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...Andrea Zanini turns a typical Italian goblet, known as a grolla. What is a grolla?...
Steve Bisco shows how to create a delicate display of leaves and flowers In a...
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...
Steve Bisco shows how to create a delicate display of leaves and flowers In a...
Andrea Zanini turns a typical Italian goblet, known as a grolla. What is a grolla?...
John Adamson looks at traditional one-man saws The frame of this English woodcutter’s saw in...
Kurt Hertzog looks at reactive finishes such as epoxies, cyanoacrylates, oils, varnishes, and oil/varnish blends...
Guest editor Mark Palma restores a CBN wheel which has seen better days CBN wheels...
Jason Townsend looks at knife skills in the context of working in-the-round. Knife carving is...
Chris West looks at getting started with turning a mill, using a CrushGrind Shaft mechanism....
We look at an 18th-century carving by Masanao of Kyoto This wooden netsuke of a...
Firstly, welcome to the new Woodworkers Institute! It is still the same great resource of...
For more than 70 years, Blum has collaborated with designers and furniture makers worldwide to...
Even in the modern world – with every conceivable tool with a plug on it,...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at essential topics, myths and misunderstandings affecting the safety and health of...
If you need to get a grip on your woodworking we have some good advice…...
Zoë Gertner shows how to create a relief-carved owl Some years ago I was given,...
I often joke that I run on oats. All through the cold months of winter,...
In an extract from his new book, Dorian Bracht provides an overview of Japanese saws...
Using a pattern is the best way to create identical parts. In this video, Randy...
Beatriz Zuazo uses reclaimed wood from her own workshop to make a pair of jewellery...
Sometimes it’s good to take it back to basics. As with many interests, there are...
We give you the plane facts about machining timber flat and square, safely Planer/thicknessers, surface...
Andy Coates take a look at turning hollow forms, the simplest shape – an egg...
The famous dovetail is well used for its sharp finish and practical strength, making it...
Andrew Thomas shows how to carve your own wonderful, decorative seashore shell. Ever since I...
Danielle Dixon tells WWC how she took up the art of burning wood and shares...
John Adamson traces the origins of a tool that’s found a use in every trade....
A 300-year-old Polish beech has won the annual competition that highlights significant trees A beech...
We meet carver, green woodworker, teacher and author Harald Lamon Harald Lamon has a passion...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using various types of shell in his turned work. As we’ve...
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Kurt Hertzog explains how to choose and use PPE. In virtually every column, after the...
Nancy Hiller shows how to recreate two of Davies’ decorative effects When John Ruskin enumerated...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
The notion of saving and reusing things goes back to the dawn of time. But...
Kurt Hertzog talks us through what he calls ‘the biggest wins’… If you’ve been turning...
Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
It’s amazing what you can achieve with a lathe. Intricate dishes for jewellery, to ornate...
Matt Estlea continues his practice frame series by cutting the lap joints In a previous...
Expert gilder Paul Wilson shows you how to gild an awkward claw foot Paul Wilson...
Murray Taylor looks at the Ambrosia, Versal and Asian fonts, a method of carving handwriting...
Andy Coates looks at turning hollow forms with a modest shoulder In the first part...
Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as a finish...
David Springett shares his workshop know-how to help your turning 1. Foam chuck This is...
Using a static sander needs grit and determination – we have both! Once you have...
Could your workshop use a bit of a tidy up? Well, the Editor talks us...
The famous dovetail is well used for its sharp finish and practical strength, making it...
Even in the modern world – with every conceivable tool with a plug on it,...
Philip Greenwood looks at finding the centre of timber. People new to turning, and others...
What to do about router cutter burns Burning tends to happen more on end grain...
Using a biscuit jointer in static mode has many advantages Biscuit jointing has to be...
Whether you have loose drawers or none fitted at all, here is some useful advice...
In my experience, there is no better finish for small to medium sized turned objects...
Kevin Ley makes a Morris-style rocking chair. This chair was to be part of a...
I often joke that I run on oats. All through the cold months of winter,...
Sue Harker shows how to make a create a textured bowl using a long-neck grinder,...
Alan Holtham creates an elegant project that will make life easier for parents It is...
Andrea Zanini brings order out of chaos with a useful storage cabinet for all your...
Neil Lawton creates an easy-to-make trug project, so there’s no excuse for vegetating… I’ve been...
Israel Martin makes a small chest of drawers to store a pen collection At the...
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Colwin Way makes an out of this world moonlight bowl. So we are in the...
Sue Harker shows you how to turn an earring and ring stand pedestal bowl I...
Mark Baker shows how to make a simple, decorative tealight holder Tealight holders may seem...
Bob Jubb shells out some top tips for carving this charming creature There is confusion...
KEVIN LEY CREATES A STRIKING CHEST FROM WALNUT AND CEDAR OF LEBANON Unique timbers and...
Zoë Gertner gets her daily greens Among the entries in the Veg Growers’ Competition at...
Johan Roudy shows how to create a small, detailed relief carving in boxwood. This 70mm...
For those of you familiar with turning, you will likely be aware of its addictive...
Colwin Way makes another dining table piece. This one’s a real favourite of woodturners and...
Philippa Lobb takes us through the manufacture of a bar stool that champions wood joints...
Inspired by a Korean TV drama, Mitch Peacock builds a hanging birdhouse for his garden...
Vic Tesolin makes a simple bench with rock-solid joinery that won’t cause you to lose...
Louise Biggs describes how she made a oak screen for a very particular client. I have...
Louise Biggs restores a Regency-era rosewood table. I have several clients who prefer antique furniture,...
Key considerations and making a modified basic mallet with Andy Coates. Bench mallets are a...
Peter Benson carves a large sea bird on the wing The wandering albatross and other...
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.