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Mark Gough carves a door knocker inspired by that of the sanctuary at Durham cathedral...
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...
Robert Sorby is generously offering a bundle of tools from their new Robert Sorby Select...
Joe and Paige Paisley say when butterflies and dragonflies are flitting around the garden it...
Andrew Potocnik shows the stages involved in making a modern hallway table When asked by...
Robert Sorby is generously offering a bundle of tools from their new Robert Sorby Select...
Louise Biggs describes how she made a oak screen for a very particular client. I have...
Joe and Paige Paisley say when butterflies and dragonflies are flitting around the garden it...
Peter Benson begins his series by telling us the processes, start to finish, in carving…...
You can buy Carved Lovespoons for only £12.00/ $15.96 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.95...
Derek Jones shares a few tips to make sure your hinges are always sitting comfortably...
Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
Kevin Ley makes a Morris-style rocking chair. This chair was to be part of a...
John Hawkswell looks at some eye catching handles and makes a magic wand, plus a...
Have you ever looked at a sketch or painting of an animal and marvelled at...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at the myths and misunderstandings affecting the safety and health of woodturners...
Wayne Bennett makes an oak box to store watches and cufflinks I was commissioned to...
Derek Jones looks at the origins of Arts & Crafts to build a tool box...
Derek Jones meets Jim Broughton from Alexander George Antiques to see how the Golden Age...
Mike Wood provides a step-by-step guide to carving this distinctive large bird Introduced into the...
Andrea Zanini turns an ancient Italian pasta stamp. Italy and food are two words that...
Stuart King turns to inspiration from history to create a vessel with a well-worn look,...
By Doug Stow. Published by Taunton Press Available for purchase at giftstome.com Box-making expert Doug...
Woodworking chisels are essential tools for shaping, carving, and cutting wood. They come in various...
Jason Townsend shows us the meaning of KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) – with his...
This small, low-angle block plane from Veritas is the answer to a trim carpenter’s prayers…...
Charles Mak hand cut the wedged variant of a classic joint to build a pair...
One sign of professional work on a project is the precision of the fastening, whether...
An ‘open and shut’ installation job that definitely needed closure. The space in question was...
Mark Gough carves this unusual statue The statues of Easter Island, or Moai, have fascinated...
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Recently I have become less dependent on making measurements and marking cut lines on boards....
Matt Estlea identifies a few ground rules to ensure your layout lines are ones you...
Philip Greenwood talks about how to sand work to a fine finish. For such a...
Could your workshop use a bit of a tidy up? Well, the Editor talks us...
Philip Greenwood looks at finding the centre of timber. People new to turning, and others...
In Segmented Turning: How to do it. Part 1, we were introduced to segmented turning,...
The author takes a look at holding work on the lathe securely. Holding work securely...
Jan Lennon deconstructs the creation of the curved and angled legs on her Meala table...
Louise Biggs shows us you can have your cake and eat it too. This cake...
Ramon Valdez builds a custom adjustable fence The router is undoubtedly one of the most...
Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
There isn’t much point in using machines to produce accurate results if they aren’t set...
Richard Findley looks at the difficulties surrounding faceplate work. So, what is faceplate work? Essentially...
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
A perfect, well-organised space in which to work is every woodworker’s dream. Here we show...
Expert gilder Paul Wilson shows you how to gild an awkward claw foot Paul Wilson...
In the previous article we looked at how to fix a bowl to a lathe...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
Woodworking is enjoyable, but it also comes with risks. It’s essential to guard your eyes,...
Richard Findley takes a look at the best way to part off your spindle work...
This nest of tables was made some years ago to complement a client’s existing furniture....
Dovetails. A byword for carpentry perfection. Mastering them has long been considered a rite of...
Ramon Valdez makes some custom holding accessories for his new sliding tablesaw When I finally...
Oh crumbs! The Editor nearly ‘did his crust’ when we told him to ‘use his...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
Andrew Potocnik lets nature take the lead with this project For so many of us,...
Rich Rick shows how to make a four-legged stool on a mini-lathe Mini and midi-lathes...
Mark Gough shows how to carve and decorate a display mask Having decided on a...
Neil Lawton creates an easy-to-make trug project, so there’s no excuse for vegetating… I’ve been...
In an abridged extract taken from Turned Toys, the author turned a toy for a...
Walter Hall makes an elegant, contemporary-style desk pen The temptation when turning desk pens is...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun, shelf-climbing mouse I have carved this fun little shelf-climbing/sitting mouse...
Andy Coates transforms a purely decorative object into a functional box The esteemed Editor of...
Andrew Potocnik explores turning a multi-part display vessel Goblets are a popular topic for turners...
We used to regularly get hedgehogs in our garden, but sadly in recent years I...
Steve Bisco shows how to create a delicate display of leaves and flowers In a...
In the woodworking shop, taking the time to make a pattern to create identical parts...
A continuing series looking at trees, timber and their uses. This time we look at...
In the 1970s, I attended what was then called a building school, and learned all...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
Sue Harker shows you how to turn an earring and ring stand pedestal bowl I...
Colwin Way makes the kit for this traditional summer game Before we start looking at...
Steve Bisco has been saving a special piece of mahogany for a project to do...
From the depths of France, Wilf Milton shows us his solution to chill winds coming...
Murray Taylor looks at the planning, layout and carving of these attractive items The thinking...
Andrew Thomas shows how to carve your own wonderful, decorative seashore shell. Ever since I...
Colwin Way provides a plan to make a festive queen nutcracker, and gives a guide...
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.