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“Make it with us”
Andrea Zanini shows how to make an ancient Italian drinking vessel The latest in ancient...
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,...
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...
Frustrated with the lack of inexpensive options, yet with a pressing need to have a...
Peter Benson considers how repeated application improves our carving When I was a small child,...
Derek Jones weighs up the cost for a small-scale batch production run of octagonal components ...
Derek Jones describes a few options for taking the hard work out of large scale...
Kurt Hertzog completes the collaboration with Emiliano Achaval A few months ago, Karen Scott at...
Duane Cartwright carves a hare in relief Intro The moon-gazing hare I have carved here...
Founded in 1952 by Julius Blum in Höchst, Austria, Blum has grown from a small...
Cedric Boyns whittles a magnificent bird in courting pose I have had an interest in...
This nest of tables was made some years ago to complement a client’s existing furniture....
Barry Robbins shares his passion for a tool that most of us take for granted...
Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a shallow maple leaf dish. This project is aimed...
Steve Bisco carves an oak panel in the strapwork style of the Jacobethan era Wooden...
Ramon Valdez makes some custom holding accessories for his new sliding tablesaw When I finally...
Colin Sullivan looks at the power drill’s manual predecessors The wheel brace or hand drill...
Steve Bisco delves into the dark art of fuming oak There is something about the...
Amber Bailey offers a multi-layered approach to the restoration of a 19th-century lacquered panel. Several years ago,...
A 300-year-old Polish beech has won the annual competition that highlights significant trees A beech...
Firstly, we wish you all a very Merry Christmas, and we hope that Santa brings...
Alan Holtham creates an elegant project that will make life easier for parents It is...
Alan Wasserman looks at using imperfect wood, starting with the implications and things to consider...
Chris Grace makes some replica Tudor trenchers for a community museum. A history society that runs...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Carolin Reichert describes the creative use of Valchromat in her bespoke music cabinet. I entered the...
Les Symonds makes a popular item using a series of jigs and aids to simplify...
Chris Grace improves the effectiveness and ease of use of his extraction system. Having a...
In part one of a two-part series, guest editor Nic Westermann covers the basics of...
For those of you familiar with turning, you will likely be aware of its addictive...
It’s amazing what you can achieve with a lathe. Intricate dishes for jewellery, to ornate...
Ramon Valdez’s auxiliary router fence comes with accuracy, safety and extraction built in There is...
Amber Bailey likes to make sure her veneers are in a respectable condition. As anyone...
If having a little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing, could knowing too much be...
Charles Mak covers the basics of the router plane, also nostalgically referred to as a...
Murray Taylor looks at the Ambrosia, Versal and Asian fonts, a method of carving handwriting...
Small can sometimes be very practical. Although an adage often reserved for hand tools, some...
Ramon Valdez makes some custom holding accessories for his new sliding tablesaw When I finally...
James Duxbury has a gripping idea for easy component sanding. The sanding of small wooden...
Matt Estlea completes the final joints on his practice frame I previously explained how to...
Continuing on from 10 Tips for Drilling Better Holes, Part One, Kurtz Hertzog shares his...
Derek Jones shares a few tips to make sure your hinges are always sitting comfortably...
Andy Coates take a look at turning hollow forms, the simplest shape – an egg...
Hand planes are essential tools for woodworking, designed to shape, smooth, and flatten wood surfaces....
The famous dovetail is well used for its sharp finish and practical strength, making it...
If you’ve ever had a wobble when you’re routing, the editor knows exactly why! One...
Deciding which joint to use in cabinet and box construction relies on a number of different...
Using a biscuit jointer in static mode has many advantages Biscuit jointing has to be...
Louise Biggs repairs a broken handle This repair to a finger-pull handle of a Chinese...
Kurt Hertzog talks us through what he calls ‘the biggest wins’… If you’ve been turning...
Peter Wood looks at using mortises to make chairs Making slab and stick seating, as...
This nest of tables was made some years ago to complement a client’s existing furniture....
Over the years turners usually gather a host of tips and tricks for the ’shop....
After a weekend forging adzes, Nic Westermann sharpens a Crown Gooseneck scraper I have just...
You can buy Carved Lovespoons for only £13.50/ $23.99 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £16.99 / $29.99 🇬🇧 For...
Leaves and woodturning combine to create Sue Harker’s metal leaf platter. You can open up...
Duane Cartwright explains how to carve these festive cards, which make great handmade gifts As...
Sue Harker shows you how to turn an earring and ring stand pedestal bowl I...
Duane Cartwright carves a mythical oak leaf dragon. The leaf dragon is a mythical creature which...
Theo Cook shares one of the Robinson House Studio’s student projects. (First published in 2017)...
The author shows how to carve this beautiful bird of prey. The bearded vulture (Gypaetus...
David Barron makes good use of a chestnut board with this small project I don’t usually...
Andrea Zanini brings order out of chaos with a useful storage cabinet for all your...
Neil Scobie shows us how to make a window bowl design derived from nature This...
Andrew Potocnik reveals the negatives and positives of two processes of creating winged forms This...
Given their natural affinity, it somehow feels appropriate to carve an owl from wood. With...
Andy Coates looks at a commonly made object and deconstructs it to make something more...
Pat Carroll uses a classic design feature that looks great and also disguises the join...
For those of you familiar with turning, you will likely be aware of its addictive...
Les Symonds makes his interpretation of a drinks canteen, or trails flask As a young...
Steve Bisco is inspired by a historic woodcarving from the Viking Age. This project is...
Dave Western researches the history of this traditional Welsh craft The lovespoon has become something...
Hendrik Varju uses traditional butcher’s block joinery to capture the beauty of beech end grain. I’ve been...
Mark Gough carves an Egyptian style relief of the god ‘Thoth’ in spalted sycamore The...
Alan Holtham builds a sturdy and spacious hen house The idea of keeping a few...
A simple shooting board is an accessory for a hand plane used for squaring the...
Sculptor and woodworker Ross Pollard makes an Arts & Crafts-style fumed oak picture frame Arts...
Alan Holtham creates an elegant project that will make life easier for parents It is...
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.