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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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...Colwin Way creates a beautifully-designed rice bowl with the added features of a lid to...
Nic Westermann gets to grips with an edge-damaged tool This month, in the absence of...
This article is an extract from Chip Carving You can buy Chip Carving from Gifts to...
Leaves and woodturning combine to create Sue Harker’s metal leaf platter. You can open up...
Dovetails. A byword for carpentry perfection. Mastering them has long been considered a rite of...
Amber Bailey goes more or less round in circles to produce a simple fun jigsaw. Rather than...
Anne Briggs Bohnett emphasises the importance of using truly square stock and offers a few...
Dave Western shows the techniques required to create a double-ended spoon. A couple of years ago...
Peter Benson considers how repeated application improves our carving When I was a small child,...
Graham Thompson attempts a royal portrait and suggests you try something similar It was going...
In an abridged extract from All New Turning Projects, Richard Raffan makes these simple handled...
Richard Findley sets his first skew chisel skill-building practice exercises Last week I introduced my...
By Carol and Homer Bishop These ornaments sparkle like diamonds when you light up your...
David Barron does battle with a 2.4m long slab of oak to create a bench...
Over the course of his career, Hampshire-based has moved from machine making to more of...
I hope you enjoyed the first part of our French inspired ‘leaning jar spice rack’. If...
Theo Cook explains how to make a plane to tame the most awkward grain I...
In this article we will be looking at the polissoir. These were commonly used tools...
Two French friends are bridging the divide between furniture and art with their unique pieces...
We show you how to do it right! Marking out components for cutting and shaping...
Geoffrey Laycock visits renowned gunmakers Holland & Holland of London, and discovers a world not...
Now you should be ready to finish of your sphere. However, a sphere is only...
Expert gilder Paul Wilson, the subject of our carving feature, shows you how to gild...
Having turned a vase with a natural edge in the previous article, I am now...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
Have you now stood in your kitchen an considered how many joints you are surrounded...
Colin Sullivan digs deep into his collection for three tools to make furniture beads by...
The author looks at the core tools used in woodturning. There are many turning tools...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at the myths and misunderstandings affecting the safety and health of woodturners...
Matt Estlea completes the final joints on his practice frame I previously explained how to...
Woodworking, an age-old craft, offers a unique blend of mental and physical benefits that make...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A....
Dan Schwank demonstrates his method for producing batches of accurate winding sticks One of the...
Richard Findley looks at common catches that occur when turning bowls with a bowl gouge...
I have been aware of the use of pewter in turning for a number of...
Molly Winton provides some useful information to consider when burning and branding woodturned projects. This...
In the previous article we looked at how to fix a bowl to a lathe...
Expert gilder Paul Wilson shows you how to gild an awkward claw foot Paul Wilson...
Richard Findley tackles natural edge work. What is natural edge work? Natural edge work, sometimes...
Dovetails. A byword for carpentry perfection. Mastering them has long been considered a rite of...
This nest of tables was made some years ago to complement a client’s existing furniture....
Are you struggling to plane a straight edge? Is your wood plane ‘biting’ the wood?...
Vic Tesolin explains how a few extra steps will guarantee centuries of strength In medieval...
Louise Biggs repairs a broken handle This repair to a finger-pull handle of a Chinese...
Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as a finish...
In this two-part series, expert turner Kurt Hertzog shows you how to turn a segmented...
In part one of a two-part series, guest editor Nic Westermann covers the basics of...
Charles Mak walks you step-by-step through the making of a batch of sleek tongs I...
Mitch Peacock recreates a set prop from Akira Kurosawa’s film Sanjuro Do you ever hit...
Dave Western researches the history of this traditional Welsh craft The lovespoon has become something...
David Ritchie shows how to create a nest of segmented bowls – but without segments...
Kevin Alviti is inspired by a day trip to Warwick Castle to carve a medieval-style...
I’ve looked at a couple of variations of the Moxon vice in the last couple...
Johan Roudy shows how to create a small, detailed relief carving in boxwood. This 70mm...
Colwin Way turns a simple, but beautiful condiment set. This project is going to be...
For her cycling-mad godparents’ anniversary, Louise Biggs decided only one type of decoration would be...
A continuing series looking at trees, timber and their uses. This time we look at...
Jan Lennon deconstructs the creation of the curved and angled legs on her Meala table...
Bob Jubb shells out some top tips for carving this charming creature There is confusion...
BRIAN HOLCOMBE’S CONSTRUCTION IS ALL ABOUT THE FINELY CREATED JOINT WORK I recently made a...
Mark Ivan Fortune carves an unusual decorative oak coat hook The creative process of wood...
Peter Benson investigates sources of inspiration There is a common belief that there are only...
Sue Harker makes a laminated open segmented bowl by gluing half rows of open segments...
Steve Bisco carves a pierced panel in the popular style Art Nouveau – literally ‘new...
John Swinkels and Bernie Leadbeatter make wooden train whistles on a lathe. Bernie brought some...
Mark Gough carves this unusual statue The statues of Easter Island, or Moai, have fascinated...
Louise Biggs continues her series by building a decorative and intricate bookcase Having completed the...
Colwin Way provides a plan to make a festive queen nutcracker, and gives a guide...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
Terry Nokes carves a baby rabbit This rabbit project was inspired by Easter, has minimal...
Duane Cartwright explains how to carve these festive cards, which make great handmade gifts As...
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.