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Andrea Zanini turns a typical Italian goblet, known as a grolla. What is a grolla?...
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...
Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as a finish...
John Adamson looks at traditional one-man saws The frame of this English woodcutter’s saw in...
Steve Bisco shows how to create a delicate display of leaves and flowers In a...
James Hatter enlisted the help of his eight-year-old grandson Kieran to make a raised bed...
Anthony Bailey tries his hand at making a traditional board game Solitaire is just that...
Josh Brower uses the shou sugi ban wood burning technique to make the two tablets...
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...Ian Woodford shares some ideas for designing and making a nutcracker. Since the early days,...
Rick Rich makes wooden handles for two small turning tools Recently at my woodturning club,...
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As a woodturner, we are often in pursuit of swift gratification. We like to create...
Nic Westermann shares his simple two-point approach to sharpening curved spoon blades and scorps. In...
Dave Rigler explains how he made the Island Table, a stunning piece inspired by a seaside landscape...
Over the years, I have used or developed many tricks or shortcuts on my shop...
Using a pattern is the best way to create identical parts. In this video, Randy...
Peter Benson begins his series by telling us the processes, start to finish, in carving…...
Charles Mak shows step-by-step how to make to a sculpture that will impress all your...
This article is an extract from Chip Carving You can buy Chip Carving from Gifts to...
Timber isn’t a dead material, even though it is cut from a felled tree, because...
Sue Harker shows how to make a create a textured bowl using a long-neck grinder,...
We have picked out some of the most common woods used in woodwork, including visual...
In the previous article, we took a detailed look at the various hollowing rigs available,...
Neil Scobie shows us how to make a window bowl design derived from nature This...
The author looks at the core tools used in woodturning. There are many turning tools...
The author provides a guide for carving a trio of Wilson’s birds of paradise. Wilson’s...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
In the first article of this two-part series, I showed you how to take a...
Such is the temptation of repeating tasks in woodworking, that I was encouraged by my...
Using a static sander needs grit and determination – we have both! Once you have...
Have you now stood in your kitchen an considered how many joints you are surrounded...
Peter Wood guides us through the techniques for Windsor chairs, paying special attention to getting...
Whether you have loose drawers or none fitted at all, here is some useful advice...
Recently I have become less dependent on making measurements and marking cut lines on boards....
There are times when you can get in a bit of a spin trying to...
What is a travisher? In this article, I’m going to show you how to make...
Matt Estlea completes the final joints on his practice frame I previously explained how to...
Amber Bailey offers a multi-layered approach to the restoration of a 19th-century lacquered panel. Several years ago,...
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
Derek Jones shares a few tips to make sure your hinges are always sitting comfortably...
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
Having you recently got into woodcarving, or are considering doing so? Read on to learn...
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There are many ways to create hollow woodturnings, ranging from the very traditional gouges to...
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
In this two-part series, experienced turner Richard Findley looks into the techniques of turning bowls...
Rob Porcaro shares some handy tips for tuning your jointer. Jointer parallelism After writing blog...
Murray Taylor looks at some different ways of carving letters and introduces a new font...
Andy Coates says it is time to bring the versatile scraper back in from the...
We always need to hold things together – but should it be screws or nails?...
Richard Findley takes a look at involuted turning for the first time. Involuted turning, or...
What to do about router cutter burns Burning tends to happen more on end grain...
Murray Taylor gives you a brief history of the origins of the Celtic alphabet; plus...
Charles Mak’s handmade paper roll holders transform note-jotting chores into delightful acts of efficiency marked...
Kurt Hertzog provides his top tips on using your lathe to make jewellery. Most woodturners...
Michael T Collins shows you how to make a simple Shaker bench, with a different...
A coffee table restoration project is a great way to enjoy the practical benefits of...
Andrew Thomas explores making a stylised reef-dwelling fish. During my teenage years, I spent most...
A simple shooting board is an accessory for a hand plane used for squaring the...
Michael T Collins brings us a design of chair with an intriguing past. In photographs I...
Steve Bisco carves a pierced panel in the popular style Art Nouveau – literally ‘new...
In the woodworking shop, taking the time to make a pattern to create identical parts...
Alan Holtham builds a sturdy and spacious hen house The idea of keeping a few...
Expert gilder Paul Wilson, the subject of our carving feature, shows you how to gild...
Israel Martin describes the process of making a side cabinet with drawers using hands tools...
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Colwin Way shows how to turn a selection of bowls, bases and columns that can...
Dave Western shows how to carve a Celtic knot pendant I love Celtic knotwork and...
Derek Jones investigates the origins of this quintessentially English vernacular style of table In this...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
Chris Grace makes some replica Tudor trenchers for a community museum. A history society that runs...
Peter Benson investigates sources of inspiration There is a common belief that there are only...
Peter Benson looks at carving a humorous and quirky doorstop Two of the most irritating...
Zoë Gertner nestles into a project that will put a feather in your carving cap...
Vic Tesolin takes you through the building of a tool box design that is millennia...
In an abridged extract taken from Turned Toys, the author turned a toy for a...
In the 1970s, I attended what was then called a building school, and learned all...
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 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.