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Dave Western hops into action with this frog face For many years I have been...
Dave Western hops into action with this frog face For many years I have been...
Derek Jones assesses the risks Based on information collected by the HSE in relation to...
Michael T Collins shows how to make one of the oldest woodworking joints that cabinetmakers...
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...Andrea Zanini turns a typical Italian goblet, known as a grolla. What is a grolla?...
Michael T Collins shows how to make one of the oldest woodworking joints that cabinetmakers...
Derek Jones assesses the risks Based on information collected by the HSE in relation to...
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...Louise Biggs describes how she made a oak screen for a very particular client. I have...
Scott Horsburgh shares a technique for creating piston fit drawers. I have many woodworking heroes and...
Derek Jones makes a birdhouse for the garden. The design This little bird box is...
In the first of two articles, Tatiana Baldina demonstrates how to lay out some basic...
What have you been turning? Please email your images to WTEditorial@thegmcgroup.com Wedding goblet My granddaughter,...
Geoffrey Laycock takes a look at impact risk It doesn’t matter whether you are working...
After a weekend forging adzes, Nic Westermann sharpens a Crown Gooseneck scraper I have just...
There are many ways to create hollow woodturnings, ranging from the very traditional gouges to...
Having cleaned up and checked the knives on our used DeWalt 735 planer, we put...
If you have ever dreamt of building your own boat from a kit, then take...
Walter Hall Makes Two Boxes for Garden Birds The numbers of garden birds have declined...
ANTHONY BAILEY AND MICHAEL HUNTLEY JOIN FORCES TO DESIGN AND BUILD THE ONLY WORKBENCH YOU’LL...
Colwin Way Turns a Traditional Chair from Ash As a professional woodturner, I find chair...
Anthony Bailey puts his router to good use with this design for an unusual storage...
Steve Bisco is inspired by a historic woodcarving from the Viking Age. This project is...
We used to regularly get hedgehogs in our garden, but sadly in recent years I...
Creating custom scales for the handle of a fixed-blade knife requires a little care and...
Steve Bisco carves a solid block of oak into a medieval ‘mercy seat’ Our Gothic...
Over the years turners usually gather a host of tips and tricks for the ’shop....
Zoë Gertner shows how to have some fun by carving a delightful trio of hens...
Why you need an axe block Carving spoons from green wood using hand tools is...
Murray Taylor looks at the planning, layout and carving of these attractive items The thinking...
I’ve looked at a couple of variations of the Moxon vice in the last couple...
Franciszek de Sage puts a William-and-Mary-style chest back on its feet This is a walnut...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A. Maxey...
Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
Murray Taylor looks at the Ambrosia, Versal and Asian fonts, a method of carving handwriting...
In part one of a two-part series, guest editor Nic Westermann covers the basics of...
Let’s face it, these are a fact of life; it doesn’t always go well. Still...
Brian Kawal introduces a decorative technique that can really make your work standout At its...
No guillotine? No problem. Ramon Valdez uses a dedicated crosscut jig to trim square edges...
Peter Benson shares some invaluable carving advice These tips are what, in my opinion, are...
Molly Winton provides some useful information to consider when burning and branding woodturned projects. This...
Peter Benson considers how repeated application improves our carving When I was a small child,...
Peter Benson begins his series by telling us the processes, start to finish, in carving…...
As a woodturner, we are often in pursuit of swift gratification. We like to create...
Ramon Valdez upgrades his belt sander to tackle concave curves with ease and precision. Sanding...
We show details of the essential housing jig that you will need in your collection....
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
Murray Taylor gives you a brief history of the origins of the Celtic alphabet; plus...
Matt Estlea continues his practice frame series by cutting the lap joints In a previous...
David Ritchie shows how to create a nest of segmented bowls – but without segments...
Over the years, I have used or developed many tricks or shortcuts on my shop...
Expert gilder Paul Wilson shows you how to gild an awkward claw foot Paul Wilson...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
This month, Matt Long shows you the cuts you need to make when creating a...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
Molly Winton continues her exploration of how to make your mark on turned work The...
You can buy Pen Turning for only £12.00/ $15.96 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.95 🇬🇧 For...
Zoe Gertner carves from a log a large snail for a garden ornament. What can...
Michael T Collins talks us through making this spacious corner cabinet. Things you will need...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
Walter Hall makes an elegant, contemporary-style desk pen The temptation when turning desk pens is...
Leaves and woodturning combine to create Sue Harker’s metal leaf platter. You can open up...
Kevin Alviti makes a simple storage box with carved detail Being organised in the workshop...
The wheels definitely didn’t come off this project created by Michael Essam In an age...
Using a pattern is the best way to create identical parts. In this video, Randy...
Andrew Potocnik creates a piece inspired by a Cornish ceramicist. I’ve had an idea sitting...
Dave Western learned some useful lessons when carving this seaweed Inspiration for woodcarvings can come...
Hendrik Varju builds an oak urn with deep family meaning My father, also named Hendrik...
Michael T Collins shows you how to make a simple Shaker bench, with a different...
Terry Nokes carves a baby rabbit This rabbit project was inspired by Easter, has minimal...
In an extract from his book Green Wood Carving, Harald Lamon carves a wooden mug...
Jason Townsend shows us the meaning of KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) – with his...
Louise Biggs continues her series by building a decorative and intricate bookcase Having completed the...
Derek Jones looks at the origins of Arts & Crafts to build a tool box...
Colwin Way creates a beautifully-designed rice bowl with the added features of a lid to...
Sue Harker shows you how to turn an earring and ring stand pedestal bowl I...
Most modern clocks use a battery-operated quartz movement. When the clock quits working and a...
Inspired by a Korean TV drama, Mitch Peacock builds a hanging birdhouse for his garden...
Accurately transferring the location of a hole from one workpiece to another can be a...
Peter Benson carves a large sea bird on the wing The wandering albatross and other...
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.