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Woodworking tools on wooden workbench

Drawbore mortise and tenons

Vic Tesolin explains how a few extra steps will guarantee centuries of strength In medieval times, it wasn’t uncommon to see the trestle table. This simple design is strong, sturdy and easily adorned with carving or other embellishments. The secret behind this rock-solid design is the always present mortise and tenon joint. Specifically, the drawbore M&T is a joint that

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Elegant wooden cabinet with radiating pattern design.

A little ray of sunshine

Mark Dunning describes building his Corona Cabinet After years working as a landscaper, tree surgeon and telecoms engineer, I finally decided to take my passion for woodwork to the next level and enrol on a fine furniture making course. After visiting a few studios I settled on Waters & Acland in the Lake District and on completion of their set

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Jason Mosseri sitting with dog outside rustic workshop.

Slow, traditional and honest making

You can buy The Art of Chairmaking for only £20/ $28 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £25 / $35 🇬🇧 For UK readers, visit giftstome.co.uk and use offer code R6007🇺🇸 For US readers, visit IndiePubs.com and use offer code IPP4026 Jason Mosseri has poured all of his green woodworking knowledge into The Art of Chairmaking, which provides a complete overview of the materials, tools and techniques needed to

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Woman organising kitchen pantry shelves.

Let LEGRABOX inspire you – discover Blum’s most elegant drawer box solution

For more than 70 years, Blum has collaborated with designers and furniture makers worldwide to combine creativity with engineering expertise. Through innovation and shared ideas, the company continues to inspire new ways of shaping living spaces. Founded in 1952 by Julius Blum in Höchst, Austria, Blum has grown to become a global leader in furniture fittings. Its portfolio today spans

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Woodworking lathe shaping wooden spindle

Community News

What have you been turning? Please email your images to WTEditorial@thegmcgroup.com Wedding goblet My granddaughter, Bethany, is getting married soon,

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Miniature kitchen table with wooden utensils.

Tiny Turning

Mark Palma introduces you to the world of miniature woodturning Woodturning is wonderful hobby that lets us make items from

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Wooden lectern holding binder and magazines near window.

Adjustable lectern

Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always three speeches for every one

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