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Andrea Zanini turns a typical Italian goblet, known as a grolla. What is a grolla?...
Andrea Zanini turns a typical Italian goblet, known as a grolla. What is a grolla?...
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...
John Adamson looks at traditional one-man saws The frame of this English woodcutter’s saw in...
Steve Bisco shows how to create a delicate display of leaves and flowers In a...
James Hatter enlisted the help of his eight-year-old grandson Kieran to make a raised bed...
Jim Bennett follows traditional shaker design principles to make a special desk for a poet...
Louise Biggs shows us you can have your cake and eat it too. This cake...
Duane Cartwright carves a hare in relief Intro The moon-gazing hare I have carved here...
No guillotine? No problem. Ramon Valdez uses a dedicated crosscut jig to trim square edges...
The wheels definitely didn’t come off this project created by Michael Essam In an age...
In the previous article, we took a detailed look at the various hollowing rigs available,...
Murray Taylor looks at the planning, layout and carving of these attractive items The thinking...
John Adamson traces the origins of a tool that’s found a use in every trade....
With more than 100,000 species of woods in the world, most turners shouldn’t have a...
Andy Coates creates a decorative bowl, which remains attached to its base. A while ago I...
From hand-cut grooves and stopped dados to decorative dovetail joints, Charles Mak covers the trusted techniques used to build this...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Colwin Way turns a simple, but beautiful condiment set. This project is going to be...
We previously looked at the basics of a bandsaw in part 1. Perhaps the machine...
BRIAN HOLCOMBE’S CONSTRUCTION IS ALL ABOUT THE FINELY CREATED JOINT WORK I recently made a...
You can make Andy Standing’s handy storage project from just one plank of wood This...
Gary Marshall shows us how to make a traditional temporary woodsman’s working shelter – ‘a...
Richard Findley explores the causes of catches on endgrain work and how to avoid them...
Theo Cook shares one of the Robinson House Studio’s student projects. (First published in 2017)...
If you want to make this dragon as a woodcarving, it works well in oak...
Paul Purnell makes good use of leftover gun stock by carving this handy letter opener...
Kurt Hertzog answers readers’ questions I’m thinking about pressure pots. Suggestions for someone new to...
Vic Tesolin takes you through the building of a tool box design that is millennia...
This new series was inspired by an article published last year in Woodturning by my...
You may look at this article and think ‘Oh no, another article on sanding!’, or...
Kurt Hertzog talks us through what he calls ‘the biggest wins’… If you’ve been turning...
Geoffrey Laycock takes a look at impact risk It doesn’t matter whether you are working...
Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
Hand planes are essential tools for woodworking, designed to shape, smooth, and flatten wood surfaces....
Expert gilder Paul Wilson shows you how to gild an awkward claw foot Paul Wilson...
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...
If having a little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing, could knowing too much be...
John Bullar takes a look at traditional joinery for rustic woodworking Green wood joinery, including...
Mark Baker introduces the ever-popular method of rotary power carving, with tips on choosing tools...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for making quick, accurate veneers I love my bandsaws: I...
Jason Townsend looks at knife skills in the context of working in-the-round. Knife carving is...
Ramon Valdez makes some custom holding accessories for his new sliding tablesaw When I finally...
The author looks at the core tools used in woodturning. There are many turning tools...
Richard Findley looks at the difficulties surrounding faceplate work. So, what is faceplate work? Essentially...
Over the years, I have used or developed many tricks or shortcuts on my shop...
Bridle joints are common in frame construction because of their strength. The wide mortise and...
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Colin Sullivan digs deep into his collection for three tools to make furniture beads by...
In Segmented Turning: How to do it. Part 1, we were introduced to segmented turning,...
The author takes a look at holding work on the lathe securely. Holding work securely...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using various types of shell in his turned work. As we’ve...
Molly Winton continues her exploration of how to make your mark on turned work The...
Andrew Potocnik lets nature take the lead with this project For so many of us,...
ANDRES CARBONELL BUILDS A HARD-WEARING OUTDOOR TABLE After moving from Argentina to the US, I...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun, shelf-climbing mouse I have carved this fun little shelf-climbing/sitting mouse...
The author makes a kitless Ebonite rollerball pen The kitless fountain pen I made in...
A simple shooting board is an accessory for a hand plane used for squaring the...
Theo Cook explains how to make a plane to tame the most awkward grain I...
Terry Nokes shows how to carve some fun-to-make bookends The wood selected for this tutorial...
Michael T Collins makes and elegant cherrywood box, fitted with plenty of drawers and compartments...
Duane Cartwright carves a mythical oak leaf dragon. The leaf dragon is a mythical creature which...
Amber Bailey goes more or less round in circles to produce a simple fun jigsaw. Rather than...
Steve Bisco is inspired by a medieval dragon in Christchurch Priory. Christchurch Priory in Dorset,...
Colwin Way makes an out of this world moonlight bowl. So we are in the...
Amber Bailey is definitely ‘a lady of letters’ as she proves with this gripping little...
Walter Hall shares some ideas for festive decorations Making your own Christmas tree decorations can...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
Louise Biggs fixes and restores a wall clock case. I was originally called in to assess...
Given their natural affinity, it somehow feels appropriate to carve an owl from wood. With...
Expert gilder Paul Wilson, the subject of our carving feature, shows you how to gild...
From the height of art deco sophistication and through the mixed up seventies a nicely...
Lee Stoffer saddles up and rides his newest project, a shave horse. My first proper green...
Israel Martin makes a small chest of drawers to store a pen collection At the...
Mark Baker turns a natural edge vase At some time or other every turner wants...
David Barron makes good use of a chestnut board with this small project I don’t usually...
Mark Gough makes a carver’s vice that will be excellent in any workshop A good vice...
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.