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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...
You can buy The Art of Chairmaking for only £20/ $28 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £25 / $35...
Mark Dunning describes building his Corona Cabinet After years working as a landscaper, tree surgeon...
What is a shooting board? If not already familiar with the term, you have probably...
In an extract from Woodturning: A Craftsman’s Guide, Mark Baker makes an elegant candlestick Candlestick...
Grinding carbon steel gouges and blades can be tricky, so Chris Grace opts for a...
Derek Jones shares a few tips to make sure your hinges are always sitting comfortably...
A 300-year-old Polish beech has won the annual competition that highlights significant trees A beech...
Over the years turners usually gather a host of tips and tricks for the ’shop....
The author explains how to shape, detail and colour a familiar garden bird The wood...
Kevin Ley makes a Morris-style rocking chair. This chair was to be part of a...
Anne Briggs Bohnett finds new life in her grandfather’s old Stanley planes with some elbow...
Andrea Zanini brings order out of chaos with a useful storage cabinet for all your...
Thomas Eddolls Makes A Family Dining Table In Solid Oak I received an enquiry from...
26-31 October 2026 at London Design & Engineering UTC We’re giving away 10 marketplace tickets...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
Charles Mak built this saw vice for his panel saws and shows you how he...
Paul Purnell makes coasters using pen blanks. Large end-grain projects are reasonably straightforward if you...
The author looks at the core tools used in woodturning. There are many turning tools...
Are the new generation of water-based lacquers really a match for old school finishes? PHOTOGRAPHS...
Andrew Potocnik reveals the negatives and positives of two processes of creating winged forms This...
As we transition from winter to spring, it seems only appropriate to move the workshop...
Ger Vervoort makes a unique implement completely out of wood without the need to buy...
Bob Chapman experiments with turning pencils to make various forms Making objects from glued-together pencils...
Tatiana Baldina explains how carving simple practice boards can take your skills to a higher...
You may look at this article and think ‘Oh no, another article on sanding!’, or...
Colin Sullivan digs deep into his collection for three tools to make furniture beads by...
I have been aware of the use of pewter in turning for a number of...
We show you how to do it right! Marking out components for cutting and shaping...
Vic Tesolin explains how a few extra steps will guarantee centuries of strength In medieval...
Dovetails. A byword for carpentry perfection. Mastering them has long been considered a rite of...
Recently I have become less dependent on making measurements and marking cut lines on boards....
Rob Porcaro shares his shop-proven techniques for producing accurate joint surfaces and aligning them for...
Planning a woodworking project involves several key steps to ensure that the final product meets...
There are times when you can get in a bit of a spin trying to...
A decent quality tablesaw is incredibly useful. Just being able to do accurate rip cuts...
Richard Findley takes a look at the best way to part off your spindle work...
Peter Benson investigates sources of inspiration There is a common belief that there are only...
Derek Jones looks at a few techniques to help tone down the appearance of new...
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
Andy Coates says it is time to bring the versatile scraper back in from the...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
Bob Chapman experiments with turning pencils to make various forms Making objects from glued-together pencils...
We turn to those routing difficulties that keep coming around again and again. We turn to...
Are you struggling to plane a straight edge? Is your wood plane ‘biting’ the wood?...
Molly Winton provides some useful information to consider when burning and branding woodturned projects. This...
Richard Findley explores the causes of catches on endgrain work and how to avoid them...
Philip Greenwood looks at finding the centre of timber. People new to turning, and others...
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
Charles Mak walks you step-by-step through the making of a batch of sleek tongs I...
The author takes you from sharpening your knives to making your first triangular chip cut....
Having cleaned up and checked the knives on our used DeWalt 735 planer, we put...
Andrew Potocnik lets nature take the lead with this project For so many of us,...
An ‘open and shut’ installation job that definitely needed closure. The space in question was...
Mike Stafford turns a bowl that is neither round nor square A lot of us...
With the aid of a few machines, Anne Briggs Bohnett and Steve Dando solve a...
There is more than one way to carve a spoon, as Ben Law explains Materials...
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Peter Benson looks at choosing a subject for carving. Try something original One of the...
Anthony Bailey puts his router to good use with this design for an unusual storage...
KEVIN LEY CREATES A STRIKING CHEST FROM WALNUT AND CEDAR OF LEBANON Unique timbers and...
Steve Bisco shows how to create a delicate display of leaves and flowers In a...
Steve Bisco makes a lime wood foliage carving in the style of Grinling Gibbons. Grinling...
Pat Carroll shows how to make an acorn-style box with the addition of hand-cut threads...
Grinding carbon steel gouges and blades can be tricky, so Chris Grace opts for a...
Alan Holtham builds a sturdy and spacious hen house The idea of keeping a few...
Zoe Gertner carves from a log a large snail for a garden ornament. What can...
Chris Grace makes an improvement to his banjo and tailstock. Have you ever suffered a...
The wheels definitely didn’t come off this project created by Michael Essam In an age...
Colwin Way provides a plan to make a festive queen nutcracker, and gives a guide...
This article is an extract from Chip Carving You can buy Chip Carving from Gifts to...
Louise Biggs restores a Regency-era rosewood table. I have several clients who prefer antique furniture,...
In his book 30-minute Woodturning, Mark Baker tackles this challenging project Goblets are fun things...
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.