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Craftsman varnishing wood in workshop

Hardwax or Danish

After much debate on the Woodworkers Institute forum, we put these two old rivals head-to-headin the ultimate test It was

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Wooden dovetail joint on display

Japanese Joints

In an extract from his new book, Dorian Bracht provides an overview of Japanese saws and describes a decorative dovetail

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Person woodworking with saw in workshop.

Making a Chest

KEVIN LEY CREATES A STRIKING CHEST FROM WALNUT AND CEDAR OF LEBANON Unique timbers and individual designs are the unique

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Rustic wooden table with thick, textured top.

Trestle Table

Michael Huntley takes a closer look at the historical significance of this trestle table, which dates back to the 15th

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