Wood Review 123
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ON THE COVER: Jono Everett is a force for positivity who thrives on community involvement but retreats into his own world when it comes to design.
From Tree to Table: David Laird shows how to make ‘spade-handle’ tables, and explains why he likes to make furniture that ‘weighs lightly on the planet’.
Making a ‘Floating’ Secret Drawer: Derek Cohen spills the inside story on making secret drawers for his elegant bedside cabinets, with plans for the tables included.
Veneering wood is an art and craft that goes back to ancient times and still opens a world of design opportunities. Louen Pinpin shows how to veneer small projects.
The 3D World of Stereotomy: ‘It’s a way of locking in your human Autocad or Sketchup and beyond any tool’, explains Patrick Moore, a Canadian carpenter who has devoted years to the study of a practical method of putting 2D drawings into 3D sections that dates back centuries.
Material Explorations: Be true to your own voice and establish a unique style, says West Australian wood sculptor Olive Gill-Hille in an interview that discusses her processes and inspiration points.
Lighting the Way: Kara Ghasemiani sidestepped a career as an engineer to study fine woodworking in Sweden...and couldn’t be happier.
Task Lighting: 'Don’t limit yourself to conventional solutions when it comes to lighting up different shop situations', explains David Luckensmeyer as he explores a range of options and DIY solutions.
Making Space: Historical and contemporary carved works by Tasmanian makers created an interesting dialogue in a recent exhibition. Review by Carol Russell.
The Art of Making: Studio Woodworkers Australia’s annual exhibition at Australian Design Centre in Sydney presents a snapshot of work by some of our finest woodworkers and wood artists.
Passages of Time: USA maker Vivian Chiu creates vessels from crates that preserve the history of a migrant community in New York, and also tell her own story.
Transformative Repair: In a throw-away world, 12 designers and craftspeople made a statement about tackling issues of repair and reuse.
The Jan Pennell Award for Woodturning: Maker of the Year awards, presented by Carbatec, now offer an annual cash award for woodturning that is judged across all categories.
Machinery & Tool Reviews:
Arbortech Turbo Scraper
Bosch cordless dust extractor
Felder Format 4 plan51L jointer
Nova Neptune lathes
LeVoite drilling guide
Wood Review magazine issue 123 is available from newsagents and selected retailers.
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