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Kurt Hertzog looks at using various types of shell in his turned work. As we’ve...
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...
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...
Richard Findley looks at what is needed to turn for furniture I trained as a...
Robert Sorby is generously offering a bundle of tools from their new Robert Sorby Select...
Dave Western hops into action with this frog face For many years I have been...
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Guest editor Pat Carroll introduces artist Elizabeth Weber and her beautiful work American woodturner Elizabeth...
Richard Findley tackles natural edge work. What is natural edge work? Natural edge work, sometimes...
Graham Thompson pays homage to those he admires by carving their faces People portrait in...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at some of the issues turners face when working with wood Woodturners...
Peter Benson looks at carving a humorous and quirky doorstop Two of the most irritating...
Steve Bisco has been saving a special piece of mahogany for a project to do...
This nest of tables was made some years ago to complement a client’s existing furniture....
Alan Holtham builds a sturdy and spacious hen house The idea of keeping a few...
Richard Findley turns his first hollow form. You would think that, at some point, I...
Steve Bisco looks at the man and the book that transformed 18th-century cabinetmaking and carved...
I never realised that stands for jigsaw puzzles were a thing until I was asked...
Mark Palma introduces you to the world of miniature woodturning Woodturning is wonderful hobby that...
Peter Benson looks at choosing a subject for carving. Try something original One of the...
We always need to hold things together – but should it be screws or nails?...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
We look at some of the best lots from a Bonhams auction of Asian art...
Mark Beckett explains how woodturning helped bring him back from the brink of death Where...
From the height of art deco sophistication and through the mixed up seventies a nicely...
David Barron uses two simple jigs to put a whole new slant on your dovetailing....
John Bullar takes a look at traditional joinery for rustic woodworking Green wood joinery, including...
We look at a tree that is often seen as just ancient and venerable. The...
Michael T Collins makes a Shaker candle stand What you will need Tools Wood For...
John Adamson looks at traditional one-man saws The frame of this English woodcutter’s saw in...
How often do you wish there was a better way to do something? We show...
Kurt Hertzog looks at reactive finishes such as epoxies, cyanoacrylates, oils, varnishes, and oil/varnish blends...
John Bullar takes a look at traditional joinery for rustic woodworking Green wood joinery, including...
What to do about router cutter burns Burning tends to happen more on end grain...
This nest of tables was made some years ago to complement a client’s existing furniture....
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Andy Coates take a look at turning hollow forms, the simplest shape – an egg...
In the previous article, we took a detailed look at the various hollowing rigs available,...
Richard Findley takes a look at involuted turning for the first time. Involuted turning, or...
Molly Winton continues her exploration of how to make your mark on turned work The...
Derek Jones looks at a few techniques to help tone down the appearance of new...
Peter Wood looks at using mortises to make chairs Making slab and stick seating, as...
There are times when you can get in a bit of a spin trying to...
We show details of the essential housing jig that you will need in your collection....
We wax lyrical about the sticky subject of keeping your tools shiny and running smoothly....
Colin Sullivan digs deep into his collection for three tools to make furniture beads by...
Richard Findley looks at common catches that occur when turning bowls with a bowl gouge...
Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as a finish...
Derek Jones weighs up the cost for a small-scale batch production run of octagonal components ...
Nic Westermann looks at the methods available to sharpen these tools effectively I should start...
We always need to hold things together – but should it be screws or nails?...
In part one of a two-part series, guest editor Nic Westermann covers the basics of...
In this two-part series, experienced turner Richard Findley looks into the techniques of turning bowls...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
Jim Bennett follows traditional shaker design principles to make a special desk for a poet...
Israel Martin describes the process of making a side cabinet with drawers using hands tools...
Zoë Gertner nestles into a project that will put a feather in your carving cap...
In the woodworking shop, taking the time to make a pattern to create identical parts...
Guest editor Pat Carroll makes a three-sided bow This project was inspired by Australian woodturner...
The author takes you from sharpening your knives to making your first triangular chip cut....
If you need to reach up higher, make this handy hop-up! The fixing method for...
In an extract from Woodturning: A Craftsman’s Guide, Mark Baker makes an elegant candlestick Candlestick...
The author shows how to carve this striking member of the thrush family. The fieldfare...
Traditional seating in a simple, rustic style Making furniture doesn’t have to be difficult or...
Mike Darlow turns a chess set based on a trumpet-shape design. The set shown above...
ANDRES CARBONELL BUILDS A HARD-WEARING OUTDOOR TABLE After moving from Argentina to the US, I...
Steve Bisco carves a Norman Romanesque corbel with an 11th-century figure When William the Conqueror,...
Steve Bisco carves and guilds a classical acanthus swirl in sapele mahogany The classical acanthus...
A beginner’s guide to knife-carving a fish, by Terry Nokes. For this project I chose...
Amber Bailey is definitely ‘a lady of letters’ as she proves with this gripping little...
Although I have called this a book stand, it could be multifunctional. It could be...
Kevin Alviti makes a wand appear out of a plank of sycamore I have to...
Dennis Zongker explains how to carve decorative scrolls on table legs Carving scrolls into furniture...
Derek Jones investigates the origins of this quintessentially English vernacular style of table In this...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
Michael T Collins shows you how to make a simple Shaker bench, with a different...
Don’t do a ‘bodged’ chair repair – Ian Whittington shows you the correct way. Chairs...
Les Symonds makes his interpretation of a drinks canteen, or trails flask As a young...
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.