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“Make it with us”
Steve Bisco shows how to create a delicate display of leaves and flowers In a...
Steve Bisco shows how to create a delicate display of leaves and flowers In a...
John Adamson looks at traditional one-man saws The frame of this English woodcutter’s saw in...
James Hatter enlisted the help of his eight-year-old grandson Kieran to make a raised bed...
Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as a finish...
You can buy Carved Lovespoons for only £12.00/ $15.96 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.95...
James Hatter enlisted the help of his eight-year-old grandson Kieran to make a raised bed...
John Adamson looks at traditional one-man saws The frame of this English woodcutter’s saw in...
Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as a finish...
Nic Westermann shares his simple two-point approach to sharpening curved spoon blades and scorps. In...
Steve Bisco delves into the dark art of fuming oak There is something about the...
Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as a finish...
Key considerations and making a modified basic mallet with Andy Coates. Bench mallets are a...
A perfect, well-organised space in which to work is every woodworker’s dream. Here we show...
It’s a funny thing. The mass of components and materials that make up a plane...
Firstly, we wish you all a very Merry Christmas, and we hope that Santa brings...
Bob Chapman experiments with turning pencils to make various forms Making objects from glued-together pencils...
Hone your marking and measuring skills with Ian Parker’s box project. There can be no better...
Nick Pedullá of Pedullá Studio makes custom furniture and woodworking videos in Sydney, Australia Sydney,...
Winner will get a 3-Piece Combo Kit LXT worth over £500! Makita is generously offering...
Kurt Hertzog answers readers’ questions I’m thinking about pressure pots. Suggestions for someone new to...
Colin Sullivan looks at making rope. Both Chatham and Portsmouth dockyards have massive purpose built...
Founded in 1952 by Julius Blum in Höchst, Austria, Blum has grown from a small...
If you’ve ever had a wobble when you’re routing, the editor knows exactly why! One...
Charles Mak shows step-by-step how to make to a sculpture that will impress all your...
Mark Ivan Fortune takes you through the steps to carve this beautiful decoration. All things...
Kurt Hertzog gives his best advice on drilling better holes. As woodturners we are often...
Derek Jones makes a birdhouse for the garden. The design This little bird box is...
Dave Rigler explains how he made the Island Table, a stunning piece inspired by a seaside landscape...
In the first of a two-part article, Colwin Way looks at supporting and giving lift...
Dave Western carves a pin brooch inspired by Welsh mythology My wife is fond of...
Mark Palma describes the techniques for cleaning and repairing old tools. Let’s start with the...
Murray Taylor looks at some different ways of carving letters and introduces a new font...
Rob Porcaro shares some handy tips for tuning your jointer. Jointer parallelism After writing blog...
Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as a finish...
Louise Biggs shows us you can have your cake and eat it too. This cake...
Jason Townsend looks at knife skills in the context of working in-the-round. Knife carving is...
Philip Greenwood looks at finding the centre of timber. People new to turning, and others...
Even in the modern world – with every conceivable tool with a plug on it,...
Michael T Collins looks at making a steam bending box Several years ago a friend...
Colin Sullivan looks at making rope. Both Chatham and Portsmouth dockyards have massive purpose built...
A collector’s guide to the Stanley Yankee pump action screwdriver It may seem odd to...
Dan Schwank demonstrates his method for producing batches of accurate winding sticks One of the...
Murray Taylor looks at the Ambrosia, Versal and Asian fonts, a method of carving handwriting...
Vic Tesolin explains how a few extra steps will guarantee centuries of strength In medieval...
Peter Wood guides us through the techniques for Windsor chairs, paying special attention to getting...
Mark Baker introduces the ever-popular method of rotary power carving, with tips on choosing tools...
We previously looked at the basics of a bandsaw in part 1. Perhaps the machine...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
This month, Matt Long shows you the cuts you need to make when creating a...
We explain the importance of jigs for routing. Routers only work safely and accurately because...
We give you the plane facts about machining timber flat and square, safely Planer/thicknessers, surface...
Matt Estlea continues his practice frame series by cutting the lap joints In a previous...
Jan Lennon deconstructs the creation of the curved and angled legs on her Meala table...
Using a static sander needs grit and determination – we have both! Once you have...
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Amber Bailey offers a multi-layered approach to the restoration of a 19th-century lacquered panel. Several years ago,...
Oz Hassan builds a multifunctional piece of furniture At the end of a tough day,...
Zoe Gertner carves from a log a large snail for a garden ornament. What can...
Andy Coates creates a decorative bowl, which remains attached to its base. A while ago I...
Theo Cook shares one of the Robinson House Studio’s student projects. (First published in 2017)...
Rich Rick shows how to make a four-legged stool on a mini-lathe Mini and midi-lathes...
Peter Benson carves a large sea bird on the wing The wandering albatross and other...
Guest editor ZoëGertner is lured by the siren song into creating this deep-sea beauty I...
Andy Coates transforms a purely decorative object into a functional box The esteemed Editor of...
Peter Wood uses cleft timber to create a stylised rustic gate For this article I’ve...
One sign of professional work on a project is the precision of the fastening, whether...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
This article is an extract from Chip Carving You can buy Chip Carving from Gifts to...
Paul Purnell makes coasters using pen blanks. Large end-grain projects are reasonably straightforward if you...
Ian Woodford shares some ideas for designing and making a nutcracker. Since the early days,...
The author shows how to carve this beautiful bird of prey. The bearded vulture (Gypaetus...
Expert gilder Paul Wilson, the subject of our carving feature, shows you how to gild...
Alan Holtham builds a sturdy and spacious hen house The idea of keeping a few...
Mark Dunning makes the ideal bench for his workshop with twin screw vices and multiple...
The author shows how to carve this striking member of the thrush family. The fieldfare...
Louise Biggs describes how she made a oak screen for a very particular client. I have...
Mike Stafford turns a bowl that is neither round nor square A lot of us...
Michael T Collins brings us a design of chair with an intriguing past. In photographs I...
A beginner’s guide to knife-carving a fish, by Terry Nokes. For this project I chose...
In an extract from Woodturning: A Craftsman’s Guide, Mark Baker makes an elegant candlestick Candlestick...
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 102 of Woodworking Crafts is packed with inspiring projects, from key cabinets and canvas deck chairs to pallet-wood furniture, carved pendants, and handcrafted planes. Sharpen your skills with expert advice on segmented turning, pocket hole joinery, and choosing a tablesaw, then discover innovative makers, modern marquetry, and the next generation of furniture craftsmanship. With a free woodworking book offer, it’s an essential read for every woodworking enthusiast.
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.