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Kurt Hertzog looks at using various types of shell in his turned work. As we’ve...
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...
Derek Jones assesses the risks Based on information collected by the HSE in relation to...
Richard Findley looks at what is needed to turn for furniture I trained as a...
Robert Sorby is generously offering a bundle of tools from their new Robert Sorby Select...
Dave Western hops into action with this frog face For many years I have been...
Taking a look at a clear-sighted charity that cares for the environment I wrote a...
We visit one of the world’s leading art and design museums. One of London’s best-known...
Gerald is a well-established professional carver, who remains as devoted as ever to his craft....
David Barron makes good use of a chestnut board with this small project I don’t usually...
Anthony Bailey gives you the best practice for getting to grips with your bandsaw 1....
BRIAN HOLCOMBE’S CONSTRUCTION IS ALL ABOUT THE FINELY CREATED JOINT WORK I recently made a...
When winter is over it is the time to look at the state of all...
Vic Tesolin explains how a few extra steps will guarantee centuries of strength In medieval...
Master decorator and special effects expert Martin Green is the Master of Illusion who knows a...
In an abridged extract from All New Turning Projects, Richard Raffan makes these simple handled...
Matt Estlea continues his practice frame series by cutting the lap joints In a previous...
Gary Ramsden recycles the wood from an old chest of drawers to make a brand...
Dave Western carves an Art Deco style hinged spoon Although the wonderfully colourful and ornately...
Rita Duxbury turns a natural-edge lighthouse ornament The fascination with lighthouses throughout the world is...
When building a woodworking toolkit, there are several essential power tools that make the process...
Steve Bisco carves a stylised piece, inspired by the Arts & Crafts movement The thistle is...
In this series, William Barnsley looks back on the journey that inspired his career change...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
The famous dovetail is well used for its sharp finish and practical strength, making it...
The unique chair created by an automative design guru has been awarded a bespoke guild...
Mark Palma brings a modern approach to traditional rustic furniture The five-board bench has existed...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at essential topics, myths and misunderstandings affecting the safety and health of...
Chris West looks at getting started with turning a mill, using a CrushGrind Shaft mechanism....
What you will need • 38mm twist bit or adjustable bit• Bow saw• Compass or...
Mark Baker explores creating that elusive perfect cut The perfect cut is something every turner...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at some of the issues turners face when working with wood Woodturners...
There are times when you can get in a bit of a spin trying to...
Peter Benson begins his series by telling us the processes, start to finish, in carving…...
Peter Benson shares some invaluable carving advice These tips are what, in my opinion, are...
Bob Chapman experiments with turning pencils to make various forms Making objects from glued-together pencils...
We give you the plane facts about machining timber flat and square, safely Planer/thicknessers, surface...
Anne Briggs Bohnett emphasises the importance of using truly square stock and offers a few...
The author looks at the core tools used in woodturning. There are many turning tools...
Ramon Valdez makes a handy jig for shaping curved crest rails I recently created templates,...
We wax lyrical about the sticky subject of keeping your tools shiny and running smoothly....
Josh Brower uses the shou sugi ban wood burning technique to make the two tablets...
Kurt Hertzog looks at reactive finishes such as epoxies, cyanoacrylates, oils, varnishes, and oil/varnish blends...
Amber Bailey likes to make sure her veneers are in a respectable condition. As anyone...
A continuing series looking at trees, timber and their uses. This time we look at...
In this two-part series, experienced turner Richard Findley looks into the techniques of turning bowls...
Here are some tasty jointer tricks to get your teeth into… Biscuit jointing is so...
Gary Marshall looks at small scale willow growing Have you got a soggy bottom (of...
You may look at this article and think ‘Oh no, another article on sanding!’, or...
Murray Taylor looks at the planning, layout and carving of these attractive items The thinking...
Vic Tesolin explains how a few extra steps will guarantee centuries of strength In medieval...
Kurt Hertzog has some tips for success with shellac and lacquer For the woodturner seeking...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
Philip Greenwood talks about how to sand work to a fine finish. For such a...
Accurately transferring the location of a hole from one workpiece to another can be a...
You can buy Simple Japanese Furniture by Group Monomo from Gifts to Me Visit giftstome.co.uk In...
Charles Mak built this saw vice for his panel saws and shows you how he...
Tatiana Baldina explains how carving simple practice boards can take your skills to a higher...
Inspired by a Korean TV drama, Mitch Peacock builds a hanging birdhouse for his garden...
I often joke that I run on oats. All through the cold months of winter,...
Neil Lawton creates an easy-to-make trug project, so there’s no excuse for vegetating… I’ve been...
Anne Briggs Bohnett constructs a dovetailed writing desk with room for a few of life’s...
Israel Martin makes a jewellery box using secret mitre dovetails and maple edge inlays When...
In an extract from his new book Whittling Walking Sticks, Peter Benson carves a topper...
The author shows how to carve this striking member of the thrush family. The fieldfare...
Make a quick and useful key rack, perfect for a gift! Sometimes you just want...
Elizabeth Weber carves and paints flowers on Pat Carroll’s lidded vessel Pat was gracious enough...
Peter Benson carves a stylised Christmas Angel Every Christmas tree should, traditionally, have an angel....
James Duxbury turns a kit for making paper planting pots In addition to woodturning my...
Mark Dunning describes building his Corona Cabinet After years working as a landscaper, tree surgeon...
Andrew Thomas explores making a stylised reef-dwelling fish. During my teenage years, I spent most...
You can buy Wooden Jewellery Boxes for only £13.50/ $21.50 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £16.99 / $26.99 🇬🇧...
Colwin Way provides a plan to make a festive queen nutcracker, and gives a guide...
Stuart King turns to inspiration from history to create a vessel with a well-worn look,...
Zoë Gertner nestles into a project that will put a feather in your carving cap...
An ‘open and shut’ installation job that definitely needed closure. The space in question was...
Mike Darlow turns a chess set based on a trumpet-shape design. The set shown above...
Paul Purnell makes a lyre-shaped thumstick. Following on from last month’s article on joining a...
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.