Racing high-tech drones in an underground salt mine, an NRL player turned big-wave surfer and four-wheel-driving in one of Australia’s most remote National Parks – these stories set the tone for the April/May 2020 issue of What Tradies Want magazine.
There’s plenty more entertainment between the covers of course, along with some serious, knowledgeable reviewing and reporting on things like the latest hand tools, a stack of on-site product testing and a quick overview of the latest news effecting working tradies in Australia.
And just to tie it all up, the Diesel, Dirt & Turf Expo gets a quick once-over.
What Tradies Want magazine is every Aussie tradie’s best mate.

Surfing, motorcycling, four-wheel driving and a slice of Aussie lifestyle sits alongside hands-on testing of some of the very latest professional and DIY trades equipment in issue #67 of What Tradies Want magazine.

Equipment ranging from hearing protection through to hand tools and technologically advanced saw blades are subjected to uncompromising testing by expert, trades-qualified staff, and, as always, there’s a little humour to lighten a hardworking tradesman’s day.

Issue #67 of What Tradies Want magazine goes on sale in December.

Australia’s journal of trades and tradies, What Tradies Want, heads to far-north Queensand to chase barra and other hard-fighting species in its lure-busting issue #66. There’s also a look at an apprentice’s life in the 1960s from someone who was there, working on the construction of Sydney’s Australia Square, and the usual not-too-serious rundown on some of the latest issues and gear catching the eyes of Aussie workers. Naturally the Tradie Tough Tests, industry news and equipment reviews feature as they always do.
Issue #66 goes on sale in October.

What Tradies Want magazine’s issue #65 continues its presentation of the most entertaining and interesting topics for Australian tradies, combined with a big dose of industry news and hands-on reviews of some of the latest and greatest trade equipment. Things like the Gearwrench Bolt Biter extraction sockets, Bosch 12V Multi Cutter and the new Rhino-Rack gear are included, while a handful of the best equipment is subjected to the legendary Tradie Tough Test.

From the deserts of central Australia to the islands on the southern Queensland coast, What Tradies Want magazine tours some of the greatest destinations Australia has to offer in its June 2020 issue. On motorcycles, in 4WDS and even on a hydrofoil surfboard, the action never stops. From a tradesman’s professional viewpoint, a stack of great, leading-edge tools and equipment are put to work on real worksites and some great products are highlighted.Naturally there’s a slice of humour here and there, some well-informed comment and a look at the latest safety equipment and power tools.

A new decade hasn’t made a great difference to Australia’s most popular tradies’ publication, What Tradies Want.
The first issue for 2020 continues the magazine’s commentary on the life and work of Australian tradesmen and women, including hands-on testing of iconic work vehicles from Toyota and a stack of power- and hand tools.
Aside from the hands-on testing, the issue has a look at some financing ideas and great new gear which, while maybe not essential on a work site, is a big contributor to every tradies’ leisure time.
What Tradies Want also tracked down, and had a chat to, Holly Sharpe, a young mum who operates an excavator for a living.
As always, entertainment to help fill any spare time for tradespeople is given a high-priority, and stories on four-wheel driving, big-wave surfing and motorcycle riding fit between some not-too-serious observations on news items from around the world.It’s all in the February 2020 issue of What Tradies Want magazine.

What Tradies Want, Australia’s most popular tradies’ mag, has finished 2019 with a cracking issue.
The real-world testing of the new Toyota WorkHorse range continues, with the legendary HiAce hauling insane loads of equipment and raw materials to worksites. There’s four, serious, hard-core reviews of pro tradie equipment which has been put to work, and of course plenty of industry news and advice from the trades’ world.
Aside from the serious content, there’s plenty of entertainment – surfing, four-wheel driving, fishing and plenty more.
A copy of What Tradies Want magazine guarantees a merry Christmas.

Australia’s number-one trades-focused mag has hit its 60th issue.
Along with a close-up and inside look at the new Toyota WorkHorse range, the latest Holden Colorado LTZ and even a white-knuckle ride on Suzuki’s newest streetfighter motorcycle, there’s a stack of the latest building and trade equipment put to the test on job sites. There’s also a heap of great advice from leading practitioners on handling business and administrative tasks and a smattering of news and insights especially relevant to Australia’s tradesmen and women.Aside from the hard-core worksite material there’s a strong dash of entertainment and just a touch of cheeky humour here and there.
What Tradies Want magazine. As Aussie as a Blue Heeler on ANZAC Day.

Safety is the theme of issue #59 of What Tradies Want, with a multipage feature highlighting some of the very latest technology and equipment to ensure the wellbeing of Australian tradesmen and women, as well as interviews and features addressing the same topic.
There’s also a staggering eight hands-on Tough Tests, where gear as diverse as laser levels and dust-extraction systems are put to work on real building sites by real tradesman.
Along with the serious trades-related news and tech information is a good dose of fun and entertainment, ensuring What Tradies Want is not only part of every tradie’s work day, but a partner in their relaxation time as well.

Issue #58 of What Tradies Want, Australia’s leading trades publication, continues its coverage of the latest in tools and technology.
Hands-on testing of equipment as diverse as soldering irons, impact drivers, and even the new Bobcat E85 mini excavator, sits alongside expert financial advice and guidance on the newest safety equipment. There’s even a special feature on the current cutting-edge power tools.
Naturally there’s plenty of entertainment as well, with stories from the leisure pursuits most enjoyed by tradies, and the occasional touch of irreverent humour to keep hard-working tradies smiling.


Issue #57 of Australia’s best-loved tradies’ journal, What Tradies Want, once again hits the entertainment and information nail on the head.
Up-to-minute tools and equipment are tested on real-word worksites, and inside information on latest developments in the business and management of trades-related endeavours sit side-by-side with the kind of entertainment tradies love.
The issue looks at everything from the very latest hand tools to a marathon in Siberia, all in the language and style tradies understand.

Issue #56 of What Tradies Want has a hands-on rundown of some the latest tools and equipment, including Flex-o-vit blades, the Buildpro Backpro, AEG’s 18V caulking gun and the new router and planer from Bosch. There’s a quick look at a few industry breakthroughs, a chat with some amazing people, and slab of lifestyle stories covering some of tradies’ favourite pastimes.

What Tradies Want is a one-stop information and entertainment journal for hard-working Aussies of all kinds, for apprentices through to the most hardened artisan.

Buckle up your safety harness and hold on tight, because issue #55 of What Tradies Want is a run-away winner.Chock full of expert reviews on gear like AEG’s new 230mm cordless angle grinder, a stack of Lenox blades and even a self-healing tyre for the work wagon – one that really works, we even drove a handful of screws into it to make sure – the issue highlights some of the latest, high-tech gear for Australia’s men and women on the tools.
And after the work was done, just for fun we had a look at a whopping catfish, an idea for creating the perfect wave, and went for a blat around Eastern Creek race track.There’s so much more! Grab a copy and see for yourself.

Issue #54 of What Tradies Want magazine goes hands-on with some of the latest trades’ pro equipment. The new Bobcat T870, AEG’s 18-volt grinder, Bosch’s up-specced GWS880, DeWalts’ CDS690 cut-off saw and Irwin’s Pro Performance range all get a thorough workout on real-world worksites. There’s a heap of new equipment and technology highlighted, and we went for a hard-core blast in Yamaha’s newest Wolverine side-by-sider, the X2.
Of course there’s plenty of lifestyle stories to keep smoko and lunchbreaks interesting as well.
What Tradies Want magazine is simply, cover-to-cover, what tradies want

Australian tradies love their work, and they love their leisure time. Issue #53 of What Tradies Want, Australia’s number #1 trades publication, is full to the brim with fishing, surfing, motorsports and more. Tools and equipment are tested on real-life worksites, new equipment is showcased and the latest technologies explained. There’s even bull riding and big, heart-stopping images from around the world.

What Tradies Want has just punched out its 50th issue, and, as always, the latest trades’ tools and equipment are put through the ‘Tough Test’ process. They’re not only put through their paces on genuine job sites, they’re subjected to the abuse all professional tools face in the real world. Tape measures are dropped from heights, saws are run through hidden nails and drills are pounded through materials they were never designed to crack.

And the results are passed on to readers. That’s alongside lifestyle material like a look at the career of surfer Mick Fanning and the performance of a new range of BFGoodrich off-roads tyres in the Victorian mountains. It’s another issue chock-full of trades-focussed tech info and entertainment.

Issue #51 of Australia’s leading trade magazine hit workshops, teaching facilities tool suppliers and work vehicles around Australia like an 1800kg hydraulic hammer on a quarry rockface. What Tradies Want continues is up-to-the-minute coverage on tools and equipment for professional tradesmen and DIYers, as well mixing in a healthy slice of lifestyle escapism. Hand tools are the lifeblood of any trade, and issue #51 presents a catalogue of the very latest, as well a look at high-performance power tools and the unique ‘Tough Tests’ that are such a sought-after feature of the magazine.

What Tradies Want has hit its 50th issue, and, as always, the staff have been hands-on with the latest and most technically advanced tools, providing Australian tradesmen and DIYers the informed, expert information they need to make purchasing decisions vital to their professional performance and standing. The issue also covers off a stack of lifestyle choices, offering a brief-but-pleasurable break from a busy work schedule.
In issue #50 What Tradies Want rides a motorcycle across The Simpson Desert (almost), goes kite-surfing and comes face-to-face with a whale shark in New Guinea, has a look at the Baja rally in the US and shows some mind-blowing images of mountain biking on the US.
All this while having the occasional chuckle at itself and the world in general.

From TIG welding aluminium through the latest tools and business advice for Australia’s tradesmen, What Tradies Want has it covered in the December/January 2018 issue.The title is at one with the hardest-working demographic in this great country, whether it’s understanding the latest trends in cordless power tools or landing monster mackerel from a kayak. The things that keep a tradies’ mind ticking over are discussed, fact sorted from fiction, and even a quiet laugh shared here and there. For men and women who work  hard and play even harder, the pages of What Tradies Want share the dream.

What Tradies Want, Australia’s leading trades’ lifestyle and product publication, has hit new heights with its record-setting October/November issue.
A new editor has reinvigorated the content. The fishing, surfing, motoring and trades-focussed lifestyle content is bigger, more colourful and even more jaw-dropping than ever before, and it’s presented with end-of-the-world photography and just a breath of wicked humour.
The trades-specific material – tools, hardware, business advice and technical content – is covered by the same expert, trades-qualified people who’ve been shaping this market-leading magazine since its launch.
The October/November issue is more of the same What Tradies Want, but it rocks harder.

Issue #47 of What Tradies Want hits one of Australia’s biggest demographics with the screaming of big fishing reels, the thrashing of motorcycle engines and the trademark rundown of the newest and most sought-after equipment for Australia’s tradesmen. The mix of information and entertainment which has firmly established the title as the class leader covers lifestyle and leisure pursuits from 4WDing in the vastness of Western Australia through to hooking one the world’s most desirable game fish, the mighty Spanish Mackerel.
There’s new gear, industry heavyweights and cutting-edge equipment presented with just a dash of humour.
What Tradies Want issue #47 is on sale now.


Strap yaself in and take a spin in the Yamaha ROV Dirt Destroyer; pack your tackle box for an En Zud fishing adventure; go snowboarding in Helsinki and hit the waves with comeback king Owen Wright. Read all about the latest gadgets; research the market's hottest power tools and go into the chance to win a DeWalt worksite radio.

Hold onto your tools 'cause this issue's a cracker... John Costello takes you on the fishing trip of a lifetime to Sugar Cane City. Ron Moon goes 4WDing through the far north west of New South Wales and we send you overseas to Chile to compete in the Red Bull Valparaíso Cerro Abajo: the world’s most savage urban downhill mountain bike race. We’ve got the industry famous Tough Tests; the ultimate guide to the market’s hottest hand tools and Craig Henderson talks Smartphones. Enjoy.

It's time yet again for another issue of your favourite trade mag... Take a surf trip to Norway with Mick Fanning. Read up on the congenial war between line and spearfishermen and go 4WDing with Ron Moon as he conquers Australia's high country. There's the latest gadets; news and views and all the industry tips and advice you need to stay on top of your trade

Get on our bike... That's right, pack your chain grease  'cause WTW is sending you overseas to meet Paul Howard - the mountain bike whisperer from the legendary Canadian party town of Whisperer. Perhaps joining WTW on a 4WDing adventure to South Australia's Cooroong National Park, or fishing offshore on the Sunny Coast is more your speed? Whatever your adventure poison, WTW has it all in one spot for you along with your usual smoko-comedy hit courtesy of Craig Henderson; the industry revered Tough Tests and invaluable tips on how to manage your business thanks to the crew at Cube Consulting. Bloody beaut!

A must read issue with exclusive interviews, news and views on topics from adventure to success in  trades, Formula 1 Snow Blitz, Chicks in Trades Introducing Fiona Lawrie, Magnificent Melville Ron and Viv Moon take a trip to Cape York, Diamond in The Bluff Meet the toob-hunting Tassie tradie, and more......

A must read issue with exclusive interviews, news and views on topics from adventure to success in  trades...
The High-flying dare devil dane : The Man who is always gone with the wind ;
Other jobs tradies do : WTW meets a plumber who owns several massive tents ;
GOING 'ROUND THE BEND : Ron and Viv Moon explore the Mighty Murray River ;
and much more....

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