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Kurt Hertzog looks at using various types of shell in his turned work. As we’ve...
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...
Derek Jones assesses the risks Based on information collected by the HSE in relation to...
Richard Findley looks at what is needed to turn for furniture I trained as a...
Robert Sorby is generously offering a bundle of tools from their new Robert Sorby Select...
Dave Western hops into action with this frog face For many years I have been...
Peter Wood archly weaves his willowy way through another satisfying technique. In this article I...
As we transition from winter to spring, it seems only appropriate to move the workshop...
In this two-part series, expert turner Kurt Hertzog shows you how to turn a segmented...
Vic Tesolin takes a detailed look at bevel-up bench planes in the shop. Often misunderstood...
A collector’s guide to the Stanley Yankee pump action screwdriver It may seem odd to...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Timber isn’t a dead material, even though it is cut from a felled tree, because...
If you’ve ever had a wobble when you’re routing, the editor knows exactly why! One...
Using a pattern is the best way to create identical parts. In this video, Randy...
Charles Mak walks you step-by-step through the making of a batch of sleek tongs I...
Derek Jones describes a few options for taking the hard work out of large scale...
Dave Western shows how to carve a Celtic knot pendant I love Celtic knotwork and...
Mitch Peacock recreates a set prop from Akira Kurosawa’s film Sanjuro Do you ever hit...
From unpromising student to award-winning teacher, Jamie Ward ran the gamut of woodwork teaching before...
Molly Winton provides some useful information to consider when burning and branding woodturned projects. This...
Chris Grace cuts to the chase with some safe and useful advice on using a...
The final in our series on making a custom knife handle, Randy Maxey shows an...
ANTHONY BAILEY AND MICHAEL HUNTLEY JOIN FORCES TO DESIGN AND BUILD THE ONLY WORKBENCH YOU’LL...
John Swinkels and Bernie Leadbeatter make wooden train whistles on a lathe. Bernie brought some...
Dennis Zongker talks you through the steps for bending wood for curved furniture Furniture makers have...
Andrea Zanini brings order out of chaos with a useful storage cabinet for all your...
Richard Findley looks at how to identify different shapes commonly found in turning. Today’s furniture...
Steve Bisco looks at the man and the book that transformed 18th-century cabinetmaking and carved...
Mark Palma introduces you to the world of miniature woodturning Woodturning is wonderful hobby that...
Abrasives need to work well to do their job, so we have some useful tips...
Colin Sullivan looks at making rope. Both Chatham and Portsmouth dockyards have massive purpose built...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at the myths and misunderstandings affecting the safety and health of woodturners...
Whether you have loose drawers or none fitted at all, here is some useful advice...
I have been aware of the use of pewter in turning for a number of...
Having you recently got into woodcarving, or are considering doing so? Read on to learn...
Andy Coates looks at turning hollow forms with a modest shoulder In the first part...
Louise Biggs repairs a broken handle This repair to a finger-pull handle of a Chinese...
Louise Biggs shows us you can have your cake and eat it too. This cake...
Alan Wasserman looks at using timber with small cracks and similar imperfections. I am constantly searching...
Matt Estlea identifies a few ground rules to ensure your layout lines are ones you...
Over the years, I have used or developed many tricks or shortcuts on my shop...
Richard Findley tackles natural edge work. What is natural edge work? Natural edge work, sometimes...
Have you ever stood in a room and considered how many joints you are surrounded...
With more than 100,000 species of woods in the world, most turners shouldn’t have a...
After a weekend forging adzes, Nic Westermann sharpens a Crown Gooseneck scraper I have just...
This nest of tables was made some years ago to complement a client’s existing furniture....
Peter Wood guides us through the techniques for Windsor chairs, paying special attention to getting...
Over the years turners usually gather a host of tips and tricks for the ’shop....
Ramon Valdez makes a handy jig for shaping curved crest rails I recently created templates,...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
Jim Hooker raises the issue of identifying wood species by common and Latin names The...
Matt Estlea continues his practice frame series by cutting the lap joints In a previous...
Even in the modern world – with every conceivable tool with a plug on it,...
Dave Western explores carving a stylised Celtic crow Although I am a massive fan of...
Mark Dunning makes the ideal bench for his workshop with twin screw vices and multiple...
Traditional seating in a simple, rustic style Making furniture doesn’t have to be difficult or...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
Les Symonds makes his interpretation of a drinks canteen, or trails flask As a young...
Paul Purnell gets crafty with his latest walking stick project Tools Materials Fox head plan...
Guest editor Kevin Alviti shows how to adorn furniture with hand-carved decorations Carving strapwork is...
Liam Thomas uses the Festool Domino to seamlessly reduce the height of a rare mid-century...
Paul Purnell carves this distinctive river bird in a moment of stillness to create a...
Steve Bisco has been saving a special piece of mahogany for a project to do...
A beginner’s guide to knife-carving a fish, by Terry Nokes. For this project I chose...
Colwin Way provides a plan to make a festive queen nutcracker, and gives a guide...
Mike Wood shows how to create one of the most exquisitely coloured birds around There...
Mark Ivan Fortune carves a pierced rosewood picture frame in the Art Nouveau style This...
Zoe Gertner carves from a log a large snail for a garden ornament. What can...
Dave Western researches the history of this traditional Welsh craft The lovespoon has become something...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern. Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
Mark Ivan Fortune guides us through the steps to create this unusual miniature decorative frame....
Given their natural affinity, it somehow feels appropriate to carve an owl from wood. With...
Mike Wood shows how to create a delightful rock-dwelling bird The wallcreeper (Tichodroma muraria) is...
Hendrik Varju builds an oak urn with deep family meaning My father, also named Hendrik...
Charles Mak’s handmade paper roll holders transform note-jotting chores into delightful acts of efficiency marked...
If you need to reach up higher, make this handy hop-up! The fixing method for...
Anthony Bailey tries his hand at making a traditional board game Solitaire is just that...
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.