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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...
Peter Benson explores size and scale of carvings In this world where fashions seem to...
The author takes flight with a red grouse in lime The red grouse (Lagopus lagopus)...
Ger Vervoort makes a unique implement completely out of wood without the need to buy...
Making a small box is a good exercise for any woodworker. You get to choose...
Barry Robbins shares his passion for a tool that most of us take for granted...
Yannick Chastang investigates 18th-century finishing techniques. Introduction The following two-part series examines the details of...
Terry Nokes shows how to carve some fun-to-make bookends The wood selected for this tutorial...
When you are demonstrating you need to show off your talents so David Barron’s toolbox...
Beatriz Zuazo uses reclaimed wood from her own workshop to make a pair of jewellery...
Showcasing over 50 traditional and contemporary techniques, this book provides a visually rich and technically...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at the myths and misunderstandings affecting the safety and health of woodturners...
Ever peered into the miniature world of a dollhouse and pondered how on earth anyone...
Charles Mak hand cut the wedged variant of a classic joint to build a pair...
When building a woodworking toolkit, there are several essential power tools that make the process...
One of the skills that has rather got lost is planing accurately by hand, we...
Richard Findley tackles natural edge work. What is natural edge work? Natural edge work, sometimes...
Janice Levi enjoys turning wearable art, so here she turns an artistic and functional piece....
Paolo Pozzi builds a rustic-style door for a gazebo Having recently built a wooden gazebo,...
Murray Taylor looks at some different ways of carving letters and introduces a new font...
Paul Purnell makes a lyre-shaped thumstick. Following on from last month’s article on joining a...
The author shows how to carve this beautiful bird of prey. The bearded vulture (Gypaetus...
John Swinkels and Bernie Leadbeatter make wooden train whistles on a lathe. Bernie brought some...
Amber Bailey likes to make sure her veneers are in a respectable condition. As anyone...
Louise Biggs restores her client’s faith in her much-used family dining chairs. My client’s father...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at some of the issues turners face when working with wood Woodturners...
Planning a woodworking project involves several key steps to ensure that the final product meets...
Nancy Hiller shows how to recreate two of Davies’ decorative effects When John Ruskin enumerated...
Peter Benson shares some invaluable carving advice These tips are what, in my opinion, are...
Whether you have loose drawers or none fitted at all, here is some useful advice...
In the previous article we looked at how to fix a bowl to a lathe...
Gary Marshall looks at small scale willow growing Have you got a soggy bottom (of...
Ramon Valdez’s auxiliary router fence comes with accuracy, safety and extraction built in There is...
Bob Chapman experiments with turning pencils to make various forms Making objects from glued-together pencils...
Peter Clothier introduces the humble gouge and how best to use one. For the beginner...
Molly Winton explores embellishing a turned project with home-made brands using nichrome wire Designs can...
Peter Benson investigates sources of inspiration There is a common belief that there are only...
Kurt Hertzog explains how to choose and use PPE. In virtually every column, after the...
Andy Coates says it is time to bring the versatile scraper back in from the...
The author takes a look at holding work on the lathe securely. Holding work securely...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for making quick, accurate veneers I love my bandsaws: I...
Matt Estlea identifies a few ground rules to ensure your layout lines are ones you...
Philip Cooke demonstrates the use of a hand-drawn rod and hand tool skills to create...
How often do you wish there was a better way to do something? We show...
This month, Matt Long shows you the cuts you need to make when creating a...
Expert gilder Paul Wilson shows you how to gild an awkward claw foot Paul Wilson...
In Segmented Turning: How to do it. Part 1, we were introduced to segmented turning,...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A....
Andrew Thomas looks at using wood finishes Wood finishing is an important and extremely enjoyable...
Michael T Collins shows you how to make a simple Shaker bench, with a different...
Mark Gough makes a carver’s vice that will be excellent in any workshop A good vice...
Dave Western learned some useful lessons when carving this seaweed Inspiration for woodcarvings can come...
Creating custom scales for the handle of a fixed-blade knife requires a little care and...
Colwin Way provides a plan to make a festive queen nutcracker, and gives a guide...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun cherry greenman The greenman as a carving subject is more...
Steve Bisco is inspired by a medieval dragon in Christchurch Priory. Christchurch Priory in Dorset,...
Plane maker Oliver Sparks explains how the use of soot helps to seat an iron...
Mark Dunning describes building his Corona Cabinet After years working as a landscaper, tree surgeon...
Mark Gough carves this unusual statue The statues of Easter Island, or Moai, have fascinated...
Mark Ivan Fortune guides us through the steps to create this unusual miniature decorative frame....
Colwin Way continues his turnings with a set of table skittles. This project sprang to...
Before laying out joinery and assembling a project, it’s important to ensure the ends and...
David Barron makes good use of a chestnut board with this small project I don’t usually...
Paul Purnell makes a lyre-shaped thumstick. Following on from last month’s article on joining a...
Andrew Potocnik creates a piece inspired by a Cornish ceramicist. I’ve had an idea sitting...
Steve Bisco delves into the dark art of fuming oak There is something about the...
Michael T Collins makes a useful pair of salad tongs Who doesn’t like a nice...
Given their natural affinity, it somehow feels appropriate to carve an owl from wood. With...
Zoë Gertner shows how to have some fun by carving a delightful trio of hens...
Dennis Zongker explains how to carve decorative scrolls on table legs Carving scrolls into furniture...
Louise Biggs continues her series by building a decorative and intricate bookcase Having completed the...
Steve Bisco shows how to create a delicate display of leaves and flowers In a...
Louise Biggs restores a Regency-era rosewood table. I have several clients who prefer antique furniture,...
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.