Steven Burrows BE Civil Eng. (UNSW)
Managing Editor
Between 1975 and 1990, Steven worked at practically every level in the building industry — both in Australia and overseas — from construction engineer to home and building consultant. He gained broad, hands-on experience in the building and renovation of domestic and commercial structures. During this period, he also wrote extensively for leading building and construction magazines.
In 1991, Steven joined Skills Publishing as a magazine editor. He is now Managing Editor for all the company’s publications including the national bi-monthly magazines, House & HOME and The Australian Woodworker.
A keen observer of the building industry, Steven maintains contact with key building industry personnel and organisations locally and overseas, and in recent years has attended or been involved in Hardware, Building and Construction Exhibitions and Seminars in Australia, USA, Germany and Singapore. He has a working knowledge of German (the result of having spent some 18 months in Europe during the late 80’s) and is a member of judging panels for the Building Design Association National Awards and other industry awards.

Neil Scobie
Initially a High School woodworking teacher, Neil Scobie has been an independent professional woodworker for more than 20 years. A highly respected Designer/Maker, he is also a woodworking teacher and demonstrator, as well as Australia’s most successful woodworking project plan designer. He is the author of a wide range of articles on subjects relevant to the craft and, in particular, he is a valued and frequent contributor to The Australian Woodworker.
Neil lives near Coffs Harbour on the Mid North Coast of NSW. His work is represented in many of the country’s leading woodworking galleries while the regular woodworking courses which he conducts in his workshop attract people from all walks of life and of all levels of expertise — from novices to aspiring masters.
Each of the projects which form the Scobie Collection is an original design — a design which has been realised in Neil’s workshop, tested in practice, refined in the light of this experience, then transformed into a project within the constructional capabilities of recreational woodworkers.

Art Burrows BSc. (Tech) Elec. Eng. (UNSW)
Publisher
A professional engineer, Art worked in electronics, mining, nuclear research and printing, before spending more than 10 years in the marketing of technical products. He later established Tensor, a marketing communications company (1977), followed by Skills Publishing (1985).
He was founding editor of both The Australian Woodworker (first published, 1985) and House & HOME (first published, 1990). Although principally engaged in the editing and production of Skills’ other publications including The Australian Timber Buyer’s Guide, he still contributes regularly to both magazines.

Les Miller 1935 -2005
Associate Editor
Les Miller had an extraordinary ability to teach. Having originally trained as a Coach & Carriage Builder, then worked as a design draughtsman, Les seemed destined for a career in engineering when he found his vocation as a teacher. Over the next 30 years, he worked as a classroom teacher, administrator, and finally, Coordinator of Teacher Re-training for the introduction of the Design and Technology course into NSW schools. Today, he is Australia’s leading woodworking educator.
Through his regular articles in both The Australian Woodworker and House & HOME (he was an Associate Editor of both magazines), his demonstrations at Timber & Working with Wood Shows throughout Australia and New Zealand, and his weekly broadcasts on the ABC, Les has helped tens of thousands of men, women and children to learn more about woodworking and to improve their woodworking skills. In 1977, Les Miller was one of the three founding members of the Woodworkers Group of NSW.

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George Hatfield
Associate Editor
Over the past several decades, George has conducted Australia’s only trade school course devoted entirely to woodturning. He has taught generations of commercial woodturners (as well as many who pursue the craft for pleasure) influencing them as much by his infectious enthusiasm for the craft, as by displays of his consummate skill.
George’s many contributions to The Australian Woodworker have made it possible for woodturners all over the country and beyond to gain from his immense experience. He now travels regularly overseas each year and continues to play a vital role in the development of The Australian Woodworker.

Paul Gregson
Associate Editor
One of Australia’s most respected furniture restorers and conservators, Paul Gregson has earned the privilege of working on a substantial part of Australia’s furniture heritage. In addition, he is frequently commissioned to provide furniture or architectural components to precisely match existing pieces or the contents of historic homes under restoration. His work can be found in galleries, churches, in famous mansions such as Swifts and the Prime Minister’s Sydney residence (Kirribilli House) — even on board ships of the Royal Australian Navy.
Paul’s experience and encyclopaedic knowledge of woodcraft make him an invaluable member of our editorial team.

Neil Schulz
Associate Editor
Neil’s involvement in woodworking began at school and continued throughout the 35 years that led him to senior management in the Australian Public service.
A past President of Woodgroup SA and for the past 7 years, a scrollsaw demonstrator at club and other events, both in Australian and New Zealand, Neil is now semi-retired and spends much time of his time promoting the use of scrollsaws and encouraging others to share his passion for them.
In addition to writing The Australian Woodworker’s introductory series on scrollsaws, Neil has conducted a course on the subject since 1998 and is the driving force behind the Australian Scroll Saw network which was formed in October, 2002 to lift the profile of scrollsawing and its associated crafts.

Maricha Oxley receiving her Peoples Choice Award for the Show Gallery at the 1999 Timber and Working With Wood Show

Maricha Oxley
Maricha’s interest in the enormous variety and beauty of Australian timbers inspired her passion for woodcarving. Animals of our native bushland are represented in many of Maricha’s carvings. She has been investigating the notion of the Australian Icon as a theme in her work. Carvings of Henry Lawson, Phar Lap, The ‘Swagman’, 'Corroboree' and the ‘Clydesdales of Yerranderrie’ are examples of Maricha’s interpretation of these ‘emblems’ that are intrinsic to our Australian identity. Maricha is currently working on some large commissioned pieces. One for Yerranderrie, collectors, and the other for the State Forest Commission. Her articles are published in 'The Australian Woodworker, "Chip Chats', Carving Magazine, Newsletters here and abroad, WWWoodcarver Online Magazine,. Designs, Illustrations and work for books. Maricha is one of Australia’s most skilled and talented carvers. She breathes life into the inanimate wood, revealing to us her unique vision of Australian life and culture.