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Martin Harvey explains how he developed the key features of his crockery cabinet When I...
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...
Dave Western hops into action with this frog face For many years I have been...
Robert Sorby is generously offering a bundle of tools from their new Robert Sorby Select...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using various types of shell in his turned work. As we’ve...
Richard Findley looks at what is needed to turn for furniture I trained as a...
Colwin Way shows how to make a bradawl, marking gauge and a mallet I think...
Recently I have become less dependent on making measurements and marking cut lines on boards....
Peter Benson considers how repeated application improves our carving When I was a small child,...
How many different jaws are there? There are many, but here we will look at the...
Small can sometimes be very practical. Although an adage often reserved for hand tools, some...
Andrea Zanini turns a typical Italian goblet, known as a grolla. What is a grolla?...
You can buy Whittling Wildlife for only £12/ $16 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.99 🇬🇧 For...
Colin Sullivan takes us through butterfly joints using Trend router cutters Photographs by GMC/Anthony Bailey,...
Guest editor Mark Palma restores a CBN wheel which has seen better days CBN wheels...
Grinding carbon steel gouges and blades can be tricky, so Chris Grace opts for a...
A 300-year-old Polish beech has won the annual competition that highlights significant trees A beech...
Jan Lennon deconstructs the creation of the curved and angled legs on her Meala table...
Israel Martin makes a jewellery box using secret mitre dovetails and maple edge inlays When...
Andrea Zanini turns an ancient Italian pasta stamp. Italy and food are two words that...
Jim Bennett follows traditional shaker design principles to make a special desk for a poet...
In this step-by-step guide, Peter wood shows us how to construct an attractive and practical...
In the previous article we looked at how to fix a bowl to a lathe...
This new series was inspired by an article published last year in Woodturning by my...
Hone your marking and measuring skills with Ian Parker’s box project. There can be no better...
Josh Brower uses the shou sugi ban wood burning technique to make the two tablets...
Derek Jones investigates the origins of this quintessentially English vernacular style of table In this...
Nic Westermann makes a Welsh take on a spoon knife I grew up in Surrey...
When building a woodworking toolkit, there are several essential power tools that make the process...
It’s very easy to become unhinged if you don’t know the right way to hang...
With more than 100,000 species of woods in the world, most turners shouldn’t have a...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
Peter Wood looks at using mortises to make chairs Making slab and stick seating, as...
Murray Taylor looks at some different ways of carving letters and introduces a new font...
Murray Taylor looks at the Ambrosia, Versal and Asian fonts, a method of carving handwriting...
Matt Estlea identifies a few ground rules to ensure your layout lines are ones you...
Peter Benson shares some invaluable carving advice These tips are what, in my opinion, are...
One of the skills that has rather got lost is planing accurately by hand, we...
In the previous article we looked at how to fix a bowl to a lathe...
Yannick Chastang investigates 18th-century finishing techniques. Introduction The following two-part series examines the details of...
If having a little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing, could knowing too much be...
Andy Coates looks at forms with wide shoulders and the tools and techniques required to...
We’ve all struggled with a job and wished we had a better way of doing...
Richard Findley tackles natural edge work. What is natural edge work? Natural edge work, sometimes...
We always need to hold things together – but should it be screws or nails?...
Peter Benson looks at keeping tools sharp for carving figures. For this article on queries...
Planning a woodworking project involves several key steps to ensure that the final product meets...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
It’s very easy to become unhinged if you don’t know the right way to hang...
In the first of a two-part article, Colwin Way looks at supporting and giving lift...
You may look at this article and think ‘Oh no, another article on sanding!’, or...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
Geoffrey Laycock takes a look at impact risk It doesn’t matter whether you are working...
John Bullar takes a look at traditional joinery for rustic woodworking Green wood joinery, including...
Liam Thomas uses the Festool Domino to seamlessly reduce the height of a rare mid-century...
Peter Wood uses cleft timber to create a stylised rustic gate For this article I’ve...
The final in our series on making a custom knife handle, Randy Maxey shows an...
In the woodworking shop, taking the time to make a pattern to create identical parts...
David Barron uses two simple jigs to put a whole new slant on your dovetailing....
Derek Jones looks at the origins of Arts & Crafts to build a tool box...
Guest editor Pat Carroll makes a three-sided bow This project was inspired by Australian woodturner...
In part one of a new project, Colwin Way makes a spice rack. As I’ve...
Peter Benson looks at carving a humorous and quirky doorstop Two of the most irritating...
Gary Marshall shows us how to make a traditional temporary woodsman’s working shelter – ‘a...
Andy Coates looks at a commonly made object and deconstructs it to make something more...
Israel Martin makes a small chest of drawers to store a pen collection At the...
Pat Carroll shows how to make an acorn-style box with the addition of hand-cut threads...
Traditional seating in a simple, rustic style Making furniture doesn’t have to be difficult or...
Neil Scobie shows us how to make a window bowl design derived from nature This...
Chris Grace makes some replica Tudor trenchers for a community museum. A history society that runs...
Colwin Way makes an out of this world moonlight bowl. So we are in the...
Steve Bisco makes a lime wood foliage carving in the style of Grinling Gibbons. Grinling...
Steve Bisco shows how to create a delicate display of leaves and flowers In a...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
From the depths of France, Wilf Milton shows us his solution to chill winds coming...
Colwin Way makes the kit for this traditional summer game Before we start looking at...
For those of you familiar with turning, you will likely be aware of its addictive...
Anne Briggs Bohnett constructs a dovetailed writing desk with room for a few of life’s...
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.