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Peter Benson considers how repeated application improves our carving When I was a small child,...
Peter Benson considers how repeated application improves our carving When I was a small child,...
Frustrated with the lack of inexpensive options, yet with a pressing need to have a...
Derek Jones weighs up the cost for a small-scale batch production run of octagonal components ...
Looking for a fun woodcarving project for the weekend? Johan Roudy carves a ready-to-leap mouse...
Steve Bisco carves a Norman Romanesque corbel with an 11th-century figure When William the Conqueror,...
Derek Jones weighs up the cost for a small-scale batch production run of octagonal components ...
Frustrated with the lack of inexpensive options, yet with a pressing need to have a...
Looking for a fun woodcarving project for the weekend? Johan Roudy carves a ready-to-leap mouse...
Inspired by the world’s biggest bike race, Rick Uttley recreates a classic cycle in wood...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
Chris Prior clarifies the mysteries of taxonomy and sheds some light on why we use...
Zoë Gertner nestles into a project that will put a feather in your carving cap...
Welcome to the Woodworkers Institute Newsletter! Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting...
Pat Carroll uses a classic design feature that looks great and also disguises the join...
Kevin Alviti makes a simple storage box with carved detail Being organised in the workshop...
Philip Greenwood looks at finding the centre of timber. People new to turning, and others...
Vic Tesolin explains how a few extra steps will guarantee centuries of strength In medieval...
We review a new woodworking book Routing Router trimmers are smaller, more manoeuvrable and cheaper...
In Segmented Turning: How to do it. Part 1, we were introduced to segmented turning,...
Nic Westermann looks at the methods available to sharpen these tools effectively I should start...
Most modern clocks use a battery-operated quartz movement. When the clock quits working and a...
Anthony Bailey tries his hand at making a traditional board game Solitaire is just that...
Zoë Gertner shows how to have some fun by carving a delightful trio of hens...
Derek Jones looks at the influences that led to the Golden Age of cabinetmaking. It’s...
How many different jaws are there? There are many, but here we will look at the...
Steve Bisco carves a jewellery dish in the Arts & Crafts style The craftsmen and...
Kurt Hertzog gives his best advice on drilling better holes. As woodturners we are often...
Colwin Way creates a beautifully-designed rice bowl with the added features of a lid to...
Even in the modern world – with every conceivable tool with a plug on it,...
Andrew Thomas shows how to carve your own wonderful, decorative seashore shell. Ever since I...
If you need to make joints or trim components to fit or chop away defective...
Kim Gowney tells us about how his experimentation led to this beautiful bowl. Kim’s ‘Opal...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at the myths and misunderstandings affecting the safety and health of woodturners...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
Derek Jones weighs up the cost for a small-scale batch production run of octagonal components ...
Peter Benson investigates sources of inspiration There is a common belief that there are only...
Peter Wood guides us through the techniques for Windsor chairs, paying special attention to getting...
Ramon Valdez makes some custom holding accessories for his new sliding tablesaw When I finally...
Brian Kawal introduces a decorative technique that can really make your work standout At its...
Jim Hooker raises the issue of identifying wood species by common and Latin names The...
Over the years, I have used or developed many tricks or shortcuts on my shop...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
When winter is over it is the time to look at the state of all...
Bridle joints are common in frame construction because of their strength. The wide mortise and...
If you need to make joints or trim components to fit or chop away defective...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
If you’ve ever had a wobble when you’re routing, the editor knows exactly why! One...
John Adamson traces the origins of a tool that’s found a use in every trade....
Andrew Thomas looks at using wood finishes Wood finishing is an important and extremely enjoyable...
We wax lyrical about the sticky subject of keeping your tools shiny and running smoothly....
Bob Chapman experiments with turning pencils to make various forms Making objects from glued-together pencils...
Andy Coates says it is time to bring the versatile scraper back in from the...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using various types of shell in his turned work. As we’ve...
Derek Jones looks at a few techniques to help tone down the appearance of new...
David Ritchie shows how to create a nest of segmented bowls – but without segments...
You may look at this article and think ‘Oh no, another article on sanding!’, or...
Janice Levi enjoys turning wearable art, so here she turns an artistic and functional piece....
Mike Wood provides a step-by-step guide to carving this distinctive large bird Introduced into the...
Mark Palma brings a modern approach to traditional rustic furniture The five-board bench has existed...
Guest editor ZoëGertner is lured by the siren song into creating this deep-sea beauty I...
Terry Nokes shows how to carve some fun-to-make bookends The wood selected for this tutorial...
Before laying out joinery and assembling a project, it’s important to ensure the ends and...
A beginner’s guide to knife-carving a fish, by Terry Nokes. For this project I chose...
Colwin Way makes three fun projects, accompanied by his son. For most of us woodturning...
You can buy Routing for only £20/ $28 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £25 / $35 🇬🇧...
Michael T Collins makes a beautiful rustic-looking coffee table. I have long been a proponent of...
I am going to demonstrate the techniques necessary to carve the human ear. Ears are arguably...
Anthony Bailey tries his hand at making a traditional board game Solitaire is just that...
Peter Benson looks at choosing a subject for carving. Try something original One of the...
Jason Townsend talks us through making a useful sanding bow. Sanding is a job that...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
Paul Purnell makes coasters using pen blanks. Large end-grain projects are reasonably straightforward if you...
From hand-cut grooves and stopped dados to decorative dovetail joints, Charles Mak covers the trusted techniques used to build this...
Anthony Bailey puts his router to good use with this design for an unusual storage...
Israel Martin makes a jewellery box using secret mitre dovetails and maple edge inlays When...
Mark Baker reimagines a vase in the flowing style of Ancient Rome The shape of...
Mark Gough carves an Egyptian style relief of the god ‘Thoth’ in spalted sycamore The...
For her cycling-mad godparents’ anniversary, Louise Biggs decided only one type of decoration would be...
Alan Holtham makes a wooden toy that generations of children can enjoy This wooden bike...
Mark Dunning makes the ideal bench for his workshop with twin screw vices and multiple...
Issue 333 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring projects and practical techniques, from a Craftsman-style cherry table and a classic rocking chair to floating shelves, a period garden gate, and workshop mallets. Sharpen your skills with expert advice on saw sharpening and working with solid wood, discover outstanding student craftsmanship, and meet talented designer-makers from around the world. Plus, enjoy a special woodworking book giveaway in this inspiring issue.
Issue 215 of Woodcarving is packed with inspiring projects and expert guidance, from Green Men and carved penguins to personalised serving boards and intricate sculpted heads. Learn practical carving skills with Peter Benson, explore the work of acclaimed wildfowl artist Pat Godin, and discover the beauty of foliate carving. With exhibition highlights, community news, and a free woodworking book offer, it’s an inspiring issue for carvers of every level.
Issue 426 of Woodturning is packed with inventive projects and expert techniques, from a walnut phone amplifier and hot-melt glue decorated bowl to shifted forms and unusual turned boxes. Explore basket illusion work, follow Richard Findley’s box-making series, and discover the craftsmanship behind James Carter’s signature Christmas ornaments. With highlights from the AAW Symposium and the latest turning community news, it’s an inspiring read for woodturners of all 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.