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Robert Ingham explains how to make your own metal hardware I have set myself the...
Robert Ingham explains how to make your own metal hardware I have set myself the...
Michael T Collins shows us just how easy it is to make frame joints The...
Emiliano Achaval shows how to make a classic Hawaiian end grain vessel Most people have...
Mark Gough carves a door knocker inspired by that of the sanctuary at Durham cathedral...
Louise Biggs describes how she made a oak screen for a very particular client. I have...
Emiliano Achaval shows how to make a classic Hawaiian end grain vessel Most people have...
Michael T Collins shows us just how easy it is to make frame joints The...
Mark Gough carves a door knocker inspired by that of the sanctuary at Durham cathedral...
Richard Findley continues his skew chisel series by making a wooden mallet for use around...
Tatiana Baldina explains how carving simple practice boards can take your skills to a higher...
Mark Baker shows how to make a simple, decorative tealight holder Tealight holders may seem...
Isreal Martin describes making a special box from an old European walnut tree A few...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
Janice Levi enjoys turning wearable art, so here she turns an artistic and functional piece....
Andy Coates looks at a commonly made object and deconstructs it to make something more...
Derek Jones assesses the risks Based on information collected by the HSE in relation to...
Israel Martin makes a small chest of drawers to store a pen collection At the...
Minis, a speciality of maker Molly Goodfellow Winton, was inspired by ancient, and prehistoric art...
Chris West looks at getting started with turning a mill, using a CrushGrind Shaft mechanism....
In his book 30-minute Woodturning, Mark Baker tackles this challenging project Goblets are fun things...
Ian Woodford shares some ideas for designing and making a nutcracker. Since the early days,...
Although woodturning lathes vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, the basic requirements of the lathe dictate...
Sculptor and woodworker Ross Pollard makes an Arts & Crafts-style fumed oak picture frame Arts...
Caroline Pattenden hears how former accountant Iain Stirling made the leap from corporate to creative...
Steve Bisco shows us how to make a trellis obelisk to create a focal point...
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...Arris: A arris is the term for a sharp edge on wood where two edges meet....
Colwin Way continues his turnings with a set of table skittles. This project sprang to...
Colin Burlton carves a spring favourite This project is intended to be a snapshot in...
“One of my greatest learned experiences from woodturning is that the object’s form is always...
Mark Dunning makes the ideal bench for his workshop with twin screw vices and multiple...
Guest editor Mark Palma restores a CBN wheel which has seen better days CBN wheels...
Planning a woodworking project involves several key steps to ensure that the final product meets...
Woodworking, an age-old craft, offers a unique blend of mental and physical benefits that make...
Michael T Collins looks at making a steam bending box Several years ago a friend...
Peter Clothier introduces the humble gouge and how best to use one. For the beginner...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for making quick, accurate veneers I love my bandsaws: I...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
It’s very easy to become unhinged if you don’t know the right way to hang...
A continuing series looking at trees, timber and their uses. This time we look at...
Richard Findley tackles natural edge work. What is natural edge work? Natural edge work, sometimes...
Derek Jones shares a few tips to make sure your hinges are always sitting comfortably...
Nancy Hiller shows how to recreate two of Davies’ decorative effects When John Ruskin enumerated...
Josh Brower uses the shou sugi ban wood burning technique to make the two tablets...
Robert Ingham explains how to make your own metal hardware I have set myself the...
Peter Wood guides us through the techniques for Windsor chairs, paying special attention to getting...
A decent quality tablesaw is incredibly useful. Just being able to do accurate rip cuts...
Peter Benson looks at keeping tools sharp for carving figures. For this article on queries...
Peter Wood looks at using mortises to make chairs Making slab and stick seating, as...
Ramon Valdez builds a custom adjustable fence The router is undoubtedly one of the most...
We explain the importance of jigs for routing. Routers only work safely and accurately because...
Recently I have become less dependent on making measurements and marking cut lines on boards....
What is a travisher? In this article, I’m going to show you how to make...
Jason Townsend looks at knife skills in the context of working in-the-round. Knife carving is...
We’ve all struggled with a job and wished we had a better way of doing...
Louise Biggs gives a much-loved early Georgian oak table some vital restoration This oak table...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
Murray Taylor looks at the planning, layout and carving of these attractive items The thinking...
Israel Martin makes a jewellery box using secret mitre dovetails and maple edge inlays When...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
Most modern clocks use a battery-operated quartz movement. When the clock quits working and a...
From hand-cut grooves and stopped dados to decorative dovetail joints, Charles Mak covers the trusted techniques used to build this...
From the height of art deco sophistication and through the mixed up seventies a nicely...
In the woodworking shop, taking the time to make a pattern to create identical parts...
Charles Mak’s handmade paper roll holders transform note-jotting chores into delightful acts of efficiency marked...
Over the years my off-the-shelf bench gradually had more and more bits screwed and bolted...
Derek Jones looks at the origins of Arts & Crafts to build a tool box...
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Johan Roudy shows two different ways to carve a Louis XVI Rosette. To illustrate Louis...
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Duane Cartwright explains how to carve these festive cards, which make great handmade gifts As...
Sculptor and woodworker Ross Pollard makes an Arts & Crafts-style fumed oak picture frame Arts...
Creating custom scales for the handle of a fixed-blade knife requires a little care and...
After a visit to Colombia to visit her family, a friend brought back a wooden...
Andrew Potocnik reveals the negatives and positives of two processes of creating winged forms This...
Rick Rich shares his ‘after dinner’ turning project to make a garden dibber. I know some pretty serious...
Derek Jones investigates the origins of this quintessentially English vernacular style of table In this...
Ger Vervoort makes a unique implement completely out of wood without the need to buy...
Kurt Hertzog provides his top tips on using your lathe to make jewellery. Most woodturners...
Michael T Collins brings us a design of chair with an intriguing past. In photographs 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.