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Kurt Hertzog looks at using waterborne finishes Coalescing finishes are waterborne finishes and they cure...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using waterborne finishes Coalescing finishes are waterborne finishes and they cure...
Key considerations and making a modified basic mallet with Andy Coates. Bench mallets are a...
Neil Scobie shows us how to make a window bowl design derived from nature This...
Theo Cook explains how to make a plane to tame the most awkward grain I...
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Neil Scobie shows us how to make a window bowl design derived from nature This...
Key considerations and making a modified basic mallet with Andy Coates. Bench mallets are a...
Theo Cook explains how to make a plane to tame the most awkward grain I...
Paul Purnell looks at selection, storage, seasoning and straightening. When making your own walking stick,...
Jason Townsend shows us the meaning of KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) – with his...
Kurt Hertzog answers readers’ questions I’m thinking about pressure pots. Suggestions for someone new to...
Steve Bisco carves a Norman Romanesque corbel with an 11th-century figure When William the Conqueror,...
Peter Benson carves a stylised Christmas Angel Every Christmas tree should, traditionally, have an angel....
Howard Butler uses hand cut dovetails for a traditional joint with contemporary appeal My inspiration...
Anna Muzzolon combines traditional pyrography with colouring techniques to create a floral design In this...
Anthony Bailey explains how to draw up a cutting list for any project Any project...
In the previous article, we took a detailed look at the various hollowing rigs available,...
Woodworking, an age-old craft, offers a unique blend of mental and physical benefits that make...
Andy Coates says it is time to bring the versatile scraper back in from the...
In the previous article we looked at how to fix a bowl to a lathe...
Hendrik Varju combines simple robust joinery and a few minimalist details to complete the work on...
A continuing series looking at trees, timber and their uses. This time we look at...
Mark Dunning makes the ideal bench for his workshop with twin screw vices and multiple...
Janice Levi decorates Mark Palma’s platter with a Zentangle-inspired design When selecting pyrography as an...
Ian Woodford takes on his woodturning club’s challenge and creates something with a hole in...
The final in our series on making a custom knife handle, Randy Maxey shows an...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at some of the issues turners face when working with wood Woodturners...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Colwin Way turns a simple, but beautiful condiment set. This project is going to be...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Kev Alviti takes inspiration for his latest project from the history of milling Bread is...
Mark Ivan Fortune takes you through the steps to carve this beautiful decoration. All things...
Timber isn’t a dead material, even though it is cut from a felled tree, because...
Derek Jones looks at a few techniques to help tone down the appearance of new...
Nic Westermann looks at the methods available to sharpen these tools effectively I should start...
Having turned a vase with a natural edge in the previous article, I am now...
Over the years, I have used or developed many tricks or shortcuts on my shop...
Whether you have loose drawers or none fitted at all, here is some useful advice...
Andy Coates looks at turning hollow forms with a modest shoulder In the first part...
We explain the importance of jigs for routing. Routers only work safely and accurately because...
In my experience, there is no better finish for small to medium sized turned objects...
Molly Winton explores embellishing a turned project with home-made brands using nichrome wire Designs can...
I have been aware of the use of pewter in turning for a number of...
There are many ways to create hollow woodturnings, ranging from the very traditional gouges to...
The author doesn’t get his fingers burnt with his latest router jointing jig Finger joints...
If you need to make joints or trim components to fit or chop away defective...
Planning a woodworking project involves several key steps to ensure that the final product meets...
If having a little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing, could knowing too much be...
Here are some tasty jointer tricks to get your teeth into… Biscuit jointing is so...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
Bob Chapman experiments with turning pencils to make various forms Making objects from glued-together pencils...
The author looks at the core tools used in woodturning. There are many turning tools...
Peter Benson investigates sources of inspiration There is a common belief that there are only...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using various types of shell in his turned work. As we’ve...
Andy Coates says it is time to bring the versatile scraper back in from the...
Rob Porcaro shares some handy tips for tuning your jointer. Jointer parallelism After writing blog...
Dave Western researches the history of this traditional Welsh craft The lovespoon has become something...
Andy Coates transforms a purely decorative object into a functional box The esteemed Editor of...
Alan Wasserman on working with less-than-perfect timber, using faults to your advantage It can be...
In an abridged extract taken from Turned Toys, the author turned a toy for a...
Michael T Collins makes a Shaker candle stand What you will need Tools Wood For...
One sign of professional work on a project is the precision of the fastening, whether...
Zoë Gertner gets her daily greens Among the entries in the Veg Growers’ Competition at...
In my experience, there is no better finish for small to medium sized turned objects...
BRIAN HOLCOMBE’S CONSTRUCTION IS ALL ABOUT THE FINELY CREATED JOINT WORK I recently made a...
Terry Nokes carves a baby rabbit This rabbit project was inspired by Easter, has minimal...
Mark Gough makes a carver’s vice that will be excellent in any workshop A good vice...
Kevin Alviti is inspired by a day trip to Warwick Castle to carve a medieval-style...
Mark Dunning makes the ideal bench for his workshop with twin screw vices and multiple...
Derek Jones looks at the origins of Arts & Crafts to build a tool box...
Sue Harker pens a piece describing how to turn a paper holder It is amazing...
Kev Alviti takes inspiration for his latest project from the history of milling Bread is...
You can buy Simple Japanese Furniture by Group Monomo from Gifts to Me Visit giftstome.co.uk In...
A beginner’s guide to knife-carving a fish, by Terry Nokes. For this project I chose...
Duane Cartwright carves a hare in relief Intro The moon-gazing hare I have carved here...
Sue Harker shows you how to turn an earring and ring stand pedestal bowl I...
ANTHONY BAILEY AND MICHAEL HUNTLEY JOIN FORCES TO DESIGN AND BUILD THE ONLY WORKBENCH YOU’LL...
There is a yew (Taxus baccata) tree growing in the churchyard at Fortingall in Perthshire...
Terry Nokes shows how to carve some fun-to-make bookends The wood selected for this tutorial...
Inspired by a Korean TV drama, Mitch Peacock builds a hanging birdhouse for his garden...
Issue 333 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring projects and practical techniques, from a Craftsman-style cherry table and a classic rocking chair to floating shelves, a period garden gate, and workshop mallets. Sharpen your skills with expert advice on saw sharpening and working with solid wood, discover outstanding student craftsmanship, and meet talented designer-makers from around the world. Plus, enjoy a special woodworking book giveaway in this inspiring issue.
Issue 215 of Woodcarving is packed with inspiring projects and expert guidance, from Green Men and carved penguins to personalised serving boards and intricate sculpted heads. Learn practical carving skills with Peter Benson, explore the work of acclaimed wildfowl artist Pat Godin, and discover the beauty of foliate carving. With exhibition highlights, community news, and a free woodworking book offer, it’s an inspiring issue for carvers of every level.
Issue 426 of Woodturning is packed with inventive projects and expert techniques, from a walnut phone amplifier and hot-melt glue decorated bowl to shifted forms and unusual turned boxes. Explore basket illusion work, follow Richard Findley’s box-making series, and discover the craftsmanship behind James Carter’s signature Christmas ornaments. With highlights from the AAW Symposium and the latest turning community news, it’s an inspiring read for woodturners of all levels.
Issue 102 of Woodworking Crafts is packed with inspiring projects, from key cabinets and canvas deck chairs to pallet-wood furniture, carved pendants, and handcrafted planes. Sharpen your skills with expert advice on segmented turning, pocket hole joinery, and choosing a tablesaw, then discover innovative makers, modern marquetry, and the next generation of furniture craftsmanship. With a free woodworking book offer, it’s an essential read for every woodworking enthusiast.
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.