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Dave Western hops into action with this frog face For many years I have been...
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...
Michael T Collins shows how to make one of the oldest woodworking joints that cabinetmakers...
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...Andrea Zanini turns a typical Italian goblet, known as a grolla. What is a grolla?...
Michael T Collins shows how to make one of the oldest woodworking joints that cabinetmakers...
Derek Jones assesses the risks Based on information collected by the HSE in relation to...
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...Josh Brower uses the shou sugi ban wood burning technique to make the two tablets...
We review the updated edition of this classic timber guide Wood Identification & Use has...
Gary Marshall looks at small scale willow growing Have you got a soggy bottom (of...
Mike Darlow turns a chess set based on a trumpet-shape design. The set shown above...
Woodcarving reader, TimMcGinn shares his experiences and inspirations My introduction to woodcarving was an exhibition...
Pete Moncrieff-Jury contemplates woodturning as an art form I have recently had the privilege of...
Alan Holtham makes a wooden toy that generations of children can enjoy This wooden bike...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at the myths and misunderstandings affecting the safety and health of woodturners...
Dave Rigler explains how he made the Island Table, a stunning piece inspired by a seaside landscape...
Ramon Valdez makes a handy jig for shaping curved crest rails I recently created templates,...
Sue Harker shows you how to turn an earring and ring stand pedestal bowl I...
Danielle Dixon tells WWC how she took up the art of burning wood and shares...
Whether you have loose drawers or none fitted at all, here is some useful advice...
Kurt Hertzog provides his top tips on using your lathe to make jewellery. Most woodturners...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun, shelf-climbing mouse I have carved this fun little shelf-climbing/sitting mouse...
Colwin Way makes another dining table piece. This one’s a real favourite of woodturners and...
Emiliano Achaval collaborates with Troy Grimwood to make a beautiful drinking vessel For this months’...
We show you how to do it right! Marking out components for cutting and shaping...
Israel Martin describes the process of making a side cabinet with drawers using hands tools...
We decided to go looking for interesting and more obscure facts and useful working information...
Over the years, I have used or developed many tricks or shortcuts on my shop...
Louise Biggs continues her series by building a decorative and intricate bookcase Having completed the...
Andrea Zanini turns a typical Italian goblet, known as a grolla. What is a grolla?...
Why you need an axe block Carving spoons from green wood using hand tools is...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
Recently I have become less dependent on making measurements and marking cut lines on boards....
A perfect, well-organised space in which to work is every woodworker’s dream. Here we show...
We give you the plane facts about machining timber flat and square, safely Planer/thicknessers, surface...
Planning a woodworking project involves several key steps to ensure that the final product meets...
Using a static sander needs grit and determination – we have both! Once you have...
Kurt Hertzog gives his best advice on drilling better holes. As woodturners we are often...
Richard Findley takes a look at involuted turning for the first time. Involuted turning, or...
Woodworking chisels are essential tools for shaping, carving, and cutting wood. They come in various...
If you need to get a grip on your woodworking we have some good advice…...
In the first of a two-part article, Colwin Way looks at supporting and giving lift...
Michael T Collins looks at making a steam bending box Several years ago a friend...
Mark Baker explores creating that elusive perfect cut The perfect cut is something every turner...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
Andy Coates take a look at turning hollow forms, the simplest shape – an egg...
Colin Sullivan digs deep into his collection for three tools to make furniture beads by...
Kurt Hertzog explains how to choose and use PPE. In virtually every column, after the...
Here are some tasty jointer tricks to get your teeth into… Biscuit jointing is so...
There are many ways to create hollow woodturnings, ranging from the very traditional gouges to...
In part one of a two-part series, guest editor Nic Westermann covers the basics of...
Murray Taylor gives you a brief history of the origins of the Celtic alphabet; plus...
How often do you wish there was a better way to do something? We show...
Vic Tesolin explains how a few extra steps will guarantee centuries of strength In medieval...
Richard Findley looks at common catches that occur when turning bowls with a bowl gouge...
Mark Baker turns a natural edge vase At some time or other every turner wants...
Mark Gough shows how to carve and decorate a display mask Having decided on a...
You can buy Carved Lovespoons for only £12.00/ $15.96 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.95...
Steve Bisco carves and guilds a classical acanthus swirl in sapele mahogany The classical acanthus...
David Barron does battle with a 2.4m long slab of oak to create a bench...
Steve Bisco carves an oak panel in the strapwork style of the Jacobethan era Wooden...
Although I have called this a book stand, it could be multifunctional. It could be...
Mike Wood shows how to create one of the most exquisitely coloured birds around There...
Richard Findley shares a simple technique for turning a perfect sphere. Turned wooden spheres hold...
Laurent Peacock outlines the techniques used in the joinery of his Sika console table. When...
Philippa Lobb takes us through the manufacture of a bar stool that champions wood joints...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
Andrew Potocnik lets nature take the lead with this project For so many of us,...
You can buy Whittling Wildlife for only £12/ $16 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.99 🇬🇧 For...
Hendrik Varju combines simple robust joinery and a few minimalist details to complete the work on...
The author explains how to shape, detail and colour a familiar garden bird The wood...
Tatiana Baldina explains how carving simple practice boards can take your skills to a higher...
Dave Western creates from scrapwood a killer whale that is based heavily on a dramatic form...
In an extract from his book Green Wood Carving, Harald Lamon carves a wooden mug...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
I hope you enjoyed the first part of our French inspired ‘leaning jar spice rack’. If...
There is a yew (Taxus baccata) tree growing in the churchyard at Fortingall in Perthshire...
Dave Western shows the techniques required to create a double-ended spoon. A couple of years ago...
Robinson House Studio’s Theo Cook demonstrates how you can bring a little ray of sunshine...
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.