Tricks of the trade…hold-down clamps and go-no-go jig
Ramon Valdez makes some custom holding accessories for his new sliding tablesaw When I finally received my Hammer K3 Winner sliding tablesaw I realised they don’t have the largest sliders, but for my small workshop, it is absolutely ideal. Sliding tablesaws are finally gaining popularity here in the US, and rightly so –they’re extremely versatile, can be very accurate and
Creating an A-frame
Philip Cooke demonstrates the use of a hand-drawn rod and hand tool skills to create a simple A-frame As a beginner to the world of woodworking, undertaking the Furniture Crafts course at Royal Leamington Spa College is a great way to learn a vast array of skills under the tuition of some fantastic craftsmen. The A-frame is an introductory project
Twinned jewellery box
Israel Martin makes a jewellery box using secret mitre dovetails and maple edge inlays When I’m fortunate to get hold of a piece of timber with strong characterful grain for a project like this, my first reaction is to use mitres at the corners to allow the grain to run unbroken around the box. This project was no different but
Collector’s guide to hand drills
Colin Sullivan looks at the power drill’s manual predecessors The wheel brace or hand drill relies on a bevel gear to make it work, transferring the rotary motion of the hand to a vertical or horizontal rotary motion of the chuck. By the 1850s bevel gears could be machine made accurately and were soon used on drills to improve their
How hazardous is wood dust?
Geoffrey Laycock looks at the myths and misunderstandings affecting the safety and health of woodturners The headline asks a question
The Celtic alphabet
Murray Taylor gives you a brief history of the origins of the Celtic alphabet; plus carving the letters and project
Top 10 Bandsaw Tips
Anthony Bailey gives you the best practice for getting to grips with your bandsaw 1. Go the extra mile Choose
Jacobethan-style strapwork panel
Steve Bisco carves an oak panel in the strapwork style of the Jacobethan era Wooden panelling was the principal form
10 top turning tips and tricks
David Springett shares his workshop know-how to help your turning 1. Foam chuck This is a method of holding an
Rustic beaded box
Pat Carroll uses a classic design feature that looks great and also disguises the join A rustic beaded box made from
Turning the inside of a Bowl
Alan Wasserman on working with less-than-perfect timber, using faults to your advantage It can be said that turning the inside
Two-part vase
Mark Baker reimagines a vase in the flowing style of Ancient Rome The shape of this piece has its roots
Machine accuracy
There isn’t much point in using machines to produce accurate results if they aren’t set up correctly. Here are some
#@*&!%?! happens! … router burns
What to do about router cutter burns Burning tends to happen more on end grain than long grain. There are
Woodland Ways – Willow osiers
Gary Marshall looks at small scale willow growing Have you got a soggy bottom (of the garden, wood or field)?
10 Tips for Marking Out
We show you how to do it right! Marking out components for cutting and shaping wood is the most basic