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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Australian Wood Review

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Making the Tuned Drinks Cabinet • Jono Everett recaps on his five basic principles of design as he shows how to make his minimalist but distinctive and highly functional drinks cabinet.

Furniture as Art • Schulim Krimper was a trailblazer in Australia’s modernist designer maker tradition. A recent comprehensive exhibition of his work highlighted his significance. Story by Linda Nathan.

Full Circle • Karolis Stolys describes how he made his dream cabinet and why it fulfilled his passion for perfection.

Taking Tradition Forward • Schooled in traditional skills, Korean furniture designer maker So Joong-Han distills his designs through a contemporary lens.

Lone Spirit • A flame form vessel made from rare timber pays homage to a special friend. Story by Neil Turner.

Truly Seen • Carol Russell writes about the life and work of Tasmanian artist Gay Hawkes.

Trees Grown on Trees • In the mountain forests north of Kyoto, master forestry has been practised for centuries. With precision and patience, logs are shaped that are as beautiful as they are functional. Joakim Rådström tells the story of Japan’s most exclusive building material.

Wood Diary

Goodbye London Plane • Using a soon-to-expand urban timber resource, and the inspiration of a select group of makers, created a collection of work that was all about local. Andy Ward explains…

Knot Pine • Designed and made as a homage to an iconic urban tree, a limited edition of chairs now stand as a legacy to its significance.

Riding the Wave • From ancient times man has found ways to glide on water. Mark Riley outlines a basic history that will be brought to life in an upcoming exhibition.