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Dave Western hops into action with this frog face For many years I have been...
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...
Michael T Collins shows how to make one of the oldest woodworking joints that cabinetmakers...
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...Andrea Zanini turns a typical Italian goblet, known as a grolla. What is a grolla?...
Michael T Collins shows how to make one of the oldest woodworking joints that cabinetmakers...
Derek Jones assesses the risks Based on information collected by the HSE in relation to...
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...We turn to those routing difficulties that keep coming around again and again. We turn to...
Given their natural affinity, it somehow feels appropriate to carve an owl from wood. With...
Ian Woodford shares some ideas for designing and making a nutcracker. Since the early days,...
Steve Bisco carves a stylised piece, inspired by the Arts & Crafts movement The thistle is...
Are you struggling to plane a straight edge? Is your wood plane ‘biting’ the wood?...
Guest editor Pat Carroll introduces artist Elizabeth Weber and her beautiful work American woodturner Elizabeth...
Colwin Way makes an out of this world moonlight bowl. So we are in the...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using waterborne finishes Coalescing finishes are waterborne finishes and they cure...
Phil Edwards is the man behind Britain’s only commercial maker of traditional wooden planes –...
Mark Harrell reveals the three backsaws you really need in your tool kit. We all...
The team at Tree Tents International build extraordinary structures that reconnect people to nature Tree...
Cedric Boyns carves unusual jewellery display stands Following a trip to the Antarctic at the...
Kurt Hertzog gives his best advice on drilling better holes. As woodturners we are often...
You can buy Turned Toys for only £13.50 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £16.99 🇬🇧 For UK...
Nic Westermann looks at the methods available to sharpen these tools effectively I should start...
Steve Bisco embraces the colourful heraldry of the Holy Roman Empire Heraldry in Britain and...
If you need to make joints or trim components to fit or chop away defective...
David Waite uses his new skills to make an Arts & Crafts-style cabinet. Having completed...
Rob Porcaro shares some handy tips for tuning your jointer. Jointer parallelism After writing blog...
Charles Mak’s handmade paper roll holders transform note-jotting chores into delightful acts of efficiency marked...
In the first of a two-part article, Colwin Way looks at supporting and giving lift...
John Hawkswell turns a beautiful spalted beech and yew box with a curved support arm...
Duane Cartwright explains how to carve these festive cards, which make great handmade gifts As...
Mitch Peacock recreates a set prop from Akira Kurosawa’s film Sanjuro Do you ever hit...
Mark Baker explores creating that elusive perfect cut The perfect cut is something every turner...
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
Richard Findley takes a look at involuted turning for the first time. Involuted turning, or...
You may look at this article and think ‘Oh no, another article on sanding!’, or...
The author takes a look at holding work on the lathe securely. Holding work securely...
Colin Sullivan looks at making rope. Both Chatham and Portsmouth dockyards have massive purpose built...
Jim Hooker raises the issue of identifying wood species by common and Latin names The...
Andy Coates take a look at turning hollow forms, the simplest shape – an egg...
This nest of tables was made some years ago to complement a client’s existing furniture....
We’ve all struggled with a job and wished we had a better way of doing...
Derek Jones looks at a few techniques to help tone down the appearance of new...
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...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
Murray Taylor looks at some different ways of carving letters and introduces a new font...
Even in the modern world – with every conceivable tool with a plug on it,...
In the first of a two-part article, Colwin Way looks at supporting and giving lift...
Josh Brower uses the shou sugi ban wood burning technique to make the two tablets...
Gary Marshall looks at small scale willow growing Have you got a soggy bottom (of...
Philip Greenwood looks at finding the centre of timber. People new to turning, and others...
We turn to those routing difficulties that keep coming around again and again. We turn to...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using waterborne finishes Coalescing finishes are waterborne finishes and they cure...
Kurt Hertzog looks at reactive finishes such as epoxies, cyanoacrylates, oils, varnishes, and oil/varnish blends...
Ramon Valdez builds a custom adjustable fence The router is undoubtedly one of the most...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
Guest editor Kevin Alviti shows how to adorn furniture with hand-carved decorations Carving strapwork is...
Walter Hall Makes Two Boxes for Garden Birds The numbers of garden birds have declined...
Andrew Potocnik lets nature take the lead with this project For so many of us,...
With the aid of a few machines, Anne Briggs Bohnett and Steve Dando solve a...
Vic Tesolin makes a simple bench with rock-solid joinery that won’t cause you to lose...
Michael T Collins makes and elegant cherrywood box, fitted with plenty of drawers and compartments...
Plane maker Oliver Sparks explains how the use of soot helps to seat an iron...
Andrea Zanini shows how to make an ancient Italian drinking vessel The latest in ancient...
Mike Wood shows how to create a delightful rock-dwelling bird The wallcreeper (Tichodroma muraria) is...
Cedric Boyns whittles a magnificent bird in courting pose I have had an interest in...
Andrea Zanini brings order out of chaos with a useful storage cabinet for all your...
Expert gilder Paul Wilson, the subject of our carving feature, shows you how to gild...
Steve Bisco is inspired by a medieval dragon in Christchurch Priory. Christchurch Priory in Dorset,...
Dave Western hops into action with this frog face For many years I have been...
The author takes you from sharpening your knives to making your first triangular chip cut....
Paul Purnell carves this distinctive river bird in a moment of stillness to create a...
Israel Martin makes a small chest of drawers to store a pen collection At the...
Terry Nokes carves a baby rabbit This rabbit project was inspired by Easter, has minimal...
Steve Bisco makes a lime wood foliage carving in the style of Grinling Gibbons. Grinling...
You can buy Wooden Jewellery Boxes for only £13.50/ $21.50 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £16.99 / $26.99 🇬🇧...
Peter Benson investigates sources of inspiration There is a common belief that there are only...
Mark Gough carves this unusual statue The statues of Easter Island, or Moai, have fascinated...
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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.