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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...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
You can buy Carved Lovespoons for only £12.00/ $15.96 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.95...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A....
Dave Western creates from scrapwood a killer whale that is based heavily on a dramatic form...
Derek Jones put a combination of old and new tools to the test to create...
Israel Martin makes a small chest of drawers to store a pen collection At the...
For those of you familiar with turning, you will likely be aware of its addictive...
Dave Western carves an Art Deco style hinged spoon Although the wonderfully colourful and ornately...
Over the years turners usually gather a host of tips and tricks for the ’shop....
Anthony Bailey tries his hand at making a traditional board game Solitaire is just that...
Andy Coates looks at forms with wide shoulders and the tools and techniques required to...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
You can buy Simple Japanese Furniture by Group Monomo from Gifts to Me Visit giftstome.co.uk In...
Some shelves need to be open, such as for books. But other items are safer...
A perfect, well-organised space in which to work is every woodworker’s dream. Here we show...
We review a new woodworking book Routing Router trimmers are smaller, more manoeuvrable and cheaper...
David Springett shares his workshop know-how to help your turning 1. Foam chuck This is...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Derek Jones meets Jim Broughton from Alexander George Antiques to see how the Golden Age...
Israel Martin describes the process of making a wall cabinet with two side drawers using...
BRIAN HOLCOMBE’S CONSTRUCTION IS ALL ABOUT THE FINELY CREATED JOINT WORK I recently made a...
Bob Jubb shells out some top tips for carving this charming creature There is confusion...
Five easy steps to finishing your woodturning projects. We all know that no matter how much...
Looking for a fun woodcarving project for the weekend? Johan Roudy carves a ready-to-leap mouse...
Abrasives need to work well to do their job, so we have some useful tips...
We show details of the essential housing jig that you will need in your collection....
Louise Biggs gives a much-loved early Georgian oak table some vital restoration This oak table...
Michael T Collins looks at making a steam bending box Several years ago a friend...
James Duxbury has a gripping idea for easy component sanding. The sanding of small wooden...
Mark Baker explores creating that elusive perfect cut The perfect cut is something every turner...
Charles Mak covers the basics of the router plane, also nostalgically referred to as a...
If having a little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing, could knowing too much be...
Dovetails. A byword for carpentry perfection. Mastering them has long been considered a rite of...
In part one of a two-part series, guest editor Nic Westermann covers the basics of...
There are times when you can get in a bit of a spin trying to...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A. Maxey...
If you need to make joints or trim components to fit or chop away defective...
Having turned a vase with a natural edge in the previous article, I am now...
Let’s face it, these are a fact of life; it doesn’t always go well. Still...
Small can sometimes be very practical. Although an adage often reserved for hand tools, some...
Hand planes are essential tools for woodworking, designed to shape, smooth, and flatten wood surfaces....
It’s very easy to become unhinged if you don’t know the right way to hang...
Philip Cooke demonstrates the use of a hand-drawn rod and hand tool skills to create...
Woodworking chisels are essential tools for shaping, carving, and cutting wood. They come in various...
Bridle joints are common in frame construction because of their strength. The wide mortise and...
Kurt Hertzog explains how to choose and use PPE. In virtually every column, after the...
Richard Findley looks at the difficulties surrounding faceplate work. So, what is faceplate work? Essentially...
Molly Winton explores embellishing a turned project with home-made brands using nichrome wire Designs can...
Andrew Thomas shows how to carve your own wonderful, decorative seashore shell. Ever since I...
Lee Stoffer saddles up and rides his newest project, a shave horse. My first proper green...
Terry Nokes carves a baby rabbit This rabbit project was inspired by Easter, has minimal...
In the first article of this two-part series, I showed you how to take a...
Peter Benson looks at choosing a subject for carving. Try something original One of the...
Making a small box is a good exercise for any woodworker. You get to choose...
Inspired by a Korean TV drama, Mitch Peacock builds a hanging birdhouse for his garden...
Duane Cartwright carves a hare in relief Intro The moon-gazing hare I have carved here...
Expert gilder Paul Wilson, the subject of our carving feature, shows you how to gild...
David Waite uses his new skills to make an Arts & Crafts-style cabinet. Having completed...
Michael T Collins makes a beautiful rustic-looking coffee table. I have long been a proponent of...
Walter Hall shares some ideas for festive decorations Making your own Christmas tree decorations can...
Steve Bisco shows how to create a delicate display of leaves and flowers In a...
Mark Ivan Fortune carves a pierced rosewood picture frame in the Art Nouveau style This...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
Peter Benson looks at carving a humorous and quirky doorstop Two of the most irritating...
In my experience, there is no better finish for small to medium sized turned objects...
Gary Ramsden recycles the wood from an old chest of drawers to make a brand...
Leaves and woodturning combine to create Sue Harker’s metal leaf platter. You can open up...
Mark Ivan Fortune guides us through the steps to create this unusual miniature decorative frame....
Duane Cartwright carves a fun, shelf-climbing mouse I have carved this fun little shelf-climbing/sitting mouse...
Andy Coates transforms a purely decorative object into a functional box The esteemed Editor of...
After a visit to Colombia to visit her family, a friend brought back a wooden...
Rich Rick shows how to make a four-legged stool on a mini-lathe Mini and midi-lathes...
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.