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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...
Mike Wood provides a step-by-step guide to carving this distinctive large bird Introduced into the...
Israel Martin Describes The Process Of Making A Small Cabinet Hand I love using quartersawn...
You may look at this article and think ‘Oh no, another article on sanding!’, or...
Neil Scobie shows us how to make a window bowl design derived from nature This...
Walter Hall makes an elegant, contemporary-style desk pen The temptation when turning desk pens is...
We review a new woodworking book Routing Router trimmers are smaller, more manoeuvrable and cheaper...
Traditional seating in a simple, rustic style Making furniture doesn’t have to be difficult or...
If you have ever dreamt of building your own boat from a kit, then take...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at the myths and misunderstandings affecting the safety and health of woodturners...
Hand planes are essential tools for woodworking, designed to shape, smooth, and flatten wood surfaces....
Isreal Martin describes making a special box from an old European walnut tree A few...
Anthony Bailey tries his hand at making a traditional board game Solitaire is just that...
More than just a ‘how-to’ book, the author’s passion for wood carving as a sustainable...
Make a quick and useful key rack, perfect for a gift! Sometimes you just want...
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
Robinson House Studio’s Theo Cook demonstrates how you can bring a little ray of sunshine...
In an extract from his new book, Dorian Bracht provides an overview of Japanese saws...
Gary Ramsden recycles the wood from an old chest of drawers to make a brand...
Walter Hall describes how he brought an old ‘egg-beater’ hand drill back to working condition...
William Barsley talks about the progress of his final year and the transition from student...
Dave Rigler explains how he made the Island Table, a stunning piece inspired by a seaside landscape...
A simple shooting board is an accessory for a hand plane used for squaring the...
Even in the modern world – with every conceivable tool with a plug on it,...
Mark Palma brings a modern approach to traditional rustic furniture The five-board bench has existed...
Richard Findley looks at common catches that occur when turning bowls with a bowl gouge...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A....
Planning a woodworking project involves several key steps to ensure that the final product meets...
Frustrated with the lack of inexpensive options, yet with a pressing need to have a...
John Bullar takes a look at traditional joinery for rustic woodworking Green wood joinery, including...
Josh Brower uses the shou sugi ban wood burning technique to make the two tablets...
Woodworking is enjoyable, but it also comes with risks. It’s essential to guard your eyes,...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
Expert gilder Paul Wilson shows you how to gild an awkward claw foot Paul Wilson...
Using a biscuit jointer in static mode has many advantages Biscuit jointing has to be...
The author doesn’t get his fingers burnt with his latest router jointing jig Finger joints...
This month, Matt Long shows you the cuts you need to make when creating a...
Molly Winton continues her exploration of how to make your mark on turned work The...
Anne Briggs Bohnett emphasises the importance of using truly square stock and offers a few...
Peter Clothier introduces the humble gouge and how best to use one. For the beginner...
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
Richard Findley takes a look at the best way to part off your spindle work...
Nic Westermann shares his simple two-point approach to sharpening curved spoon blades and scorps. In...
How often do you wish there was a better way to do something? We show...
Geoffrey Laycock takes a look at impact risk It doesn’t matter whether you are working...
Peter Benson considers how repeated application improves our carving When I was a small child,...
Peter Benson investigates sources of inspiration There is a common belief that there are only...
A collector’s guide to the Stanley Yankee pump action screwdriver It may seem odd to...
There are times when you can get in a bit of a spin trying to...
Andy Coates transforms a purely decorative object into a functional box The esteemed Editor of...
Andrew Thomas explores making a stylised reef-dwelling fish. During my teenage years, I spent most...
Neil Scobie shows us how to make a window bowl design derived from nature This...
Charles Mak built this saw vice for his panel saws and shows you how he...
Andy Coates looks at a commonly made object and deconstructs it to make something more...
Steve Bisco carves an oak panel in the strapwork style of the Jacobethan era Wooden...
Michael T Collins looks at making a steam bending box Several years ago a friend...
BRIAN HOLCOMBE’S CONSTRUCTION IS ALL ABOUT THE FINELY CREATED JOINT WORK I recently made a...
In an abridged extract taken from Turned Toys, the author turned a toy for a...
David Ritchie shows how to create a nest of segmented bowls – but without segments...
Steve Bisco is inspired by a historic woodcarving from the Viking Age. This project is...
Bob Jubb shells out some top tips for carving this charming creature There is confusion...
Vic Tesolin takes you through the building of a tool box design that is millennia...
By Carol and Homer Bishop These ornaments sparkle like diamonds when you light up your...
Steve Bisco turns and carves a Classical vase of fruit and flowers Vases and baskets...
Theo Cook explains how to make a plane to tame the most awkward grain I...
Alan Holtham builds a sturdy and spacious hen house The idea of keeping a few...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
David Barron does battle with a 2.4m long slab of oak to create a bench...
Brian Crossman shares his trials and tribulations in creating a fun triceratops I first started...
Ian Woodford takes on his woodturning club’s challenge and creates something with a hole in...
ANTHONY BAILEY AND MICHAEL HUNTLEY JOIN FORCES TO DESIGN AND BUILD THE ONLY WORKBENCH YOU’LL...
Kevin Ley makes a Morris-style rocking chair. This chair was to be part of a...
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.