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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...
Joe and Paige Paisley say when butterflies and dragonflies are flitting around the garden it...
Andrew Potocnik shows the stages involved in making a modern hallway table When asked by...
Nic Westermann explores two fundamental cuts and the differences between them We have completed a...
Martin Harvey explains how he developed the key features of his crockery cabinet When I...
Andrew Potocnik shows the stages involved in making a modern hallway table When asked by...
Joe and Paige Paisley say when butterflies and dragonflies are flitting around the garden it...
Nic Westermann explores two fundamental cuts and the differences between them We have completed a...
This month, Matt Long shows you the cuts you need to make when creating a...
The author looks at the core tools used in woodturning. There are many turning tools...
Michael T Collins makes a useful pair of salad tongs Who doesn’t like a nice...
Steve Bisco carves an oak panel in the strapwork style of the Jacobethan era Wooden...
Woodcarving reader, TimMcGinn shares his experiences and inspirations My introduction to woodcarving was an exhibition...
Winner will get a 3-Piece Combo Kit LXT worth over £500! Makita is generously offering...
Five easy steps to finishing your woodturning projects. We all know that no matter how much...
Peter Benson carves a large sea bird on the wing The wandering albatross and other...
Derek Jones demonstrates a few techniques for adding a period-style gallery to your worktops Gallery...
Dr Helen Wilson imagines a conversation with carver Violet Pinwill (1874-1957) to guest editor John...
In this article, experienced woodworker Peter Wood takes us through this step-by-step guide on how...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
We head to America’s West Coast to find out how this award-winning designer combines traditional...
A decent quality tablesaw is incredibly useful. Just being able to do accurate rip cuts...
Mark Baker introduces the ever-popular method of rotary power carving, with tips on choosing tools...
Anthony Bailey explains the key features of Japanese pullsaws and demonstrates how to use them...
When talking about trees, perhaps ‘native’ should mean any species that colonises a specific area naturally....
Elizabeth Weber carves and paints flowers on Pat Carroll’s lidded vessel Pat was gracious enough...
Derek Jones looks at the origins of Arts & Crafts to build a tool box...
Andrew Thomas looks at using wood finishes Wood finishing is an important and extremely enjoyable...
Mike Stafford turns a bowl that is neither round nor square A lot of us...
Having cleaned up and checked the knives on our used DeWalt 735 planer, we put...
Sometimes it’s good to take it back to basics. As with many interests, there are...
Colin Sullivan takes us through butterfly joints using Trend router cutters Photographs by GMC/Anthony Bailey,...
Derek Jones demonstrates a few techniques for adding a period-style gallery to your worktops Gallery...
Derek Jones looks at a few techniques to help tone down the appearance of new...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using various types of shell in his turned work. As we’ve...
Philip Greenwood looks at finding the centre of timber. People new to turning, and others...
Richard Findley looks at what is needed to turn for furniture I trained as a...
The famous dovetail is well used for its sharp finish and practical strength, making it...
Having you recently got into woodcarving, or are considering doing so? Read on to learn...
What is a travisher? In this article, I’m going to show you how to make...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A. Maxey...
We show details of the essential housing jig that you will need in your collection....
I have been aware of the use of pewter in turning for a number of...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using waterborne finishes Coalescing finishes are waterborne finishes and they cure...
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
Peter Wood guides us through the techniques for Windsor chairs, paying special attention to getting...
Nic Westermann looks at the methods available to sharpen these tools effectively I should start...
Kurt Hertzog has some tips for success with shellac and lacquer For the woodturner seeking...
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
Andy Coates looks at turning hollow forms with a modest shoulder In the first part...
Louise Biggs repairs a broken handle This repair to a finger-pull handle of a Chinese...
Richard Findley tackles natural edge work. What is natural edge work? Natural edge work, sometimes...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at the myths and misunderstandings affecting the safety and health of woodturners...
You may look at this article and think ‘Oh no, another article on sanding!’, or...
Matt Estlea completes the final joints on his practice frame I previously explained how to...
Richard Findley takes a look at the best way to part off your spindle work...
Colwin Way makes the kit for this traditional summer game Before we start looking at...
You can buy Carved Lovespoons for only £13.50/ $23.99 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £16.99 / $29.99 🇬🇧 For...
Colwin Way makes another dining table piece. This one’s a real favourite of woodturners and...
Colwin Way turns a simple, but beautiful condiment set. This project is going to be...
Andy Coates transforms a purely decorative object into a functional box The esteemed Editor of...
Charles Mak walks you step-by-step through the making of a batch of sleek tongs I...
Mark Ivan Fortune carves a pierced rosewood picture frame in the Art Nouveau style This...
Oh crumbs! The Editor nearly ‘did his crust’ when we told him to ‘use his...
A continuing series looking at trees, timber and their uses. This time we look at...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun cherry greenman The greenman as a carving subject is more...
In the 1970s, I attended what was then called a building school, and learned all...
Leaves and woodturning combine to create Sue Harker’s metal leaf platter. You can open up...
Amber Bailey goes more or less round in circles to produce a simple fun jigsaw. Rather than...
In an abridged extract taken from Turned Toys, the author turned a toy for a...
Mark Ivan Fortune guides us through the steps to create this unusual miniature decorative frame....
Neil Lawton creates an easy-to-make trug project, so there’s no excuse for vegetating… I’ve been...
Steve Bisco is inspired by a historic woodcarving from the Viking Age. This project is...
Colwin Way creates a beautifully-designed rice bowl with the added features of a lid to...
Jim Bennett follows traditional shaker design principles to make a special desk for a poet...
In my experience, there is no better finish for small to medium sized turned objects...
A beginner’s guide to knife-carving a fish, by Terry Nokes. For this project I chose...
James Hatter enlisted the help of his eight-year-old grandson Kieran to make a raised bed...
A coffee table restoration project is a great way to enjoy the practical benefits of...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
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 428 of Woodturning is packed with creative projects and practical techniques, from festive snowman music boxes and unusual sphere boxes to decorative platters and split-turned bowls. Learn workshop photography tips, explore twisted box-making with Richard Findley, and discover the work of French woodturner Olivier Fillot. With book recommendations, community news, and a special Robert Sorby giveaway, there’s plenty to inspire woodturners 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.