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Robert Sorby is generously offering a bundle of tools from their new Robert Sorby Select...
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...
Michael T Collins shows how to make one of the oldest woodworking joints that cabinetmakers...
Dave Western hops into action with this frog face For many years I have been...
Richard Findley looks at what is needed to turn for furniture I trained as a...
Derek Jones assesses the risks Based on information collected by the HSE in relation to...
In an extract from his book Green Wood Carving, Harald Lamon carves a wooden mug...
Alan Wasserman looks at using timber with small cracks and similar imperfections. I am constantly searching...
Rich Rick shows how to make a four-legged stool on a mini-lathe Mini and midi-lathes...
If you’ve ever had a wobble when you’re routing, the editor knows exactly why! One...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
Nic Westermann looks at the methods available to sharpen these tools effectively I should start...
Sue Harker shows you how to turn an earring and ring stand pedestal bowl I...
Andy Coates looks at a commonly made object and deconstructs it to make something more...
If you need to reach up higher, make this handy hop-up! The fixing method for...
We head to America’s West Coast to find out how this award-winning designer combines traditional...
Richard Findley uses the skills from the exercises in the previous issues to make two...
Kurt Hertzog talks us through what he calls ‘the biggest wins’… If you’ve been turning...
Five easy steps to finishing your woodturning projects. We all know that no matter how much...
Over the years, I have used or developed many tricks or shortcuts on my shop...
What is a travisher? In this article, I’m going to show you how to make...
Fred and Julie Byrne bring some festive cheer with this puzzle that doublesas a Christmas...
Over the course of his career, Hampshire-based has moved from machine making to more of...
Grinding carbon steel gouges and blades can be tricky, so Chris Grace opts for a...
Andrew Potocnik lets nature take the lead with this project For so many of us,...
Furniture maker Dorian Bracht tell us about his love of joints and his new book...
By Doug Stow. Published by Taunton Press Available for purchase at giftstome.com Box-making expert Doug...
In the 1970s, I attended what was then called a building school, and learned all...
With the aid of a few machines, Anne Briggs Bohnett and Steve Dando solve a...
Charles Mak covers the basics of the router plane, also nostalgically referred to as a...
Andrew Thomas looks at using wood finishes Wood finishing is an important and extremely enjoyable...
In this two-part series, experienced turner Richard Findley looks into the techniques of turning bowls...
Peter Benson considers how repeated application improves our carving When I was a small child,...
It’s amazing what you can achieve with a lathe. Intricate dishes for jewellery, to ornate...
Amber Bailey offers a multi-layered approach to the restoration of a 19th-century lacquered panel. Several years ago,...
Richard Findley tackles natural edge work. What is natural edge work? Natural edge work, sometimes...
Using a static sander needs grit and determination – we have both! Once you have...
We’ve all struggled with a job and wished we had a better way of doing...
The notion of saving and reusing things goes back to the dawn of time. But...
Molly Winton explores embellishing a turned project with home-made brands using nichrome wire Designs can...
If you’ve ever had a wobble when you’re routing, the editor knows exactly why! One...
In my experience, there is no better finish for small to medium sized turned objects...
Planning a woodworking project involves several key steps to ensure that the final product meets...
Rob Porcaro shares his shop-proven techniques for producing accurate joint surfaces and aligning them for...
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
Woodworking chisels are essential tools for shaping, carving, and cutting wood. They come in various...
Using a biscuit jointer in static mode has many advantages Biscuit jointing has to be...
Over the years turners usually gather a host of tips and tricks for the ’shop....
David Springett shares his workshop know-how to help your turning 1. Foam chuck This is...
David Ritchie shows how to create a nest of segmented bowls – but without segments...
John Bullar takes a look at traditional joinery for rustic woodworking Green wood joinery, including...
Richard Findley takes a look at the best way to part off your spindle work...
Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
Michael T Collins makes a Shaker candle stand What you will need Tools Wood For...
Guest editor Kevin Alviti shows how to adorn furniture with hand-carved decorations Carving strapwork is...
Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a shallow maple leaf dish. This project is aimed...
Fred and Julie Byrne bring some festive cheer with this puzzle that doublesas a Christmas...
For those of you familiar with turning, you will likely be aware of its addictive...
Andrew Potocnik reveals the negatives and positives of two processes of creating winged forms This...
In his book 30-minute Woodturning, Mark Baker tackles this challenging project Goblets are fun things...
Mark Gough makes a carver’s vice that will be excellent in any workshop A good vice...
ANTHONY BAILEY AND MICHAEL HUNTLEY JOIN FORCES TO DESIGN AND BUILD THE ONLY WORKBENCH YOU’LL...
Rich Rick shows how to make a four-legged stool on a mini-lathe Mini and midi-lathes...
Bob Jubb shells out some top tips for carving this charming creature There is confusion...
Louise Biggs describes how she made a oak screen for a very particular client. I have...
Dennis Zongker explains how to carve decorative scrolls on table legs Carving scrolls into furniture...
Rick Rich shares his ‘after dinner’ turning project to make a garden dibber. I know some pretty serious...
Cutting joints by hand challenges your skills. Charles Mak illustrates the technique of cutting a...
Plane maker Oliver Sparks explains how the use of soot helps to seat an iron...
In part one of a new project, Colwin Way makes a spice rack. As I’ve...
BRIAN HOLCOMBE’S CONSTRUCTION IS ALL ABOUT THE FINELY CREATED JOINT WORK I recently made a...
The Peacock bedroom will be much tidier now that Mitch has made a pair of...
Charles Mak hand cut the wedged variant of a classic joint to build a pair...
You can buy Wooden Jewellery Boxes for only £13.50/ $21.50 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £16.99 / $26.99 🇬🇧...
Steve Bisco carves and guilds a classical acanthus swirl in sapele mahogany The classical acanthus...
Philippa Lobb takes us through the manufacture of a bar stool that champions wood joints...
Carolin Reichert describes the creative use of Valchromat in her bespoke music cabinet. I entered the...
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.