Wood Review 127
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ON THE COVER: Kevin Perkins’ exhibition ‘Written in Wood’ was inspired by his lifelong friendship with author Richard Flanagan.
PROJECTS
Making a Chessboard: David Lim demonstrates the process of parquetry as he shows how to create a chessboard using commercial veneers.
Vessel in a Vessel: Paul Barton describes how he makes his ‘impossible’ signature hollow turned form.
Gifted and Given: Raf Nathan uses gifted wood to make a simple desk for everyday use.
TECHNIQUE
Finishing by Species: Different woods can require different finishing treatments for best results, explains Carol Russell.
PROFILE
A Touch of Art: Réne LeBel takes inspiration from local landscapes to create his own language of design.
FEATURE
Explorations in Wood: Citizen of the world and multi-talented woodworker and sculptor Rex Kalehoff talks about his journey, and then details the making of his Fox Valet bench.
Another Life: Lorenzo Rossetti recycles a client’s piano into vessel for their next life.
Across Cultures: Melbourne designer maker Adam Markowitz collaborated with Indian furniture makers Phantom Hands to create a new furniture collection.
TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
The Soul of Steel: James McGregor recently visited the toolsmiths of Miki, Japan and writes about the future of their craft.
Machinery & Tool Reviews
- Woodfast PT410A planer-thicknesser
- Heritage rip and crosscut backsaws
- Blue Spruce router plane
- Laguna Fusion 1 tablesaw
- HNT Gordon plough plane
- Gilly’s chopping board oils