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Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as a finish...
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...
Amber Bailey is definitely ‘a lady of letters’ as she proves with this gripping little...
Andrea Zanini shows how to make an ancient Italian drinking vessel The latest in ancient...
Peter Benson considers how repeated application improves our carving When I was a small child,...
Amber Bailey is definitely ‘a lady of letters’ as she proves with this gripping little...
You can buy Carved Lovespoons for only £12.00/ $15.96 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.95...
Andrea Zanini shows how to make an ancient Italian drinking vessel The latest in ancient...
Peter Benson considers how repeated application improves our carving When I was a small child,...
In this series, William Barnsley looks back on the journey that inspired his career change...
Michael Huntley takes a closer look at the historical significance of this trestle table, which...
What to do about router cutter burns Burning tends to happen more on end grain...
Steve Bisco looks at the man and the book that transformed 18th-century cabinetmaking and carved...
Expert gilder Paul Wilson shows you how to gild an awkward claw foot Paul Wilson...
Mike Wood shows how to create a delightful rock-dwelling bird The wallcreeper (Tichodroma muraria) is...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
Andy Coates looks at a commonly made object and deconstructs it to make something more...
Cedric Boyns carves a stylised raven spirit from the Russian Far East Things you will...
Jim Broughton explains why there’s no real alternative to using traditional techniques when it comes...
The author looks at the core tools used in woodturning. There are many turning tools...
Frederick Wilbur carves a traditional foliage design The ubiquitous acanthus motif has been stylised more...
Discover the products that bring function and creativity to your drawers For more than 70...
Deciding which joint to use in cabinet and box construction relies on a number of different...
You can buy Simple Japanese Furniture by Group Monomo from Gifts to Me Visit giftstome.co.uk In...
Over the years turners usually gather a host of tips and tricks for the ’shop....
A decent quality tablesaw is incredibly useful. Just being able to do accurate rip cuts...
Dave Western carves his take on a multi-bowled spoon When I carve, some seriously wild...
Andy Coates says it is time to bring the versatile scraper back in from the...
Dan Cherry explains how to get started collecting wooden and ivory rules. Warning: this article...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun cherry greenman The greenman as a carving subject is more...
Colin Sullivan looks at making rope. Both Chatham and Portsmouth dockyards have massive purpose built...
Amber Bailey goes more or less round in circles to produce a simple fun jigsaw. Rather than...
This month, Matt Long shows you the cuts you need to make when creating a...
Murray Taylor looks at the planning, layout and carving of these attractive items The thinking...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for making quick, accurate veneers I love my bandsaws: I...
Molly Winton provides some useful information to consider when burning and branding woodturned projects. This...
There are many ways to create hollow woodturnings, ranging from the very traditional gouges to...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
Kurt Hertzog explains how to choose and use PPE. In virtually every column, after the...
No guillotine? No problem. Ramon Valdez uses a dedicated crosscut jig to trim square edges...
Philip Greenwood talks about how to sand work to a fine finish. For such a...
Matt Estlea completes the final joints on his practice frame I previously explained how to...
We show you how to do it right! Marking out components for cutting and shaping...
Geoffrey Laycock takes a look at impact risk It doesn’t matter whether you are working...
You may look at this article and think ‘Oh no, another article on sanding!’, or...
After a weekend forging adzes, Nic Westermann sharpens a Crown Gooseneck scraper I have just...
A collector’s guide to the Stanley Yankee pump action screwdriver It may seem odd to...
Continuing on from 10 Tips for Drilling Better Holes, Part One, Kurtz Hertzog shares his...
Nancy Hiller shows how to recreate two of Davies’ decorative effects When John Ruskin enumerated...
We show details of the essential housing jig that you will need in your collection....
Gary Marshall looks at small scale willow growing Have you got a soggy bottom (of...
We previously looked at the basics of a bandsaw in part 1. Perhaps the machine...
If you’ve ever had a wobble when you’re routing, the editor knows exactly why! One...
In this two-part series, expert turner Kurt Hertzog shows you how to turn a segmented...
In this two-part series, experienced turner Richard Findley looks into the techniques of turning bowls...
Have you ever stood in a room and considered how many joints you are surrounded...
Anthony Bailey puts his router to good use with this design for an unusual storage...
I hope you enjoyed the first part of our French inspired ‘leaning jar spice rack’. If...
Woodturner and fishing enthusiast Colwin Way shows how to turn fishing floats, lures and a...
This article is an extract from Chip Carving You can buy Chip Carving from Gifts to...
Stuart Thomas creates his interpretation of a traditional pair of travelling candlesticks A wonderful project...
Steve Bisco carves a solid block of oak into a medieval ‘mercy seat’ Our Gothic...
Kevin Ley makes a Morris-style rocking chair. This chair was to be part of a...
Derek Jones investigates the origins of this quintessentially English vernacular style of table In this...
Mark Ivan Fortune takes you through the steps to carve this beautiful decoration. All things...
Dennis Zongker explains how to carve decorative scrolls on table legs Carving scrolls into furniture...
Richard Findley takes a look at involuted turning for the first time. Involuted turning, or...
Hendrik Varju combines simple robust joinery and a few minimalist details to complete the work on...
Andrea Zanini brings order out of chaos with a useful storage cabinet for all your...
Steve Bisco is inspired by a medieval dragon in Christchurch Priory. Christchurch Priory in Dorset,...
Richard Findley shares a simple technique for turning a perfect sphere. Turned wooden spheres hold...
Vic Tesolin makes a simple bench with rock-solid joinery that won’t cause you to lose...
You can buy Turned Toys for only £13.50 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £16.99 🇬🇧 For UK...
Andrew Potocnik reveals the negatives and positives of two processes of creating winged forms This...
Leaves and woodturning combine to create Sue Harker’s metal leaf platter. You can open up...
A simple shooting board is an accessory for a hand plane used for squaring the...
Kevin Alviti is inspired by a day trip to Warwick Castle to carve a medieval-style...
A coffee table restoration project is a great way to enjoy the practical benefits of...
BRIAN HOLCOMBE’S CONSTRUCTION IS ALL ABOUT THE FINELY CREATED JOINT WORK I recently made a...
Neil Lawton creates an easy-to-make trug project, so there’s no excuse for vegetating… 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 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.