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Robert Sorby is generously offering a bundle of tools from their new Robert Sorby Select...
Robert Sorby is generously offering a bundle of tools from their new Robert Sorby Select...
Richard Findley looks at what is needed to turn for furniture I trained as a...
Dave Western hops into action with this frog face For many years I have been...
Derek Jones assesses the risks Based on information collected by the HSE in relation to...
Michael T Collins shows how to make one of the oldest woodworking joints that cabinetmakers...
Dave Western hops into action with this frog face For many years I have been...
Richard Findley looks at what is needed to turn for furniture I trained as a...
Derek Jones assesses the risks Based on information collected by the HSE in relation to...
Chris Grace improves the effectiveness and ease of use of his extraction system. Having a...
In this two-part series, experienced turner Richard Findley looks into the techniques of turning bowls...
Derek Jones uncovers some of the basics of router joinery For several years, I shared...
We visit one of the world’s leading art and design museums. One of London’s best-known...
Small can sometimes be very practical. Although an adage often reserved for hand tools, some...
When you are demonstrating you need to show off your talents so David Barron’s toolbox...
We wax lyrical about the sticky subject of keeping your tools shiny and running smoothly....
Whether you have loose drawers or none fitted at all, here is some useful advice...
Have you ever stood in a room and considered how many joints you are surrounded...
Andy Coates creates a decorative bowl, which remains attached to its base. A while ago I...
Grinding carbon steel gouges and blades can be tricky, so Chris Grace opts for a...
Alan Wasserman on working with less-than-perfect timber, using faults to your advantage It can be...
Richard Findley continues his skew chisel series by making a wooden mallet for use around...
The unique chair created by an automative design guru has been awarded a bespoke guild...
Andy Coates makes a table lamp from a reclaimed oak post. Every once in a...
Cedric Boyns carves a stylised raven spirit from the Russian Far East Things you will...
Derek Jones looks at a few techniques to help tone down the appearance of new...
Barry Robbins shares his passion for a tool that most of us take for granted...
Vic Tesolin makes a simple bench with rock-solid joinery that won’t cause you to lose...
Gerald is a well-established professional carver, who remains as devoted as ever to his craft....
Steve Bisco carves an oak panel with authentic Viking decoration When I take a walk...
Most modern clocks use a battery-operated quartz movement. When the clock quits working and a...
If you have ever dreamt of building your own boat from a kit, then take...
You don’t have to suffer from a bad back to realise that our handy kneeler...
Peter Benson considers how repeated application improves our carving When I was a small child,...
We always need to hold things together – but should it be screws or nails?...
Ramon Valdez makes a handy jig for shaping curved crest rails I recently created templates,...
Mark Baker explores creating that elusive perfect cut The perfect cut is something every turner...
Giacomo Malaspina goes back to basics with some old-fashioned carpentry techniques This article could start...
Vic Tesolin explains how a few extra steps will guarantee centuries of strength In medieval...
The author looks at the core tools used in woodturning. There are many turning tools...
With more than 100,000 species of woods in the world, most turners shouldn’t have a...
Over the years, I have used or developed many tricks or shortcuts on my shop...
Jim Hooker raises the issue of identifying wood species by common and Latin names The...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A. Maxey...
Bridle joints are common in frame construction because of their strength. The wide mortise and...
Peter Benson begins his series by telling us the processes, start to finish, in carving…...
We explain the importance of jigs for routing. Routers only work safely and accurately because...
James Duxbury has a gripping idea for easy component sanding. The sanding of small wooden...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A....
Dan Schwank demonstrates his method for producing batches of accurate winding sticks One of the...
Amber Bailey likes to make sure her veneers are in a respectable condition. As anyone...
Alan Wasserman looks at using timber with small cracks and similar imperfections. I am constantly searching...
The famous dovetail is well used for its sharp finish and practical strength, making it...
Using a biscuit jointer in static mode has many advantages Biscuit jointing has to be...
Kurt Hertzog explains how to choose and use PPE. In virtually every column, after the...
Peter Benson suggests ways of dodging unpredictable problems in your work. No matter how careful...
Colwin Way makes three fun projects, accompanied by his son. For most of us woodturning...
Janice Levi enjoys turning wearable art, so here she turns an artistic and functional piece....
Derek Jones looks at the origins of Arts & Crafts to build a tool box...
Robinson House Studio’s Theo Cook demonstrates how you can bring a little ray of sunshine...
Steve Bisco carves a pierced panel in the popular style Art Nouveau – literally ‘new...
Steve Bisco is inspired by a medieval dragon in Christchurch Priory. Christchurch Priory in Dorset,...
Mitch Peacock recreates a set prop from Akira Kurosawa’s film Sanjuro Do you ever hit...
Elizabeth Weber carves and paints flowers on Pat Carroll’s lidded vessel Pat was gracious enough...
You can buy Routing for only £20/ $28 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £25 / $35 🇬🇧...
Andy Coates makes a table lamp from a reclaimed oak post. Every once in a...
How do we duplicate the bevels on the original knife handle so they are identical...
Mike Wood provides a step-by-step guide to carving this distinctive large bird Introduced into the...
Andrew Potocnik creates a piece inspired by a Cornish ceramicist. I’ve had an idea sitting...
Inspired by a Korean TV drama, Mitch Peacock builds a hanging birdhouse for his garden...
In the 1970s, I attended what was then called a building school, and learned all...
Les Symonds makes his interpretation of a drinks canteen, or trails flask As a young...
Dave Western creates from scrapwood a killer whale that is based heavily on a dramatic form...
Wayne Bennett makes an oak box to store watches and cufflinks I was commissioned to...
I am going to demonstrate the techniques necessary to carve the human ear. Ears are arguably...
Zoë Gertner shows how to create a relief-carved owl Some years ago I was given,...
Steve Bisco carves a solid block of oak into a medieval ‘mercy seat’ Our Gothic...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
Don’t do a ‘bodged’ chair repair – Ian Whittington shows you the correct way. Chairs...
The author shows how to carve this striking member of the thrush family. The fieldfare...
Issue 334 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring projects and expert techniques, from elegant oak display boxes and splayed-leg tables to restored furniture and handcrafted scrub planes. Learn how to achieve precision with machine tools, explore the restoration of a classic Finn Juhl chair, and discover outstanding designs nominated for the Wood Awards. With talented maker profiles and book recommendations, it’s an inspiring read for furniture makers of all levels.
Issue 216 of Woodcarving is packed with festive inspiration and creative projects, from Peter Benson’s snowboarding Santa to Gothic tracery, decorative signs, and intricate restoration work. Learn how to carve figures in motion, explore the fascinating craftsmanship of Armenian woodcarver Georgy Metichian, and discover Nik Keevil’s unique wood art. With book recommendations and the latest carving community news, it’s an inspiring issue for carvers of all skill levels.
Issue 427 of Woodturning is packed with inspiring projects and expert techniques, from Richard Findley’s multi-axis twisted box to oval bowls, petal-rimmed designs, and practical workshop accessories. Discover clever methods for replicating balusters, explore creative box-making with Andrew Potocnik, and meet rising woodturning talent Tom Windross. With expert advice, fresh ideas, and the latest community news, it’s an engaging read for turners of all skill levels.
Issue 103 of Woodworking Crafts is packed with festive inspiration and creative projects, from carved turkeys and turned penguin decorations to handmade gifts including toy shops, sewing tidies, and pyrography clocks. Discover expert tips on rust prevention, fitting hinges, and traditional joinery, explore the restoration of a classic Mogens Koch chair, and meet inspiring makers Andrew Potocnik and Ben Willis. With Wood Awards highlights, book reviews, and a free book offer, it’s a must-read for woodworking enthusiasts of all levels.
Masterpiece Chairs presents an in-depth study of 18 iconic 20th-century chair designs, revealing the construction, materials, and design thinking behind some of the most important furniture pieces in modern design history. This unique book goes beyond aesthetics to explore what makes a chair truly exceptional: structure, engineering and craftsmanship. Each featured chair has been carefully disassembled and restored, offering a rare, close-up look at how these design classics are built and assembled. With over 1,000 step-by-step photographs, the book provides a detailed visual record of every stage of disassembly and reconstruction, making it an essential reference for designers, woodworkers and furniture enthusiasts.
Willow Weaving is a collection of 10 contemporary hand-woven projects, inspired by traditional woven baskets. Weaving willow to make baskets and containers is a historic art that has been passed down through generations, and in this book, Eddie Glew continues the tradition, introducing techniques he has learnt from experts in the field and perfected. The book starts with a brief history of basketmaking, before moving on to guide the practical details of willow growing and preparation, choosing the right tools for the workshop and a guide to the techniques needed to make the projects. The ten projects that form the main part of the book cover a wide variety of different makes, from a simple Catalan tray to a lavish picnic hamper. The book features full-colour photographs throughout every stage of each project, and clear, colour-coded diagrams.