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Andrew Potocnik shows the stages involved in making a modern hallway table When asked by...
Andrew Potocnik shows the stages involved in making a modern hallway table When asked by...
Nic Westermann explores two fundamental cuts and the differences between them We have completed a...
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...
Martin Harvey explains how he developed the key features of his crockery cabinet When I...
Nic Westermann explores two fundamental cuts and the differences between them We have completed a...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using various types of shell in his turned work. As we’ve...
Lucy Turner has carved a furniture-shaped niche for herself by adorning pieces with marquetry made...
Wayne Bennett makes an oak box to store watches and cufflinks I was commissioned to...
How many different jaws are there? There are many, but here we will look at the...
Here are seven must-have woodworking measuring tools picked by the editors at the Woodworkers Institute...
Duane Cartwright carves a mythical oak leaf dragon. The leaf dragon is a mythical creature which...
Colin Sullivan looks at making rope. Both Chatham and Portsmouth dockyards have massive purpose built...
What is a shooting board? If not already familiar with the term, you have probably...
Steve Bisco delves into the dark art of fuming oak There is something about the...
James Duxbury has a gripping idea for easy component sanding. The sanding of small wooden...
From hand-cut grooves and stopped dados to decorative dovetail joints, Charles Mak covers the trusted techniques used to build this...
Woodcarving is arguably the most artistic of the woodworking disciplines. Basic woodworking skills will be...
Kurt Hertzog provides his top tips on using your lathe to make jewellery. Most woodturners...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
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Andrew Potocnik explores turning a multi-part display vessel Goblets are a popular topic for turners...
Kev Alviti builds a new bin to help turn garden waste into useful compost I...
Sue Harker shows how to make a create a textured bowl using a long-neck grinder,...
Theo Cook explains how to make a plane to tame the most awkward grain I...
John Adamson traces the origins of a tool that’s found a use in every trade....
Are you struggling to plane a straight edge? Is your wood plane ‘biting’ the wood?...
We visit one of the world’s leading art and design museums. One of London’s best-known...
Derek Jones makes a birdhouse for the garden. The design This little bird box is...
James Duxbury turns a kit for making paper planting pots In addition to woodturning my...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at some of the issues turners face when working with wood Woodturners...
Richard Findley looks at the difficulties surrounding faceplate work. So, what is faceplate work? Essentially...
With more than 100,000 species of woods in the world, most turners shouldn’t have a...
John Adamson traces the origins of a tool that’s found a use in every trade....
If having a little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing, could knowing too much be...
Louise Biggs repairs a broken handle This repair to a finger-pull handle of a Chinese...
Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
Charles Mak covers the basics of the router plane, also nostalgically referred to as a...
Derek Jones shares a few tips to make sure your hinges are always sitting comfortably...
We previously looked at the basics of a bandsaw in part 1. Perhaps the machine...
Amber Bailey likes to make sure her veneers are in a respectable condition. As anyone...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
The notion of saving and reusing things goes back to the dawn of time. But...
Mark Baker introduces the ever-popular method of rotary power carving, with tips on choosing tools...
Have you ever stood in a room and considered how many joints you are surrounded...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
Rob Porcaro shares some handy tips for tuning your jointer. Jointer parallelism After writing blog...
In this two-part series, expert turner Kurt Hertzog shows you how to turn a segmented...
There are times when you can get in a bit of a spin trying to...
As a woodturner, we are often in pursuit of swift gratification. We like to create...
Richard Findley tackles natural edge work. What is natural edge work? Natural edge work, sometimes...
We explain the importance of jigs for routing. Routers only work safely and accurately because...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using various types of shell in his turned work. As we’ve...
Jan Lennon deconstructs the creation of the curved and angled legs on her Meala table...
With the aid of a few machines, Anne Briggs Bohnett and Steve Dando solve a...
Charles Mak shows step-by-step how to make to a sculpture that will impress all your...
A coffee table restoration project is a great way to enjoy the practical benefits of...
I often joke that I run on oats. All through the cold months of winter,...
Mike Wood gets to grips with this magnificent bird As its name suggests, the black...
David Waite tells F&C about his first professional project Landing my first commission was an...
James Hatter enlisted the help of his eight-year-old grandson Kieran to make a raised bed...
Expert gilder Paul Wilson, the subject of our carving feature, shows you how to gild...
Derek Jones investigates the origins of this quintessentially English vernacular style of table In this...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
Liam Thomas uses the Festool Domino to seamlessly reduce the height of a rare mid-century...
Grinding carbon steel gouges and blades can be tricky, so Chris Grace opts for a...
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Jan Lennon deconstructs the creation of the curved and angled legs on her Meala table...
Cedric Boyns whittles a magnificent bird in courting pose I have had an interest in...
Walter Hall Makes Two Boxes for Garden Birds The numbers of garden birds have declined...
Emiliano Achaval collaborates with Troy Grimwood to make a beautiful drinking vessel For this months’...
If you need to reach up higher, make this handy hop-up! The fixing method for...
Geoffrey Laycock visits renowned gunmakers Holland & Holland of London, and discovers a world not...
Andy Coates creates a decorative bowl, which remains attached to its base. A while ago I...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
Michael T Collins makes a useful pair of salad tongs Who doesn’t like a nice...
Mark Baker shows how to make a simple, decorative tealight holder Tealight holders may seem...
Dave Western hops into action with this frog face For many years I have been...
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 428 of Woodturning is packed with creative projects and practical techniques, from festive snowman music boxes and unusual sphere boxes to decorative platters and split-turned bowls. Learn workshop photography tips, explore twisted box-making with Richard Findley, and discover the work of French woodturner Olivier Fillot. With book recommendations, community news, and a special Robert Sorby giveaway, there’s plenty to inspire woodturners 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.