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“Make it with us”
Steve Bisco shows how to create a delicate display of leaves and flowers In a...
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...
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...
James Hatter enlisted the help of his eight-year-old grandson Kieran to make a raised bed...
John Adamson looks at traditional one-man saws The frame of this English woodcutter’s saw in...
Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as a finish...
Geoffrey Laycock takes a look at impact risk It doesn’t matter whether you are working...
Steve Bisco carves a pierced panel in the popular style Art Nouveau – literally ‘new...
Grinding carbon steel gouges and blades can be tricky, so Chris Grace opts for a...
Zoë Gertner shows how to have some fun by carving a delightful trio of hens...
Given their natural affinity, it somehow feels appropriate to carve an owl from wood. With...
Anthony Bailey fixes the water damage to this wooden draining board This ash draining board...
Peter Benson looks at choosing a subject for carving. Try something original One of the...
Andy Coates makes a table lamp from a reclaimed oak post. Every once in a...
Charles Mak hand cut the wedged variant of a classic joint to build a pair...
Key considerations and making a modified basic mallet with Andy Coates. Bench mallets are a...
From the depths of France, Wilf Milton shows us his solution to chill winds coming...
Vic Tesolin makes a simple bench with rock-solid joinery that won’t cause you to lose...
Jason Townsend looks at knife skills in the context of working in-the-round. Knife carving is...
If you want to make this dragon as a woodcarving, it works well in oak...
How many different jaws are there? There are many, but here we will look at the...
Two French friends are bridging the divide between furniture and art with their unique pieces...
We’ve all struggled with a job and wished we had a better way of doing...
Vic Tesolin explains how a few extra steps will guarantee centuries of strength In medieval...
Israel Martin makes a jewellery box using secret mitre dovetails and maple edge inlays When...
You don’t have to suffer from a bad back to realise that our handy kneeler...
Guest editor Mark Palma restores a CBN wheel which has seen better days CBN wheels...
Colwin Way provides a plan to make a festive queen nutcracker, and gives a guide...
Guest editor Pat Carroll introduces artist Elizabeth Weber and her beautiful work American woodturner Elizabeth...
Brian Kawal introduces a decorative technique that can really make your work standout At its...
After a weekend forging adzes, Nic Westermann sharpens a Crown Gooseneck scraper I have just...
Over the years, I have used or developed many tricks or shortcuts on my shop...
Peter Benson investigates sources of inspiration There is a common belief that there are only...
We wax lyrical about the sticky subject of keeping your tools shiny and running smoothly....
Whether you have loose drawers or none fitted at all, here is some useful advice...
Michael T Collins looks at making a steam bending box Several years ago a friend...
As a woodturner, we are often in pursuit of swift gratification. We like to create...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A....
In the previous article we looked at how to fix a bowl to a lathe...
Alan Wasserman looks at using timber with small cracks and similar imperfections. I am constantly searching...
Andy Coates looks at turning hollow forms with a modest shoulder In the first part...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using waterborne finishes Coalescing finishes are waterborne finishes and they cure...
Matt Estlea identifies a few ground rules to ensure your layout lines are ones you...
You may look at this article and think ‘Oh no, another article on sanding!’, or...
What to do about router cutter burns Burning tends to happen more on end grain...
David Ritchie shows how to create a nest of segmented bowls – but without segments...
Nic Westermann shares his simple two-point approach to sharpening curved spoon blades and scorps. In...
Derek Jones looks at a few techniques to help tone down the appearance of new...
In this two-part series, expert turner Kurt Hertzog shows you how to turn a segmented...
Geoffrey Laycock takes a look at impact risk It doesn’t matter whether you are working...
Peter Benson suggests ways of dodging unpredictable problems in your work. No matter how careful...
Anne Briggs Bohnett emphasises the importance of using truly square stock and offers a few...
Peter Wood archly weaves his willowy way through another satisfying technique. In this article I...
In my experience, there is no better finish for small to medium sized turned objects...
Theo Cook explains how to make a plane to tame the most awkward grain I...
Zoë Gertner shows how to have some fun by carving a delightful trio of hens...
How do we duplicate the bevels on the original knife handle so they are identical...
Mark Dunning describes building his Corona Cabinet After years working as a landscaper, tree surgeon...
Lee Stoffer saddles up and rides his newest project, a shave horse. My first proper green...
Andrew Potocnik creates a piece inspired by a Cornish ceramicist. I’ve had an idea sitting...
Steve Bisco delves into the dark art of fuming oak There is something about the...
Oh crumbs! The Editor nearly ‘did his crust’ when we told him to ‘use his...
Mark Palma brings a modern approach to traditional rustic furniture The five-board bench has existed...
Derek Jones looks at the origins of Arts & Crafts to build a tool box...
David Waite tells F&C about his first professional project Landing my first commission was an...
Michael T Collins brings us a design of chair with an intriguing past. In photographs I...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
Mitch Peacock recreates a set prop from Akira Kurosawa’s film Sanjuro Do you ever hit...
Israel Martin makes a jewellery box using secret mitre dovetails and maple edge inlays When...
The author shows how to carve this striking member of the thrush family. The fieldfare...
Colwin Way provides a plan to make a festive queen nutcracker, and gives a guide...
Leaves and woodturning combine to create Sue Harker’s metal leaf platter. You can open up...
Having cleaned up and checked the knives on our used DeWalt 735 planer, we put...
Sue Harker shows how to make a create a textured bowl using a long-neck grinder,...
Chris Grace makes some replica Tudor trenchers for a community museum. A history society that runs...
You can buy Whittling Wildlife for only £12/ $16 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.99 🇬🇧 For...
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.