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Martin Harvey explains how he developed the key features of his crockery cabinet When I...
Martin Harvey explains how he developed the key features of his crockery cabinet When I...
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...
Robert Sorby is generously offering a bundle of tools from their new Robert Sorby Select...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using various types of shell in his turned work. As we’ve...
Richard Findley looks at what is needed to turn for furniture I trained as a...
Peter Benson looks at choosing a subject for carving. Try something original One of the...
Ger Vervoort makes a unique implement completely out of wood without the need to buy...
Dave Western carves his take on a multi-bowled spoon When I carve, some seriously wild...
Here are seven must-have woodworking measuring tools picked by the editors at the Woodworkers Institute...
Peter Clothier introduces the humble gouge and how best to use one. For the beginner...
We are pleased to present the new Woodworkers Institute website, which is being launched alongside...
Rich Rick shows how to make a four-legged stool on a mini-lathe Mini and midi-lathes...
James Duxbury has a gripping idea for easy component sanding. The sanding of small wooden...
In the first article of this two-part series, I showed you how to take a...
From plain shabby to ‘shabby chic’. I had the offer of some free-to-use pine tongue...
Les Symonds makes a popular item using a series of jigs and aids to simplify...
Given their natural affinity, it somehow feels appropriate to carve an owl from wood. With...
Kevin Alviti builds a high-quality garden workstation from Scandinavian redwood Over the years I’ve built...
Frederick Wilbur carves a traditional foliage design The ubiquitous acanthus motif has been stylised more...
Kev Alviti builds a new bin to help turn garden waste into useful compost I...
Steve Bisco makes a lime wood foliage carving in the style of Grinling Gibbons. Grinling...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for making quick, accurate veneers I love my bandsaws: I...
Cutting large round holes in wood can be done effectively with several tools, depending on...
Pete Moncrieff-Jury contemplates woodturning as an art form I have recently had the privilege of...
From unpromising student to award-winning teacher, Jamie Ward ran the gamut of woodwork teaching before...
An ‘open and shut’ installation job that definitely needed closure. The space in question was...
You can make Andy Standing’s handy storage project from just one plank of wood This...
One of the skills that has rather got lost is planing accurately by hand, we...
Mark Palma looks at expanding the use of wax in woodturning. Wax has been used...
We always need to hold things together – but should it be screws or nails?...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
In the previous article, we took a detailed look at the various hollowing rigs available,...
Small can sometimes be very practical. Although an adage often reserved for hand tools, some...
Bridle joints are common in frame construction because of their strength. The wide mortise and...
I have been aware of the use of pewter in turning for a number of...
It’s very easy to become unhinged if you don’t know the right way to hang...
Murray Taylor looks at some different ways of carving letters and introduces a new font...
David Waite tells F&C about his first professional project Landing my first commission was an...
Nancy Hiller shows how to recreate two of Davies’ decorative effects When John Ruskin enumerated...
What to do about router cutter burns Burning tends to happen more on end grain...
Over the years turners usually gather a host of tips and tricks for the ’shop....
Nic Westermann shares his simple two-point approach to sharpening curved spoon blades and scorps. In...
A collector’s guide to the Stanley Yankee pump action screwdriver It may seem odd to...
Ramon Valdez makes a handy jig for shaping curved crest rails I recently created templates,...
Philip Greenwood looks at finding the centre of timber. People new to turning, and others...
Martin Harvey explains how he developed the key features of his crockery cabinet When I...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at some of the issues turners face when working with wood Woodturners...
Colin Sullivan digs deep into his collection for three tools to make furniture beads by...
Continuing on from 10 Tips for Drilling Better Holes, Part One, Kurtz Hertzog shares his...
Geoffrey Laycock takes a look at impact risk It doesn’t matter whether you are working...
If you need to get a grip on your woodworking we have some good advice…...
Frustrated with the lack of inexpensive options, yet with a pressing need to have a...
With more than 100,000 species of woods in the world, most turners shouldn’t have a...
You can buy Whittling Wildlife for only £12/ $16 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.99 🇬🇧 For...
Walter Hall Makes Two Boxes for Garden Birds The numbers of garden birds have declined...
Have you ever looked at a sketch or painting of an animal and marvelled at...
In an extract from his new book Whittling Walking Sticks, Peter Benson carves a topper...
Alan Wasserman on working with less-than-perfect timber, using faults to your advantage It can be...
Neil Scobie shows us how to make a window bowl design derived from nature This...
There is more than one way to carve a spoon, as Ben Law explains Materials...
Guest editor Kevin Alviti shows how to adorn furniture with hand-carved decorations Carving strapwork is...
You don’t have to suffer from a bad back to realise that our handy kneeler...
I’ve looked at a couple of variations of the Moxon vice in the last couple...
Dave Western shows the techniques required to create a double-ended spoon. A couple of years ago...
Mark Dunning makes the ideal bench for his workshop with twin screw vices and multiple...
Mark Baker reimagines a vase in the flowing style of Ancient Rome The shape of...
Dave Western carves an Art Deco style hinged spoon Although the wonderfully colourful and ornately...
Kevin Alviti makes a simple storage box with carved detail Being organised in the workshop...
Ian Woodford takes on his woodturning club’s challenge and creates something with a hole in...
Steve Bisco embraces the colourful heraldry of the Holy Roman Empire Heraldry in Britain and...
From the height of art deco sophistication and through the mixed up seventies a nicely...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
Steve Bisco carves an oak panel with authentic Viking decoration When I take a walk...
KEVIN LEY CREATES A STRIKING CHEST FROM WALNUT AND CEDAR OF LEBANON Unique timbers and...
Peter Benson investigates sources of inspiration There is a common belief that there are only...
Make a quick and useful key rack, perfect for a gift! Sometimes you just want...
Colwin Way provides a plan to make a festive queen nutcracker, and gives a guide...
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.