Editor’s Letter
6 Australian Wood Review
Following your dreams
It’s a fact that personal hardship can crystallise one’s goals in life and
that was the case for Melbourne woodworker Shinobu Kobayashi, the
man featured on this issue’s cover. More than anyone I know of, Shin
typifies a modern journeyman who has literally travelled the world to
engage with different cultures and traditions of woodworking. And on
top of that he has taken it upon himself to share his knowledge with
others. Read about him on p.44.Impossible Dovetails
We’ve all seen them, those wicked looking joints with angles going
every which way. Sunrise joints, Japanese or twisted dovetails,
whatever you call them it’s all about laying out and cutting accuracy.
A video showing Theo Cook’s superb joint going together went viral
on our social media last year so I thought, why not get in touch? And
that’s how Theo came to share some of his tips and techniques in the
story you’ll find on p.32.The Krenov Connection
Krenov’s influence as a woodworker, author and educator has set
many on a path of following their woodworking dream. Both Shinobu
Kobayashi and Theo Cook undertook a study exchange that saw them
directly absorb some of the ethos and inspiration of the late James
Krenov at the College of the Redwoods in California.
Krenov’s influence went further, and in fact it was when his path
crossed with that of Ron Hock that a legendary marque of fine
tools came about. I met Ron last year at Popular Woodworking’s
Woodworking In America event in Kentucky, USA, and enjoyed
hearing firsthand about their connection. You can read more on
p.74 and also see our website for some other articles which arose
from this visit.AWR Live: Passion to Profit
For some makers there can come a time in life when there is a desire
to take their woodworking a step further. We’re pleased to announce
that our very first conference event will focus on that theme. AWR
Live will take place on August 21, 2017 in Sydney and you are invited
to join us.
Subtitled Passion2Profit, this event is for those who are making a
living from woodworking and for those who are thinking about taking
the leap.
The passion is not hard to muster, but the profit side...well, that’s
more complex. The program is packed, and a vibrant group of
speakers and panellists will share their experiences, insights and tips.
Professional development and networking events for woodworkers
are few and far between. It’s always of value to learn from the
personal and financial experience of others, and benefit from
exchanging ideas and expanding networks.
The event is sponsored by Promac and takes place on a Monday
from 1:30 – 6pm. I really hope you’ll take time out to join us in what
is sure to be a stimulating and fun afternoon. Buy your ticket soon to
be part of an inspiring event for all pro or aspiring pro woodworkers,
and take advantage of earlybird ticketing which is now available via
http://www.woodreview.com.au/live See also p.17 for more details. I’m
excited about AWR Live and looking forward to meeting you there!Linda Nathan, Editor
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COVER:
Shinobu Kobayashi, Melbourne
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