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Robert Sorby is generously offering a bundle of tools from their new Robert Sorby Select...
Robert Sorby is generously offering a bundle of tools from their new Robert Sorby Select...
Joe and Paige Paisley say when butterflies and dragonflies are flitting around the garden it...
Andrew Potocnik shows the stages involved in making a modern hallway table When asked by...
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...
Andrew Potocnik shows the stages involved in making a modern hallway table When asked by...
Joe and Paige Paisley say when butterflies and dragonflies are flitting around the garden it...
Nic Westermann explores two fundamental cuts and the differences between them We have completed a...
I often joke that I run on oats. All through the cold months of winter,...
Steve Bisco turns and carves a Classical vase of fruit and flowers Vases and baskets...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
Mark Beckett explains how woodturning helped bring him back from the brink of death Where...
Peter Benson suggests ways of dodging unpredictable problems in your work. No matter how careful...
Andrew Potocnik shows the stages involved in making a modern hallway table When asked by...
In this two-part series, expert turner Kurt Hertzog shows you how to turn a segmented...
When building a woodworking toolkit, there are several essential power tools that make the process...
Peter Wood guides us through the techniques for Windsor chairs, paying special attention to getting...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Charles Mak shows step-by-step how to make to a sculpture that will impress all your...
By Doug Stow. Published by Taunton Press Available for purchase at giftstome.com Box-making expert Doug...
Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
We show details of the essential housing jig that you will need in your collection....
Anne Briggs Bohnett emphasises the importance of using truly square stock and offers a few...
Charles Mak covers the basics of the router plane, also nostalgically referred to as a...
Andy Coates looks at a commonly made object and deconstructs it to make something more...
Duane Cartwright explains how to carve these festive cards, which make great handmade gifts As...
Paul Purnell gets crafty with his latest walking stick project Tools Materials Fox head plan...
In the previous article we looked at how to fix a bowl to a lathe...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using waterborne finishes Coalescing finishes are waterborne finishes and they cure...
Planning a woodworking project involves several key steps to ensure that the final product meets...
Robinson House Studio’s Theo Cook demonstrates how you can bring a little ray of sunshine...
Derek Jones demonstrates a few techniques for adding a period-style gallery to your worktops Gallery...
When winter is over it is the time to look at the state of all...
Expert gilder Paul Wilson shows you how to gild an awkward claw foot Paul Wilson...
Colin Sullivan digs deep into his collection for three tools to make furniture beads by...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
Philip Greenwood looks at finding the centre of timber. People new to turning, and others...
Mark Baker introduces the ever-popular method of rotary power carving, with tips on choosing tools...
Brian Kawal introduces a decorative technique that can really make your work standout At its...
Peter Wood guides us through the techniques for Windsor chairs, paying special attention to getting...
Kurt Hertzog looks at reactive finishes such as epoxies, cyanoacrylates, oils, varnishes, and oil/varnish blends...
In the previous article, we took a detailed look at the various hollowing rigs available,...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for making quick, accurate veneers I love my bandsaws: I...
We explain the importance of jigs for routing. Routers only work safely and accurately because...
The author looks at the core tools used in woodturning. There are many turning tools...
Here are some tasty jointer tricks to get your teeth into… Biscuit jointing is so...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using waterborne finishes Coalescing finishes are waterborne finishes and they cure...
Martin Harvey explains how he developed the key features of his crockery cabinet When I...
If you’ve ever had a wobble when you’re routing, the editor knows exactly why! One...
Over the years turners usually gather a host of tips and tricks for the ’shop....
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
John Adamson traces the origins of a tool that’s found a use in every trade....
Philip Greenwood talks about how to sand work to a fine finish. For such a...
Mike Wood shows how to create a delightful rock-dwelling bird The wallcreeper (Tichodroma muraria) is...
BRIAN HOLCOMBE’S CONSTRUCTION IS ALL ABOUT THE FINELY CREATED JOINT WORK I recently made a...
In the 1970s, I attended what was then called a building school, and learned all...
In an extract from his book Green Wood Carving, Harald Lamon carves a wooden mug...
Dave Western explores carving a stylised Celtic crow Although I am a massive fan of...
There is a yew (Taxus baccata) tree growing in the churchyard at Fortingall in Perthshire...
Alan Holtham creates an elegant project that will make life easier for parents It is...
Steve Bisco carves an oak panel in the strapwork style of the Jacobethan era Wooden...
Cutting joints by hand challenges your skills. Charles Mak illustrates the technique of cutting a...
You can buy Routing for only £20/ $28 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £25 / $35 🇬🇧...
Over the years my off-the-shelf bench gradually had more and more bits screwed and bolted...
I am going to demonstrate the techniques necessary to carve the human ear. Ears are arguably...
Peter Benson investigates sources of inspiration There is a common belief that there are only...
The Peacock bedroom will be much tidier now that Mitch has made a pair of...
Mark Ivan Fortune guides us through the steps to create this unusual miniature decorative frame....
Rick Rich shares his ‘after dinner’ turning project to make a garden dibber. I know some pretty serious...
Steve Bisco carves a jewellery dish in the Arts & Crafts style The craftsmen and...
David Waite tells F&C about his first professional project Landing my first commission was an...
Charles Mak shows step-by-step how to make to a sculpture that will impress all your...
Hendrik Varju uses traditional butcher’s block joinery to capture the beauty of beech end grain. I’ve been...
Johan Roudy shows two different ways to carve a Louis XVI Rosette. To illustrate Louis...
Colin Burlton carves a spring favourite This project is intended to be a snapshot in...
Howard Butler uses hand cut dovetails for a traditional joint with contemporary appeal My inspiration...
Charles Mak walks you step-by-step through the making of a batch of sleek tongs I...
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 428 of Woodturning is packed with creative projects and practical techniques, from festive snowman music boxes and unusual sphere boxes to decorative platters and split-turned bowls. Learn workshop photography tips, explore twisted box-making with Richard Findley, and discover the work of French woodturner Olivier Fillot. With book recommendations, community news, and a special Robert Sorby giveaway, there’s plenty to inspire woodturners 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.