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“Make it with us”
Robert Sorby is generously offering a bundle of tools from their new Robert Sorby Select...
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...
Dave Western hops into action with this frog face For many years I have been...
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...
Dave Western hops into action with this frog face For many years I have been...
Richard Findley looks at what is needed to turn for furniture I trained as a...
Derek Jones assesses the risks Based on information collected by the HSE in relation to...
From the depths of France, Wilf Milton shows us his solution to chill winds coming...
Louise Biggs fixes and restores a wall clock case. I was originally called in to assess...
Dennis Zongker explains how to carve decorative scrolls on table legs Carving scrolls into furniture...
Jan Lennon deconstructs the creation of the curved and angled legs on her Meala table...
Kurt Hertzog completes the collaboration with Emiliano Achaval A few months ago, Karen Scott at...
Andrea Zanini turns an ancient Italian pasta stamp. Italy and food are two words that...
Andy Coates looks at a commonly made object and deconstructs it to make something more...
An ‘open and shut’ installation job that definitely needed closure. The space in question was...
Graham Thompson explores the use of acrylic paints in woodcarving ‘Sacrilege! Why?’ I’m all for...
Rich Rick shows how to make a four-legged stool on a mini-lathe Mini and midi-lathes...
We meet carver, green woodworker, teacher and author Harald Lamon Harald Lamon has a passion...
Matt Estlea continues his practice frame series by cutting the lap joints In a previous...
Woodworking is enjoyable, but it also comes with risks. It’s essential to guard your eyes,...
You don’t have to suffer from a bad back to realise that our handy kneeler...
James Duxbury turns a kit for making paper planting pots In addition to woodturning my...
Kevin Alviti makes a wand appear out of a plank of sycamore I have to...
Paolo Pozzi builds a rustic-style door for a gazebo Having recently built a wooden gazebo,...
Guest editor Mark Palma restores a CBN wheel which has seen better days CBN wheels...
Emiliano Achaval collaborates with Troy Grimwood to make a beautiful drinking vessel For this months’...
Derek Jones looks at the origins of Arts & Crafts to build a tool box...
Andrew Thomas shows how to carve your own wonderful, decorative seashore shell. Ever since I...
Steve Bisco carves and guilds a classical acanthus swirl in sapele mahogany The classical acanthus...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Mark Palma explores methods to deter bleed through Adding colour or a decorative element to...
Richard Findley tackles natural edge work. What is natural edge work? Natural edge work, sometimes...
We’ve all struggled with a job and wished we had a better way of doing...
Here are some tasty jointer tricks to get your teeth into… Biscuit jointing is so...
Matt Estlea completes the final joints on his practice frame I previously explained how to...
Planning a woodworking project involves several key steps to ensure that the final product meets...
The author doesn’t get his fingers burnt with his latest router jointing jig Finger joints...
Michael T Collins shows how to make one of the oldest woodworking joints that cabinetmakers...
Woodworking chisels are essential tools for shaping, carving, and cutting wood. They come in various...
Murray Taylor looks at the planning, layout and carving of these attractive items The thinking...
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
Amber Bailey likes to make sure her veneers are in a respectable condition. As anyone...
Molly Winton provides some useful information to consider when burning and branding woodturned projects. This...
No guillotine? No problem. Ramon Valdez uses a dedicated crosscut jig to trim square edges...
Charles Mak covers the basics of the router plane, also nostalgically referred to as a...
Deciding which joint to use in cabinet and box construction relies on a number of different...
Continuing on from 10 Tips for Drilling Better Holes, Part One, Kurtz Hertzog shares his...
There are times when you can get in a bit of a spin trying to...
We explain the importance of jigs for routing. Routers only work safely and accurately because...
Peter Benson considers how repeated application improves our carving When I was a small child,...
A decent quality tablesaw is incredibly useful. Just being able to do accurate rip cuts...
A continuing series looking at trees, timber and their uses. This time we look at...
The author looks at the core tools used in woodturning. There are many turning tools...
Have you ever stood in a room and considered how many joints you are surrounded...
Peter Clothier introduces the humble gouge and how best to use one. For the beginner...
Mark Baker shows how to make a simple, decorative tealight holder Tealight holders may seem...
Michael T Collins makes a Shaker candle stand What you will need Tools Wood For...
Paul Purnell makes good use of leftover gun stock by carving this handy letter opener...
Steve Bisco carves a jewellery dish in the Arts & Crafts style The craftsmen and...
Guest editor Pat Carroll makes a three-sided bow This project was inspired by Australian woodturner...
There is a yew (Taxus baccata) tree growing in the churchyard at Fortingall in Perthshire...
Tatiana Baldina explains how carving simple practice boards can take your skills to a higher...
You don’t have to suffer from a bad back to realise that our handy kneeler...
Leaves and woodturning combine to create Sue Harker’s metal leaf platter. You can open up...
Colwin Way shows how to turn a selection of bowls, bases and columns that can...
Mike Darlow turns a chess set based on a trumpet-shape design. The set shown above...
A coffee table restoration project is a great way to enjoy the practical benefits of...
Cutting joints by hand challenges your skills. Charles Mak illustrates the technique of cutting a...
Paul Purnell carves this distinctive river bird in a moment of stillness to create a...
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
Steve Bisco delves into the dark art of fuming oak There is something about the...
Sue Harker pens a piece describing how to turn a paper holder It is amazing...
Fatigued by metal clamps? Derek Jones builds a set of wooden sash clamps and puts...
Andrea Zanini turns a typical Italian goblet, known as a grolla. What is a grolla?...
David Waite uses his new skills to make an Arts & Crafts-style cabinet. Having completed...
If you want to make this dragon as a woodcarving, it works well in oak...
Stuart King turns to inspiration from history to create a vessel with a well-worn look,...
Jason Townsend shows us the meaning of KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) – with his...
Ger Vervoort makes a unique implement completely out of wood without the need to buy...
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.