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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...
Using a static sander needs grit and determination – we have both! Once you have...
Inspired by the world’s biggest bike race, Rick Uttley recreates a classic cycle in wood...
How often do you wish there was a better way to do something? We show...
You may look at this article and think ‘Oh no, another article on sanding!’, or...
Elizabeth Weber carves and paints flowers on Pat Carroll’s lidded vessel Pat was gracious enough...
The author provides a guide for carving a trio of Wilson’s birds of paradise. Wilson’s...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Cedric Boyns whittles a magnificent bird in courting pose I have had an interest in...
A simple shooting board is an accessory for a hand plane used for squaring the...
Caroline Pattenden hears how former accountant Iain Stirling made the leap from corporate to creative...
The author gives a brief history of chip carving and describes the tools and equipment...
Frustrated with the lack of inexpensive options, yet with a pressing need to have a...
Colin Sullivan takes us through butterfly joints using Trend router cutters Photographs by GMC/Anthony Bailey,...
The unique chair created by an automative design guru has been awarded a bespoke guild...
Colwin Way continues his turnings with a set of table skittles. This project sprang to...
Some shelves need to be open, such as for books. But other items are safer...
In his book 30-minute Woodturning, Mark Baker tackles this challenging project Goblets are fun things...
Molly Winton provides some useful information to consider when burning and branding woodturned projects. This...
We show you how to do it right! Marking out components for cutting and shaping...
Steve Bisco is inspired by a medieval dragon in Christchurch Priory. Christchurch Priory in Dorset,...
You can buy The Art of Chairmaking for only £20/ $28 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £25 / $35...
If you need to get a grip on your woodworking we have some good advice…...
Taking inspiration from nature, Jack de Vos uses a variety of techniques to create this...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
In part one of a two-part series, guest editor Nic Westermann covers the basics of...
Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
Andy Coates says it is time to bring the versatile scraper back in from the...
Matt Estlea identifies a few ground rules to ensure your layout lines are ones you...
Here are some tasty jointer tricks to get your teeth into… Biscuit jointing is so...
Rob Porcaro shares his shop-proven techniques for producing accurate joint surfaces and aligning them for...
Philip Cooke demonstrates the use of a hand-drawn rod and hand tool skills to create...
Bridle joints are common in frame construction because of their strength. The wide mortise and...
Nic Westermann shares his simple two-point approach to sharpening curved spoon blades and scorps. In...
Matt Estlea completes the final joints on his practice frame I previously explained how to...
You may look at this article and think ‘Oh no, another article on sanding!’, or...
James Duxbury has a gripping idea for easy component sanding. The sanding of small wooden...
This month, Matt Long shows you the cuts you need to make when creating a...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
Kurt Hertzog explains how to choose and use PPE. In virtually every column, after the...
There are many ways to create hollow woodturnings, ranging from the very traditional gouges to...
This nest of tables was made some years ago to complement a client’s existing furniture....
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
Murray Taylor looks at the Ambrosia, Versal and Asian fonts, a method of carving handwriting...
We give you the plane facts about machining timber flat and square, safely Planer/thicknessers, surface...
It’s amazing what you can achieve with a lathe. Intricate dishes for jewellery, to ornate...
The notion of saving and reusing things goes back to the dawn of time. But...
Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as a finish...
We’ve all struggled with a job and wished we had a better way of doing...
For her cycling-mad godparents’ anniversary, Louise Biggs decided only one type of decoration would be...
There is more than one way to carve a spoon, as Ben Law explains Materials...
BRIAN HOLCOMBE’S CONSTRUCTION IS ALL ABOUT THE FINELY CREATED JOINT WORK I recently made a...
Peter Benson carves a large sea bird on the wing The wandering albatross and other...
ANDRES CARBONELL BUILDS A HARD-WEARING OUTDOOR TABLE After moving from Argentina to the US, I...
Peter Benson looks at carving a humorous and quirky doorstop Two of the most irritating...
John A. Nelson uses an easy trick to create a perfect ‘paint’ design every time...
Mark Ivan Fortune carves a pierced rosewood picture frame in the Art Nouveau style This...
Michael T Collins makes a useful pair of salad tongs Who doesn’t like a nice...
Dave Western explores carving a stylised Celtic crow Although I am a massive fan of...
If you need to reach up higher, make this handy hop-up! The fixing method for...
Mark Palma brings a modern approach to traditional rustic furniture The five-board bench has existed...
Mark Baker turns a natural edge vase At some time or other every turner wants...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
In the first article of this two-part series, I showed you how to take a...
Cedric Boyns carves a stylised raven spirit from the Russian Far East Things you will...
Johan Roudy shows how to create a small, detailed relief carving in boxwood. This 70mm...
Traditional seating in a simple, rustic style Making furniture doesn’t have to be difficult or...
Mark Gough makes a carver’s vice that will be excellent in any workshop A good vice...
Andrea Zanini turns a typical Italian goblet, known as a grolla. What is a grolla?...
Hendrik Varju uses traditional butcher’s block joinery to capture the beauty of beech end grain. I’ve been...
Andrea Zanini turns an ancient Italian pasta stamp. Italy and food are two words that...
Carolin Reichert describes the creative use of Valchromat in her bespoke music cabinet. I entered the...
Steve Bisco is inspired by a historic woodcarving from the Viking Age. This project is...
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.