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Kurt Hertzog looks at using various types of shell in his turned work. As we’ve...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using various types of shell in his turned work. As we’ve...
Robert Sorby is generously offering a bundle of tools from their new Robert Sorby Select...
Richard Findley looks at what is needed to turn for furniture I trained as a...
Dave Western hops into action with this frog face For many years I have been...
Derek Jones assesses the risks Based on information collected by the HSE in relation to...
Richard Findley looks at what is needed to turn for furniture I trained as a...
Robert Sorby is generously offering a bundle of tools from their new Robert Sorby Select...
Dave Western hops into action with this frog face For many years I have been...
Nancy Hiller shows how to recreate two of Davies’ decorative effects When John Ruskin enumerated...
ANTHONY BAILEY AND MICHAEL HUNTLEY JOIN FORCES TO DESIGN AND BUILD THE ONLY WORKBENCH YOU’LL...
Andrew Potocnik lets nature take the lead with this project For so many of us,...
Israel Martin describes the process of making a side cabinet with drawers using hands tools...
Jim Broughton explains why there’s no real alternative to using traditional techniques when it comes...
Vic Tesolin takes you through the building of a tool box design that is millennia...
Kevin Alviti is inspired by a day trip to Warwick Castle to carve a medieval-style...
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Duane Cartwright carves a fun, shelf-climbing mouse I have carved this fun little shelf-climbing/sitting mouse...
Tatiana Baldina explains how carving simple practice boards can take your skills to a higher...
After much debate on the Woodworkers Institute forum, we put these two old rivals head-to-headin...
Anthony Bailey researches the history of ration-era furniture and restores a 1950 stable. In the...
Charles Mak shares some of his beading techniques while adding an ornamental detail to his...
Hendrik Varju combines simple robust joinery and a few minimalist details to complete the work on...
Expert gilder Paul Wilson shows you how to gild an awkward claw foot Paul Wilson...
Derek Jones looks at the origins of Arts & Crafts to build a tool box...
Having cleaned up and checked the knives on our used DeWalt 735 planer, we put...
Peter Benson explores size and scale of carvings In this world where fashions seem to...
Master decorator and special effects expert Martin Green is the Master of Illusion who knows a...
Anne Briggs Bohnett meets the man who helped kick-start the hand tool revival Few people...
Welcome to the Woodworkers Institute Newsletter! Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting...
Derek Jones looks at the origins of Arts & Crafts to build a tool box...
Ramon Valdez makes a handy jig for shaping curved crest rails I recently created templates,...
Louise Biggs describes how she made a oak screen for a very particular client. I have...
Richard Findley explores the causes of catches on endgrain work and how to avoid them...
One of the skills that has rather got lost is planing accurately by hand, we...
Ramon Valdez’s auxiliary router fence comes with accuracy, safety and extraction built in There is...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
Peter Benson investigates sources of inspiration There is a common belief that there are only...
Murray Taylor gives you a brief history of the origins of the Celtic alphabet; plus...
Nancy Hiller shows how to recreate two of Davies’ decorative effects When John Ruskin enumerated...
Dovetails. A byword for carpentry perfection. Mastering them has long been considered a rite of...
Jan Lennon deconstructs the creation of the curved and angled legs on her Meala table...
Anne Briggs Bohnett emphasises the importance of using truly square stock and offers a few...
In the previous article we looked at how to fix a bowl to a lathe...
Nic Westermann shares his simple two-point approach to sharpening curved spoon blades and scorps. In...
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
In my experience, there is no better finish for small to medium sized turned objects...
Andrew Thomas looks at using wood finishes Wood finishing is an important and extremely enjoyable...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
Peter Benson considers how repeated application improves our carving When I was a small child,...
This nest of tables was made some years ago to complement a client’s existing furniture....
Andy Coates looks at forms with wide shoulders and the tools and techniques required to...
Philip Greenwood talks about how to sand work to a fine finish. For such a...
Derek Jones demonstrates a few techniques for adding a period-style gallery to your worktops Gallery...
There are times when you can get in a bit of a spin trying to...
Ramon Valdez makes some custom holding accessories for his new sliding tablesaw When I finally...
Rob Porcaro shares his shop-proven techniques for producing accurate joint surfaces and aligning them for...
Mark Baker reimagines a vase in the flowing style of Ancient Rome The shape of...
Steve Bisco turns and carves a Classical vase of fruit and flowers Vases and baskets...
Gary Marshall shows us how to make a traditional temporary woodsman’s working shelter – ‘a...
Mark Palma brings a modern approach to traditional rustic furniture The five-board bench has existed...
Michael T Collins makes a useful pair of salad tongs Who doesn’t like a nice...
Peter Wood archly weaves his willowy way through another satisfying technique. In this article I...
Richard Findley shares a simple technique for turning a perfect sphere. Turned wooden spheres hold...
Dave Western creates from scrapwood a killer whale that is based heavily on a dramatic form...
Steve Bisco carves a solid block of oak into a medieval ‘mercy seat’ Our Gothic...
Philippa Lobb takes us through the manufacture of a bar stool that champions wood joints...
David Barron makes good use of a chestnut board with this small project I don’t usually...
I hope you enjoyed the first part of our French inspired ‘leaning jar spice rack’. If...
Paul Purnell makes coasters using pen blanks. Large end-grain projects are reasonably straightforward if you...
Alan Holtham builds a sturdy and spacious hen house The idea of keeping a few...
Mark Baker shows how to make a simple, decorative tealight holder Tealight holders may seem...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern. Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
If you need to reach up higher, make this handy hop-up! The fixing method for...
Colwin Way makes another dining table piece. This one’s a real favourite of woodturners and...
I am going to demonstrate the techniques necessary to carve the human ear. Ears are arguably...
Dave Western researches the history of this traditional Welsh craft The lovespoon has become something...
The author explores the spacing of letters, the different methods of carving them and some...
Zoë Gertner shows how to have some fun by carving a delightful trio of hens...
Steve Bisco delves into the dark art of fuming oak There is something about the...
Making a small box is a good exercise for any woodworker. You get to choose...
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 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.