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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...
John Adamson looks at traditional one-man saws The frame of this English woodcutter’s saw in...
James Hatter enlisted the help of his eight-year-old grandson Kieran to make a raised bed...
Steve Bisco shows how to create a delicate display of leaves and flowers In a...
Andrea Zanini turns a typical Italian goblet, known as a grolla. What is a grolla?...
John Adamson looks at traditional one-man saws The frame of this English woodcutter’s saw in...
Steve Bisco makes a lime wood foliage carving in the style of Grinling Gibbons. Grinling...
Even in the modern world – with every conceivable tool with a plug on it,...
Mark Baker introduces the ever-popular method of rotary power carving, with tips on choosing tools...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun cherry greenman The greenman as a carving subject is more...
David Waite tells F&C about his first professional project Landing my first commission was an...
Plane maker Oliver Sparks explains how the use of soot helps to seat an iron...
Dave Western shows the techniques required to create a double-ended spoon. A couple of years ago...
Michael T Collins makes a beautiful rustic-looking coffee table. I have long been a proponent of...
James Duxbury has a gripping idea for easy component sanding. The sanding of small wooden...
Lee Stoffer weaves the seat for his stool. To ensure the seat weave was of...
Derek Jones describes a few options for taking the hard work out of large scale...
No guillotine? No problem. Ramon Valdez uses a dedicated crosscut jig to trim square edges...
John Bullar takes a look at traditional joinery for rustic woodworking Green wood joinery, including...
In an abridged extract from All New Turning Projects, Richard Raffan makes these simple handled...
Anthony Bailey explains how to draw up a cutting list for any project Any project...
Rick Knopke’s rural childhood taught him a resourcefulness that later proved invaluable for his furniture-making...
Murray Taylor looks at some different ways of carving letters and introduces a new font...
Mark Palma looks at expanding the use of wax in woodturning. Wax has been used...
We have picked out some of the most common woods used in woodwork, including visual...
The author opens up the world of freeform chip carving, introducing a new tool and...
Cedric Boyns whittles a magnificent bird in courting pose I have had an interest in...
In this two-part series, experienced turner Richard Findley looks into the techniques of turning bowls...
Robert Paul Gurney explains how to use ordinary tools to get extraordinarily accurate layouts. The...
Inspired by the world’s biggest bike race, Rick Uttley recreates a classic cycle in wood...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using various types of shell in his turned work. As we’ve...
Louise Biggs shows us you can have your cake and eat it too. This cake...
A collector’s guide to the Stanley Yankee pump action screwdriver It may seem odd to...
I have been aware of the use of pewter in turning for a number of...
Dovetails. A byword for carpentry perfection. Mastering them has long been considered a rite of...
If you need to get a grip on your woodworking we have some good advice…...
Recently I have become less dependent on making measurements and marking cut lines on boards....
Rob Porcaro shares some handy tips for tuning your jointer. Jointer parallelism After writing blog...
Richard Findley takes a look at the best way to part off your spindle work...
Mark Baker explores creating that elusive perfect cut The perfect cut is something every turner...
With more than 100,000 species of woods in the world, most turners shouldn’t have a...
Are you struggling to plane a straight edge? Is your wood plane ‘biting’ the wood?...
Bridle joints are common in frame construction because of their strength. The wide mortise and...
Kurt Hertzog explains how to choose and use PPE. In virtually every column, after the...
Let’s face it, these are a fact of life; it doesn’t always go well. Still...
Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
We always need to hold things together – but should it be screws or nails?...
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
It’s very easy to become unhinged if you don’t know the right way to hang...
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
If you’ve ever had a wobble when you’re routing, the editor knows exactly why! One...
There isn’t much point in using machines to produce accurate results if they aren’t set...
The famous dovetail is well used for its sharp finish and practical strength, making it...
If having a little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing, could knowing too much be...
Israel Martin makes a jewellery box using secret mitre dovetails and maple edge inlays When...
Kevin Alviti builds a high-quality garden workstation from Scandinavian redwood Over the years I’ve built...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
With more than a nod towards mid-century modern style, Charles Mak finds a simple way...
Dave Western learned some useful lessons when carving this seaweed Inspiration for woodcarvings can come...
Derek Jones looks at the origins of Arts & Crafts to build a tool box...
Mark Dunning makes the ideal bench for his workshop with twin screw vices and multiple...
You can buy Routing for only £20/ $28 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £25 / $35 🇬🇧...
Michael T Collins makes a Shaker candle stand What you will need Tools Wood For...
Peter Benson looks at choosing a subject for carving. Try something original One of the...
Jim Bennett follows traditional shaker design principles to make a special desk for a poet...
Given their natural affinity, it somehow feels appropriate to carve an owl from wood. With...
Kevin Ley makes a Morris-style rocking chair. This chair was to be part of a...
Andrea Zanini brings order out of chaos with a useful storage cabinet for all your...
I am going to demonstrate the techniques necessary to carve the human ear. Ears are arguably...
In the 1970s, I attended what was then called a building school, and learned all...
Steve Bisco carves a Norman Romanesque corbel with an 11th-century figure When William the Conqueror,...
Steve Bisco carves a pierced panel in the popular style Art Nouveau – literally ‘new...
Tatiana Baldina explains how carving simple practice boards can take your skills to a higher...
BRIAN HOLCOMBE’S CONSTRUCTION IS ALL ABOUT THE FINELY CREATED JOINT WORK I recently made a...
From the height of art deco sophistication and through the mixed up seventies a nicely...
Steve Bisco delves into the dark art of fuming oak There is something about the...
Colwin Way makes three fun projects, accompanied by his son. For most of us woodturning...
Plane maker Oliver Sparks explains how the use of soot helps to seat an iron...
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.