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Andrea Zanini shows how to make an ancient Italian drinking vessel The latest in ancient...
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Mark Baker introduces the ever-popular method of rotary power carving, with tips on choosing tools...
Pat Carroll shows how to make an acorn-style box with the addition of hand-cut threads...
Murray Taylor looks at the planning, layout and carving of these attractive items The thinking...
26-31 October 2026 at London Design & Engineering UTC We’re giving away 10 marketplace tickets...
Frustrated with the lack of inexpensive options, yet with a pressing need to have a...
Peter Benson considers how repeated application improves our carving When I was a small child,...
Derek Jones weighs up the cost for a small-scale batch production run of octagonal components ...
Peter Benson looks at carving a humorous and quirky doorstop Two of the most irritating...
Anthony Bailey puts his router to good use with this design for an unusual storage...
Jan Lennon deconstructs the creation of the curved and angled legs on her Meala table...
There is a yew (Taxus baccata) tree growing in the churchyard at Fortingall in Perthshire...
Derek Jones makes a birdhouse for the garden. The design This little bird box is...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
Molly Winton explores embellishing a turned project with home-made brands using nichrome wire Designs can...
David Barron makes good use of a chestnut board with this small project I don’t usually...
Looking for a fun woodcarving project for the weekend? Johan Roudy carves a ready-to-leap mouse...
Louise Biggs describes how she made a oak screen for a very particular client. I have...
From the depths of France, Wilf Milton shows us his solution to chill winds coming...
When building a woodworking toolkit, there are several essential power tools that make the process...
Vic Tesolin takes a detailed look at bevel-up bench planes in the shop. Often misunderstood...
Meet Sawstop, The US Tablessaw Brand Using Innovative Technology to Save Fingers Across Europe A...
The author doesn’t get his fingers burnt with his latest router jointing jig Finger joints...
Stuart Thomas creates his interpretation of a traditional pair of travelling candlesticks A wonderful project...
Jason Townsend looks at knife skills in the context of working in-the-round. Knife carving is...
Andrea Zanini shows how to make an ancient Italian drinking vessel The latest in ancient...
Alexander Thomson investigates the life and work of this German sculptor Veit Stoss (born before...
Woodworking chisels are essential tools for shaping, carving, and cutting wood. They come in various...
I never realised that stands for jigsaw puzzles were a thing until I was asked...
Geoffrey Laycock visits renowned gunmakers Holland & Holland of London, and discovers a world not...
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Discover the products that bring function and creativity to your drawers For more than 70...
Over the years turners usually gather a host of tips and tricks for the ’shop....
Continuing on from 10 Tips for Drilling Better Holes, Part One, Kurtz Hertzog shares his...
In part one of a two-part series, guest editor Nic Westermann covers the basics of...
Louise Biggs gives a much-loved early Georgian oak table some vital restoration This oak table...
Faceplates still have a place in every wood turner’s workshop. I remember this was once...
Ramon Valdez makes some custom holding accessories for his new sliding tablesaw When I finally...
Colin Sullivan digs deep into his collection for three tools to make furniture beads by...
Philip Cooke demonstrates the use of a hand-drawn rod and hand tool skills to create...
Derek Jones weighs up the cost for a small-scale batch production run of octagonal components ...
Peter Benson shares some invaluable carving advice These tips are what, in my opinion, are...
Kurt Hertzog gives his best advice on drilling better holes. As woodturners we are often...
Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
As a woodturner, we are often in pursuit of swift gratification. We like to create...
Peter Benson looks at keeping tools sharp for carving figures. For this article on queries...
Bridle joints are common in frame construction because of their strength. The wide mortise and...
Josh Brower uses the shou sugi ban wood burning technique to make the two tablets...
If you need to get a grip on your woodworking we have some good advice…...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
The author doesn’t get his fingers burnt with his latest router jointing jig Finger joints...
Matt Estlea identifies a few ground rules to ensure your layout lines are ones you...
Dovetails. A byword for carpentry perfection. Mastering them has long been considered a rite of...
Molly Winton provides some useful information to consider when burning and branding woodturned projects. This...
In this article we will be looking at the polissoir. These were commonly used tools...
Kurt Hertzog has some tips for success with shellac and lacquer For the woodturner seeking...
Kevin Alviti builds a high-quality garden workstation from Scandinavian redwood Over the years I’ve built...
Colwin Way makes an out of this world moonlight bowl. So we are in the...
In an extract from Woodturning: A Craftsman’s Guide, Mark Baker makes an elegant candlestick Candlestick...
Alan Wasserman on working with less-than-perfect timber, using faults to your advantage It can be...
In an extract from his new book Whittling Walking Sticks, Peter Benson carves a topper...
David Barron makes good use of a chestnut board with this small project I don’t usually...
The author provides a guide for carving a trio of Wilson’s birds of paradise. Wilson’s...
There is a yew (Taxus baccata) tree growing in the churchyard at Fortingall in Perthshire...
Steve Bisco is inspired by a historic woodcarving from the Viking Age. This project is...
Peter Benson carves a large sea bird on the wing The wandering albatross and other...
Peter Benson investigates sources of inspiration There is a common belief that there are only...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
Anthony Bailey puts his router to good use with this design for an unusual storage...
David Waite uses his new skills to make an Arts & Crafts-style cabinet. Having completed...
Leaves and woodturning combine to create Sue Harker’s metal leaf platter. You can open up...
One sign of professional work on a project is the precision of the fastening, whether...
Andrew Thomas shows how to carve your own wonderful, decorative seashore shell. Ever since I...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern. Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
The author explores the spacing of letters, the different methods of carving them and some...
Mike Wood provides a step-by-step guide to carving this distinctive large bird Introduced into the...
Ian Woodford shares some ideas for designing and making a nutcracker. Since the early days,...
Duane Cartwright carves a mythical oak leaf dragon. The leaf dragon is a mythical creature which...
Andrew Potocnik creates a piece inspired by a Cornish ceramicist. I’ve had an idea sitting...
Jason Townsend talks us through making a useful sanding bow. Sanding is a job that...
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 102 of Woodworking Crafts is packed with inspiring projects, from key cabinets and canvas deck chairs to pallet-wood furniture, carved pendants, and handcrafted planes. Sharpen your skills with expert advice on segmented turning, pocket hole joinery, and choosing a tablesaw, then discover innovative makers, modern marquetry, and the next generation of furniture craftsmanship. With a free woodworking book offer, it’s an essential read for every woodworking enthusiast.
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.