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Mark Gough carves a door knocker inspired by that of the sanctuary at Durham cathedral...
Mark Gough carves a door knocker inspired by that of the sanctuary at Durham cathedral...
Louise Biggs describes how she made a oak screen for a very particular client. I have...
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...
Robert Sorby is generously offering a bundle of tools from their new Robert Sorby Select...
Louise Biggs describes how she made a oak screen for a very particular client. I have...
Joe and Paige Paisley say when butterflies and dragonflies are flitting around the garden it...
Using a biscuit jointer in static mode has many advantages Biscuit jointing has to be...
Even in the modern world – with every conceivable tool with a plug on it,...
Amber Bailey reflects on the benefits of adding decorative metalwork to wood. Natural glue for...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
Janice Levi enjoys turning wearable art, so here she turns an artistic and functional piece....
In the latest in our tool collecting series, John Adamson looks at gimlets David Garrick,...
You can buy Routing for only £20/ $28 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £25 / $35 🇬🇧...
Amber Bailey is definitely ‘a lady of letters’ as she proves with this gripping little...
Rob Porcaro shares some handy tips for tuning your jointer. Jointer parallelism After writing blog...
Ramon Valdez makes a handy jig for shaping curved crest rails I recently created templates,...
Yannick Chastang investigates 18th-century finishing techniques. Introduction The following two-part series examines the details of...
Andy Coates looks at a commonly made object and deconstructs it to make something more...
Amber Bailey goes more or less round in circles to produce a simple fun jigsaw. Rather than...
Jason Townsend shows us the meaning of KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) – with his...
Having turned a vase with a natural edge in the previous article, I am now...
Graham Thompson makes the case for unplanned carving ‘Free’ carving, means unplanned, seat- of-the-pants, without...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun, shelf-climbing mouse I have carved this fun little shelf-climbing/sitting mouse...
John Adamson looks at traditional one-man saws The frame of this English woodcutter’s saw in...
Cutting joints by hand challenges your skills. Charles Mak illustrates the technique of cutting a...
Richard Findley looks at common catches that occur when turning bowls with a bowl gouge...
Nic Westermann explores the issue of green wood shrinkage The main rule I have as...
Steve Bisco is inspired by a medieval dragon in Christchurch Priory. Christchurch Priory in Dorset,...
Inspired by the world’s biggest bike race, Rick Uttley recreates a classic cycle in wood...
Cedric Boyns whittles a magnificent bird in courting pose I have had an interest in...
Richard Findley looks at what is needed to turn for furniture I trained as a...
Andrew Thomas looks at using wood finishes Wood finishing is an important and extremely enjoyable...
Matt Estlea identifies a few ground rules to ensure your layout lines are ones you...
We turn to those routing difficulties that keep coming around again and again. We turn to...
Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as a finish...
Having turned a vase with a natural edge in the previous article, I am now...
Andy Coates take a look at turning hollow forms, the simplest shape – an egg...
Ramon Valdez makes a handy jig for shaping curved crest rails I recently created templates,...
Amber Bailey restores a delightful antique spirit level back to its former glory Any woodworker...
David Springett shares his workshop know-how to help your turning 1. Foam chuck This is...
James Duxbury has a gripping idea for easy component sanding. The sanding of small wooden...
Kurt Hertzog gives his best advice on drilling better holes. As woodturners we are often...
The author takes a look at holding work on the lathe securely. Holding work securely...
The notion of saving and reusing things goes back to the dawn of time. But...
If you need to get a grip on your woodworking we have some good advice…...
Louise Biggs gives a much-loved early Georgian oak table some vital restoration This oak table...
The author doesn’t get his fingers burnt with his latest router jointing jig Finger joints...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for making quick, accurate veneers I love my bandsaws: I...
A continuing series looking at trees, timber and their uses. This time we look at...
Richard Findley takes a look at the best way to part off your spindle work...
Peter Benson looks at keeping tools sharp for carving figures. For this article on queries...
Abrasives need to work well to do their job, so we have some useful tips...
Continuing on from 10 Tips for Drilling Better Holes, Part One, Kurtz Hertzog shares his...
Why you need an axe block Carving spoons from green wood using hand tools is...
Paul Purnell gets crafty with his latest walking stick project Tools Materials Fox head plan...
Mark Baker shows how to make a simple, decorative tealight holder Tealight holders may seem...
From the height of art deco sophistication and through the mixed up seventies a nicely...
Mike Wood gets to grips with this magnificent bird As its name suggests, the black...
Mark Dunning describes building his Corona Cabinet After years working as a landscaper, tree surgeon...
A continuing series looking at trees, timber and their uses. This time we look at...
James Duxbury turns a kit for making paper planting pots In addition to woodturning my...
Amber Bailey is definitely ‘a lady of letters’ as she proves with this gripping little...
Gary Ramsden recycles the wood from an old chest of drawers to make a brand...
I often joke that I run on oats. All through the cold months of winter,...
Mike Wood shows how to create one of the most exquisitely coloured birds around There...
For those of you familiar with turning, you will likely be aware of its addictive...
Duane Cartwright carves a hare in relief Intro The moon-gazing hare I have carved here...
I never realised that stands for jigsaw puzzles were a thing until I was asked...
Colwin Way makes the kit for this traditional summer game Before we start looking at...
David Barron does battle with a 2.4m long slab of oak to create a bench...
Jason Townsend talks us through making a useful sanding bow. Sanding is a job that...
Tusked Ocean Wonder: Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a bull walrus. Carving a realistic...
When you are demonstrating you need to show off your talents so David Barron’s toolbox...
Steve Bisco embraces the colourful heraldry of the Holy Roman Empire Heraldry in Britain and...
Emiliano Achaval collaborates with Troy Grimwood to make a beautiful drinking vessel For this months’...
Don’t do a ‘bodged’ chair repair – Ian Whittington shows you the correct way. Chairs...
Elizabeth Weber carves and paints flowers on Pat Carroll’s lidded vessel Pat was gracious enough...
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.