sofa, it can serve in many ways.

How-To: CUT & SHAPE THE BRACES & FEET

How-To: MAKE TENONS & NOTCHES IN THE LEGS

How-To: SIZE, SHAPE & ASSEMBLE ARCH PARTS

How-To: CREATE THE TABLE TOP & BREADBOARD ENDS

How-To: INSTALL THE BREADBOARD ENDS

Workshop Notebook & Short Cuts

Renaissance Tool • Andy Coates says it is time to bring the versatile scraper back in from the cold.

CHASING THREADS

TOOL PRESENTATION

REMARKS

Sunrise Dovetails • The sunrise dovetails that John Bullar uses to weave his "Twisted Dovetail" jewellery box together on page 36 really are a challenge to cut!

Subscribe & Win • A Rebate Block Plane from Henry Eckert Toolworks Valued at $419*

What is it? Mystery Tool • It is only when you see the manual below that the folded metal jig reveals itself to be a saw sharpening guide from the times of shillings and pence.

HARDWARE & SUPPLIES SOURCES

Final details