I have always wanted to be a woodworker. As a small child I often said was going to be a carpenter when I grew up. I always had a desire to work with wood, be it turning, repairing, designing or building. I don’t recall when I first began delving int

Things that arrive efficiently packed and also within their own plastic storage case instantly score points. Likewise wood and brass combinations have instant visual appeal. This is a carvers mallet, comfortable for a smaller hand to hold, but with g

Your work speaks of refinement in terms of design details and materials selection. What’s your general process for designing a piece? Depends, if it is for a commission, I listen to the needs and like to see the space, then provide drawings based on

Almost invariably, one of the first questions I get asked when people first visit my workshop is ‘where do you buy your timber?’ And whilst there is an element of truth to my standard cringe-worthy dad joke response of ‘from the wood shop’, there are

In the beginning, I bought timber at woodworking shows or swapped boards with mates. As my skills and aspirations progressed, I looked for timber merchants who sold by the lineal metre. But at some point, larger projects came along and I needed more

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When my wife decided the large oak tree in front of our house needed a trim, I couldn’t bear to see the many branches go to waste, or even worse, chipped or relegated to someone else’s firewood pile. As a dedicated turner and a person who hates to se

Oceans of plastic debris and kilometres of thin veneer can be found in the furniture creations of London-based but Tasmanian-bred designer Brodie Neil. Organically and often futuristically streamlined, his furniture is generally made from recycled an

When I received a request to make a side table for home, I knew I wanted to tackle sliding dovetails again. They offer an elegant joinery method that keeps solid timber braced and flat. Let me show you how to make them on the tablesaw. I also cover h

Prominent manufacturer Felder have a long history of making high-end panel saws and they recently expanded their stable with the addition of the K740 family. Fundamentally based on the existing K700 family in terms of physical stature and rip/crosscu

Fiddes hardwax oil applies easily, dries exceptionally quickly, seems harder than other products I’ve used recently, and looks and feels beautiful. I used Fiddes for my last furniture project and was pleased with the outcome. According to the Fiddes

In May 2023, seven individuals pushed pause on their lives to try something new by beginning full time study at the Centre for Fine Woodworking in Nelson, New Zealand. They wanted to learn how to design and make furniture to a high level of craftsman

Straw marquetry is a centuries old craft that sees the use of straw applied to furniture and other objects in decorative patterns. Its popularity has waxed and waned, however today marquetries of ribbon-thin, flattened straw may be seen in some of th

A router plane is basically a small chisel held in a frame with the chisel able to be raised or lowered. A large flat base offers great support for hogging out the bottoms of joints, and for making inlays and tuning tenon cheeks. A router plane is a

Martin Paul is a classically trained violinist turned luthier repairing and selling stringed instruments from his West Melbourne workshop. His studio is a refuge from the modern world. Should you stroll past on Victoria Street, chances are, you’ll se

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Anyone who has ever had to strip paint or damaged clear coats from a sizeable surface area will immediately see the utility of this tool. With an 80mm diameter rotating cutterhead set inside one end of an overall base surface area of 190 x 80mm, this

This stool is named for my mum who loved classic woven furniture and the fabric designs of Marimekko. The design has a Scandinavian feel to it and the finished stool works in many applications, and has the benefit of being super light. I’ve made the

A successful combination of understated elegance delivered with appropriate construction and good craftsmanship, free of ostentatious detail. Proportions are balanced, the finish is striking and the appearance attractive. A well deserved winner. Aled

When I was asked to write ‘an article about hand-making and why we still persevere with it’, my first thought was that I’m probably not qualified, given I’ve only been ‘persevering’ in this craft for approximately five minutes. On the other hand, que

I have waited all my life to work up the courage to paint one of my woodcarvings. I was so lucky to be at art school when the 60s turned into the 70s and received fine, classical training from skilled teachers in drawing, painting, colour and design.

Our decades long journey in this industry has taught us that adding value from the buyer’s perspective is so much more than being able to produce beautiful, skilful work. Of course that is absolutely necessary, but it’s as much about you as a person,

We’re excited to present the award winners and finalists for Maker of the Year, presented by Carbitool! Every year our judges face the seemingly impossible task of evaluating a range of furniture and objects that vary widely. All things are not equal

A chair/chaise is a difficult piece to design and needs to be designed from the ground up to support weight and be comfortable. I love how the kumiko ornament fades. To couple that intricacy with ergonomics is an ambitious project. There aren’t too m