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Michael T Collins shows how to make one of the oldest woodworking joints that cabinetmakers...
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?...
Steve Bisco shows how to create a delicate display of leaves and flowers In a...
John Adamson looks at traditional one-man saws The frame of this English woodcutter’s saw in...
Andrea Zanini turns a typical Italian goblet, known as a grolla. What is a grolla?...
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...Steve Bisco shows how to create a delicate display of leaves and flowers In a...
Wayne Bennett makes an oak box to store watches and cufflinks I was commissioned to...
A brief history of gypsy wagon For hundreds of years, these amazing constructions have been...
Hand planes are essential tools for woodworking, designed to shape, smooth, and flatten wood surfaces....
Peter Benson investigates sources of inspiration There is a common belief that there are only...
You can buy Simple Japanese Furniture by Group Monomo from Gifts to Me Visit giftstome.co.uk In...
Richard Findley shares a simple technique for turning a perfect sphere. Turned wooden spheres hold...
Steve Bisco is inspired by a medieval dragon in Christchurch Priory. Christchurch Priory in Dorset,...
Timber isn’t a dead material, even though it is cut from a felled tree, because...
Paul Purnell gets crafty with his latest walking stick project Tools Materials Fox head plan...
James Duxbury has a gripping idea for easy component sanding. The sanding of small wooden...
From the depths of France, Wilf Milton shows us his solution to chill winds coming...
Master decorator and special effects expert Martin Green is the Master of Illusion who knows a...
Walter Hall Makes Two Boxes for Garden Birds The numbers of garden birds have declined...
Gary Marshall shows us how to make a traditional temporary woodsman’s working shelter – ‘a...
Paul Purnell makes coasters using pen blanks. Large end-grain projects are reasonably straightforward if you...
Follow Steve Bisco’s advice to enrich your woodwork with gold leaf Carvers, furniture makers and...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
Amber Bailey offers a multi-layered approach to the restoration of a 19th-century lacquered panel. Several years ago,...
Steve Bisco has been saving a special piece of mahogany for a project to do...
Thin bowls have never really done much for me. The thinnest bowl I’ve made was...
Sue Harker shows you how to turn an earring and ring stand pedestal bowl I...
Guest editor Andy Coates interviews artistic woodturner Tic Challis Tic Challis is an artist and...
Although the art of chequering has been around for many hundreds of years, it was first seen...
Using a static sander needs grit and determination – we have both! Once you have...
Richard Findley takes a look at involuted turning for the first time. Involuted turning, or...
What is a travisher? In this article, I’m going to show you how to make...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using waterborne finishes Coalescing finishes are waterborne finishes and they cure...
Kurt Hertzog has some tips for success with shellac and lacquer For the woodturner seeking...
Continuing on from 10 Tips for Drilling Better Holes, Part One, Kurtz Hertzog shares his...
We previously looked at the basics of a bandsaw in part 1. Perhaps the machine...
Murray Taylor looks at the Ambrosia, Versal and Asian fonts, a method of carving handwriting...
In part one of a two-part series, guest editor Nic Westermann covers the basics of...
Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as a finish...
Peter Benson shares some invaluable carving advice These tips are what, in my opinion, are...
Philip Greenwood looks at finding the centre of timber. People new to turning, and others...
We show details of the essential housing jig that you will need in your collection....
Ramon Valdez’s auxiliary router fence comes with accuracy, safety and extraction built in There is...
In the first of a two-part article, Colwin Way looks at supporting and giving lift...
If you’ve ever had a wobble when you’re routing, the editor knows exactly why! One...
Small can sometimes be very practical. Although an adage often reserved for hand tools, some...
There isn’t much point in using machines to produce accurate results if they aren’t set...
Richard Findley tackles natural edge work. What is natural edge work? Natural edge work, sometimes...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using various types of shell in his turned work. As we’ve...
Bridle joints are common in frame construction because of their strength. The wide mortise and...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
The author looks at the core tools used in woodturning. There are many turning tools...
There are many ways to create hollow woodturnings, ranging from the very traditional gouges to...
David Waite tells F&C about his first professional project Landing my first commission was an...
Mark Dunning makes the ideal bench for his workshop with twin screw vices and multiple...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
Nic Westermann makes a Welsh take on a spoon knife I grew up in Surrey...
Oh crumbs! The Editor nearly ‘did his crust’ when we told him to ‘use his...
Mark Baker turns a natural edge vase At some time or other every turner wants...
Steve Bisco makes a lime wood foliage carving in the style of Grinling Gibbons. Grinling...
Expert gilder Paul Wilson, the subject of our carving feature, shows you how to gild...
Paul Purnell makes a lyre-shaped thumstick. Following on from last month’s article on joining a...
Wayne Bennett makes an oak box to store watches and cufflinks I was commissioned to...
Tatiana Baldina explains how carving simple practice boards can take your skills to a higher...
Walter Hall makes an elegant, contemporary-style desk pen The temptation when turning desk pens is...
Paul Purnell carves this distinctive river bird in a moment of stillness to create a...
You don’t have to suffer from a bad back to realise that our handy kneeler...
Peter Benson looks at choosing a subject for carving. Try something original One of the...
Don’t do a ‘bodged’ chair repair – Ian Whittington shows you the correct way. Chairs...
Laurent Peacock outlines the techniques used in the joinery of his Sika console table. When...
Steve Bisco delves into the dark art of fuming oak There is something about the...
Mark Ivan Fortune carves a pierced rosewood picture frame in the Art Nouveau style This...
Pat Carroll shows how to make an acorn-style box with the addition of hand-cut threads...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
Richard Findley takes a look at involuted turning for the first time. Involuted turning, or...
Mark Palma brings a modern approach to traditional rustic furniture The five-board bench has existed...
The author shows how to carve this striking member of the thrush family. The fieldfare...
Michael T Collins makes a useful pair of salad tongs Who doesn’t like a nice...
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.