Setting Up a Wood Workshop with Limited Space – Part IV – The Workbench By Geoff Doube At its most basic, a workbench is a flat, sturdy work surface, with some provision for work holding. At its most elaborate, it is a complicated behemoth with drawers, cupboards, multiple vices, power outlets, cupholders…you get the picture. Category: Site & Workshop Read More
Setting Up a Wood Workshop with Limited Space – Part III – Storage By Alaina Bodley Smart storage solutions are the backbone of the functional small workspace. Whether you're transforming a corner of your garage or dedicating a spare room to your craft, it's all about creating a system that streamlines workflow, enhances accessibility, and allows your creativity to flow freely – minus the clutter. Category: Site & Workshop Read More
Setting Up a Wood Workshop with Limited Space – Part II – Lighting, Electrical and Extraction By Alaina Bodley To create a comfortable and productive workshop, you may have to get strategic when it comes to lighting fixtures and electrical layouts. Thoughtful consideration here will enhance the overall functionality of your small workshop. Category: Site & Workshop Read More
Luthier Luke Kallquist and the immaculate work of guitar makers I was working for Gregory Machinery at the time, when in walks this skinny looking hipster wanting to buy a drum sanding machine. Category: Recommended , Inspiration Read More
What are helical spiral cutterheads and why are woodworkers becoming confused? One of the questions we encounter nearly everyday is ‘What's the difference between the spiral cutterhead on this $900 thicknesser and this $1,600 thicknesser?' Well, the truth is, not all spiral cutterheads are born equal... Category: Trending, Planing Read More
‘Timber has a soul’ - Meet one of Australia’s pioneering furniture makers In Timbecon’s new ‘Meet the Makers’ series, we’re interviewing the renowned woodworkers that present our popular range of DIY videos. It only made sense to kick off with a very special figure in the industry, furniture maker Phoebe Everill. Category: Trending, Inspiration Read More