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Martin Harvey explains how he developed the key features of his crockery cabinet When I...
Martin Harvey explains how he developed the key features of his crockery cabinet When I...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using various types of shell in his turned work. As we’ve...
Robert Sorby is generously offering a bundle of tools from their new Robert Sorby Select...
Richard Findley looks at what is needed to turn for furniture I trained as a...
Dave Western hops into action with this frog face For many years I have been...
Robert Sorby is generously offering a bundle of tools from their new Robert Sorby Select...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using various types of shell in his turned work. As we’ve...
Richard Findley looks at what is needed to turn for furniture I trained as a...
We decided to go looking for interesting and more obscure facts and useful working information...
What to do about router cutter burns Burning tends to happen more on end grain...
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Thin bowls have never really done much for me. The thinnest bowl I’ve made was...
Mark Gough carves an Egyptian style relief of the god ‘Thoth’ in spalted sycamore The...
Expert gilder Paul Wilson, the subject of our carving feature, shows you how to gild...
Kurt Hertzog answers readers’ questions I’m thinking about pressure pots. Suggestions for someone new to...
Dave Western carves an Art Deco style hinged spoon Although the wonderfully colourful and ornately...
Maurice Tebbutt and Keith Drew talk us through the maths and making of a segmented...
Kurt Hertzog gives his best advice on drilling better holes. As woodturners we are often...
Although I have called this a book stand, it could be multifunctional. It could be...
An ‘open and shut’ installation job that definitely needed closure. The space in question was...
The final in our series on making a custom knife handle, Randy Maxey shows an...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A....
FOLLOW JOHN BULLAR’S EXPERT GUIDE TO PREPARING YOUR OWN VENEERS It is extremely useful to...
Rick Rich shares his ‘after dinner’ turning project to make a garden dibber. I know some pretty serious...
Dr Helen Wilson imagines a conversation with carver Violet Pinwill (1874-1957) to guest editor John...
We review the updated edition of this classic timber guide Wood Identification & Use has...
Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a shallow maple leaf dish. This project is aimed...
Colin Sullivan looks at making rope. Both Chatham and Portsmouth dockyards have massive purpose built...
David Barron makes good use of a chestnut board with this small project I don’t usually...
Winner will get a 3-Piece Combo Kit LXT worth over £500! Makita is generously offering...
Kurt Hertzog answers readers’ questions I use Forstner bits to drill my blanks when making...
Two French friends are bridging the divide between furniture and art with their unique pieces...
Woodworking chisels are essential tools for shaping, carving, and cutting wood. They come in various...
Small can sometimes be very practical. Although an adage often reserved for hand tools, some...
Michael T Collins looks at making a steam bending box Several years ago a friend...
Andy Coates take a look at turning hollow forms, the simplest shape – an egg...
Deciding which joint to use in cabinet and box construction relies on a number of different...
Robinson House Studio’s Theo Cook demonstrates how you can bring a little ray of sunshine...
Having turned a vase with a natural edge in the previous article, I am now...
Kurt Hertzog explains how to choose and use PPE. In virtually every column, after the...
Derek Jones weighs up the cost for a small-scale batch production run of octagonal components ...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for making quick, accurate veneers I love my bandsaws: I...
Louise Biggs gives a much-loved early Georgian oak table some vital restoration This oak table...
No guillotine? No problem. Ramon Valdez uses a dedicated crosscut jig to trim square edges...
If you need to get a grip on your woodworking we have some good advice…...
Louise Biggs shows us you can have your cake and eat it too. This cake...
We show you how to do it right! Marking out components for cutting and shaping...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
Richard Findley tackles natural edge work. What is natural edge work? Natural edge work, sometimes...
Over the years, I have used or developed many tricks or shortcuts on my shop...
Peter Benson shares some invaluable carving advice These tips are what, in my opinion, are...
Matt Estlea completes the final joints on his practice frame I previously explained how to...
Kurt Hertzog gives his best advice on drilling better holes. As woodturners we are often...
A perfect, well-organised space in which to work is every woodworker’s dream. Here we show...
In the first of a two-part article, Colwin Way looks at supporting and giving lift...
Molly Winton continues her exploration of how to make your mark on turned work The...
Mark Gough carves an Egyptian style relief of the god ‘Thoth’ in spalted sycamore The...
Chris Grace makes an improvement to his banjo and tailstock. Have you ever suffered a...
Dave Western hops into action with this frog face For many years I have been...
Hendrik Varju combines simple robust joinery and a few minimalist details to complete the work on...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern. Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
Mark Gough shows how to carve and decorate a display mask Having decided on a...
Jason Townsend shows us the meaning of KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) – with his...
Walter Hall makes an elegant, contemporary-style desk pen The temptation when turning desk pens is...
Dave Western shows the techniques required to create a double-ended spoon. A couple of years ago...
Traditional seating in a simple, rustic style Making furniture doesn’t have to be difficult or...
I never realised that stands for jigsaw puzzles were a thing until I was asked...
The author takes you from sharpening your knives to making your first triangular chip cut....
Howard Butler uses hand cut dovetails for a traditional joint with contemporary appeal My inspiration...
Why you need an axe block Carving spoons from green wood using hand tools is...
Martin Harvey explains how he developed the key features of his crockery cabinet When I...
Ian Woodford shares some ideas for designing and making a nutcracker. Since the early days,...
Dave Western explores carving a stylised Celtic crow Although I am a massive fan of...
Over the years my off-the-shelf bench gradually had more and more bits screwed and bolted...
Oz Hassan builds a multifunctional piece of furniture At the end of a tough day,...
Philippa Lobb takes us through the manufacture of a bar stool that champions wood joints...
I often joke that I run on oats. All through the cold months of winter,...
Alan Holtham builds a folding bench for a part-time carver. The brief for this project...
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Zoë Gertner gets her daily greens Among the entries in the Veg Growers’ Competition at...
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.