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Martin Harvey explains how he developed the key features of his crockery cabinet When I...
Martin Harvey explains how he developed the key features of his crockery cabinet When I...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using various types of shell in his turned work. As we’ve...
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...
Robert Sorby is generously offering a bundle of tools from their new Robert Sorby Select...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using various types of shell in his turned work. As we’ve...
Richard Findley looks at what is needed to turn for furniture I trained as a...
In woodworking, quality screwdrivers are crucial for driving screws cleanly, securely, and precisely without damaging...
Expert gilder Paul Wilson, the subject of our carving feature, shows you how to gild...
Pete Moncrieff-Jury considers the progression of turning over the last 34 years The 400th edition...
Alan Holtham builds a folding bench for a part-time carver. The brief for this project...
Woodworking chisels are essential tools for shaping, carving, and cutting wood. They come in various...
Mark Harrell reveals the three backsaws you really need in your tool kit. We all...
Mark Palma brings a modern approach to traditional rustic furniture The five-board bench has existed...
Even in the modern world – with every conceivable tool with a plug on it,...
It’s very easy to become unhinged if you don’t know the right way to hang...
An ‘open and shut’ installation job that definitely needed closure. The space in question was...
Amber Bailey goes more or less round in circles to produce a simple fun jigsaw. Rather than...
It’s amazing what you can achieve with a lathe. Intricate dishes for jewellery, to ornate...
Charles Mak hand cut the wedged variant of a classic joint to build a pair...
If you have ever dreamt of building your own boat from a kit, then take...
The famous dovetail is well used for its sharp finish and practical strength, making it...
Dave Rigler explains how he made the Island Table, a stunning piece inspired by a seaside landscape...
Nic Westermann shares his simple two-point approach to sharpening curved spoon blades and scorps. In...
Louise Biggs shows us how she made a fancy fire surround when there is no...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of drive types You may ask how...
One of the skills that has rather got lost is planing accurately by hand, we...
This nest of tables was made some years ago to complement a client’s existing furniture....
Amber Bailey likes to make sure her veneers are in a respectable condition. As anyone...
Chris West looks at getting started with turning a mill, using a CrushGrind Shaft mechanism....
Hendrik Varju combines simple robust joinery and a few minimalist details to complete the work on...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using various types of shell in his turned work. As we’ve...
This month, Matt Long shows you the cuts you need to make when creating a...
Nic Westermann looks at the methods available to sharpen these tools effectively I should start...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A. Maxey...
A continuing series looking at trees, timber and their uses. This time we look at...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
Louise Biggs repairs a broken handle This repair to a finger-pull handle of a Chinese...
Peter Benson shares some invaluable carving advice These tips are what, in my opinion, are...
Richard Findley looks at what is needed to turn for furniture I trained as a...
Peter Benson looks at keeping tools sharp for carving figures. For this article on queries...
Molly Winton provides some useful information to consider when burning and branding woodturned projects. This...
Michael T Collins looks at making a steam bending box Several years ago a friend...
Yannick Chastang investigates 18th-century finishing techniques. Introduction The following two-part series examines the details of...
If having a little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing, could knowing too much be...
The author doesn’t get his fingers burnt with his latest router jointing jig Finger joints...
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
Murray Taylor gives you a brief history of the origins of the Celtic alphabet; plus...
We give you the plane facts about machining timber flat and square, safely Planer/thicknessers, surface...
In part one of a two-part series, guest editor Nic Westermann covers the basics of...
Dovetails. A byword for carpentry perfection. Mastering them has long been considered a rite of...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
Using a biscuit jointer in static mode has many advantages Biscuit jointing has to be...
Frustrated with the lack of inexpensive options, yet with a pressing need to have a...
Philip Greenwood looks at finding the centre of timber. People new to turning, and others...
From the depths of France, Wilf Milton shows us his solution to chill winds coming...
In an extract from his new book Whittling Walking Sticks, Peter Benson carves a topper...
Colin Burlton carves a spring favourite This project is intended to be a snapshot in...
Gary Ramsden recycles the wood from an old chest of drawers to make a brand...
Colwin Way shows how to make a bradawl, marking gauge and a mallet I think...
Dave Western creates from scrapwood a killer whale that is based heavily on a dramatic form...
Paul Purnell gets crafty with his latest walking stick project Tools Materials Fox head plan...
Chris Grace makes an improvement to his banjo and tailstock. Have you ever suffered a...
Mark Ivan Fortune carves an unusual decorative oak coat hook The creative process of wood...
Andrew Potocnik explores turning a multi-part display vessel Goblets are a popular topic for turners...
Dave Western shows how to create some wintery Celtic decorations. With wood bins bursting with all...
Geoffrey Laycock visits renowned gunmakers Holland & Holland of London, and discovers a world not...
Duane Cartwright explains how to carve these festive cards, which make great handmade gifts As...
Michael T Collins makes a beautiful rustic-looking coffee table. I have long been a proponent of...
Charles Mak’s handmade paper roll holders transform note-jotting chores into delightful acts of efficiency marked...
Amber Bailey goes more or less round in circles to produce a simple fun jigsaw. Rather than...
Jim Bennett follows traditional shaker design principles to make a special desk for a poet...
Zoë Gertner shows how to create a relief-carved owl Some years ago I was given,...
Designer-maker Brendan Devitt-Spooner has a love of home-grown timber, as expressed in this beautiful waney...
I am going to demonstrate the techniques necessary to carve the human ear. Ears are arguably...
Zoë Gertner nestles into a project that will put a feather in your carving cap...
Michael T Collins makes a useful pair of salad tongs Who doesn’t like a nice...
Walter Hall shares some ideas for festive decorations Making your own Christmas tree decorations can...
Peter Wood uses cleft timber to create a stylised rustic gate For this article I’ve...
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.