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Frustrated with the lack of inexpensive options, yet with a pressing need to have a...
Frustrated with the lack of inexpensive options, yet with a pressing need to have a...
Derek Jones weighs up the cost for a small-scale batch production run of octagonal components ...
Looking for a fun woodcarving project for the weekend? Johan Roudy carves a ready-to-leap mouse...
Steve Bisco carves a Norman Romanesque corbel with an 11th-century figure When William the Conqueror,...
A perfect, well-organised space in which to work is every woodworker’s dream. Here we show...
Looking for a fun woodcarving project for the weekend? Johan Roudy carves a ready-to-leap mouse...
Derek Jones weighs up the cost for a small-scale batch production run of octagonal components ...
Steve Bisco carves a Norman Romanesque corbel with an 11th-century figure When William the Conqueror,...
One of the best ways to master the art of using hand tools is to use...
Cedric Boyns carves unusual jewellery display stands Following a trip to the Antarctic at the...
Kurt Hertzog looks at reactive finishes such as epoxies, cyanoacrylates, oils, varnishes, and oil/varnish blends...
Chris Grace makes an improvement to his banjo and tailstock. Have you ever suffered a...
Rich Rick shows how to make a four-legged stool on a mini-lathe Mini and midi-lathes...
Derek Jones makes a birdhouse for the garden. The design This little bird box is...
Derek Jones put a combination of old and new tools to the test to create...
Richard Findley takes a look at the best way to part off your spindle work...
Bob Chapman experiments with turning pencils to make various forms Making objects from glued-together pencils...
As we transition from winter to spring, it seems only appropriate to move the workshop...
Paul Purnell makes coasters using pen blanks. Large end-grain projects are reasonably straightforward if you...
Steve Bisco carves and guilds a classical acanthus swirl in sapele mahogany The classical acanthus...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of drive types You may ask how...
David Barron makes good use of a chestnut board with this small project I don’t usually...
From unpromising student to award-winning teacher, Jamie Ward ran the gamut of woodwork teaching before...
Recently I have become less dependent on making measurements and marking cut lines on boards....
In the latest in our tool collecting series, John Adamson looks at gimlets David Garrick,...
Amber Bailey goes more or less round in circles to produce a simple fun jigsaw. Rather than...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
Although the art of chequering has been around for many hundreds of years, it was first seen...
Andrew Potocnik creates a piece inspired by a Cornish ceramicist. I’ve had an idea sitting...
We always need to hold things together – but should it be screws or nails?...
Mark Palma introduces you to the world of miniature woodturning Woodturning is wonderful hobby that...
You can buy Simple Japanese Furniture by Group Monomo from Gifts to Me Visit giftstome.co.uk In...
Andy Coates looks at forms with wide shoulders and the tools and techniques required to...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
In the previous article we looked at how to fix a bowl to a lathe...
Bridle joints are common in frame construction because of their strength. The wide mortise and...
Nancy Hiller shows how to recreate two of Davies’ decorative effects When John Ruskin enumerated...
Colin Sullivan digs deep into his collection for three tools to make furniture beads by...
Molly Winton provides some useful information to consider when burning and branding woodturned projects. This...
We explain the importance of jigs for routing. Routers only work safely and accurately because...
Jason Townsend looks at knife skills in the context of working in-the-round. Knife carving is...
Murray Taylor gives you a brief history of the origins of the Celtic alphabet; plus...
Woodworking, an age-old craft, offers a unique blend of mental and physical benefits that make...
In this two-part series, expert turner Kurt Hertzog shows you how to turn a segmented...
Here are some tasty jointer tricks to get your teeth into… Biscuit jointing is so...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A. Maxey...
Alan Wasserman looks at using timber with small cracks and similar imperfections. I am constantly searching...
Peter Benson begins his series by telling us the processes, start to finish, in carving…...
Derek Jones demonstrates a few techniques for adding a period-style gallery to your worktops Gallery...
There are times when you can get in a bit of a spin trying to...
The famous dovetail is well used for its sharp finish and practical strength, making it...
Rob Porcaro shares his shop-proven techniques for producing accurate joint surfaces and aligning them for...
Having turned a vase with a natural edge in the previous article, I am now...
Having you recently got into woodcarving, or are considering doing so? Read on to learn...
Giacomo Malaspina goes back to basics with some old-fashioned carpentry techniques This article could start...
Richard Findley takes a look at involuted turning for the first time. Involuted turning, or...
Chris Grace makes an improvement to his banjo and tailstock. Have you ever suffered a...
Richard Findley shares a simple technique for turning a perfect sphere. Turned wooden spheres hold...
Neil Lawton creates an easy-to-make trug project, so there’s no excuse for vegetating… I’ve been...
Michael T Collins looks at making a steam bending box Several years ago a friend...
Neil Scobie shows us how to make a window bowl design derived from nature This...
Fatigued by metal clamps? Derek Jones builds a set of wooden sash clamps and puts...
Louise Biggs restores a Regency-era rosewood table. I have several clients who prefer antique furniture,...
Theo Cook shares one of the Robinson House Studio’s student projects. (First published in 2017)...
The final in our series on making a custom knife handle, Randy Maxey shows an...
Dave Western explores carving a stylised Celtic crow Although I am a massive fan of...
Andrea Zanini turns an ancient Italian pasta stamp. Italy and food are two words that...
Expert gilder Paul Wilson, the subject of our carving feature, shows you how to gild...
David Barron makes good use of a chestnut board with this small project I don’t usually...
Dave Western researches the history of this traditional Welsh craft The lovespoon has become something...
In the 1970s, I attended what was then called a building school, and learned all...
Andy Coates looks at a commonly made object and deconstructs it to make something more...
Given their natural affinity, it somehow feels appropriate to carve an owl from wood. With...
Using a pattern is the best way to create identical parts. In this video, Randy...
Colin Burlton carves a spring favourite This project is intended to be a snapshot in...
Exploring the styles of ornament If there were some workshops producing high quality carving and...
This article is an extract from Chip Carving You can buy Chip Carving from Gifts to...
Zoë Gertner nestles into a project that will put a feather in your carving cap...
You can buy Carved Lovespoons for only £13.50/ $23.99 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £16.99 / $29.99 🇬🇧 For...
Make a quick and useful key rack, perfect for a gift! Sometimes you just want...
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.