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You can buy Carved Lovespoons for only £12.00/ $15.96 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.95...
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,...
Frustrated with the lack of inexpensive options, yet with a pressing need to have a...
Andrea Zanini shows how to make an ancient Italian drinking vessel The latest in ancient...
Amber Bailey is definitely ‘a lady of letters’ as she proves with this gripping little...
Peter Benson considers how repeated application improves our carving When I was a small child,...
Stuart Thomas creates his interpretation of a traditional pair of travelling candlesticks A wonderful project...
Andy Coates take a look at turning hollow forms, the simplest shape – an egg...
Vintage furniture is increasingly popular but often has surface-level damage. Amber Bailey explains how to...
Duane Cartwright explains how to carve these festive cards, which make great handmade gifts As...
Woodworking chisels are essential tools for shaping, carving, and cutting wood. They come in various...
The unique chair created by an automative design guru has been awarded a bespoke guild...
Richard Findley looks at the difficulties surrounding faceplate work. So, what is faceplate work? Essentially...
Kim Gowney tells us about how his experimentation led to this beautiful bowl. Kim’s ‘Opal...
Sculptor and woodworker Ross Pollard makes an Arts & Crafts-style fumed oak picture frame Arts...
In an extract from his book Green Wood Carving, Harald Lamon carves a wooden mug...
Mark Baker turns a natural edge vase At some time or other every turner wants...
As we transition from winter to spring, it seems only appropriate to move the workshop...
Different countries use different measuring systems and typically the USA uses the standard/English/Imperial system and...
It’s amazing what you can achieve with a lathe. Intricate dishes for jewellery, to ornate...
Charles Mak’s handmade paper roll holders transform note-jotting chores into delightful acts of efficiency marked...
Dave Bates reports on the Dalmann Tool Appeal At a time when charities are increasingly...
We turn to those routing difficulties that keep coming around again and again. We turn to...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at essential topics, myths and misunderstandings affecting the safety and health of...
Michael T Collins looks at making a steam bending box Several years ago a friend...
We show details of the essential housing jig that you will need in your collection....
Rick Rich shares his ‘after dinner’ turning project to make a garden dibber. I know some pretty serious...
Oz Hassan builds a multifunctional piece of furniture At the end of a tough day,...
Richard Findley takes a look at the best way to part off your spindle work...
Mark Dunning makes the ideal bench for his workshop with twin screw vices and multiple...
The famous dovetail is well used for its sharp finish and practical strength, making it...
Hand planes are essential tools for woodworking, designed to shape, smooth, and flatten wood surfaces....
Yannick Chastang investigates 18th-century finishing techniques. Introduction The following two-part series examines the details of...
James Duxbury has a gripping idea for easy component sanding. The sanding of small wooden...
Nic Westermann shares his simple two-point approach to sharpening curved spoon blades and scorps. In...
One of the skills that has rather got lost is planing accurately by hand, we...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
Colin Sullivan digs deep into his collection for three tools to make furniture beads by...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
I have been aware of the use of pewter in turning for a number of...
Murray Taylor looks at the planning, layout and carving of these attractive items The thinking...
Andy Coates looks at forms with wide shoulders and the tools and techniques required to...
Andy Coates looks at turning hollow forms with a modest shoulder In the first part...
Molly Winton continues her exploration of how to make your mark on turned work The...
Richard Findley tackles natural edge work. What is natural edge work? Natural edge work, sometimes...
Over the years, I have used or developed many tricks or shortcuts on my shop...
David Waite tells F&C about his first professional project Landing my first commission was an...
We show details of the essential housing jig that you will need in your collection....
Ramon Valdez upgrades his belt sander to tackle concave curves with ease and precision. Sanding...
We’ve all struggled with a job and wished we had a better way of doing...
Ramon Valdez builds a custom adjustable fence The router is undoubtedly one of the most...
Abrasives need to work well to do their job, so we have some useful tips...
It’s amazing what you can achieve with a lathe. Intricate dishes for jewellery, to ornate...
Louise Biggs continues her series by building a decorative and intricate bookcase Having completed the...
Mark Gough carves an Egyptian style relief of the god ‘Thoth’ in spalted sycamore The...
Michael T Collins talks us through making this spacious corner cabinet. Things you will need...
Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a shallow maple leaf dish. This project is aimed...
Peter Wood uses cleft timber to create a stylised rustic gate For this article I’ve...
How do we duplicate the bevels on the original knife handle so they are identical...
The author takes flight with a red grouse in lime The red grouse (Lagopus lagopus)...
Stuart King turns romantic as he gives you ideas for making a variety of bud...
Theo Cook explains how to make a plane to tame the most awkward grain I...
KEVIN LEY CREATES A STRIKING CHEST FROM WALNUT AND CEDAR OF LEBANON Unique timbers and...
From the height of art deco sophistication and through the mixed up seventies a nicely...
Steve Bisco has been saving a special piece of mahogany for a project to do...
Brian Crossman shares his trials and tribulations in creating a fun triceratops I first started...
Key considerations and making a modified basic mallet with Andy Coates. Bench mallets are a...
Sue Harker shows how to make a create a textured bowl using a long-neck grinder,...
Paul Purnell makes a lyre-shaped thumstick. Following on from last month’s article on joining a...
I hope you enjoyed the first part of our French inspired ‘leaning jar spice rack’. If...
Guest editor Kevin Alviti shows how to adorn furniture with hand-carved decorations Carving strapwork is...
In an extract from Woodturning: A Craftsman’s Guide, Mark Baker makes an elegant candlestick Candlestick...
Ian Woodford takes on his woodturning club’s challenge and creates something with a hole in...
Rich Rick shows how to make a four-legged stool on a mini-lathe Mini and midi-lathes...
Vic Tesolin makes a simple bench with rock-solid joinery that won’t cause you to lose...
Mark Dunning describes building his Corona Cabinet After years working as a landscaper, tree surgeon...
This article is an extract from Chip Carving You can buy Chip Carving from Gifts to...
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.