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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...
Steve Bisco carves an oak panel with authentic Viking decoration When I take a walk...
Dave Western carves his take on a multi-bowled spoon When I carve, some seriously wild...
We give you the plane facts about machining timber flat and square, safely Planer/thicknessers, surface...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Mark Baker turns a natural edge vase At some time or other every turner wants...
Have you ever looked at a sketch or painting of an animal and marvelled at...
In the latest in our tool collecting series, John Adamson looks at gimlets David Garrick,...
Why you need an axe block Carving spoons from green wood using hand tools is...
Here are some tasty jointer tricks to get your teeth into… Biscuit jointing is so...
When talking about trees, perhaps ‘native’ should mean any species that colonises a specific area naturally....
A coffee table restoration project is a great way to enjoy the practical benefits of...
Derek Jones makes a birdhouse for the garden. The design This little bird box is...
Key considerations and making a modified basic mallet with Andy Coates. Bench mallets are a...
You can buy Simple Japanese Furniture by Group Monomo from Gifts to Me Visit giftstome.co.uk In...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
Furniture maker Dorian Bracht tell us about his love of joints and his new book...
This article is an extract from Chip Carving You can buy Chip Carving from Gifts to...
Anthony Bailey tries his hand at making a traditional board game Solitaire is just that...
We look at a tree that is more universally useful than any other tree on...
Such is the temptation of repeating tasks in woodworking, that I was encouraged by my...
Exploring the styles of ornament If there were some workshops producing high quality carving and...
Guest editor Emiliano Achaval talks to woodturning video creator Mike Peace When I accepted this...
Nic Westermann makes a Welsh take on a spoon knife I grew up in Surrey...
Paul Purnell makes coasters using pen blanks. Large end-grain projects are reasonably straightforward if you...
Brian Kawal introduces a decorative technique that can really make your work standout At its...
Molly Winton explores embellishing a turned project with home-made brands using nichrome wire Designs can...
A collector’s guide to the Stanley Yankee pump action screwdriver It may seem odd to...
Small can sometimes be very practical. Although an adage often reserved for hand tools, some...
Continuing on from 10 Tips for Drilling Better Holes, Part One, Kurtz Hertzog shares his...
Kurt Hertzog has some tips for success with shellac and lacquer For the woodturner seeking...
Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as a finish...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
In part one of a two-part series, guest editor Nic Westermann covers the basics of...
Andy Coates says it is time to bring the versatile scraper back in from the...
Murray Taylor looks at the planning, layout and carving of these attractive items The thinking...
We previously looked at the basics of a bandsaw in part 1. Perhaps the machine...
Let’s face it, these are a fact of life; it doesn’t always go well. Still...
Louise Biggs gives a much-loved early Georgian oak table some vital restoration This oak table...
There isn’t much point in using machines to produce accurate results if they aren’t set...
Rob Porcaro shares his shop-proven techniques for producing accurate joint surfaces and aligning them for...
Richard Findley tackles natural edge work. What is natural edge work? Natural edge work, sometimes...
Peter Benson shares some invaluable carving advice These tips are what, in my opinion, are...
Andy Coates take a look at turning hollow forms, the simplest shape – an egg...
Charles Mak covers the basics of the router plane, also nostalgically referred to as a...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
As a woodturner, we are often in pursuit of swift gratification. We like to create...
Robinson House Studio’s Theo Cook demonstrates how you can bring a little ray of sunshine...
Could your workshop use a bit of a tidy up? Well, the Editor talks us...
Chris Grace makes some replica Tudor trenchers for a community museum. A history society that runs...
Amber Bailey goes more or less round in circles to produce a simple fun jigsaw. Rather than...
Johan Roudy shows how to create a small, detailed relief carving in boxwood. This 70mm...
Colwin Way shows how to turn a selection of bowls, bases and columns that can...
Given their natural affinity, it somehow feels appropriate to carve an owl from wood. With...
The wheels definitely didn’t come off this project created by Michael Essam In an age...
Dennis Zongker explains how to carve decorative scrolls on table legs Carving scrolls into furniture...
Kevin Alviti builds a high-quality garden workstation from Scandinavian redwood Over the years I’ve built...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
Hone your marking and measuring skills with Ian Parker’s box project. There can be no better...
Michael T Collins looks at making a steam bending box Several years ago a friend...
Mark Baker reimagines a vase in the flowing style of Ancient Rome The shape of...
Lee Stoffer saddles up and rides his newest project, a shave horse. My first proper green...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
Charles Mak walks you step-by-step through the making of a batch of sleek tongs I...
The author explores the spacing of letters, the different methods of carving them and some...
Michael T Collins brings us a design of chair with an intriguing past. In photographs I...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
Make a quick and useful key rack, perfect for a gift! Sometimes you just want...
Martin Harvey explains how he developed the key features of his crockery cabinet When I...
Peter Wood archly weaves his willowy way through another satisfying technique. In this article I...
Ian Woodford shares some ideas for designing and making a nutcracker. Since the early days,...
Bob Jubb shells out some top tips for carving this charming creature There is confusion...
Paul Purnell makes a lyre-shaped thumstick. Following on from last month’s article on joining a...
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.