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Nic Westermann explores two fundamental cuts and the differences between them We have completed a...
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...
Richard Findley looks at what is needed to turn for furniture I trained as a...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using various types of shell in his turned work. As we’ve...
Martin Harvey explains how he developed the key features of his crockery cabinet When I...
Robert Sorby is generously offering a bundle of tools from their new Robert Sorby Select...
Josh Brower uses the shou sugi ban wood burning technique to make the two tablets...
In the latest in our tool collecting series, John Adamson looks at gimlets David Garrick,...
I have been aware of the use of pewter in turning for a number of...
Graham Thompson pays homage to those he admires by carving their faces People portrait in...
We have picked out some of the most common woods used in woodwork, including visual...
ANDRES CARBONELL BUILDS A HARD-WEARING OUTDOOR TABLE After moving from Argentina to the US, I...
David Springett shares his workshop know-how to help your turning 1. Foam chuck This is...
Anthony Bailey fixes the water damage to this wooden draining board This ash draining board...
Dave Rigler explains how he made the Island Table, a stunning piece inspired by a seaside landscape...
Exploring the styles of ornament If there were some workshops producing high quality carving and...
The first workshop I spent time in was more of a dumping ground in a...
In his book 30-minute Woodturning, Mark Baker tackles this challenging project Goblets are fun things...
Nic Westermann gets to grips with an edge-damaged tool This month, in the absence of...
Derek Jones makes a birdhouse for the garden. The design This little bird box is...
The author takes flight with a red grouse in lime The red grouse (Lagopus lagopus)...
Colin Sullivan digs deep into his collection for three tools to make furniture beads by...
There isn’t much point in using machines to produce accurate results if they aren’t set...
The Oseberg ship, built around 820AD, is one of three magnificent Viking ships preserved in...
Alan Holtham creates an elegant project that will make life easier for parents It is...
Richard Findley takes a look at the best way to part off your spindle work...
Whether you have loose drawers or none fitted at all, here is some useful advice...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
Mike Wood shows how to create a delightful rock-dwelling bird The wallcreeper (Tichodroma muraria) is...
Kurt Hertzog answers readers’ questions I’m thinking about buying a chainsaw to cut wood for...
David Waite tells F&C about his first professional project Landing my first commission was an...
Frustrated with the lack of inexpensive options, yet with a pressing need to have a...
Andy Coates looks at forms with wide shoulders and the tools and techniques required to...
Gary Marshall looks at small scale willow growing Have you got a soggy bottom (of...
Derek Jones looks at a few techniques to help tone down the appearance of new...
Richard Findley looks at common catches that occur when turning bowls with a bowl gouge...
Richard Findley explores the causes of catches on endgrain work and how to avoid them...
I have been aware of the use of pewter in turning for a number of...
Nic Westermann explores two fundamental cuts and the differences between them We have completed a...
This nest of tables was made some years ago to complement a client’s existing furniture....
Matt Estlea identifies a few ground rules to ensure your layout lines are ones you...
If having a little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing, could knowing too much be...
There isn’t much point in using machines to produce accurate results if they aren’t set...
We explain the importance of jigs for routing. Routers only work safely and accurately because...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
Amber Bailey offers a multi-layered approach to the restoration of a 19th-century lacquered panel. Several years ago,...
Small can sometimes be very practical. Although an adage often reserved for hand tools, some...
Using a biscuit jointer in static mode has many advantages Biscuit jointing has to be...
Timber isn’t a dead material, even though it is cut from a felled tree, because...
Whether you have loose drawers or none fitted at all, here is some useful advice...
In part one of a two-part series, guest editor Nic Westermann covers the basics of...
Louise Biggs repairs a broken handle This repair to a finger-pull handle of a Chinese...
No guillotine? No problem. Ramon Valdez uses a dedicated crosscut jig to trim square edges...
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Michael T Collins makes and elegant cherrywood box, fitted with plenty of drawers and compartments...
Colwin Way makes another dining table piece. This one’s a real favourite of woodturners and...
Zoe Gertner carves from a log a large snail for a garden ornament. What can...
Kev Alviti takes inspiration for his latest project from the history of milling Bread is...
Kevin Alviti makes a simple storage box with carved detail Being organised in the workshop...
You can buy Carved Lovespoons for only £12.00/ $15.96 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.95...
Colwin Way makes three fun projects, accompanied by his son. For most of us woodturning...
Paul Purnell makes good use of leftover gun stock by carving this handy letter opener...
Although I have called this a book stand, it could be multifunctional. It could be...
I am going to demonstrate the techniques necessary to carve the human ear. Ears are arguably...
Michael T Collins shows you how to make a simple Shaker bench, with a different...
Anthony Bailey puts his router to good use with this design for an unusual storage...
Derek Jones looks at the origins of Arts & Crafts to build a tool box...
Amber Bailey is definitely ‘a lady of letters’ as she proves with this gripping little...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
Making a small box is a good exercise for any woodworker. You get to choose...
Colwin Way provides a plan to make a festive queen nutcracker, and gives a guide...
Exploring the styles of ornament If there were some workshops producing high quality carving and...
Paul Purnell carves this distinctive river bird in a moment of stillness to create a...
Dave Western shows how to carve a Celtic knot pendant I love Celtic knotwork and...
Why you need an axe block Carving spoons from green wood using hand tools is...
Colwin Way shows how to turn a selection of bowls, bases and columns that can...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
Howard Butler uses hand cut dovetails for a traditional joint with contemporary appeal My inspiration...
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.