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“Make it with us”
Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as a finish...
Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as a finish...
You can buy Carved Lovespoons for only £12.00/ $15.96 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.95...
Amber Bailey is definitely ‘a lady of letters’ as she proves with this gripping little...
Andrea Zanini shows how to make an ancient Italian drinking vessel The latest in ancient...
Peter Benson considers how repeated application improves our carving When I was a small child,...
Amber Bailey is definitely ‘a lady of letters’ as she proves with this gripping little...
You can buy Carved Lovespoons for only £12.00/ $15.96 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.95...
Andrea Zanini shows how to make an ancient Italian drinking vessel The latest in ancient...
Mark Gough carves an Egyptian style relief of the god ‘Thoth’ in spalted sycamore The...
Isreal Martin describes making a special box from an old European walnut tree A few...
Derek Jones makes a birdhouse for the garden. The design This little bird box is...
Mark Baker shows how to make a simple, decorative tealight holder Tealight holders may seem...
Terry Nokes carves a baby rabbit This rabbit project was inspired by Easter, has minimal...
Derek Jones shares a few tips to make sure your hinges are always sitting comfortably...
John Adamson traces the origins of a tool that’s found a use in every trade....
Kevin Ley makes a Morris-style rocking chair. This chair was to be part of a...
Colin Sullivan takes us through butterfly joints using Trend router cutters Photographs by GMC/Anthony Bailey,...
Thin bowls have never really done much for me. The thinnest bowl I’ve made was...
This month, Matt Long shows you the cuts you need to make when creating a...
In this two-part series, expert turner Kurt Hertzog shows you how to turn a segmented...
Lee Stoffer saddles up and rides his newest project, a shave horse. My first proper green...
Kurt Hertzog answers readers’ questions I use Forstner bits to drill my blanks when making...
When talking about trees, perhaps ‘native’ should mean any species that colonises a specific area naturally....
Vic Tesolin explains how a few extra steps will guarantee centuries of strength In medieval...
Chris Grace builds a screen and blind to protect his tools from shavings and dust....
We have picked out some of the most common woods used in woodwork, including visual...
Derek Jones investigates the origins of this quintessentially English vernacular style of table In this...
Barry Robbins shares his passion for a tool that most of us take for granted...
26-31 October 2026 at London Design & Engineering UTC We’re giving away 10 marketplace tickets...
You can buy Turned Toys for only £13.50 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £16.99 🇬🇧 For UK...
Given their natural affinity, it somehow feels appropriate to carve an owl from wood. With...
Could your workshop use a bit of a tidy up? Well, the Editor talks us...
Murray Taylor looks at some different ways of carving letters and introduces a new font...
Kurt Hertzog talks us through what he calls ‘the biggest wins’… If you’ve been turning...
We show you how to do it right! Marking out components for cutting and shaping...
Matt Estlea identifies a few ground rules to ensure your layout lines are ones you...
Alan Wasserman looks at using timber with small cracks and similar imperfections. I am constantly searching...
Colin Sullivan looks at making rope. Both Chatham and Portsmouth dockyards have massive purpose built...
You may look at this article and think ‘Oh no, another article on sanding!’, or...
Yannick Chastang investigates 18th-century finishing techniques. Introduction The following two-part series examines the details of...
Ramon Valdez builds a custom adjustable fence The router is undoubtedly one of the most...
Bridle joints are common in frame construction because of their strength. The wide mortise and...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
Kurt Hertzog explains how to choose and use PPE. In virtually every column, after the...
In my experience, there is no better finish for small to medium sized turned objects...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
We previously looked at the basics of a bandsaw in part 1. Perhaps the machine...
Andy Coates says it is time to bring the versatile scraper back in from the...
There are times when you can get in a bit of a spin trying to...
Bob Chapman experiments with turning pencils to make various forms Making objects from glued-together pencils...
Peter Benson begins his series by telling us the processes, start to finish, in carving…...
Nancy Hiller shows how to recreate two of Davies’ decorative effects When John Ruskin enumerated...
In this two-part series, expert turner Kurt Hertzog shows you how to turn a segmented...
Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
This nest of tables was made some years ago to complement a client’s existing furniture....
Robinson House Studio’s Theo Cook demonstrates how you can bring a little ray of sunshine...
Louise Biggs continues her series by building a decorative and intricate bookcase Having completed the...
Steve Bisco carves an oak panel in the strapwork style of the Jacobethan era Wooden...
Cedric Boyns whittles a magnificent bird in courting pose I have had an interest in...
Alan Holtham builds a folding bench for a part-time carver. The brief for this project...
The author shows how to carve this beautiful bird of prey. The bearded vulture (Gypaetus...
Chris Grace makes some replica Tudor trenchers for a community museum. A history society that runs...
In an extract from Woodturning: A Craftsman’s Guide, Mark Baker makes an elegant candlestick Candlestick...
BRIAN HOLCOMBE’S CONSTRUCTION IS ALL ABOUT THE FINELY CREATED JOINT WORK I recently made a...
Steve Bisco carves a pierced panel in the popular style Art Nouveau – literally ‘new...
Dave Western shows how to carve a Celtic knot pendant I love Celtic knotwork and...
Andrew Thomas explores making a stylised reef-dwelling fish. During my teenage years, I spent most...
Nic Westermann makes a Welsh take on a spoon knife I grew up in Surrey...
Making a small box is a good exercise for any woodworker. You get to choose...
Steve Bisco shows us how to make a trellis obelisk to create a focal point...
In part one of a new project, Colwin Way makes a spice rack. As I’ve...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
Inspired by a Korean TV drama, Mitch Peacock builds a hanging birdhouse for his garden...
The author shows how to carve this striking member of the thrush family. The fieldfare...
Andrew Potocnik creates a piece inspired by a Cornish ceramicist. I’ve had an idea sitting...
David Waite tells F&C about his first professional project Landing my first commission was an...
Cedric Boyns carves a stylised raven spirit from the Russian Far East Things you will...
Walter Hall Makes Two Boxes for Garden Birds The numbers of garden birds have declined...
Steve Bisco has been saving a special piece of mahogany for a project to do...
Creating custom scales for the handle of a fixed-blade knife requires a little care and...
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 102 of Woodworking Crafts is packed with inspiring projects, from key cabinets and canvas deck chairs to pallet-wood furniture, carved pendants, and handcrafted planes. Sharpen your skills with expert advice on segmented turning, pocket hole joinery, and choosing a tablesaw, then discover innovative makers, modern marquetry, and the next generation of furniture craftsmanship. With a free woodworking book offer, it’s an essential read for every woodworking enthusiast.
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.