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James Hatter enlisted the help of his eight-year-old grandson Kieran to make a raised bed...
James Hatter enlisted the help of his eight-year-old grandson Kieran to make a raised bed...
Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as a finish...
You can buy Carved Lovespoons for only £12.00/ $15.96 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.95...
Amber Bailey is definitely ‘a lady of letters’ as she proves with this gripping little...
Andrea Zanini shows how to make an ancient Italian drinking vessel The latest in ancient...
You can buy Carved Lovespoons for only £12.00/ $15.96 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.95...
Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as a finish...
Amber Bailey is definitely ‘a lady of letters’ as she proves with this gripping little...
David Barron does battle with a 2.4m long slab of oak to create a bench...
Discover the products that bring function and creativity to your drawers For more than 70...
Michael Perkovich adds bold curves and subtle tapers to this elegant design This entry table...
Philippa Lobb takes us through the manufacture of a bar stool that champions wood joints...
Michael T Collins makes a Shaker candle stand What you will need Tools Wood For...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun cherry greenman The greenman as a carving subject is more...
Many woodworkers cite a bandsaw as the first ‘proper’ machine purchase. What do you need...
Andrew Potocnik lets nature take the lead with this project For so many of us,...
Walter Hall Makes Two Boxes for Garden Birds The numbers of garden birds have declined...
More than just a ‘how-to’ book, the author’s passion for wood carving as a sustainable...
Pete Moncrieff-Jury contemplates woodturning as an art form I have recently had the privilege of...
What you will need • 38mm twist bit or adjustable bit• Bow saw• Compass or...
Dovetails. A byword for carpentry perfection. Mastering them has long been considered a rite of...
Showcasing over 50 traditional and contemporary techniques, this book provides a visually rich and technically...
Murray Taylor gives you a brief history of the origins of the Celtic alphabet; plus...
Paul Purnell makes coasters using pen blanks. Large end-grain projects are reasonably straightforward if you...
Steve Bisco delves into the dark art of fuming oak There is something about the...
Don’t do a ‘bodged’ chair repair – Ian Whittington shows you the correct way. Chairs...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at the myths and misunderstandings affecting the safety and health of woodturners...
John Hawkswell turns a beautiful spalted beech and yew box with a curved support arm...
Matt Estlea identifies a few ground rules to ensure your layout lines are ones you...
Alan Wasserman looks at using imperfect wood, starting with the implications and things to consider...
Michael T Collins makes a beautiful rustic-looking coffee table. I have long been a proponent of...
Steve Bisco carves a solid block of oak into a medieval ‘mercy seat’ Our Gothic...
Expert gilder Paul Wilson shows you how to gild an awkward claw foot Paul Wilson...
The notion of saving and reusing things goes back to the dawn of time. But...
Are you struggling to plane a straight edge? Is your wood plane ‘biting’ the wood?...
Even in the modern world – with every conceivable tool with a plug on it,...
Over the years, I have used or developed many tricks or shortcuts on my shop...
Louise Biggs gives a much-loved early Georgian oak table some vital restoration This oak table...
Josh Brower uses the shou sugi ban wood burning technique to make the two tablets...
Molly Winton provides some useful information to consider when burning and branding woodturned projects. This...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A....
The famous dovetail is well used for its sharp finish and practical strength, making it...
A perfect, well-organised space in which to work is every woodworker’s dream. Here we show...
Andy Coates looks at forms with wide shoulders and the tools and techniques required to...
We always need to hold things together – but should it be screws or nails?...
David Waite tells F&C about his first professional project Landing my first commission was an...
Colin Sullivan looks at making rope. Both Chatham and Portsmouth dockyards have massive purpose built...
In the previous article we looked at how to fix a bowl to a lathe...
Jim Hooker raises the issue of identifying wood species by common and Latin names The...
Amber Bailey likes to make sure her veneers are in a respectable condition. As anyone...
Faceplates still have a place in every wood turner’s workshop. I remember this was once...
Using a static sander needs grit and determination – we have both! Once you have...
Deciding which joint to use in cabinet and box construction relies on a number of different...
Could your workshop use a bit of a tidy up? Well, the Editor talks us...
One of the skills that has rather got lost is planing accurately by hand, we...
David Ritchie shows how to create a nest of segmented bowls – but without segments...
Pat Carroll shows how to make an acorn-style box with the addition of hand-cut threads...
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Dennis Zongker explains how to carve decorative scrolls on table legs Carving scrolls into furniture...
Making a small box is a good exercise for any woodworker. You get to choose...
Steve Bisco carves an oak panel in the strapwork style of the Jacobethan era Wooden...
Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a shallow maple leaf dish. This project is aimed...
Nic Westermann makes a Welsh take on a spoon knife I grew up in Surrey...
Charles Mak walks you step-by-step through the making of a batch of sleek tongs I...
Zoë Gertner shows how to have some fun by carving a delightful trio of hens...
Theo Cook explains how to make a plane to tame the most awkward grain I...
The author takes you from sharpening your knives to making your first triangular chip cut....
Kevin Alviti makes a simple storage box with carved detail Being organised in the workshop...
James Hatter enlisted the help of his eight-year-old grandson Kieran to make a raised bed...
From the height of art deco sophistication and through the mixed up seventies a nicely...
Stuart King turns to inspiration from history to create a vessel with a well-worn look,...
Israel Martin makes a jewellery box using secret mitre dovetails and maple edge inlays When...
Paul Purnell makes good use of leftover gun stock by carving this handy letter opener...
In my experience, there is no better finish for small to medium sized turned objects...
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Mike Stafford turns a bowl that is neither round nor square A lot of us...
Accurately transferring the location of a hole from one workpiece to another can be a...
Steve Bisco is inspired by a medieval dragon in Christchurch Priory. Christchurch Priory in Dorset,...
Dave Western learned some useful lessons when carving this seaweed Inspiration for woodcarvings can come...
Vic Tesolin makes a simple bench with rock-solid joinery that won’t cause you to lose...
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 102 of Woodworking Crafts is packed with inspiring projects, from key cabinets and canvas deck chairs to pallet-wood furniture, carved pendants, and handcrafted planes. Sharpen your skills with expert advice on segmented turning, pocket hole joinery, and choosing a tablesaw, then discover innovative makers, modern marquetry, and the next generation of furniture craftsmanship. With a free woodworking book offer, it’s an essential read for every woodworking enthusiast.
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.