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Robert Sorby is generously offering a bundle of tools from their new Robert Sorby Select...
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...
Nic Westermann explores two fundamental cuts and the differences between them We have completed a...
Martin Harvey explains how he developed the key features of his crockery cabinet When I...
Andrew Potocnik shows the stages involved in making a modern hallway table When asked by...
Joe and Paige Paisley say when butterflies and dragonflies are flitting around the garden it...
Nic Westermann explores two fundamental cuts and the differences between them We have completed a...
Woodcarving reader, TimMcGinn shares his experiences and inspirations My introduction to woodcarving was an exhibition...
For those of you familiar with turning, you will likely be aware of its addictive...
Bob Jubb shells out some top tips for carving this charming creature There is confusion...
Mark Baker reimagines a vase in the flowing style of Ancient Rome The shape of...
Zoë Gertner shows how to create a relief-carved owl Some years ago I was given,...
Louise Biggs fixes and restores a wall clock case. I was originally called in to assess...
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...
Inspired by a Korean TV drama, Mitch Peacock builds a hanging birdhouse for his garden...
Peter Wood uses cleft timber to create a stylised rustic gate For this article I’ve...
Derek Jones uncovers some of the basics of router joinery For several years, I shared...
Using a static sander needs grit and determination – we have both! Once you have...
Anne Briggs Bohnett emphasises the importance of using truly square stock and offers a few...
Derek Jones demonstrates a few techniques for adding a period-style gallery to your worktops Gallery...
Robinson House Studio’s Theo Cook demonstrates how you can bring a little ray of sunshine...
Steve Bisco shows us how to make a trellis obelisk to create a focal point...
When embarking on a DIY project or even a professional job, selecting the right tool...
Chris Prior clarifies the mysteries of taxonomy and sheds some light on why we use...
Mike Wood shows how to create a delightful rock-dwelling bird The wallcreeper (Tichodroma muraria) is...
In the first article of this two-part series, I showed you how to take a...
Charles Mak shows step-by-step how to make to a sculpture that will impress all your...
Colwin Way provides a plan to make a festive queen nutcracker, and gives a guide...
Richard Findley explores the causes of catches on endgrain work and how to avoid them...
If you’ve ever had a wobble when you’re routing, the editor knows exactly why! One...
As a woodturner, we are often in pursuit of swift gratification. We like to create...
Richard Findley tackles natural edge work. What is natural edge work? Natural edge work, sometimes...
Woodworking chisels are essential tools for shaping, carving, and cutting wood. They come in various...
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
Bridle joints are common in frame construction because of their strength. The wide mortise and...
We turn to those routing difficulties that keep coming around again and again. We turn to...
Ramon Valdez upgrades his belt sander to tackle concave curves with ease and precision. Sanding...
James Duxbury has a gripping idea for easy component sanding. The sanding of small wooden...
In part one of a two-part series, guest editor Nic Westermann covers the basics of...
Philip Greenwood looks at finding the centre of timber. People new to turning, and others...
Amber Bailey restores a delightful antique spirit level back to its former glory Any woodworker...
Abrasives need to work well to do their job, so we have some useful tips...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
A perfect, well-organised space in which to work is every woodworker’s dream. Here we show...
Molly Winton continues her exploration of how to make your mark on turned work The...
Derek Jones weighs up the cost for a small-scale batch production run of octagonal components ...
Charles Mak covers the basics of the router plane, also nostalgically referred to as a...
The author looks at the core tools used in woodturning. There are many turning tools...
Martin Harvey explains how he developed the key features of his crockery cabinet When I...
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...
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
Are you struggling to plane a straight edge? Is your wood plane ‘biting’ the wood?...
Lee Stoffer saddles up and rides his newest project, a shave horse. My first proper green...
Colwin Way provides a plan to make a festive queen nutcracker, and gives a guide...
Colwin Way creates a beautifully-designed rice bowl with the added features of a lid to...
John Swinkels and Bernie Leadbeatter make wooden train whistles on a lathe. Bernie brought some...
Colin Burlton carves a spring favourite This project is intended to be a snapshot in...
Sculptor and woodworker Ross Pollard makes an Arts & Crafts-style fumed oak picture frame Arts...
The author shows how to carve this striking member of the thrush family. The fieldfare...
We used to regularly get hedgehogs in our garden, but sadly in recent years I...
In my experience, there is no better finish for small to medium sized turned objects...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
Peter Benson carves a stylised Christmas Angel Every Christmas tree should, traditionally, have an angel....
Steve Bisco carves a solid block of oak into a medieval ‘mercy seat’ Our Gothic...
Kevin Alviti builds a high-quality garden workstation from Scandinavian redwood Over the years I’ve built...
Chris Grace makes some replica Tudor trenchers for a community museum. A history society that runs...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
Alan Holtham makes a wooden toy that generations of children can enjoy This wooden bike...
Don’t do a ‘bodged’ chair repair – Ian Whittington shows you the correct way. Chairs...
Steve Bisco has been saving a special piece of mahogany for a project to do...
Michael T Collins makes and elegant cherrywood box, fitted with plenty of drawers and compartments...
Andrew Thomas shows how to carve your own wonderful, decorative seashore shell. Ever since I...
Derek Jones investigates the origins of this quintessentially English vernacular style of table In this...
Before laying out joinery and assembling a project, it’s important to ensure the ends and...
Mike Wood provides a step-by-step guide to carving this distinctive large bird Introduced into the...
Colwin Way shows how to turn a selection of bowls, bases and columns that can...
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.