Number 1
May/June 1985
Why Buy Rubbish?
Some reasons for the wide variation in quality of woodworking machinery and things you should look for before you buy.
Natural lighting, naturally
First of a series about designing and making light fittings for your home - starting with Ceiling Fittings and Standard Lamps.
Turning a Table Lamp
by Mike Darlow
Old saws about saws
Two old-timers give some helpful advice on looking after hand saws.
Stick with it!
A quick guide to glues and adhesives, their major advantages and disadvantages.
Putting on a new face
by John Ewart
An experienced woodturner shows how to make a useful Centre Screw Face Plate for your lathe.
User Report
Hirsch Saw Table
So you want to turn Pro!
Mike Darlow talks about becoming a professional woodturner.
Cabriole Spells Class
There's something distinctly classy about cabriole legs.
Grog in the Glory Hole
How one woodworker solved the problems posed by that awkward space below the stairs of a terrace house.
Book Review:
Japanese Joinery by Nakahara
Timber Page
Meranti
Issue Number 2
July/August 1985
Michael Gill -- Woodcarver
How to get started in Woodcarving
Don't think you can carve? Of course you can. Michael Gill shows how to start.
The Big L Universals
We compare specifications for two of the best universal woodwrking machines in the world.
Little LIGHTS
More about light fittings and a detailed description of a "specimen" light you can make.
How Ana Gote to be a wood dealer
Profile of Anagote Timber Pty Ltd - a craft timber supplier
New 'pots' for old
The Arnalls introduce their lathe system
List of Craft Timber Retailers
Probably the first Australia-wide list of craft wood retailers ever published.
Animalegs made easy
byJohn Ewart
Turning cabriole legs
Superchuck & microwave seasoning
The technique of microwave seasoning
Speeds, pulleys and V-drives
by S. Bennett
Working out belt speeds
User Report
T-Cut Super Saws
Book Reviews
Techniques of Creative Woodcarving
by Ian Norbury
Timber Page
Timber Supply
Number 3
September/October 1985
Make mine Music
Guitar maker, Graham McDonald
Making a Traditional Desk
by Dave Manning
Woodworking project (Pt I)
Starting a Woodworking business
Part 1 of a series
For your protection
by H Saducas
Earth leakage devices
New Concepts in Bowl Turning
by Mike Darlow
Part 1 of series on bowl turning techniques
The Trinket Box
by Wim Beyk
Woodworking Project
User Report
Triton Workcentre MkIII
List of Clubs
Starting a Woodworking Business
Marketing & advertising
Timber Page
Red Gold - Australian Red Cedar
Book Review
Working in Wood
by Ernest Scott
Issue Number 4
November/December 1985
Magnificent Mural
How Vic Wood made a 14.4 x 2.5 metre mural
An Introduction to Japanese Tools
Making a Lap Desk
Woodworking project
Choosing a Woodturning Course
Christmas Toybox
by Stephen Bennett
Woodworking Project
Toy Service Station
by Roger Jenkins
Woodworking Project
Advertising for your new business
More about woodworking businesses (Pt 3)
Completing the Traditional Desk
by Dave Manning
Woodworking project (Pt II)
User Report
The Emcostar 2000
Make yourself a Mallet
by Dennis Connor
Woodworking project
Keep your Gun Hot
Using hot melt glue
Club List
Timber Page
Timbers For Turning
Book Reviews
Turning Wood
by Richard Raffan
Reproducing Antique Furniture
by H Gottshall
Issue Number 5
January/February 1986
Looking inside the Designer's mind
Some thoughts about becoming a better designer
Build a European Style Workbench (Pt I)
by D Connor
Woodworking Project
Cupboard makes light work
by Wim Beyk
Woodworking Project (kitchen wall cupboard)
There's one born every minute
by R. Gall
Woodworking project (laminated handle for teapot)
Introduction to Marquetry
The Marquetry Picture
by Lionel Pavey
Woodworking project
For your Protection - Noise in the Workshop
Club List
New Concepts in Bowl Turning
by Mike Darlow
Part 2 of series
User Report
Dowelling with a Tasmanian Devil
Australia's Craft Wood Specialists
Wooden Entertainer
Woodworking project -- pyramid puzzle
Profile of a Supplier
Woodwork Tool Supplies
Timber Page
Red Ironbark
Karen Ellis My Own Cedar Tree
O Melmeth
Book Review
How to Carve Wood
by R Butz
Issue Number 6
March/April 1986
A beautiful way to learn woodwork
The SturtSchool at Mittagong
An Occasional Job
by R. M. Guthrie
Woodworking project -- an occasional table
Make a European Workbench
by D Connor
Woodworking project (Pt II)
Professional Help for your Business
Part 4 of this series
Taming the Router
by Les Miller
An expert shows how to avoid router problems
Build a Clock Woodworking project
New Concepts in Bowl Turning
by Mike Darlow
Part 3 of this series
Easy to make 2-storey Doll's House
by R Jenkins
Woodworking project
Club List
Review of 1985 V.W.A. Exhibition
by S Wraight
Why make big ones?
Turning miniatures
Profile of a Supplier
Woodfast Pty Ltd
Timber Page
Curing Timber
Book Review
The Practice of Woodturning
by Mike Darlow
Issue Number 7
May/June 1986
I'd rather be Carving
A weekend course in carving
Window Making
by Neville Mudd
Woodworking project
How to choose and care for Router Bits
The not-so-humble Cup Chuck
by John Ewart
Understanding Construction
by Wim Beyk
First in a series about building construction
User Report
Luna L38/310 Planer Thicknesser
by Rod Nathan
Building a Corner Display Cabinet
by R Guthrie Woodworking project
Make this Chequerboard Table
by Stephen Bennett
Woodworking Project
Club List
Profile of a Supplier -- Mik International
Timber Page
Huon Pine
Book Reviews
Fine Woodworking on... (book series)
Issue Number 8
July/August 1986
How to choose a Table Saw
Choosing the Right Sawblade
Table Saws - how they compare
Table Saw Survey
Woodworkers can be chemists too
Making casein glue and rose coloured varnish
Building a Wine Server (Pt I)
by Wim Beyk
Woodworking project
Woodturning on a metal lathe
"Pet Rooster" Walking Toy
by Roger Jenkins
Woodworking project
Profile of a Supplier -- The Woodturning Centre
If It Won't Fit - Shoot It!
by Alan Wale
Making and using a shooting board
User Report
Hegner Scroll Saws
Little Lathe with BIG potential
The Leadbeatter lathe
Timber Page
Banksia Integrifolia
by Maurice D Passmore
Controlling The Behaviour Of Wood
During Microwave Drying
by Bruce Leadbeatter
Book Review
Cabinetmaking, the
Professional Approach -- Alan Peters
Issue Number 9
September/October 1986
Choosing Hand Tools
Space Saver Kitchen Cupboard
by RM Guthrie
Woodworking project -- between studs wall cupboard
Building a Wine Server (Pt II)
by Wim Beyk
Woodworking project
User Report
Elu MOF 96
Commemorative Carving
Peter Carrigy describes his work on a Commemorative Sculpture
Designing Wooden Toys
by Jenny Springett
Report on the Brisbane Woodturning Conference
Pinocchio Woodturning project
Turned, "life-size" toy
Book Reviews
Master Woodturners
by Dale L. Nish
The Woodworker's Bible
by Alf Martensson
TimberPage
River Red Gum
by Karen Ellis
Club List
Issue Number 10
November/December 1986
Which Way to Turn?
Australia's first comprehensive woodlathe surveysurvey
Design Sense
A Fair Dinkum Squatters Chair
by I Mann
Woodworking project
A Chainsaw Mill
by Karen Ellis
Chair Restoration
by Paul Gregson
Understanding Construction (Part II)
by Wim Beyk
New Designs for Australian Furniture?
by Trish Armstrong
A Chisel Sharpening Jig?
by RM Guthrie
Making A Play Cupboard
Woodworking project
User Report
Ryobi AP10
A Woodies Weekend in the GoulburnValley
Book Reviews
Staining and Polishing
by Charles H Hayward
Timber Page
Workability of Huon Pine
Issue Number 11
January/February 1987
Choosing your Planer/Thicknesser
Planer/Thicknesser survey
The Grand 'ol American Rockin' Chair
Old Rockin' Chair got me! (Pt I)
by Bill Hawtin
Woodworking project
Now they're putting computers in hand drills!
Metabo Sb EDV 1000/2S automatic drill
A Miniature Grandfather Clock
by Max Harpley
Woodworking project
It's All in the Finish
by Paul Gregson
First of a series on finishes and finishing
Putting the Pressure On
by Steve Ledger
Home-made guides for an inverted router
Rustin's Plastic Coating
How to use this plastic coating
A Toy Cradle
by Roger Jenkins
Woodworking project
VWA Exhibition 1986
User Report
Elu 172
by Colin Appleton
WoodcraftA.C.T. 1986
Fine tuning a metal bodied plane
by I McPherson
Club List
Profile of a Supplier -- E & F Stanley
Bowl with Matching Lid
by Jim Walsh
Woodworking project
Book Reviews
World Woods in Colour
by William A Lincoln
Making Small Wooden Boxes
by James A Jacobson
Timber Page
Brigalow
by Karen Ellis
Issue Number 12
March/April 1987
The Ins and Outs of Radial Arm Saw
Radial Arm Saw survey
The Plane Makers
by David Warren
The Warm Hand Tool
by David Warren
Modern wooden planes E C Emmerich
Towards a good finish
by Paul Gregson
Second in series about finishes and finishing
Symtec
the world's most unusual lathe?
His & Hers
by Peter Maslin
Woodworking project -- Fire Engine toybox
Old Rockin' Chair got me! (Pt II)
by Bill Hawtin
Woodworking project
Wall Mirror
by RM Guthrie
Woodworking project
A Weekend at Sovereign Hill
It's the thought that counts
by R Gall
Woodworking project -- laminated platter
Making a Cutlery Box
by Wim Beyk
Woodworking project
New Importer of Japanese Tools
by John G Leete
User Report
Metabo Tacker Ta E 3030
User Report
Ryobi HB-321 SF Belt Sander
Book Reviews
The Stanley Plane
by Alvin Sellens
The Art of Turned-Wood Bowls
by Edward Jacobson
Issue Number 13
May/June 1987
Tools that sharpen tools
On Edge
by Paul Gregson
Restoring Carving tools
by Les Miller
Turning Tool sharpening
by Mike Darlow
Four article feature on tool sharpening
Four Octave Xylophone
by Jeff Kemp
Woodworking project -- easy to make xylophone
His & Hers Toyboxes
by Peter Maslin
Woodworking project -- doll's house toybox
User Report
The Durden Pacemaker
Modern Makers of Wagon Wheels
Father and son learn to make wheels
Understanding Construction (Pt III)
by Wim Beyk
Copycarvers
Short discussion on carving machines
A "fully clothed" beside table
by R Guthrie
Woodworking project -- circular table
Chuck Adaptor
by J Walsh
Turning aid -- wooden chuck adaptor
User Report
The Durden Pacemaker
Book Reviews
Projects for Creative Woodcarving
by Ian Norbury
Step by Step Woodcarving
by Alan & Gill Bridgewater
Proven Shop Tips
byTaunton Press
Timber Page
Everyone can help scavenge
by M Passmore
Issue Number 14
July/August 1987
Strong panel joints
Using a router for feather jointing
Sand Easy
Choosing and using portable sanders
An Adult High Chair
by R Guthrie
Woodworking project. Chair for drawing table or kitchen
Video Workshop
Introduction to Woodmill's video courses
Making a Pastrin Plane
by David Lockwood
Woodworking project
The Practices of Bowl Turning
by M Darlow
Detail Candlestick
by G Hatfield
Woodturning project
Build a Billy-Cart
by Colin Appleton
Woodworking project
Market Day Sale & Swap Day NSW
Peter Carrigy's Sydney Exhibition
A Woodworker's answer to RSI
Woodworking project -- a footstool for keyboard operators
Club List
User Report
Ridgway Power Expansive Bits
by Paul Gregson
Book Reviews
Turning Miniatures in Wood
by John Sainsbury
Cabinet-Making for Beginners
by Charles H Hayward
Spindle Moulder Handbook
by Eric Stephenson
Timber Page
I hugged a Cedar Tree
Issue Number 15
September/October 1987
Pick your combination
Survey of available Combination machines
W.T.G.V. Weekend Seminar
The Golden Mean and other Fairy Tales
Discussion on well known design rules
Introducing our guests
About the visiting demonstrators at the '87 National Woodworking Conference
How to Design a Verandah Table (Pt I)
by Wim Beyk
Woodworking project -- combining the description of a "simple" project with a discussion on design
Spiral Stairs with a Twist
Big ones and little ones
Kutzall burrs
A Woodworker at an Antique Fair
The Final Finish
by Paul Gregson
French Polishing for the amateur
Turning a Round Frame
by Jack Fisher
Woodworking project. Picture frames
A Restoration Project
by R M Guthrie
Repairing a dining chair
Getting Back to it
by Jack Richards
Woodcraft goes to the Opera '87
Making a 10-30mm Belt Sander
by Brian Latty
Book Reviews
Woodworking Plans & Projects
by Guild Of Master Craftsmen
Scroll Saw Handbook
by Patrick Spielman
Federal Furniture
by Michael Dunbar
Casuarina
by Karen Groeneveld
Issue Number 16
November/December 1987
First steps in suction
by R Nathan
A tale of dust extraction
Eat my Dust Dust collectors
How to design a Verandah Table (Pt II)
by Wim Beyk
Sanding without tears
Hand sanders
Making Time
by R M Guthrie
Woodworking project -- A turned wall clock
Chuck full of features -- Masterchuck
King of the Goblet Makers (Neville Sanders)
by J B McCarter
Woodwork as it was
Woodcraft at the Opera House
The Crane
by Roger Jenkins
Woodworking Project -- making a toy crane
Making Finger Tops
by Peter Robson
Woodturning Project
User Report
Cabot's Decking Finish
User Report
Teknatool Lathe
The Bonthistler Awards
George Ingham Exhibition
Book Reviews
Sharpening and Care of Woodworking Tools & Equipment
by John Sainsbury
Woodturning Projects & Techniques
by Bruce Boulter
Timber Page
Fruit woods can be sweet
by M Passmore
Issue Number 17
January/February 1988
Finish up OK
Choosing finishes
The Lester Improved Saw
Laying a Varnish
by Paul Gregson
Two pot or not two pot?
by Anthony Hope
Two Pot Polyurethane finishes
The Guest Room Towel Rack
by R M Guthrie
Woodworking project
Woodturning Since the Fifties
Understanding Construction (Part IV)
by Wim Beyk
Report on the National Conference
A Fein Wobble Sander
Making a Rifle Stock
by Maurice Passmore
A school in retrospect
(Krenov's School of the Redwoods, California)
by Rodney Hayward
Make your own Drum Sander
by Kim Chambers
Why Try?
About Trying (Jointing) Planes
User Report
Woodfast Power Carve
User Report
Masport Woodworker
Timber Page
Blackwood
Book Reviews
Making Cabinets & Built-ins
by Sam Allen
Turned-Bowl Design
by Richard Raffan
Issue Number 18
March/April 1988
Is this the Last Generation of Woodworkers?
Five Ways to Improve your Workshop
The Typical Australian Garage Workshop
by Paul Gregson
A Welder in a Woodworking Workshop
by J Viggers
Welding projects for the workshop
Making Thimble Huts
by David Teague
Woodworking project
Easy Clock Making
by CS Harding
A Stylish Desk for a Student (Pt I)
by WF Norquay
Woodworking project
Telephone Turning & Pot Plant Turning projects
by Ted Watt
Exhibition Winners
How to Design and Make a Letter Box
by Wim Beyk
Take Time for Kids
by Jenny Springett
Burl Wood from Nth Qld
Woodcraft at the Melbourne Meat Market
User Report
Ryobi Table Saw BT2500
by Colin Appleton
Book Reviews
Winning designs for Woodturning
by Alan & Gill Bridgewater
Woodcarving - a Complete Course
by Ron Butterfield
Wood Machining
by Nigel S Voisey
Timber Page
Timber in the Tropics
by Alex Stewart
Issue Number 19
May/June 1988
Coming to Grips with Glue Adhesives survey
The 1988 Squatter's Chair
by Ivan Mann
Woodworking project
Making a Tortilla Maker
by Jeff Kemp
National Woodworking Exhibition Winners
A Stylish Desk (Pt II)
by W F Norquay
What to do with little bits of wood
by RM Guthrie
Segmented bowl turning
The Remarkable Japanese Spinning Top
by NH Bradbury
Woodturning project
Hide Glue
by Paul Gregson
Clamps & Clamping
The BIG BLOW (English cyclone)
Timber Treat
Trend Timbers Open Day
A Bushman's Saw
by DL Crisp
Book Reviews
The Craftsman Woodturner
by Peter Child
The Complete Book of Portable Power Tool Techniques
by R J De Cristoforo
User Report
Speedbore 2000 drill bit
User Report
Vicmarc VL250 lathe
Issue Number 20
July/August 1988
Choosing Sawblades
User Report
The Shapersaw
Getting started in Woodturning
Templates for the Japanese Top
Making a Diablo!
by Alan Maunder
Woodturning project
Using Screws - a Twisty Problem
by WF Norquay
Turning "Black Boy" Grass Trees
by W A Bennett
Making an Appalacian Dulcimer
by Jeff Kemp
Australasian Club List
Making an "Irish" Rolling Pin
by Keith Hudson
Woodworking/woodturning project
Bird Carver, Peg Ridgely, in Australia
How to Design a TV Cabinet
by Wim Beyk
Cabinetmaking project
Introducing Modelling & Miniatures magazine
Book Review
Carpentry
by Caspar J Lewis
Issue Number 21
September/October 1988
The Router as a Spindle Moulder
The Dado Cutter
Another Wooden Chuck
by F Henley
Turning More Black Boy "grass trees"
by Tom Ward, Bob Rutherford
Timber Page
Woody Pear
by M Passmore
Turning it like it is
by Tom Skilton
Green turning
A Router Planing Jig
by Neil Bradbury
The Great Queensland Woodturning Event
Pianos are their forte --
PrestonTAFECollege course
Turn Green
by Anthony Hope
Richard Vaughan's Router Table
User Report
B&D brad nailing gun
A new Woodcarver's Tool
Introducing The Woodcarver
Preview of the Working With Wood Show
Finishing your Dulcimer
by Jeff Kemp
Can wood dust affect your health?
by Neil Tyers
Book Reviews
Router Jigs & Techniques
by Patrick Spielman
Shelves, Closets & Cabinets
by Peter Jones
Blizzard's Action Toys
by Richard Blizzard
Issue Number 22
November/December 1988
Using Particleboard
The Wheelbarrow Project
by Ray Gall
Poplarwood
Hi-Tech router jigs from New Zealand (Craftmaster)
Gluing Particleboard
by Bob Bolton
The Craftsman's Clay
by A Dixon
Introduction to Craftwood
How to make a Skateboard
by John Swinkels
A Turning Project (Vase)
by RM Guthrie
Russell Hoffman's Bowl Lathe
Tasmanian Woodcraft Survey
Ideas from Readers
The Woodturner's Friendship Pole
(Qld Conference)
Aust. Beeswax marketed in USA
Leady Lathe in production
User Report
Incra-jig
User Report
Stayer SC251 Mitre Saw