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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...
Colin Burlton carves a spring favourite This project is intended to be a snapshot in...
Three brothers in the Appalachian Mountains in Virginia have teamed up to create a business...
No guillotine? No problem. Ramon Valdez uses a dedicated crosscut jig to trim square edges...
Jason Townsend talks us through making a useful sanding bow. Sanding is a job that...
Mark Palma compares and tests a variety of beading tools My skew and I have...
Kevin Alviti unearths an archaeopteryx ‘Your boy likes dinosaurs, think you could carve a fossil?’...
We review the updated edition of this classic timber guide Wood Identification & Use has...
Steve Bisco delves into the dark art of fuming oak There is something about the...
Franciszek de Sage puts a William-and-Mary-style chest back on its feet This is a walnut...
As we transition from winter to spring, it seems only appropriate to move the workshop...
You may look at this article and think ‘Oh no, another article on sanding!’, or...
Kurt Hertzog answers readers’ questions I’m thinking about buying a chainsaw to cut wood for...
Louise Biggs fixes and restores a wall clock case. I was originally called in to assess...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at essential topics, myths and misunderstandings affecting the safety and health of...
Andrew Thomas shows how to carve your own wonderful, decorative seashore shell. Ever since I...
We learn about the remarkable life and work of carver Ronald Ellis. Ronald Ellis’ journey...
KEVIN LEY CREATES A STRIKING CHEST FROM WALNUT AND CEDAR OF LEBANON Unique timbers and...
Amber Bailey reflects on the benefits of adding decorative metalwork to wood. Natural glue for...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
Louise Biggs shows us how she made a fancy fire surround when there is no...
Mike Wood shows how to create one of the most exquisitely coloured birds around There...
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
Expert gilder Paul Wilson, the subject of our carving feature, shows you how to gild...
Bern Chandley talks to F&C about his interpretation of a style that’s never been out...
David Waite tells F&C about his first professional project Landing my first commission was an...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
There are many ways to create hollow woodturnings, ranging from the very traditional gouges to...
If you need to get a grip on your woodworking we have some good advice…...
A continuing series looking at trees, timber and their uses. This time we look at...
Timber isn’t a dead material, even though it is cut from a felled tree, because...
Kurt Hertzog explains how to choose and use PPE. In virtually every column, after the...
Ramon Valdez makes some custom holding accessories for his new sliding tablesaw When I finally...
Deciding which joint to use in cabinet and box construction relies on a number of different...
Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
In part one of a two-part series, guest editor Nic Westermann covers the basics of...
Kurt Hertzog gives his best advice on drilling better holes. As woodturners we are often...
Nic Westermann looks at the methods available to sharpen these tools effectively I should start...
Peter Benson considers how repeated application improves our carving When I was a small child,...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A....
Even in the modern world – with every conceivable tool with a plug on it,...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
Peter Benson suggests ways of dodging unpredictable problems in your work. No matter how careful...
One of the skills that has rather got lost is planing accurately by hand, we...
Planning a woodworking project involves several key steps to ensure that the final product meets...
Peter Benson looks at keeping tools sharp for carving figures. For this article on queries...
Geoffrey Laycock takes a look at impact risk It doesn’t matter whether you are working...
Richard Findley looks at the difficulties surrounding faceplate work. So, what is faceplate work? Essentially...
Peter Wood archly weaves his willowy way through another satisfying technique. In this article I...
John A. Nelson uses an easy trick to create a perfect ‘paint’ design every time...
I am going to demonstrate the techniques necessary to carve the human ear. Ears are arguably...
From the depths of France, Wilf Milton shows us his solution to chill winds coming...
Andrea Zanini turns an ancient Italian pasta stamp. Italy and food are two words that...
Mark Gough carves an Egyptian style relief of the god ‘Thoth’ in spalted sycamore The...
Using a pattern is the best way to create identical parts. In this video, Randy...
Mark Baker reimagines a vase in the flowing style of Ancient Rome The shape of...
Anne Briggs Bohnett constructs a dovetailed writing desk with room for a few of life’s...
Mark Gough carves a door knocker inspired by that of the sanctuary at Durham cathedral...
Duane Cartwright carves a hare in relief Intro The moon-gazing hare I have carved here...
Carolin Reichert describes the creative use of Valchromat in her bespoke music cabinet. I entered the...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun, shelf-climbing mouse I have carved this fun little shelf-climbing/sitting mouse...
Neil Lawton creates an easy-to-make trug project, so there’s no excuse for vegetating… I’ve been...
Mark Baker turns a natural edge vase At some time or other every turner wants...
Ian Woodford shares some ideas for designing and making a nutcracker. Since the early days,...
Sue Harker pens a piece describing how to turn a paper holder It is amazing...
Steve Bisco shows us how to make a trellis obelisk to create a focal point...
Guest editor Pat Carroll makes a three-sided bow This project was inspired by Australian woodturner...
Charles Mak built this saw vice for his panel saws and shows you how he...
You can buy Pen Turning for only £12.00/ $15.96 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.95 🇬🇧 For...
In the woodworking shop, taking the time to make a pattern to create identical parts...
Jason Townsend talks us through making a useful sanding bow. Sanding is a job that...
Dave Western learned some useful lessons when carving this seaweed Inspiration for woodcarvings can come...
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.