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My racking is in my workshed, though the workshed is not insulated - workshed is all Colourbond. I do have a couple whirlybird and a industrial wall mounted fan, but I'd prefer not to run the fan all...

G'day folks,

I'm looking for some thoughts and recommendations preventing splitting and cracking when storing timber. I live in the Blue Mountains in NSW and with Spring here, temperatures in my...

Pac man is right, I do live in the Blue Mountains. But I did enjoy your story; I am something of a French scholar as it turns out, I'm a PhD candidate specialising in the works of French philosopher,...

After looking at the tools available, we basically have Stein, Mora, Robin Wood or Ben Orford. If you were to buy tools now, which would you opt for? For Stein you're paying roughly $45, $65 for Mora...

Australian Wood Review is such a great publication. Thanks again for you help Pac man, I really appreciate it!

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Thanks for such a detailed response, Pac man!

The cherry would be hard by now. Is there a difference in tooling when carving green or dry, or is it in a difference in technique?

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I'm in the market for some hook knives for spoon carving. I cut down a neighbour's cherry tree 2 years ago and it's time I can start working the wood. I've checked out both Carba-Tec and Hare &...

I work at Bunnings. I wouldn't trust getting anything cut on the wall saw. The tolerance is 5mm and the blades will chip the melamine. You're unlikely to get a straight cut.

Honestly, you're...

Some great information here, Hughie, thanks. I'm specifically interesting in turning (tea and coffee) cups, small to medium sized bowls under 300mm in diameter, as well as pens. I want to keep my...

Blue Mountains, Sydney. I used to be involved with the Blue Mountains Woodworking club years ago when I was still an active woodworker, but I now have insane commitments with full-time work and a...

This is perfect, thanks hughie!

I don't mind taking the time to save up for quality machinery and tooling. I want it to last.

Would you be able to recommend any books for small projects to...

Hi folks. New to the forum here and looking to get get back into woodworking. I'm a wood machinist by trade and used to make jewellery boxes and clocks for woodwork galleries, but all that was about...