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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...
Inspired by the world’s biggest bike race, Rick Uttley recreates a classic cycle in wood...
Exploring the styles of ornament If there were some workshops producing high quality carving and...
John Hawkswell turns a beautiful spalted beech and yew box with a curved support arm...
Molly Winton provides some useful information to consider when burning and branding woodturned projects. This...
The author shows how to carve this beautiful bird of prey. The bearded vulture (Gypaetus...
Stuart King turns to inspiration from history to create a vessel with a well-worn look,...
Anthony Bailey researches the history of ration-era furniture and restores a 1950 stable. In the...
Vic Tesolin explains how a few extra steps will guarantee centuries of strength In medieval...
Louise Biggs gives a much-loved early Georgian oak table some vital restoration This oak table...
Chris West looks at getting started with turning a mill, using a CrushGrind Shaft mechanism....
Bridle joints are common in frame construction because of their strength. The wide mortise and...
Dan Schwank demonstrates his method for producing batches of accurate winding sticks One of the...
Andy Coates looks at a commonly made object and deconstructs it to make something more...
We give you the plane facts about machining timber flat and square, safely Planer/thicknessers, surface...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A. Maxey...
Kevin Alviti unearths an archaeopteryx ‘Your boy likes dinosaurs, think you could carve a fossil?’...
Colwin Way makes an out of this world moonlight bowl. So we are in the...
A perfect, well-organised space in which to work is every woodworker’s dream. Here we show...
Guest editor Pat Carroll makes a three-sided bow This project was inspired by Australian woodturner...
Alan Holtham builds a folding bench for a part-time carver. The brief for this project...
Many woodworkers cite a bandsaw as the first ‘proper’ machine purchase. What do you need...
Zoë Gertner nestles into a project that will put a feather in your carving cap...
Dave Western carves a pin brooch inspired by Welsh mythology My wife is fond of...
Cedric Boyns whittles a magnificent bird in courting pose I have had an interest in...
In this two-part series, expert turner Kurt Hertzog shows you how to turn a segmented...
Ramon Valdez makes some custom holding accessories for his new sliding tablesaw When I finally...
There are times when you can get in a bit of a spin trying to...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for making quick, accurate veneers I love my bandsaws: I...
Peter Benson shares some invaluable carving advice These tips are what, in my opinion, are...
Andy Coates looks at turning hollow forms with a modest shoulder In the first part...
How often do you wish there was a better way to do something? We show...
Recently I have become less dependent on making measurements and marking cut lines on boards....
Have you ever stood in a room and considered how many joints you are surrounded...
We turn to those routing difficulties that keep coming around again and again. We turn to...
In the first of a two-part article, Colwin Way looks at supporting and giving lift...
Continuing on from 10 Tips for Drilling Better Holes, Part One, Kurtz Hertzog shares his...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using various types of shell in his turned work. As we’ve...
John Adamson traces the origins of a tool that’s found a use in every trade....
Amber Bailey restores a delightful antique spirit level back to its former glory Any woodworker...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A. Maxey...
In my experience, there is no better finish for small to medium sized turned objects...
David Waite tells F&C about his first professional project Landing my first commission was an...
Richard Findley takes a look at the best way to part off your spindle work...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at the myths and misunderstandings affecting the safety and health of woodturners...
Charles Mak covers the basics of the router plane, also nostalgically referred to as a...
After a weekend forging adzes, Nic Westermann sharpens a Crown Gooseneck scraper I have just...
Kurt Hertzog looks at reactive finishes such as epoxies, cyanoacrylates, oils, varnishes, and oil/varnish blends...
Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as a finish...
Mike Wood provides a step-by-step guide to carving this distinctive large bird Introduced into the...
The author explores the spacing of letters, the different methods of carving them and some...
Kev Alviti takes inspiration for his latest project from the history of milling Bread is...
Mark Baker turns a natural edge vase At some time or other every turner wants...
Colin Burlton carves a spring favourite This project is intended to be a snapshot in...
Cedric Boyns carves a stylised raven spirit from the Russian Far East Things you will...
David Waite uses his new skills to make an Arts & Crafts-style cabinet. Having completed...
When you are demonstrating you need to show off your talents so David Barron’s toolbox...
Zoë Gertner gets her daily greens Among the entries in the Veg Growers’ Competition at...
Andrew Potocnik reveals the negatives and positives of two processes of creating winged forms This...
We used to regularly get hedgehogs in our garden, but sadly in recent years I...
Terry Nokes carves a baby rabbit This rabbit project was inspired by Easter, has minimal...
Anthony Bailey tries his hand at making a traditional board game Solitaire is just that...
Oz Hassan builds a multifunctional piece of furniture At the end of a tough day,...
Stuart King turns romantic as he gives you ideas for making a variety of bud...
Mike Wood shows how to create one of the most exquisitely coloured birds around There...
Nic Westermann makes a Welsh take on a spoon knife I grew up in Surrey...
Peter Benson carves a stylised Christmas Angel Every Christmas tree should, traditionally, have an angel....
Martin Harvey explains how he developed the key features of his crockery cabinet When I...
Why you need an axe block Carving spoons from green wood using hand tools is...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
The author provides a guide for carving a trio of Wilson’s birds of paradise. Wilson’s...
Paul Purnell makes good use of leftover gun stock by carving this handy letter opener...
Paul Purnell makes a lyre-shaped thumstick. Following on from last month’s article on joining a...
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.