Established in 1985, The Australian Woodworker is Australia's most popular woodworking magazine.
Published bi-monthly, every issue provides you with projects, technical tips,
information on new products, shows and exhibitions,
book reviews, profiles of woodworkers, an events calendar, as well as local and International news.

We're confident you'll find every issue entertaining and rewarding reading.

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Turnfest 2008
by Neil Scobie

Cutlery Canteen with Pockets - 1
by Allen Barrett
Even expensive sets now come in cardboard boxes, so this handsome wooden canteen with room for everything is the ideal means of protecting and storing your cutlery.

Club Drumbeat
Official Opening of the Eurobodalla Woodcraft Guild Inc Workshop (NSW) and The Bendigo Woodturners restore Historic Model Chinese Junk.

Turning a Soccer Ball
by Sam Shakouri
A keen follower of soccer and a long-time segmented turner, it was inevitable that Sam would devise a method for successfully turning a full-size wooden soccer ball.

Canberra Timber & Working with Wood Show Guide
View the excellent work on display in the Exhibition by the Woodcraft Guild of the ACT as well as visit the woodworking show at EPIC, Canberra, 5-7 September.

Textures and Spirals on Turned Work
Add decorative textures and turn relief spirals on your projects with the Robert Sorby Spiralling and Texturing System.

George's Corner
by George Hatfield (Assoc. Editor)
Graham Bourquin shrinks George's Pendency Post.

Mastering the Technique of Making Your Own Dowels
by Steve Maskery
Steve decides that the books make it look easier than it is, but a few tips brings success.

'Elusive', The Unicorn - Pyrography
by Carolyn McCully
This project is in the style of a Medieval woodcut and introduces the use of the skew tip for easier straight lines.

What Happened to the ex-Mik International Stores?
In spite of the demise of the head office, Mik International’s brand range and commitment to quality remains available through five stores spread over four States.

Festool MFK 700 Trimmer/Router
by Stuart Duffy
Festool's latest release redefines the role of trimmers in woodworking.

Sam Shakouri - Adventures in Segmented Turning
Most people learn to turn and then take up segmented turning, but in an effort to make the most of the material available to him, Sam has always been a segmented turner.

User Report -
Razertip Scale Tips (Pyrography)
by Carolyn McCully
Carolyn experiments with the effects possible with the Razertip (fish) scale tips, including decorating a wood carving.

Third National Scroll Saw Exhibition
by Neil Schulz
In May the Australian Scroll Saw Network held a very successful national event for scrollers, aided by their hosts, the Albury Wodonga Woodcrafters.

How Square is Square?
by Geoff Birtles
Tips on how to check and fix your mitre saw and table saw so that they cut square.