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“Make it with us”
Robert Sorby is generously offering a bundle of tools from their new Robert Sorby Select...
Robert Sorby is generously offering a bundle of tools from their new Robert Sorby Select...
Richard Findley looks at what is needed to turn for furniture I trained as a...
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...
Dave Western hops into action with this frog face For many years I have been...
Richard Findley looks at what is needed to turn for furniture I trained as a...
Derek Jones assesses the risks Based on information collected by the HSE in relation to...
In the woodworking shop, taking the time to make a pattern to create identical parts...
In this series, William Barnsley looks back on the journey that inspired his career change...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Oz Hassan builds a multifunctional piece of furniture At the end of a tough day,...
Michael T Collins makes a useful pair of salad tongs Who doesn’t like a nice...
Sue Harker shows you how to turn an earring and ring stand pedestal bowl I...
A revolutionary advancement The Gothic style started around 1150 in France with the cathedral of...
Have you now stood in your kitchen an considered how many joints you are surrounded...
In this two-part series, expert turner Kurt Hertzog shows you how to turn a segmented...
In this step-by-step guide, Peter wood shows us how to construct an attractive and practical...
Mark Baker introduces the ever-popular method of rotary power carving, with tips on choosing tools...
Rob Porcaro shares his shop-proven techniques for producing accurate joint surfaces and aligning them for...
Colin Sullivan digs deep into his collection for three tools to make furniture beads by...
You may look at this article and think ‘Oh no, another article on sanding!’, or...
When you are demonstrating you need to show off your talents so David Barron’s toolbox...
It’s amazing what you can achieve with a lathe. Intricate dishes for jewellery, to ornate...
Charles Mak’s handmade paper roll holders transform note-jotting chores into delightful acts of efficiency marked...
Liam Thomas uses the Festool Domino to seamlessly reduce the height of a rare mid-century...
You can buy Simple Japanese Furniture by Group Monomo from Gifts to Me Visit giftstome.co.uk In...
Caroline Pattenden hears how former accountant Iain Stirling made the leap from corporate to creative...
Colin Sullivan takes us through butterfly joints using Trend router cutters Photographs by GMC/Anthony Bailey,...
Winner will get a 3-Piece Combo Kit LXT worth over £500! Makita is generously offering...
Meet Sawstop, The US Tablessaw Brand Using Innovative Technology to Save Fingers Across Europe A...
Graham Thompson pays homage to those he admires by carving their faces People portrait in...
Whether you have loose drawers or none fitted at all, here is some useful advice...
Philip Greenwood looks at finding the centre of timber. People new to turning, and others...
If having a little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing, could knowing too much be...
Richard Findley explores the causes of catches on endgrain work and how to avoid them...
Woodworking chisels are essential tools for shaping, carving, and cutting wood. They come in various...
In this two-part series, experienced turner Richard Findley looks into the techniques of turning bowls...
The author takes a look at holding work on the lathe securely. Holding work securely...
Matt Estlea completes the final joints on his practice frame I previously explained how to...
Anne Briggs Bohnett emphasises the importance of using truly square stock and offers a few...
Peter Benson suggests ways of dodging unpredictable problems in your work. No matter how careful...
Josh Brower uses the shou sugi ban wood burning technique to make the two tablets...
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
What to do about router cutter burns Burning tends to happen more on end grain...
Vic Tesolin explains how a few extra steps will guarantee centuries of strength In medieval...
With more than 100,000 species of woods in the world, most turners shouldn’t have a...
A collector’s guide to the Stanley Yankee pump action screwdriver It may seem odd to...
Using a biscuit jointer in static mode has many advantages Biscuit jointing has to be...
Ramon Valdez’s auxiliary router fence comes with accuracy, safety and extraction built in There is...
Molly Winton continues her exploration of how to make your mark on turned work The...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at some of the issues turners face when working with wood Woodturners...
John Adamson traces the origins of a tool that’s found a use in every trade....
There are many ways to create hollow woodturnings, ranging from the very traditional gouges to...
I have been aware of the use of pewter in turning for a number of...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
Mark Dunning makes the ideal bench for his workshop with twin screw vices and multiple...
Exploring the styles of ornament If there were some workshops producing high quality carving and...
Sculptor and woodworker Ross Pollard makes an Arts & Crafts-style fumed oak picture frame Arts...
Ian Woodford shares some ideas for designing and making a nutcracker. Since the early days,...
Mark Ivan Fortune carves an unusual decorative oak coat hook The creative process of wood...
Walter Hall shares some ideas for festive decorations Making your own Christmas tree decorations can...
You can buy Turned Toys for only £13.50 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £16.99 🇬🇧 For UK...
Liam Thomas uses the Festool Domino to seamlessly reduce the height of a rare mid-century...
Chris Grace makes an improvement to his banjo and tailstock. Have you ever suffered a...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
BRIAN HOLCOMBE’S CONSTRUCTION IS ALL ABOUT THE FINELY CREATED JOINT WORK I recently made a...
Andrew Potocnik explores turning a multi-part display vessel Goblets are a popular topic for turners...
Andrea Zanini shows how to make an ancient Italian drinking vessel The latest in ancient...
Duane Cartwright carves a mythical oak leaf dragon. The leaf dragon is a mythical creature which...
Stuart Thomas creates his interpretation of a traditional pair of travelling candlesticks A wonderful project...
Lee Stoffer saddles up and rides his newest project, a shave horse. My first proper green...
Vic Tesolin makes a simple bench with rock-solid joinery that won’t cause you to lose...
David Barron uses two simple jigs to put a whole new slant on your dovetailing....
Kevin Alviti makes a simple storage box with carved detail Being organised in the workshop...
Gary Ramsden recycles the wood from an old chest of drawers to make a brand...
Peter Benson looks at carving a humorous and quirky doorstop Two of the most irritating...
Sue Harker shows how to make a create a textured bowl using a long-neck grinder,...
Israel Martin makes a jewellery box using secret mitre dovetails and maple edge inlays When...
Hendrik Varju uses traditional butcher’s block joinery to capture the beauty of beech end grain. I’ve been...
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.