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Nic Westermann explores two fundamental cuts and the differences between them We have completed a...
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...
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...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using various types of shell in his turned work. As we’ve...
Martin Harvey explains how he developed the key features of his crockery cabinet When I...
Robert Sorby is generously offering a bundle of tools from their new Robert Sorby Select...
John Adamson looks at traditional one-man saws The frame of this English woodcutter’s saw in...
Michael T Collins shows you how to make a simple Shaker bench, with a different...
Paolo Frattari combined two skill sets in one when he collaborated with fellow craftsman Dario...
You can buy The Art of Chairmaking for only £20/ $28 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £25 / $35...
Dave Western researches the history of this traditional Welsh craft The lovespoon has become something...
We visit a British museum devoted to American decorative and folk art. You don’t have...
Philip Greenwood looks at finding the centre of timber. People new to turning, and others...
Expert gilder Paul Wilson shows you how to gild an awkward claw foot Paul Wilson...
William Barsley talks about the progress of his final year and the transition from student...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
The author takes flight with a red grouse in lime The red grouse (Lagopus lagopus)...
Richard Findley sets his first skew chisel skill-building practice exercises Last week I introduced my...
In this series, William Barnsley looks back on the journey that inspired his career change...
In woodworking, quality screwdrivers are crucial for driving screws cleanly, securely, and precisely without damaging...
Anne Briggs Bohnett constructs a dovetailed writing desk with room for a few of life’s...
No guillotine? No problem. Ramon Valdez uses a dedicated crosscut jig to trim square edges...
Mark Dunning describes building his Corona Cabinet After years working as a landscaper, tree surgeon...
Anthony Bailey tries his hand at making a traditional board game Solitaire is just that...
Alan Wasserman looks at using timber with small cracks and similar imperfections. I am constantly searching...
Make a quick and useful key rack, perfect for a gift! Sometimes you just want...
Maurice Tebbutt and Keith Drew talk us through the maths and making of a segmented...
Richard Findley uses the skills from the exercises in the previous issues to make two...
Matt Estlea completes the final joints on his practice frame I previously explained how to...
It’s very easy to become unhinged if you don’t know the right way to hang...
Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as a finish...
Nic Westermann explores two fundamental cuts and the differences between them We have completed a...
Recently I have become less dependent on making measurements and marking cut lines on boards....
We previously looked at the basics of a bandsaw in part 1. Perhaps the machine...
Nancy Hiller shows how to recreate two of Davies’ decorative effects When John Ruskin enumerated...
Peter Benson shares some invaluable carving advice These tips are what, in my opinion, are...
Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
Amber Bailey restores a delightful antique spirit level back to its former glory Any woodworker...
Colin Sullivan digs deep into his collection for three tools to make furniture beads by...
Abrasives need to work well to do their job, so we have some useful tips...
Andy Coates looks at forms with wide shoulders and the tools and techniques required to...
Nic Westermann shares his simple two-point approach to sharpening curved spoon blades and scorps. In...
Anne Briggs Bohnett emphasises the importance of using truly square stock and offers a few...
A decent quality tablesaw is incredibly useful. Just being able to do accurate rip cuts...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
Ramon Valdez’s auxiliary router fence comes with accuracy, safety and extraction built in There is...
There are times when you can get in a bit of a spin trying to...
Richard Findley looks at what is needed to turn for furniture I trained as a...
Even in the modern world – with every conceivable tool with a plug on it,...
Murray Taylor looks at some different ways of carving letters and introduces a new font...
Amber Bailey likes to make sure her veneers are in a respectable condition. As anyone...
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
Murray Taylor looks at the Ambrosia, Versal and Asian fonts, a method of carving handwriting...
Martin Harvey explains how he developed the key features of his crockery cabinet When I...
Hone your marking and measuring skills with Ian Parker’s box project. There can be no better...
Kevin Alviti builds a high-quality garden workstation from Scandinavian redwood Over the years I’ve built...
A coffee table restoration project is a great way to enjoy the practical benefits of...
Terry Nokes carves a baby rabbit This rabbit project was inspired by Easter, has minimal...
The author shows how to carve this beautiful bird of prey. The bearded vulture (Gypaetus...
Mike Wood gets to grips with this magnificent bird As its name suggests, the black...
Vic Tesolin takes you through the building of a tool box design that is millennia...
Mike Wood provides a step-by-step guide to carving this distinctive large bird Introduced into the...
Stuart Thomas creates his interpretation of a traditional pair of travelling candlesticks A wonderful project...
James Hatter enlisted the help of his eight-year-old grandson Kieran to make a raised bed...
Michael T Collins makes a beautiful rustic-looking coffee table. I have long been a proponent of...
Zoë Gertner shows how to have some fun by carving a delightful trio of hens...
How do we duplicate the bevels on the original knife handle so they are identical...
Leaves and woodturning combine to create Sue Harker’s metal leaf platter. You can open up...
Lee Stoffer saddles up and rides his newest project, a shave horse. My first proper green...
Michael T Collins shows you how to make a simple Shaker bench, with a different...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
Before laying out joinery and assembling a project, it’s important to ensure the ends and...
Designer-maker Brendan Devitt-Spooner has a love of home-grown timber, as expressed in this beautiful waney...
Making a small box is a good exercise for any woodworker. You get to choose...
Michael T Collins brings us a design of chair with an intriguing past. In photographs I...
David Ritchie shows how to create a nest of segmented bowls – but without segments...
Colwin Way shows how to turn a selection of bowls, bases and columns that can...
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.