Hybrid Hand Saws - in two size options These saws meet the market for western users who are accustomed to using a hand saw in a typical western method but who also appreciate the sophistication of the Japanese style crosscut teeth. If you have the eyes re-sharpenable, cut on both pull and push with 0.8mm blades and 1.05mm kerf.  They cut with amazing speed. Details HERE.

An Email Conversation - Does Tung Oil breathe better than a Poly Finish?  > Question> I have a timber house with 150mm baltic floor boards and a badly ventilated (poor extension work) sub floor area with variable moisture content. Would tung oil let the timber breathe and thereby reduce the risk of cupping which happened when I covered one room with precoated solid timber boards?> Also should all coats be diluted at 50% and what is the coverage rate?> Thank you for your advice.> Regards ResponseGeneral comments on thinning, coverage and technique are herehttp://www.thewoodworks.com.au/technical-data-sheets/tung-oil-aka-china-wood-oilIn theory a tung treated stick is…

Chris Lacey - Tasmanian Based Scroll Sawyer Chris is dealing with the onset of Parkinsons and is a remarkable example of how the highly precise hand eye skills needed in scroll sawing can be maintained in the face of a such a diagnosis. Chris is an advocate for increasing awareness of Parkinsons and has had quite some media exposure in his endeavours. He can accept commissions. Contact Chris at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. His latest opus in Tiger Myrtle and Huon Pine.  Note the Bird's Eye Huon in the front panel.

New Addition - Vacuum Table Bench Hold Down Kits We have just added the M-Power Vacuum Table Hold Down kits and will have first stocks soon. The kits provide all the hardware needed to fabricate a bench hold down table to either the design supplied in the kits or a layout of your own choice. The large kit is capable of holding sheet stock up to 1200 x 2400mm. These are extremeley useful for holding work pieces for routing or sanding and ideal for batch production work and in most cases will eliminate the need for time consuming clamping.  …

New Range Of High Capacity Clamps These are a solution for all those of us who need high power clamps to close up joints on lousy joinery.  Just kidding but with up to two tonnes of pressure at your fingertips these look pretty special.  Spanish made. FX Extreme are F clamps with the screw fully enclosed and lubricated for life. HX Extreme are hydraulically activated F pattern clamps. LX are F clamps with a lever cam action and release trigger. VX are probably the highest capacity sash cramp available with a massive H section bar and an astounding 2 tonnes…

Hegner Exploded Parts Diagrams We sell the German made, Hegner range of small machines across Australia and New Zealand. In these days of disposable power tools is is notable that Hegner continue to support machines to the component level which are in many cases more than 25 years old. Just compiled a collection of parts diagrams to assist those looking for spares. See HERE.

New Listings - Japanese Hocho Chef Knives Just listed a comprehensive offering of Japanese chef knives known generically as Hocho.  These are a delight for woodworkers who cook and love quality knives in the kitchen. The mastersmiths represented in this selection take the build and aesthetic qualities of these knives way past any mere functional requirement. Data sheet HERE Listing HERE

Several years ago when the Wood Works had a centrally located shop in Sydney my colleagues and I used to teach a short course in sharpening.  To assist with the classes I made 8 sharpening stations which were designed to be lifted into place on the bench for the duration of the class and stowed aside afterwards.  I have had many enquiries for the design of these stations and sold all but my last one hence the point of this data sheet. The ability to quickly set up a sharpening rig and then stow it away is a common requirement…

We offer work holding solutions for many needs. See a full listing HERE. Read more: Vices with a twist

US Authors often use thread descriptions which confuse because the UNC standard uses gauge numbers for sizes under 1/4 inch. It is not immediately clear that for example, a #4-40 UNC designated screw will be a close enough fit for what Australians would know as 1/8 inch Whitworth or a #6-32 UNC designated screw will be a fit for 5/32 inch Whitworth. Use this table to decipher the US standard. Read more: Unified Thread System