‘Kids never using saws is a national tragedy’ - Social worker Greg Miller on the community benefits of woodworking “I was so proud to receive this saw at age 10, my mate and I couldn't wait to get home from school that day. Down the back there was this huge hunk of Jarrah, in my memory about 12-feet long. Of course, we didn't just cut a bit off the end, we cut it smack in the middle....Dad wasn't very happy about that but I remember that interaction through this saw…” Category: Inspiration 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
A comprehensive guide to tuning and setting up a modern bandsaw In our new three-part series, we’re delivering the ultimate how-to guide to bandsaws, in the hope of answering the big questions. In part two, we dive into the mechanics behind the bandsaw and how to tune yours perfectly, to ensure world class cuts. Category: Sawing Read More