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Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as a finish...
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...
Amber Bailey is definitely ‘a lady of letters’ as she proves with this gripping little...
Andrea Zanini shows how to make an ancient Italian drinking vessel The latest in ancient...
Peter Benson considers how repeated application improves our carving When I was a small child,...
Amber Bailey is definitely ‘a lady of letters’ as she proves with this gripping little...
You can buy Carved Lovespoons for only £12.00/ $15.96 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.95...
Andrea Zanini shows how to make an ancient Italian drinking vessel The latest in ancient...
If you’ve ever had a wobble when you’re routing, the editor knows exactly why! One...
Kurt Hertzog looks at reactive finishes such as epoxies, cyanoacrylates, oils, varnishes, and oil/varnish blends...
Colwin Way takes the mechanism made by Richard Findley and adds his woodturner automaton I...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun cherry greenman The greenman as a carving subject is more...
Dave Western explores carving a stylised Celtic crow Although I am a massive fan of...
Scott Horsburgh shares a technique for creating piston fit drawers. I have many woodworking heroes and...
The Peacock bedroom will be much tidier now that Mitch has made a pair of...
Paolo Pozzi builds a rustic-style door for a gazebo Having recently built a wooden gazebo,...
In an abridged extract taken from Turned Toys, the author turned a toy for a...
Mark Baker shows how to make a simple, decorative tealight holder Tealight holders may seem...
Richard Findley continues his skew chisel series by making a wooden mallet for use around...
Duane Cartwright carves a hare in relief Intro The moon-gazing hare I have carved here...
Dave Western carves an Art Deco style hinged spoon Although the wonderfully colourful and ornately...
Beatriz Zuazo uses reclaimed wood from her own workshop to make a pair of jewellery...
Jason Townsend talks us through making a useful sanding bow. Sanding is a job that...
Master decorator and special effects expert Martin Green is the Master of Illusion who knows a...
Gary Marshall looks at small scale willow growing Have you got a soggy bottom (of...
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...Make a quick and useful key rack, perfect for a gift! Sometimes you just want...
Charles Mak shows step-by-step how to make to a sculpture that will impress all your...
Graham Thompson explores the use of acrylic paints in woodcarving ‘Sacrilege! Why?’ I’m all for...
Jim Broughton explains why there’s no real alternative to using traditional techniques when it comes...
Kurt Hertzog gives his best advice on drilling better holes. As woodturners we are often...
Cedric Boyns carves a stylised raven spirit from the Russian Far East Things you will...
Jason Townsend looks at knife skills in the context of working in-the-round. Knife carving is...
Peter Benson looks at keeping tools sharp for carving figures. For this article on queries...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
Matt Estlea continues his practice frame series by cutting the lap joints In a previous...
Derek Jones weighs up the cost for a small-scale batch production run of octagonal components ...
Kurt Hertzog talks us through what he calls ‘the biggest wins’… If you’ve been turning...
Colin Sullivan digs deep into his collection for three tools to make furniture beads by...
James Duxbury has a gripping idea for easy component sanding. The sanding of small wooden...
Peter Benson begins his series by telling us the processes, start to finish, in carving…...
Using a biscuit jointer in static mode has many advantages Biscuit jointing has to be...
Having turned a vase with a natural edge in the previous article, I am now...
Louise Biggs shows us you can have your cake and eat it too. This cake...
Murray Taylor gives you a brief history of the origins of the Celtic alphabet; plus...
If having a little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing, could knowing too much be...
A perfect, well-organised space in which to work is every woodworker’s dream. Here we show...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
Ramon Valdez upgrades his belt sander to tackle concave curves with ease and precision. Sanding...
Anne Briggs Bohnett emphasises the importance of using truly square stock and offers a few...
In this two-part series, experienced turner Richard Findley looks into the techniques of turning bowls...
Peter Wood looks at using mortises to make chairs Making slab and stick seating, as...
Could your workshop use a bit of a tidy up? Well, the Editor talks us...
In this article we will be looking at the polissoir. These were commonly used tools...
We’ve all struggled with a job and wished we had a better way of doing...
Colwin Way continues his turnings with a set of table skittles. This project sprang to...
Zoë Gertner gets her daily greens Among the entries in the Veg Growers’ Competition at...
For her cycling-mad godparents’ anniversary, Louise Biggs decided only one type of decoration would be...
Dave Western shows how to create some wintery Celtic decorations. With wood bins bursting with all...
Andy Coates makes a table lamp from a reclaimed oak post. Every once in a...
Zoe Gertner shows how to carve a colony of these birds in relief Every so...
Rick Rich shares his ‘after dinner’ turning project to make a garden dibber. I know some pretty serious...
Kev Alviti builds a new bin to help turn garden waste into useful compost I...
By Carol and Homer Bishop These ornaments sparkle like diamonds when you light up your...
Traditional seating in a simple, rustic style Making furniture doesn’t have to be difficult or...
Colwin Way shows how to turn a selection of bowls, bases and columns that can...
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
Mitch Peacock recreates a set prop from Akira Kurosawa’s film Sanjuro Do you ever hit...
Duane Cartwright carves a mythical oak leaf dragon. The leaf dragon is a mythical creature which...
Sue Harker pens a piece describing how to turn a paper holder It is amazing...
Theo Cook explains how to make a plane to tame the most awkward grain I...
In his book 30-minute Woodturning, Mark Baker tackles this challenging project Goblets are fun things...
Steve Bisco carves a Norman Romanesque corbel with an 11th-century figure When William the Conqueror,...
Making a small box is a good exercise for any woodworker. You get to choose...
Mark Palma brings a modern approach to traditional rustic furniture The five-board bench has existed...
Andrea Zanini turns an ancient Italian pasta stamp. Italy and food are two words that...
Steve Bisco is inspired by a medieval dragon in Christchurch Priory. Christchurch Priory in Dorset,...
Mike Wood shows how to create a delightful rock-dwelling bird The wallcreeper (Tichodroma muraria) is...
You can buy Whittling Wildlife for only £12/ $16 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.99 🇬🇧 For...
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.