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We bring you the very best of woodworking!
“Make it with us”
Robert Ingham explains how to make your own metal hardware I have set myself the...
Robert Ingham explains how to make your own metal hardware I have set myself the...
Michael T Collins shows us just how easy it is to make frame joints The...
Emiliano Achaval shows how to make a classic Hawaiian end grain vessel Most people have...
Mark Gough carves a door knocker inspired by that of the sanctuary at Durham cathedral...
Louise Biggs describes how she made a oak screen for a very particular client. I have...
Emiliano Achaval shows how to make a classic Hawaiian end grain vessel Most people have...
Michael T Collins shows us just how easy it is to make frame joints The...
Mark Gough carves a door knocker inspired by that of the sanctuary at Durham cathedral...
Geoffrey Laycock takes a look at impact risk It doesn’t matter whether you are working...
Charles Mak built this saw vice for his panel saws and shows you how he...
Andrea Zanini shows how to make an ancient Italian drinking vessel The latest in ancient...
One sign of professional work on a project is the precision of the fastening, whether...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Chris Grace improves the effectiveness and ease of use of his extraction system. Having a...
Don’t do a ‘bodged’ chair repair – Ian Whittington shows you the correct way. Chairs...
Sometimes it’s good to take it back to basics. As with many interests, there are...
We visit one of the world’s leading art and design museums. One of London’s best-known...
Paul Purnell makes coasters using pen blanks. Large end-grain projects are reasonably straightforward if you...
Using a biscuit jointer in static mode has many advantages Biscuit jointing has to be...
When Martin Gallen offered a lift to a traditional Irish music tutor, it opened up...
Hand planes are essential tools for woodworking, designed to shape, smooth, and flatten wood surfaces....
Matt Estlea identifies a few ground rules to ensure your layout lines are ones you...
By Carol and Homer Bishop These ornaments sparkle like diamonds when you light up your...
What you will need • 38mm twist bit or adjustable bit• Bow saw• Compass or...
Now you should be ready to finish of your sphere. However, a sphere is only...
We show you how to do it right! Marking out components for cutting and shaping...
Zoë Gertner shows how to create a relief-carved owl Some years ago I was given,...
Alan Wasserman looks at using timber with small cracks and similar imperfections. I am constantly searching...
You can learn a range of skills and enjoy the great outdoors at this week-long...
As a woodturner, we are often in pursuit of swift gratification. We like to create...
We review the updated edition of this classic timber guide Wood Identification & Use has...
The author opens up the world of freeform chip carving, introducing a new tool and...
In my experience, there is no better finish for small to medium sized turned objects...
In the previous article, we took a detailed look at the various hollowing rigs available,...
Geoffrey Laycock takes a look at impact risk It doesn’t matter whether you are working...
We turn to those routing difficulties that keep coming around again and again. We turn to...
Are you struggling to plane a straight edge? Is your wood plane ‘biting’ the wood?...
Amber Bailey likes to make sure her veneers are in a respectable condition. As anyone...
Let’s face it, these are a fact of life; it doesn’t always go well. Still...
Michael T Collins shows us just how easy it is to make frame joints The...
Have you ever stood in a room and considered how many joints you are surrounded...
The author looks at the core tools used in woodturning. There are many turning tools...
Woodworking chisels are essential tools for shaping, carving, and cutting wood. They come in various...
Andy Coates looks at forms with wide shoulders and the tools and techniques required to...
What to do about router cutter burns Burning tends to happen more on end grain...
Richard Findley explores the causes of catches on endgrain work and how to avoid them...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at the myths and misunderstandings affecting the safety and health of woodturners...
Nic Westermann explores two fundamental cuts and the differences between them We have completed a...
With more than 100,000 species of woods in the world, most turners shouldn’t have a...
Philip Cooke demonstrates the use of a hand-drawn rod and hand tool skills to create...
Derek Jones looks at a few techniques to help tone down the appearance of new...
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at some of the issues turners face when working with wood Woodturners...
The author takes a look at holding work on the lathe securely. Holding work securely...
Nancy Hiller shows how to recreate two of Davies’ decorative effects When John Ruskin enumerated...
This nest of tables was made some years ago to complement a client’s existing furniture....
Andrew Potocnik creates a piece inspired by a Cornish ceramicist. I’ve had an idea sitting...
Murray Taylor looks at the planning, layout and carving of these attractive items The thinking...
Duane Cartwright carves a mythical oak leaf dragon. The leaf dragon is a mythical creature which...
Dave Western shows the techniques required to create a double-ended spoon. A couple of years ago...
Michael T Collins looks at making a steam bending box Several years ago a friend...
Louise Biggs restores a Regency-era rosewood table. I have several clients who prefer antique furniture,...
Colin Burlton carves a spring favourite This project is intended to be a snapshot in...
Given their natural affinity, it somehow feels appropriate to carve an owl from wood. With...
Kev Alviti takes inspiration for his latest project from the history of milling Bread is...
Vic Tesolin makes a simple bench with rock-solid joinery that won’t cause you to lose...
Steve Bisco shows how to create a delicate display of leaves and flowers In a...
One sign of professional work on a project is the precision of the fastening, whether...
Steve Bisco has been saving a special piece of mahogany for a project to do...
Peter Wood archly weaves his willowy way through another satisfying technique. In this article I...
Steve Bisco makes a lime wood foliage carving in the style of Grinling Gibbons. Grinling...
John Swinkels and Bernie Leadbeatter make wooden train whistles on a lathe. Bernie brought some...
Andrea Zanini turns a typical Italian goblet, known as a grolla. What is a grolla?...
Kevin Alviti is inspired by a day trip to Warwick Castle to carve a medieval-style...
Andrea Zanini brings order out of chaos with a useful storage cabinet for all your...
Ian Woodford shares some ideas for designing and making a nutcracker. Since the early days,...
Anthony Bailey makes a sleek media centre This media unit is designed to be a...
Andrew Potocnik explores turning a multi-part display vessel Goblets are a popular topic for turners...
Andrew Potocnik reveals the negatives and positives of two processes of creating winged forms This...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
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 428 of Woodturning is packed with creative projects and practical techniques, from festive snowman music boxes and unusual sphere boxes to decorative platters and split-turned bowls. Learn workshop photography tips, explore twisted box-making with Richard Findley, and discover the work of French woodturner Olivier Fillot. With book recommendations, community news, and a special Robert Sorby giveaway, there’s plenty to inspire woodturners 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.