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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...
Isreal Martin describes making a special box from an old European walnut tree A few...
Two French friends are bridging the divide between furniture and art with their unique pieces...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
Mark Gough carves this unusual statue The statues of Easter Island, or Moai, have fascinated...
Andrew Potocnik makes a decorative box out of pallet wood. So often one encounters timber...
Ian Woodford shares some ideas for designing and making a nutcracker. Since the early days,...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
How many different jaws are there? There are many, but here we will look at the...
Jim Hooker raises the issue of identifying wood species by common and Latin names The...
For her cycling-mad godparents’ anniversary, Louise Biggs decided only one type of decoration would be...
Kevin Ley makes a Morris-style rocking chair. This chair was to be part of a...
Andrew Potocnik explores turning a multi-part display vessel Goblets are a popular topic for turners...
Firstly, welcome to the new Woodworkers Institute! It is still the same great resource of...
Derek Jones takes F&C to the sales for a quick lesson in dating A sale...
Richard Findley uses the skills from the exercises in the previous issues to make two...
John Lloyd looks at a 15th-century technique that revolutionised furniture making. No, this has nothing...
Matt Estlea continues his practice frame series by cutting the lap joints In a previous...
Mike Darlow turns a chess set based on a trumpet-shape design. The set shown above...
Ian Woodford takes on his woodturning club’s challenge and creates something with a hole in...
Vintage furniture is increasingly popular but often has surface-level damage. Amber Bailey explains how to...
Key considerations and making a modified basic mallet with Andy Coates. Bench mallets are a...
Maurice Tebbutt and Keith Drew talk us through the maths and making of a segmented...
Steve Bisco carves an oak panel in the strapwork style of the Jacobethan era Wooden...
Mike Wood gets to grips with this magnificent bird As its name suggests, the black...
If having a little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing, could knowing too much be...
You may look at this article and think ‘Oh no, another article on sanding!’, or...
Philip Cooke demonstrates the use of a hand-drawn rod and hand tool skills to create...
Deciding which joint to use in cabinet and box construction relies on a number of different...
Philip Greenwood talks about how to sand work to a fine finish. For such a...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
Peter Benson investigates sources of inspiration There is a common belief that there are only...
Hand planes are essential tools for woodworking, designed to shape, smooth, and flatten wood surfaces....
Peter Benson considers how repeated application improves our carving When I was a small child,...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
Derek Jones looks at a few techniques to help tone down the appearance of new...
Woodworking chisels are essential tools for shaping, carving, and cutting wood. They come in various...
Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
James Duxbury has a gripping idea for easy component sanding. The sanding of small wooden...
Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as a finish...
Over the years, I have used or developed many tricks or shortcuts on my shop...
A perfect, well-organised space in which to work is every woodworker’s dream. Here we show...
Mark Baker introduces the ever-popular method of rotary power carving, with tips on choosing tools...
Richard Findley takes a look at the best way to part off your spindle work...
Andrew Thomas looks at using wood finishes Wood finishing is an important and extremely enjoyable...
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Could your workshop use a bit of a tidy up? Well, the Editor talks us...
Peter Benson looks at keeping tools sharp for carving figures. For this article on queries...
Philippa Lobb takes us through the manufacture of a bar stool that champions wood joints...
David Barron uses two simple jigs to put a whole new slant on your dovetailing....
Cedric Boyns whittles a magnificent bird in courting pose I have had an interest in...
Louise Biggs describes how she made a oak screen for a very particular client. I have...
Michael T Collins makes a useful pair of salad tongs Who doesn’t like a nice...
Peter Benson looks at carving a humorous and quirky doorstop Two of the most irritating...
Inspired by a Korean TV drama, Mitch Peacock builds a hanging birdhouse for his garden...
David Barron does battle with a 2.4m long slab of oak to create a bench...
Woodturner and fishing enthusiast Colwin Way shows how to turn fishing floats, lures and a...
In an abridged extract taken from Turned Toys, the author turned a toy for a...
Anthony Bailey tries his hand at making a traditional board game Solitaire is just that...
Mark Gough shows how to carve and decorate a display mask Having decided on a...
In the 1970s, I attended what was then called a building school, and learned all...
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
Mark Gough carves this unusual statue The statues of Easter Island, or Moai, have fascinated...
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Walter Hall Makes Two Boxes for Garden Birds The numbers of garden birds have declined...
James Duxbury turns a kit for making paper planting pots In addition to woodturning my...
Kevin Alviti is inspired by a day trip to Warwick Castle to carve a medieval-style...
Rick Rich shares his ‘after dinner’ turning project to make a garden dibber. I know some pretty serious...
Howard Butler uses hand cut dovetails for a traditional joint with contemporary appeal My inspiration...
Make a quick and useful key rack, perfect for a gift! Sometimes you just want...
Colin Burlton carves a spring favourite This project is intended to be a snapshot in...
Dave Western explores carving a stylised Celtic crow Although I am a massive fan of...
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.