How to Make a Tool Chest
When you are demonstrating you need to show off your talents so David Barron’s toolbox had to feature through dovetail and mortice & tenon joints Storing and transporting my tools to shows and demonstrations used to be a juggling act involving cardboard boxes and bubble wrap. It was time to make a purpose-built toolbox. I have always fancied constructing one
Trestle Table
Michael Huntley takes a closer look at the historical significance of this trestle table, which dates back to the 15th century This piece is constructed with a massive walnut (Juglans spp.) twin plank top on walnut trestle ends and oak (Quercus spp.) sledge feet and measures 860 × 2,920 × 895mm. This trestle table, one of the earliest forms seen
How to Make a Sewing Box
Gary Ramsden recycles the wood from an old chest of drawers to make a brand new piece of furniture. This sewing box is a lesson in how not to design furniture in the conventional way – the design was dictated by the size of timber from a chest of drawers. Starting with salvaged timber and a quick sketch isn’t the
Woodworking Bench
Mark Dunning makes the ideal bench for his workshop with twin screw vices and multiple work holding capability The day finally came when I could commit to building my ideal bench to meet my needs for today and in the future. The start of the process was to write down what I wanted the bench to do for me and
Green Wood is Good For Us!
We meet carver, green woodworker, teacher and author Harald Lamon Harald Lamon has a passion for trees and green woodworking,
Making a Wooden Sword
Kevin Alviti is inspired by a day trip to Warwick Castle to carve a medieval-style toy As we get older,
The Cosiness of a Kuksa – Carving a Wooden Mug
In an extract from his book Green Wood Carving, Harald Lamon carves a wooden mug Apart from spoons – my
Carving a Christmas Tree Angel
Peter Benson carves a stylised Christmas Angel Every Christmas tree should, traditionally, have an angel. It could be attached right
Double-Handled Lidded Goblet
Emiliano Achaval collaborates with Troy Grimwood to make a beautiful drinking vessel For this months’ article, I’m once again working
Jewellery Bowl
Sue Harker shows you how to turn an earring and ring stand pedestal bowl I particularly like this project, which,
Woodturning from 1990 to 2024
Pete Moncrieff-Jury considers the progression of turning over the last 34 years The 400th edition of this magazine brings home
Bowl Turning Tools and Cuts
This month, Matt Long shows you the cuts you need to make when creating a bowl Standing at the lathe
The Aeroplane Man
We learn about the remarkable life and work of carver Ronald Ellis. Ronald Ellis’ journey to becoming ‘The Aeroplane Man’
Making a Footstool
Oz Hassan builds a multifunctional piece of furniture At the end of a tough day, it’s nice to put your
All About Disc & Belt Sanders
Using a static sander needs grit and determination – we have both! Once you have sawn and planed your wood
Spoon Carving
There is more than one way to carve a spoon, as Ben Law explains Materials you will need Recommended tools