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Steve Bisco shows how to create a delicate display of leaves and flowers In a...
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...
James Hatter enlisted the help of his eight-year-old grandson Kieran to make a raised bed...
Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as a finish...
You can buy Carved Lovespoons for only £12.00/ $15.96 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.95...
James Hatter enlisted the help of his eight-year-old grandson Kieran to make a raised bed...
John Adamson looks at traditional one-man saws The frame of this English woodcutter’s saw in...
Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as a finish...
Andrea Zanini turns an ancient Italian pasta stamp. Italy and food are two words that...
Richard Findley looks at the difficulties surrounding faceplate work. So, what is faceplate work? Essentially...
Guest editor Andy Coates interviews artistic woodturner Tic Challis Tic Challis is an artist and...
Inspired by the world’s biggest bike race, Rick Uttley recreates a classic cycle in wood...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at the myths and misunderstandings affecting the safety and health of woodturners...
Walter Hall describes how he brought an old ‘egg-beater’ hand drill back to working condition...
Mark Baker shows how to make a simple, decorative tealight holder Tealight holders may seem...
Steve Bisco carves an oak panel with authentic Viking decoration When I take a walk...
The author provides a guide for carving a trio of Wilson’s birds of paradise. Wilson’s...
Laurent Peacock outlines the techniques used in the joinery of his Sika console table. When...
Peter Clothier introduces the humble gouge and how best to use one. For the beginner...
How many different jaws are there? There are many, but here we will look at the...
Andy Coates looks at what is it, why is it important and how do we...
Continuing on from 10 Tips for Drilling Better Holes, Part One, Kurtz Hertzog shares his...
Peter Benson looks at keeping tools sharp for carving figures. For this article on queries...
Mark Palma sums up this year’s event Association of Woodturners (AAW) held their 39th annual...
Giacomo Malaspina makes a portable workbench that is ideal for working in small spaces While...
Alan Wasserman looks at using imperfect wood, starting with the implications and things to consider...
Peter Benson investigates sources of inspiration There is a common belief that there are only...
There is a yew (Taxus baccata) tree growing in the churchyard at Fortingall in Perthshire...
Mark Ivan Fortune carves an unusual decorative oak coat hook The creative process of wood...
Janice Levi decorates Mark Palma’s platter with a Zentangle-inspired design When selecting pyrography as an...
We visit a British museum devoted to American decorative and folk art. You don’t have...
Andrew Potocnik lets nature take the lead with this project For so many of us,...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
What to do about router cutter burns Burning tends to happen more on end grain...
We show you how to do it right! Marking out components for cutting and shaping...
Matt Estlea identifies a few ground rules to ensure your layout lines are ones you...
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
There are many ways to create hollow woodturnings, ranging from the very traditional gouges to...
Planning a woodworking project involves several key steps to ensure that the final product meets...
If you need to get a grip on your woodworking we have some good advice…...
Kurt Hertzog has some tips for success with shellac and lacquer For the woodturner seeking...
Rob Porcaro shares his shop-proven techniques for producing accurate joint surfaces and aligning them for...
Whether you have loose drawers or none fitted at all, here is some useful advice...
In the previous article, we took a detailed look at the various hollowing rigs available,...
One of the skills that has rather got lost is planing accurately by hand, we...
Woodworking is enjoyable, but it also comes with risks. It’s essential to guard your eyes,...
In Segmented Turning: How to do it. Part 1, we were introduced to segmented turning,...
Ramon Valdez upgrades his belt sander to tackle concave curves with ease and precision. Sanding...
Bob Chapman experiments with turning pencils to make various forms Making objects from glued-together pencils...
Peter Benson investigates sources of inspiration There is a common belief that there are only...
Derek Jones demonstrates a few techniques for adding a period-style gallery to your worktops Gallery...
Continuing on from 10 Tips for Drilling Better Holes, Part One, Kurtz Hertzog shares his...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using various types of shell in his turned work. As we’ve...
Yannick Chastang investigates 18th-century finishing techniques. Introduction The following two-part series examines the details of...
With more than 100,000 species of woods in the world, most turners shouldn’t have a...
Ramon Valdez makes some custom holding accessories for his new sliding tablesaw When I finally...
The author explores the spacing of letters, the different methods of carving them and some...
Designer-maker Brendan Devitt-Spooner has a love of home-grown timber, as expressed in this beautiful waney...
ANDRES CARBONELL BUILDS A HARD-WEARING OUTDOOR TABLE After moving from Argentina to the US, I...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun cherry greenman The greenman as a carving subject is more...
Andy Coates makes a table lamp from a reclaimed oak post. Every once in a...
A continuing series looking at trees, timber and their uses. This time we look at...
Les Symonds makes his interpretation of a drinks canteen, or trails flask As a young...
With more than a nod towards mid-century modern style, Charles Mak finds a simple way...
Paul Purnell makes good use of leftover gun stock by carving this handy letter opener...
Andrew Potocnik explores turning a multi-part display vessel Goblets are a popular topic for turners...
Alan Holtham builds a sturdy and spacious hen house The idea of keeping a few...
Richard Findley takes a look at involuted turning for the first time. Involuted turning, or...
Johan Roudy shows two different ways to carve a Louis XVI Rosette. To illustrate Louis...
In the first article of this two-part series, I showed you how to take a...
ANTHONY BAILEY AND MICHAEL HUNTLEY JOIN FORCES TO DESIGN AND BUILD THE ONLY WORKBENCH YOU’LL...
Lee Stoffer saddles up and rides his newest project, a shave horse. My first proper green...
Ger Vervoort makes a unique implement completely out of wood without the need to buy...
David Barron uses two simple jigs to put a whole new slant on your dovetailing....
Walter Hall Makes Two Boxes for Garden Birds The numbers of garden birds have declined...
Colwin Way continues his turnings with a set of table skittles. This project sprang to...
Alan Holtham creates an elegant project that will make life easier for parents It is...
The author explains how to shape, detail and colour a familiar garden bird The wood...
Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a shallow maple leaf dish. This project is aimed...
The Peacock bedroom will be much tidier now that Mitch has made a pair of...
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 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.