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“Make it with us”
Frustrated with the lack of inexpensive options, yet with a pressing need to have a...
Frustrated with the lack of inexpensive options, yet with a pressing need to have a...
Derek Jones weighs up the cost for a small-scale batch production run of octagonal components ...
Looking for a fun woodcarving project for the weekend? Johan Roudy carves a ready-to-leap mouse...
Steve Bisco carves a Norman Romanesque corbel with an 11th-century figure When William the Conqueror,...
A perfect, well-organised space in which to work is every woodworker’s dream. Here we show...
Looking for a fun woodcarving project for the weekend? Johan Roudy carves a ready-to-leap mouse...
Derek Jones weighs up the cost for a small-scale batch production run of octagonal components ...
Steve Bisco carves a Norman Romanesque corbel with an 11th-century figure When William the Conqueror,...
Colwin Way makes three fun projects, accompanied by his son. For most of us woodturning...
Molly Winton continues her exploration of how to make your mark on turned work The...
Rick Knopke’s rural childhood taught him a resourcefulness that later proved invaluable for his furniture-making...
John Hawkswell makes a useful, rustic-style bolt from scrap wood If you want to add...
Vintage furniture is increasingly popular but often has surface-level damage. Amber Bailey explains how to...
Graham Thompson makes the case for unplanned carving ‘Free’ carving, means unplanned, seat- of-the-pants, without...
Guest editor Kevin Alviti shows how to adorn furniture with hand-carved decorations Carving strapwork is...
Paul Purnell makes coasters using pen blanks. Large end-grain projects are reasonably straightforward if you...
Using a static sander needs grit and determination – we have both! Once you have...
Colwin Way shows how to make a bradawl, marking gauge and a mallet I think...
A continuing series looking at trees, timber and their uses. This time we look at...
Even in the modern world – with every conceivable tool with a plug on it,...
Lucy Turner has carved a furniture-shaped niche for herself by adorning pieces with marquetry made...
Kev Alviti takes inspiration for his latest project from the history of milling Bread is...
Carolin Reichert describes the creative use of Valchromat in her bespoke music cabinet. I entered the...
Beatriz Zuazo uses reclaimed wood from her own workshop to make a pair of jewellery...
Derek Jones looks at the origins of Arts & Crafts to build a tool box...
Guest editor Mark Palma restores a CBN wheel which has seen better days CBN wheels...
Colwin Way continues his turnings with a set of table skittles. This project sprang to...
This small, low-angle block plane from Veritas is the answer to a trim carpenter’s prayers…...
Kevin Alviti makes a simple storage box with carved detail Being organised in the workshop...
Pete Moncrieff-Jury considers the progression of turning over the last 34 years The 400th edition...
John A. Nelson uses an easy trick to create a perfect ‘paint’ design every time...
Wood, a material from trees, grown by the energy of the sun, is the beginning...
When winter is over it is the time to look at the state of all...
Alan Wasserman looks at using timber with small cracks and similar imperfections. I am constantly searching...
We explain the importance of jigs for routing. Routers only work safely and accurately because...
If you’ve ever had a wobble when you’re routing, the editor knows exactly why! One...
Andy Coates says it is time to bring the versatile scraper back in from the...
No guillotine? No problem. Ramon Valdez uses a dedicated crosscut jig to trim square edges...
Geoffrey Laycock takes a look at impact risk It doesn’t matter whether you are working...
Philip Greenwood talks about how to sand work to a fine finish. For such a...
Small can sometimes be very practical. Although an adage often reserved for hand tools, some...
Charles Mak covers the basics of the router plane, also nostalgically referred to as a...
Nic Westermann looks at the methods available to sharpen these tools effectively I should start...
Nic Westermann shares his simple two-point approach to sharpening curved spoon blades and scorps. In...
Ramon Valdez’s auxiliary router fence comes with accuracy, safety and extraction built in There is...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using waterborne finishes Coalescing finishes are waterborne finishes and they cure...
Molly Winton continues her exploration of how to make your mark on turned work The...
Rob Porcaro shares his shop-proven techniques for producing accurate joint surfaces and aligning them for...
Robinson House Studio’s Theo Cook demonstrates how you can bring a little ray of sunshine...
David Springett shares his workshop know-how to help your turning 1. Foam chuck This is...
Andy Coates take a look at turning hollow forms, the simplest shape – an egg...
Matt Estlea continues his practice frame series by cutting the lap joints In a previous...
We’ve all struggled with a job and wished we had a better way of doing...
In the previous article, we took a detailed look at the various hollowing rigs available,...
Kurt Hertzog explains how to choose and use PPE. In virtually every column, after the...
Philip Greenwood looks at finding the centre of timber. People new to turning, and others...
Charles Mak shares some of his beading techniques while adding an ornamental detail to his...
Expert gilder Paul Wilson, the subject of our carving feature, shows you how to gild...
Cedric Boyns whittles a magnificent bird in courting pose I have had an interest in...
Charles Mak’s handmade paper roll holders transform note-jotting chores into delightful acts of efficiency marked...
Michael T Collins brings us a design of chair with an intriguing past. In photographs I...
Hendrik Varju uses traditional butcher’s block joinery to capture the beauty of beech end grain. I’ve been...
Sue Harker shows how to make a create a textured bowl using a long-neck grinder,...
Colwin Way turns a simple, but beautiful condiment set. This project is going to be...
Louise Biggs fixes and restores a wall clock case. I was originally called in to assess...
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
Murray Taylor looks at the planning, layout and carving of these attractive items The thinking...
Anthony Bailey makes a sleek media centre This media unit is designed to be a...
Cutting joints by hand challenges your skills. Charles Mak illustrates the technique of cutting a...
You can buy Simple Japanese Furniture by Group Monomo from Gifts to Me Visit giftstome.co.uk In...
Mike Wood provides a step-by-step guide to carving this distinctive large bird Introduced into the...
Andy Coates transforms a purely decorative object into a functional box The esteemed Editor of...
Oh crumbs! The Editor nearly ‘did his crust’ when we told him to ‘use his...
Peter Benson carves a stylised Christmas Angel Every Christmas tree should, traditionally, have an angel....
Mitch Peacock recreates a set prop from Akira Kurosawa’s film Sanjuro Do you ever hit...
Terry Nokes carves a baby rabbit This rabbit project was inspired by Easter, has minimal...
There is a yew (Taxus baccata) tree growing in the churchyard at Fortingall in Perthshire...
Andrea Zanini brings order out of chaos with a useful storage cabinet for all your...
Derek Jones looks at the origins of Arts & Crafts to build a tool box...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
Issue 333 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring projects and practical techniques, from a Craftsman-style cherry table and a classic rocking chair to floating shelves, a period garden gate, and workshop mallets. Sharpen your skills with expert advice on saw sharpening and working with solid wood, discover outstanding student craftsmanship, and meet talented designer-makers from around the world. Plus, enjoy a special woodworking book giveaway in this inspiring issue.
Issue 215 of Woodcarving is packed with inspiring projects and expert guidance, from Green Men and carved penguins to personalised serving boards and intricate sculpted heads. Learn practical carving skills with Peter Benson, explore the work of acclaimed wildfowl artist Pat Godin, and discover the beauty of foliate carving. With exhibition highlights, community news, and a free woodworking book offer, it’s an inspiring issue for carvers of every level.
Issue 426 of Woodturning is packed with inventive projects and expert techniques, from a walnut phone amplifier and hot-melt glue decorated bowl to shifted forms and unusual turned boxes. Explore basket illusion work, follow Richard Findley’s box-making series, and discover the craftsmanship behind James Carter’s signature Christmas ornaments. With highlights from the AAW Symposium and the latest turning community news, it’s an inspiring read for woodturners of all 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.