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Derek Jones assesses the risks Based on information collected by the HSE in relation to...
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?...
Steve Bisco shows how to create a delicate display of leaves and flowers In a...
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...Michael T Collins shows how to make one of the oldest woodworking joints that cabinetmakers...
Andrea Zanini turns a typical Italian goblet, known as a grolla. What is a grolla?...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Peter Benson begins his series by telling us the processes, start to finish, in carving…...
Dave Western carves a pin brooch inspired by Welsh mythology My wife is fond of...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
By Carol and Homer Bishop These ornaments sparkle like diamonds when you light up your...
Richard Findley tackles natural edge work. What is natural edge work? Natural edge work, sometimes...
Expert gilder Paul Wilson shows you how to gild an awkward claw foot Paul Wilson...
Mike Wood shows how to create one of the most exquisitely coloured birds around There...
Peter Benson considers how repeated application improves our carving When I was a small child,...
Firstly, welcome to the new Woodworkers Institute! It is still the same great resource of...
It’s a funny thing. The mass of components and materials that make up a plane...
Mark Ivan Fortune carves a pierced rosewood picture frame in the Art Nouveau style This...
The Oseberg ship, built around 820AD, is one of three magnificent Viking ships preserved in...
Anna Muzzolon combines traditional pyrography with colouring techniques to create a floral design In this...
We decided to go looking for interesting and more obscure facts and useful working information...
The author opens up the world of freeform chip carving, introducing a new tool and...
Michael T Collins makes a beautiful rustic-looking coffee table. I have long been a proponent of...
Cutting large round holes in wood can be done effectively with several tools, depending on...
We meet carver, green woodworker, teacher and author Harald Lamon Harald Lamon has a passion...
Les Symonds makes a popular item using a series of jigs and aids to simplify...
After a weekend forging adzes, Nic Westermann sharpens a Crown Gooseneck scraper I have just...
Dave Wilkins walks guest editor Peter Benson through his journey from stick head making to...
I am going to demonstrate the techniques necessary to carve the human ear. Ears are arguably...
Steve Bisco embraces the colourful heraldry of the Holy Roman Empire Heraldry in Britain and...
Murray Taylor looks at the planning, layout and carving of these attractive items The thinking...
Louise Biggs repairs a broken handle This repair to a finger-pull handle of a Chinese...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
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There are times when you can get in a bit of a spin trying to...
Michael T Collins looks at making a steam bending box Several years ago a friend...
Alan Wasserman looks at using timber with small cracks and similar imperfections. I am constantly searching...
With more than 100,000 species of woods in the world, most turners shouldn’t have a...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A. Maxey...
John Bullar takes a look at traditional joinery for rustic woodworking Green wood joinery, including...
Peter Benson suggests ways of dodging unpredictable problems in your work. No matter how careful...
In the previous article we looked at how to fix a bowl to a lathe...
Amber Bailey likes to make sure her veneers are in a respectable condition. As anyone...
Mark Baker introduces the ever-popular method of rotary power carving, with tips on choosing tools...
Whether you have loose drawers or none fitted at all, here is some useful advice...
Deciding which joint to use in cabinet and box construction relies on a number of different...
If you need to make joints or trim components to fit or chop away defective...
In Segmented Turning: How to do it. Part 1, we were introduced to segmented turning,...
Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
Peter Benson considers how repeated application improves our carving When I was a small child,...
Richard Findley takes a look at involuted turning for the first time. Involuted turning, or...
Giacomo Malaspina goes back to basics with some old-fashioned carpentry techniques This article could start...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
Woodworking, an age-old craft, offers a unique blend of mental and physical benefits that make...
John A. Nelson uses an easy trick to create a perfect ‘paint’ design every time...
Why you need an axe block Carving spoons from green wood using hand tools is...
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
Rich Rick shows how to make a four-legged stool on a mini-lathe Mini and midi-lathes...
Liam Thomas uses the Festool Domino to seamlessly reduce the height of a rare mid-century...
Zoe Gertner shows how to carve a colony of these birds in relief Every so...
David Waite uses his new skills to make an Arts & Crafts-style cabinet. Having completed...
Louise Biggs describes how she made a oak screen for a very particular client. I have...
Andrea Zanini shows how to make an ancient Italian drinking vessel The latest in ancient...
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Key considerations and making a modified basic mallet with Andy Coates. Bench mallets are a...
John Swinkels and Bernie Leadbeatter make wooden train whistles on a lathe. Bernie brought some...
Colwin Way shows how to make a bradawl, marking gauge and a mallet I think...
Alan Holtham builds a sturdy and spacious hen house The idea of keeping a few...
Using a pattern is the best way to create identical parts. In this video, Randy...
Cedric Boyns whittles a magnificent bird in courting pose I have had an interest in...
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
Creating custom scales for the handle of a fixed-blade knife requires a little care and...
Hendrik Varju combines simple robust joinery and a few minimalist details to complete the work on...
Dave Western shows how to carve a Celtic knot pendant I love Celtic knotwork and...
Make a quick and useful key rack, perfect for a gift! Sometimes you just want...
A continuing series looking at trees, timber and their uses. This time we look at...
Michael T Collins makes a useful pair of salad tongs Who doesn’t like a nice...
Pat Carroll uses a classic design feature that looks great and also disguises the join...
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.