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...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...
Steve Bisco shows how to create a delicate display of leaves and flowers In a...
Andrea Zanini turns a typical Italian goblet, known as a grolla. What is a grolla?...
John Adamson looks at traditional one-man saws The frame of this English woodcutter’s saw in...
Having cleaned up and checked the knives on our used DeWalt 735 planer, we put...
Charles Mak shows step-by-step how to make to a sculpture that will impress all your...
Gary Marshall takes a look at the lime tree, whose history lies back in ancient...
A collector’s guide to the Stanley Yankee pump action screwdriver It may seem odd to...
Mike Wood shows how to create one of the most exquisitely coloured birds around There...
Hendrik Varju uses traditional butcher’s block joinery to capture the beauty of beech end grain. I’ve been...
Philip Cooke demonstrates the use of a hand-drawn rod and hand tool skills to create...
There are times when you can get in a bit of a spin trying to...
Andrew Potocnik creates a piece inspired by a Cornish ceramicist. I’ve had an idea sitting...
Andy Coates transforms a purely decorative object into a functional box The esteemed Editor of...
Anthony Bailey introduces rotary power carving, with tips on choosing tools and getting the most...
Are you struggling to plane a straight edge? Is your wood plane ‘biting’ the wood?...
Murray Taylor looks at some different ways of carving letters and introduces a new font...
Dovetails. A byword for carpentry perfection. Mastering them has long been considered a rite of...
Don’t do a ‘bodged’ chair repair – Ian Whittington shows you the correct way. Chairs...
Geoffrey Laycock takes a look at impact risk It doesn’t matter whether you are working...
Having turned a vase with a natural edge in the previous article, I am now...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
More than just a ‘how-to’ book, the author’s passion for wood carving as a sustainable...
Charles Mak built this saw vice for his panel saws and shows you how he...
Mark Palma introduces you to the world of miniature woodturning Woodturning is wonderful hobby that...
John Bullar takes a look at traditional joinery for rustic woodworking Green wood joinery, including...
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
Andy Coates says it is time to bring the versatile scraper back in from the...
Hand planes are essential tools for woodworking, designed to shape, smooth, and flatten wood surfaces....
Amber Bailey likes to make sure her veneers are in a respectable condition. As anyone...
Even in the modern world – with every conceivable tool with a plug on it,...
Ramon Valdez makes a handy jig for shaping curved crest rails I recently created templates,...
In the first of a two-part article, Colwin Way looks at supporting and giving lift...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A. Maxey...
Here are some tasty jointer tricks to get your teeth into… Biscuit jointing is so...
A continuing series looking at trees, timber and their uses. This time we look at...
Richard Findley tackles natural edge work. What is natural edge work? Natural edge work, sometimes...
David Ritchie shows how to create a nest of segmented bowls – but without segments...
Have you now stood in your kitchen an considered how many joints you are surrounded...
Charles Mak covers the basics of the router plane, also nostalgically referred to as a...
Faceplates still have a place in every wood turner’s workshop. I remember this was once...
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...
Peter Benson considers how repeated application improves our carving When I was a small child,...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
This nest of tables was made some years ago to complement a client’s existing furniture....
If having a little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing, could knowing too much be...
When winter is over it is the time to look at the state of all...
Using a biscuit jointer in static mode has many advantages Biscuit jointing has to be...
Planning a woodworking project involves several key steps to ensure that the final product meets...
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...
Ger Vervoort makes a unique implement completely out of wood without the need to buy...
Have you ever looked at a sketch or painting of an animal and marvelled at...
Steve Bisco delves into the dark art of fuming oak There is something about the...
The author provides a guide for carving a trio of Wilson’s birds of paradise. Wilson’s...
Dave Western learned some useful lessons when carving this seaweed Inspiration for woodcarvings can come...
Kevin Alviti builds a high-quality garden workstation from Scandinavian redwood Over the years I’ve built...
In an extract from his new book Whittling Walking Sticks, Peter Benson carves a topper...
Mike Wood shows how to create a delightful rock-dwelling bird The wallcreeper (Tichodroma muraria) is...
Philippa Lobb takes us through the manufacture of a bar stool that champions wood joints...
The author shows how to carve this beautiful bird of prey. The bearded vulture (Gypaetus...
Guest editor Pat Carroll makes a three-sided bow This project was inspired by Australian woodturner...
Amber Bailey is definitely ‘a lady of letters’ as she proves with this gripping little...
For her cycling-mad godparents’ anniversary, Louise Biggs decided only one type of decoration would be...
Steve Bisco turns and carves a Classical vase of fruit and flowers Vases and baskets...
In an extract from his book Green Wood Carving, Harald Lamon carves a wooden mug...
You can buy Simple Japanese Furniture by Group Monomo from Gifts to Me Visit giftstome.co.uk In...
Most modern clocks use a battery-operated quartz movement. When the clock quits working and a...
Michael T Collins makes and elegant cherrywood box, fitted with plenty of drawers and compartments...
Key considerations and making a modified basic mallet with Andy Coates. Bench mallets are a...
Elizabeth Weber carves and paints flowers on Pat Carroll’s lidded vessel Pat was gracious enough...
Fred and Julie Byrne bring some festive cheer with this puzzle that doublesas a Christmas...
Making a small box is a good exercise for any woodworker. You get to choose...
Charles Mak hand cut the wedged variant of a classic joint to build a pair...
Alan Holtham builds a sturdy and spacious hen house The idea of keeping a few...
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.