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Nic Westermann explores two fundamental cuts and the differences between them We have completed a...
Nic Westermann explores two fundamental cuts and the differences between them We have completed a...
Martin Harvey explains how he developed the key features of his crockery cabinet When I...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using various types of shell in his turned work. As we’ve...
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...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using various types of shell in his turned work. As we’ve...
Martin Harvey explains how he developed the key features of his crockery cabinet When I...
Robert Sorby is generously offering a bundle of tools from their new Robert Sorby Select...
A coffee table restoration project is a great way to enjoy the practical benefits of...
If you need to make joints or trim components to fit or chop away defective...
Woodturner and fishing enthusiast Colwin Way shows how to turn fishing floats, lures and a...
An ‘open and shut’ installation job that definitely needed closure. The space in question was...
Mark Dunning describes building his Corona Cabinet After years working as a landscaper, tree surgeon...
Derek Jones investigates the origins of this quintessentially English vernacular style of table In this...
Les Symonds makes a popular item using a series of jigs and aids to simplify...
Charles Mak’s handmade paper roll holders transform note-jotting chores into delightful acts of efficiency marked...
Cutting joints by hand challenges your skills. Charles Mak illustrates the technique of cutting a...
Nic Westermann demystifies sharpening carving knives and chisels A few years back the (now ex)...
Grinding carbon steel gouges and blades can be tricky, so Chris Grace opts for a...
Michael T Collins makes a Shaker candle stand What you will need Tools Wood For...
Guest editor Emiliano Achaval talks to woodturning video creator Mike Peace When I accepted this...
Kevin Alviti builds a high-quality garden workstation from Scandinavian redwood Over the years I’ve built...
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...Gerald is a well-established professional carver, who remains as devoted as ever to his craft....
Andrew Potocnik explores turning a multi-part display vessel Goblets are a popular topic for turners...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
Now you should be ready to finish of your sphere. However, a sphere is only...
The author doesn’t get his fingers burnt with his latest router jointing jig Finger joints...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
Stuart King turns romantic as he gives you ideas for making a variety of bud...
Mike Stafford turns a bowl that is neither round nor square A lot of us...
Jan Lennon deconstructs the creation of the curved and angled legs on her Meala table...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
Colin Sullivan looks at making rope. Both Chatham and Portsmouth dockyards have massive purpose built...
Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
Could your workshop use a bit of a tidy up? Well, the Editor talks us...
Over the years, I have used or developed many tricks or shortcuts on my shop...
Woodworking chisels are essential tools for shaping, carving, and cutting wood. They come in various...
Louise Biggs shows us you can have your cake and eat it too. This cake...
Josh Brower uses the shou sugi ban wood burning technique to make the two tablets...
In this article we will be looking at the polissoir. These were commonly used tools...
You may look at this article and think ‘Oh no, another article on sanding!’, or...
Peter Wood looks at using mortises to make chairs Making slab and stick seating, as...
We give you the plane facts about machining timber flat and square, safely Planer/thicknessers, surface...
Having you recently got into woodcarving, or are considering doing so? Read on to learn...
If you’ve ever had a wobble when you’re routing, the editor knows exactly why! One...
Murray Taylor looks at some different ways of carving letters and introduces a new font...
Jim Hooker raises the issue of identifying wood species by common and Latin names The...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
James Duxbury has a gripping idea for easy component sanding. The sanding of small wooden...
A decent quality tablesaw is incredibly useful. Just being able to do accurate rip cuts...
Ramon Valdez makes some custom holding accessories for his new sliding tablesaw When I finally...
A continuing series looking at trees, timber and their uses. This time we look at...
Planning a woodworking project involves several key steps to ensure that the final product meets...
Murray Taylor gives you a brief history of the origins of the Celtic alphabet; plus...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern. Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
Richard Findley takes a look at involuted turning for the first time. Involuted turning, or...
Laurent Peacock outlines the techniques used in the joinery of his Sika console table. When...
Ian Woodford takes on his woodturning club’s challenge and creates something with a hole in...
Pat Carroll uses a classic design feature that looks great and also disguises the join...
Mike Darlow turns a chess set based on a trumpet-shape design. The set shown above...
Richard Findley shares a simple technique for turning a perfect sphere. Turned wooden spheres hold...
Alan Holtham builds a sturdy and spacious hen house The idea of keeping a few...
By Carol and Homer Bishop These ornaments sparkle like diamonds when you light up your...
Louise Biggs continues her series by building a decorative and intricate bookcase Having completed the...
There is a yew (Taxus baccata) tree growing in the churchyard at Fortingall in Perthshire...
Paul Purnell makes a lyre-shaped thumstick. Following on from last month’s article on joining a...
Anne Briggs Bohnett constructs a dovetailed writing desk with room for a few of life’s...
Charles Mak hand cut the wedged variant of a classic joint to build a pair...
An ‘open and shut’ installation job that definitely needed closure. The space in question was...
Dave Western learned some useful lessons when carving this seaweed Inspiration for woodcarvings can come...
John A. Nelson uses an easy trick to create a perfect ‘paint’ design every time...
Hendrik Varju uses traditional butcher’s block joinery to capture the beauty of beech end grain. I’ve been...
The author provides a guide for carving a trio of Wilson’s birds of paradise. Wilson’s...
Peter Benson carves a large sea bird on the wing The wandering albatross and other...
Hone your marking and measuring skills with Ian Parker’s box project. There can be no better...
Have you ever looked at a sketch or painting of an animal and marvelled at...
Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a shallow maple leaf dish. This project is aimed...
When you are demonstrating you need to show off your talents so David Barron’s toolbox...
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.