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Mark Gough carves a door knocker inspired by that of the sanctuary at Durham cathedral...
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...
Robert Sorby is generously offering a bundle of tools from their new Robert Sorby Select...
Joe and Paige Paisley say when butterflies and dragonflies are flitting around the garden it...
Andrew Potocnik shows the stages involved in making a modern hallway table When asked by...
Robert Sorby is generously offering a bundle of tools from their new Robert Sorby Select...
Louise Biggs describes how she made a oak screen for a very particular client. I have...
Joe and Paige Paisley say when butterflies and dragonflies are flitting around the garden it...
Arris: A arris is the term for a sharp edge on wood where two edges meet....
Molly Winton explains how you can use pyrography and homemade brands to embellish your projects...
Paul Purnell carves this distinctive river bird in a moment of stillness to create a...
Kevin Alviti is inspired by a day trip to Warwick Castle to carve a medieval-style...
Gerald is a well-established professional carver, who remains as devoted as ever to his craft....
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
In the first article of this two-part series, I showed you how to take a...
Looking for a fun woodcarving project for the weekend? Johan Roudy carves a ready-to-leap mouse...
Guest editor Les Symonds takes on an unusual heritage project One of the many advantages...
Kurt Hertzog answers readers’ questions I’m thinking about buying a chainsaw to cut wood for...
Dennis Zongker talks you through the steps for bending wood for curved furniture Furniture makers have...
Colwin Way shows how to make a bradawl, marking gauge and a mallet I think...
Kevin Alviti makes a simple storage box with carved detail Being organised in the workshop...
Anthony Bailey introduces rotary power carving, with tips on choosing tools and getting the most...
In this two-part series, experienced turner Richard Findley looks into the techniques of turning bowls...
More than just a ‘how-to’ book, the author’s passion for wood carving as a sustainable...
The author shows how to carve this striking member of the thrush family. The fieldfare...
Paolo Frattari combined two skill sets in one when he collaborated with fellow craftsman Dario...
Andrew Thomas looks at using wood finishes Wood finishing is an important and extremely enjoyable...
Hendrik Varju combines simple robust joinery and a few minimalist details to complete the work on...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun cherry greenman The greenman as a carving subject is more...
Colwin Way shows how to turn a selection of bowls, bases and columns that can...
Alan Wasserman looks at using timber with small cracks and similar imperfections. I am constantly searching...
Sue Harker pens a piece describing how to turn a paper holder It is amazing...
We previously looked at the basics of a bandsaw in part 1. Perhaps the machine...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
Richard Findley looks at what is needed to turn for furniture I trained as a...
Peter Wood guides us through the techniques for Windsor chairs, paying special attention to getting...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
Matt Estlea continues his practice frame series by cutting the lap joints In a previous...
Using a biscuit jointer in static mode has many advantages Biscuit jointing has to be...
Richard Findley tackles natural edge work. What is natural edge work? Natural edge work, sometimes...
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
A decent quality tablesaw is incredibly useful. Just being able to do accurate rip cuts...
Amber Bailey restores a delightful antique spirit level back to its former glory Any woodworker...
Geoffrey Laycock takes a look at impact risk It doesn’t matter whether you are working...
Peter Benson considers how repeated application improves our carving When I was a small child,...
Andrew Thomas looks at using wood finishes Wood finishing is an important and extremely enjoyable...
Amber Bailey likes to make sure her veneers are in a respectable condition. As anyone...
If you need to get a grip on your woodworking we have some good advice…...
Are you struggling to plane a straight edge? Is your wood plane ‘biting’ the wood?...
Derek Jones shares a few tips to make sure your hinges are always sitting comfortably...
With more than 100,000 species of woods in the world, most turners shouldn’t have a...
Philip Greenwood talks about how to sand work to a fine finish. For such a...
Ramon Valdez upgrades his belt sander to tackle concave curves with ease and precision. Sanding...
Let’s face it, these are a fact of life; it doesn’t always go well. Still...
A collector’s guide to the Stanley Yankee pump action screwdriver It may seem odd to...
We explain the importance of jigs for routing. Routers only work safely and accurately because...
Howard Butler uses hand cut dovetails for a traditional joint with contemporary appeal My inspiration...
Colwin Way continues his turnings with a set of table skittles. This project sprang to...
Kev Alviti takes inspiration for his latest project from the history of milling Bread is...
Elizabeth Weber carves and paints flowers on Pat Carroll’s lidded vessel Pat was gracious enough...
Derek Jones looks at the origins of Arts & Crafts to build a tool box...
Andy Coates creates a decorative bowl, which remains attached to its base. A while ago I...
Geoffrey Laycock visits renowned gunmakers Holland & Holland of London, and discovers a world not...
Mark Ivan Fortune takes you through the steps to carve this beautiful decoration. All things...
Mark Gough carves this unusual statue The statues of Easter Island, or Moai, have fascinated...
Michael T Collins makes a beautiful rustic-looking coffee table. I have long been a proponent of...
Grinding carbon steel gouges and blades can be tricky, so Chris Grace opts for a...
Theo Cook shares one of the Robinson House Studio’s student projects. (First published in 2017)...
In his book 30-minute Woodturning, Mark Baker tackles this challenging project Goblets are fun things...
Kevin Ley makes a Morris-style rocking chair. This chair was to be part of a...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
Vic Tesolin makes a simple bench with rock-solid joinery that won’t cause you to lose...
Walter Hall makes an elegant, contemporary-style desk pen The temptation when turning desk pens is...
Paul Purnell makes coasters using pen blanks. Large end-grain projects are reasonably straightforward if you...
I am going to demonstrate the techniques necessary to carve the human ear. Ears are arguably...
I often joke that I run on oats. All through the cold months of winter,...
Guest editor Kevin Alviti shows how to adorn furniture with hand-carved decorations Carving strapwork is...
You can buy Simple Japanese Furniture by Group Monomo from Gifts to Me Visit giftstome.co.uk In...
Dave Western learned some useful lessons when carving this seaweed Inspiration for woodcarvings can come...
Amber Bailey is definitely ‘a lady of letters’ as she proves with this gripping little...
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.