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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...
Louise Biggs restores a Regency-era rosewood table. I have several clients who prefer antique furniture,...
I have been aware of the use of pewter in turning for a number of...
Joe and Paige Paisley say when butterflies and dragonflies are flitting around the garden it...
In part one of a two-part series, guest editor Nic Westermann covers the basics of...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at some of the issues turners face when working with wood Woodturners...
Colwin Way provides a plan to make a festive queen nutcracker, and gives a guide...
Woodworking, an age-old craft, offers a unique blend of mental and physical benefits that make...
Elizabeth Weber carves and paints flowers on Pat Carroll’s lidded vessel Pat was gracious enough...
Winner will get a 3-Piece Combo Kit LXT worth over £500! Makita is generously offering...
Colin Sullivan looks at the power drill’s manual predecessors The wheel brace or hand drill...
Dave Western learned some useful lessons when carving this seaweed Inspiration for woodcarvings can come...
Andrew Thomas shows how to carve your own wonderful, decorative seashore shell. Ever since I...
We visit one of the world’s leading art and design museums. One of London’s best-known...
Michael Perkovich adds bold curves and subtle tapers to this elegant design This entry table...
“One of my greatest learned experiences from woodturning is that the object’s form is always...
Robinson House Studio’s Theo Cook demonstrates how you can bring a little ray of sunshine...
Amber Bailey reflects on the benefits of adding decorative metalwork to wood. Natural glue for...
Over the course of his career, Hampshire-based has moved from machine making to more of...
Colin Sullivan looks at making rope. Both Chatham and Portsmouth dockyards have massive purpose built...
Frustrated with the lack of inexpensive options, yet with a pressing need to have a...
Mark Baker reimagines a vase in the flowing style of Ancient Rome The shape of...
Having you recently got into woodcarving, or are considering doing so? Read on to learn...
Richard Findley takes a look at an area of turning that he has never explored...
You can make Andy Standing’s handy storage project from just one plank of wood This...
Kurt Hertzog has some tips for success with shellac and lacquer For the woodturner seeking...
We turn to those routing difficulties that keep coming around again and again. We turn to...
Nic Westermann shares his simple two-point approach to sharpening curved spoon blades and scorps. In...
Planning a woodworking project involves several key steps to ensure that the final product meets...
Andrew Thomas looks at using wood finishes Wood finishing is an important and extremely enjoyable...
Dan Schwank demonstrates his method for producing batches of accurate winding sticks One of the...
You may look at this article and think ‘Oh no, another article on sanding!’, or...
Colin Sullivan looks at making rope. Both Chatham and Portsmouth dockyards have massive purpose built...
In this two-part series, expert turner Kurt Hertzog shows you how to turn a segmented...
Rob Porcaro shares his shop-proven techniques for producing accurate joint surfaces and aligning them for...
Murray Taylor gives you a brief history of the origins of the Celtic alphabet; plus...
Yannick Chastang investigates 18th-century finishing techniques. Introduction The following two-part series examines the details of...
What to do about router cutter burns Burning tends to happen more on end grain...
Could your workshop use a bit of a tidy up? Well, the Editor talks us...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
Peter Benson suggests ways of dodging unpredictable problems in your work. No matter how careful...
As a woodturner, we are often in pursuit of swift gratification. We like to create...
John Adamson traces the origins of a tool that’s found a use in every trade....
Anne Briggs Bohnett emphasises the importance of using truly square stock and offers a few...
A collector’s guide to the Stanley Yankee pump action screwdriver It may seem odd to...
Using a static sander needs grit and determination – we have both! Once you have...
The author looks at the core tools used in woodturning. There are many turning tools...
Woodworking is enjoyable, but it also comes with risks. It’s essential to guard your eyes,...
Peter Benson begins his series by telling us the processes, start to finish, in carving…...
Emiliano Achaval collaborates with Troy Grimwood to make a beautiful drinking vessel For this months’...
David Waite tells F&C about his first professional project Landing my first commission was an...
Paul Purnell carves this distinctive river bird in a moment of stillness to create a...
Before laying out joinery and assembling a project, it’s important to ensure the ends and...
Michael T Collins makes a useful pair of salad tongs Who doesn’t like a nice...
David Barron makes good use of a chestnut board with this small project I don’t usually...
Zoë Gertner shows how to have some fun by carving a delightful trio of hens...
Guest editor ZoëGertner is lured by the siren song into creating this deep-sea beauty I...
Mike Wood shows how to create one of the most exquisitely coloured birds around There...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
Key considerations and making a modified basic mallet with Andy Coates. Bench mallets are a...
Derek Jones investigates the origins of this quintessentially English vernacular style of table In this...
Cedric Boyns whittles a magnificent bird in courting pose I have had an interest in...
Colin Burlton carves a spring favourite This project is intended to be a snapshot in...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
David Barron uses two simple jigs to put a whole new slant on your dovetailing....
In my experience, there is no better finish for small to medium sized turned objects...
Mike Wood provides a step-by-step guide to carving this distinctive large bird Introduced into the...
In the first article of this two-part series, I showed you how to take a...
In his book 30-minute Woodturning, Mark Baker tackles this challenging project Goblets are fun things...
After a visit to Colombia to visit her family, a friend brought back a wooden...
You can buy Turned Toys for only £13.50 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £16.99 🇬🇧 For UK...
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
Kev Alviti builds a new bin to help turn garden waste into useful compost I...
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.