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Dave Western hops into action with this frog face For many years I have been...
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...
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...Andrea Zanini turns a typical Italian goblet, known as a grolla. What is a grolla?...
Michael T Collins shows how to make one of the oldest woodworking joints that cabinetmakers...
Derek Jones assesses the risks Based on information collected by the HSE in relation to...
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...Philip Greenwood talks about how to sand work to a fine finish. For such a...
You can buy Pen Turning for only £12.00/ $15.96 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.95 🇬🇧 For...
Kurt Hertzog gives his best advice on drilling better holes. As woodturners we are often...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
Charles Mak walks you step-by-step through the making of a batch of sleek tongs I...
Colin Sullivan looks at the power drill’s manual predecessors The wheel brace or hand drill...
Vic Tesolin explains how a few extra steps will guarantee centuries of strength In medieval...
Jim Hooker raises the issue of identifying wood species by common and Latin names The...
In the previous article we looked at how to fix a bowl to a lathe...
Ramon Valdez’s auxiliary router fence comes with accuracy, safety and extraction built in There is...
Pat Carroll shows how to make an acorn-style box with the addition of hand-cut threads...
In an extract from his book Green Wood Carving, Harald Lamon carves a wooden mug...
Stuart King turns romantic as he gives you ideas for making a variety of bud...
Laurent Peacock outlines the techniques used in the joinery of his Sika console table. When...
Phil Edwards is the man behind Britain’s only commercial maker of traditional wooden planes –...
We show you how to do it right! Marking out components for cutting and shaping...
If you need to make joints or trim components to fit or chop away defective...
The author provides a guide for carving a trio of Wilson’s birds of paradise. Wilson’s...
Amber Bailey likes to make sure her veneers are in a respectable condition. As anyone...
The wheels definitely didn’t come off this project created by Michael Essam In an age...
Louise Biggs gives a much-loved early Georgian oak table some vital restoration This oak table...
The team at Tree Tents International build extraordinary structures that reconnect people to nature Tree...
You may look at this article and think ‘Oh no, another article on sanding!’, or...
Zoë Gertner shows how to have some fun by carving a delightful trio of hens...
Expert gilder Paul Wilson shows you how to gild an awkward claw foot Paul Wilson...
David Springett shares his workshop know-how to help your turning 1. Foam chuck This is...
Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
Dovetails. A byword for carpentry perfection. Mastering them has long been considered a rite of...
Derek Jones weighs up the cost for a small-scale batch production run of octagonal components ...
No guillotine? No problem. Ramon Valdez uses a dedicated crosscut jig to trim square edges...
Ramon Valdez makes a handy jig for shaping curved crest rails I recently created templates,...
The author doesn’t get his fingers burnt with his latest router jointing jig Finger joints...
Andy Coates looks at forms with wide shoulders and the tools and techniques required to...
Louise Biggs gives a much-loved early Georgian oak table some vital restoration This oak table...
This month, Matt Long shows you the cuts you need to make when creating a...
Giacomo Malaspina goes back to basics with some old-fashioned carpentry techniques This article could start...
This nest of tables was made some years ago to complement a client’s existing furniture....
Over the years turners usually gather a host of tips and tricks for the ’shop....
Geoffrey Laycock looks at the myths and misunderstandings affecting the safety and health of woodturners...
Over the years, I have used or developed many tricks or shortcuts on my shop...
Nic Westermann looks at the methods available to sharpen these tools effectively I should start...
Kurt Hertzog talks us through what he calls ‘the biggest wins’… If you’ve been turning...
Yannick Chastang investigates 18th-century finishing techniques. Introduction The following two-part series examines the details of...
Mark Baker introduces the ever-popular method of rotary power carving, with tips on choosing tools...
David Ritchie shows how to create a nest of segmented bowls – but without segments...
Kurt Hertzog gives his best advice on drilling better holes. As woodturners we are often...
Colin Sullivan digs deep into his collection for three tools to make furniture beads by...
We turn to those routing difficulties that keep coming around again and again. We turn to...
Steve Bisco delves into the dark art of fuming oak There is something about the...
Fred and Julie Byrne bring some festive cheer with this puzzle that doublesas a Christmas...
Mark Baker reimagines a vase in the flowing style of Ancient Rome The shape of...
A continuing series looking at trees, timber and their uses. This time we look at...
Brian Crossman shares his trials and tribulations in creating a fun triceratops I first started...
Pat Carroll uses a classic design feature that looks great and also disguises the join...
Andrew Potocnik reveals the negatives and positives of two processes of creating winged forms This...
Michael T Collins makes a beautiful rustic-looking coffee table. I have long been a proponent of...
Dave Western researches the history of this traditional Welsh craft The lovespoon has become something...
Richard Findley shares a simple technique for turning a perfect sphere. Turned wooden spheres hold...
Dave Western carves an Art Deco style hinged spoon Although the wonderfully colourful and ornately...
Duane Cartwright carves a mythical oak leaf dragon. The leaf dragon is a mythical creature which...
James Hatter enlisted the help of his eight-year-old grandson Kieran to make a raised bed...
Steve Bisco carves a jewellery dish in the Arts & Crafts style The craftsmen and...
For those of you familiar with turning, you will likely be aware of its addictive...
Ger Vervoort makes a unique implement completely out of wood without the need to buy...
Although I have called this a book stand, it could be multifunctional. It could be...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
The author explains how to shape, detail and colour a familiar garden bird The wood...
Colwin Way shows how to turn a selection of bowls, bases and columns that can...
Sue Harker pens a piece describing how to turn a paper holder It is amazing...
Zoe Gertner carves from a log a large snail for a garden ornament. What can...
A simple shooting board is an accessory for a hand plane used for squaring the...
Hendrik Varju combines simple robust joinery and a few minimalist details to complete the work on...
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.