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John Adamson looks at traditional one-man saws The frame of this English woodcutter’s saw in...
John Adamson looks at traditional one-man saws The frame of this English woodcutter’s saw in...
James Hatter enlisted the help of his eight-year-old grandson Kieran to make a raised bed...
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...
Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as a finish...
James Hatter enlisted the help of his eight-year-old grandson Kieran to make a raised bed...
You can buy Carved Lovespoons for only £12.00/ $15.96 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.95...
Giacomo Malaspina goes back to basics with some old-fashioned carpentry techniques This article could start...
Janice Levi enjoys turning wearable art, so here she turns an artistic and functional piece....
Lee Stoffer weaves the seat for his stool. To ensure the seat weave was of...
Peter Benson shares some invaluable carving advice These tips are what, in my opinion, are...
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Whether you have loose drawers or none fitted at all, here is some useful advice...
Steve Bisco carves a Norman Romanesque corbel with an 11th-century figure When William the Conqueror,...
Derek Jones put a combination of old and new tools to the test to create...
Hendrik Varju builds an oak urn with deep family meaning My father, also named Hendrik...
When winter is over it is the time to look at the state of all...
Zoë Gertner gets her daily greens Among the entries in the Veg Growers’ Competition at...
Richard Findley shares a simple technique for turning a perfect sphere. Turned wooden spheres hold...
Although woodturning lathes vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, the basic requirements of the lathe dictate...
Nancy Hiller shows how to recreate two of Davies’ decorative effects When John Ruskin enumerated...
Ramon Valdez’s auxiliary router fence comes with accuracy, safety and extraction built in There is...
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
Sue Harker pens a piece describing how to turn a paper holder It is amazing...
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By Carol and Homer Bishop These ornaments sparkle like diamonds when you light up your...
Have you ever stood in a room and considered how many joints you are surrounded...
We have picked out some of the most common woods used in woodwork, including visual...
Wood, a material from trees, grown by the energy of the sun, is the beginning...
After a visit to Colombia to visit her family, a friend brought back a wooden...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Louise Biggs repairs a broken handle This repair to a finger-pull handle of a Chinese...
Having you recently got into woodcarving, or are considering doing so? Read on to learn...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
Over the years turners usually gather a host of tips and tricks for the ’shop....
Josh Brower uses the shou sugi ban wood burning technique to make the two tablets...
Philip Cooke demonstrates the use of a hand-drawn rod and hand tool skills to create...
Amber Bailey offers a multi-layered approach to the restoration of a 19th-century lacquered panel. Several years ago,...
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Gary Marshall looks at small scale willow growing Have you got a soggy bottom (of...
Could your workshop use a bit of a tidy up? Well, the Editor talks us...
We always need to hold things together – but should it be screws or nails?...
Charles Mak covers the basics of the router plane, also nostalgically referred to as a...
In this article we will be looking at the polissoir. These were commonly used tools...
A decent quality tablesaw is incredibly useful. Just being able to do accurate rip cuts...
If you need to get a grip on your woodworking we have some good advice…...
Andy Coates looks at turning hollow forms with a modest shoulder In the first part...
Expert gilder Paul Wilson shows you how to gild an awkward claw foot Paul Wilson...
If having a little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing, could knowing too much be...
The notion of saving and reusing things goes back to the dawn of time. But...
You may look at this article and think ‘Oh no, another article on sanding!’, or...
Robinson House Studio’s Theo Cook demonstrates how you can bring a little ray of sunshine...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A. Maxey...
Peter Benson looks at keeping tools sharp for carving figures. For this article on queries...
Let’s face it, these are a fact of life; it doesn’t always go well. Still...
Peter Benson looks at carving a humorous and quirky doorstop Two of the most irritating...
Most modern clocks use a battery-operated quartz movement. When the clock quits working and a...
Although I have called this a book stand, it could be multifunctional. It could be...
Alan Holtham creates an elegant project that will make life easier for parents It is...
The author explains how to shape, detail and colour a familiar garden bird The wood...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
Stuart King turns romantic as he gives you ideas for making a variety of bud...
Paul Purnell makes a lyre-shaped thumstick. Following on from last month’s article on joining a...
Mike Stafford turns a bowl that is neither round nor square A lot of us...
Paul Purnell carves this distinctive river bird in a moment of stillness to create a...
From the depths of France, Wilf Milton shows us his solution to chill winds coming...
Mark Baker shows how to make a simple, decorative tealight holder Tealight holders may seem...
Terry Nokes shows how to carve some fun-to-make bookends The wood selected for this tutorial...
Hendrik Varju combines simple robust joinery and a few minimalist details to complete the work on...
Leaves and woodturning combine to create Sue Harker’s metal leaf platter. You can open up...
Mark Ivan Fortune takes you through the steps to carve this beautiful decoration. All things...
Mark Dunning describes building his Corona Cabinet After years working as a landscaper, tree surgeon...
I often joke that I run on oats. All through the cold months of winter,...
David Barron uses two simple jigs to put a whole new slant on your dovetailing....
Peter Wood archly weaves his willowy way through another satisfying technique. In this article I...
After a visit to Colombia to visit her family, a friend brought back a wooden...
Mark Ivan Fortune carves an unusual decorative oak coat hook The creative process of wood...
Dave Western creates from scrapwood a killer whale that is based heavily on a dramatic form...
Over the years my off-the-shelf bench gradually had more and more bits screwed and bolted...
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.