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“Make it with us”
Steve Bisco carves a Norman Romanesque corbel with an 11th-century figure When William the Conqueror,...
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...
John Adamson traces the origins of a tool that’s found a use in every trade....
Kurt Hertzog looks at using waterborne finishes Coalescing finishes are waterborne finishes and they cure...
Key considerations and making a modified basic mallet with Andy Coates. Bench mallets are a...
John Adamson traces the origins of a tool that’s found a use in every trade....
A perfect, well-organised space in which to work is every woodworker’s dream. Here we show...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using waterborne finishes Coalescing finishes are waterborne finishes and they cure...
Nic Westermann demystifies sharpening carving knives and chisels A few years back the (now ex)...
In this step-by-step guide, Peter wood shows us how to construct an attractive and practical...
Ian Woodford takes on his woodturning club’s challenge and creates something with a hole in...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
Over the years, I have used or developed many tricks or shortcuts on my shop...
The notion of saving and reusing things goes back to the dawn of time. But...
Louise Biggs gives a much-loved early Georgian oak table some vital restoration This oak table...
From the depths of France, Wilf Milton shows us his solution to chill winds coming...
Isreal Martin describes making a special box from an old European walnut tree A few...
Ever peered into the miniature world of a dollhouse and pondered how on earth anyone...
Deciding which joint to use in cabinet and box construction relies on a number of different...
In woodworking, quality screwdrivers are crucial for driving screws cleanly, securely, and precisely without damaging...
Derek Jones looks at a few techniques to help tone down the appearance of new...
Israel Martin describes the process of making a wall cabinet with two side drawers using...
Colwin Way shows how to make a bradawl, marking gauge and a mallet I think...
Peter Benson investigates sources of inspiration There is a common belief that there are only...
Many woodworkers cite a bandsaw as the first ‘proper’ machine purchase. What do you need...
When talking about trees, perhaps ‘native’ should mean any species that colonises a specific area naturally....
Colwin Way makes the kit for this traditional summer game Before we start looking at...
Hone your marking and measuring skills with Ian Parker’s box project. There can be no better...
Derek Jones shares a few tips to make sure your hinges are always sitting comfortably...
Woodworking chisels are essential tools for shaping, carving, and cutting wood. They come in various...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
Nancy Hiller shows how to recreate two of Davies’ decorative effects When John Ruskin enumerated...
Derek Jones shares a few tips to make sure your hinges are always sitting comfortably...
There isn’t much point in using machines to produce accurate results if they aren’t set...
Peter Benson begins his series by telling us the processes, start to finish, in carving…...
Having turned a vase with a natural edge in the previous article, I am now...
Ramon Valdez makes some custom holding accessories for his new sliding tablesaw When I finally...
John Adamson traces the origins of a tool that’s found a use in every trade....
Charles Mak covers the basics of the router plane, also nostalgically referred to as a...
Dan Schwank demonstrates his method for producing batches of accurate winding sticks One of the...
Here are some tasty jointer tricks to get your teeth into… Biscuit jointing is so...
Woodworking is enjoyable, but it also comes with risks. It’s essential to guard your eyes,...
We explain the importance of jigs for routing. Routers only work safely and accurately because...
When winter is over it is the time to look at the state of all...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
Using a biscuit jointer in static mode has many advantages Biscuit jointing has to be...
David Springett shares his workshop know-how to help your turning 1. Foam chuck This is...
Louise Biggs shows us you can have your cake and eat it too. This cake...
Murray Taylor looks at some different ways of carving letters and introduces a new font...
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
Are you struggling to plane a straight edge? Is your wood plane ‘biting’ the wood?...
If having a little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing, could knowing too much be...
After a weekend forging adzes, Nic Westermann sharpens a Crown Gooseneck scraper I have just...
You may look at this article and think ‘Oh no, another article on sanding!’, or...
Colin Sullivan looks at making rope. Both Chatham and Portsmouth dockyards have massive purpose built...
Kev Alviti builds a new bin to help turn garden waste into useful compost I...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern. Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
ANTHONY BAILEY AND MICHAEL HUNTLEY JOIN FORCES TO DESIGN AND BUILD THE ONLY WORKBENCH YOU’LL...
David Ritchie shows how to create a nest of segmented bowls – but without segments...
Dave Western shows how to create some wintery Celtic decorations. With wood bins bursting with all...
Tusked Ocean Wonder: Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a bull walrus. Carving a realistic...
Colwin Way shows how to turn a selection of bowls, bases and columns that can...
ANDRES CARBONELL BUILDS A HARD-WEARING OUTDOOR TABLE After moving from Argentina to the US, I...
From the depths of France, Wilf Milton shows us his solution to chill winds coming...
Plane maker Oliver Sparks explains how the use of soot helps to seat an iron...
Sue Harker shows you how to turn an earring and ring stand pedestal bowl I...
Johan Roudy shows how to create a small, detailed relief carving in boxwood. This 70mm...
You can buy Whittling Wildlife for only £12/ $16 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.99 🇬🇧 For...
A continuing series looking at trees, timber and their uses. This time we look at...
Key considerations and making a modified basic mallet with Andy Coates. Bench mallets are a...
Peter Wood uses cleft timber to create a stylised rustic gate For this article I’ve...
Andrea Zanini turns a typical Italian goblet, known as a grolla. What is a grolla?...
A coffee table restoration project is a great way to enjoy the practical benefits of...
Amber Bailey goes more or less round in circles to produce a simple fun jigsaw. Rather than...
I never realised that stands for jigsaw puzzles were a thing until I was asked...
Colwin Way creates a beautifully-designed rice bowl with the added features of a lid to...
There is more than one way to carve a spoon, as Ben Law explains Materials...
Paul Purnell gets crafty with his latest walking stick project Tools Materials Fox head plan...
Kevin Ley makes a Morris-style rocking chair. This chair was to be part of a...
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.