Get Set to Turn
Get Set to Turn Throughout my 35 years of teaching I’ve encountered a lot of novice woodturners who nearly abandoned…
Carving a Red Grouse
Carving a Red Grouse The red grouse (Lagopus lagopus) is a mid-sized bird typically found in heather moorland and uplands…
In My Workshop with Peter Walwin
In My Workshop with Peter Walwin The acclaimed woodsculptor, woodcarver and maker of fine furniture on Rodin, Einstein and how…
Gypsy Wagon
Gypsy Wagon Out of the blue in July 2010, I had a phone call from an unknown fellow called Harry…
Tips for Carving Baby Rabbits
Tips for Carving Baby Rabbits I have always seen wild rabbits when we have been out walking in the countryside…
Gothic Candle Stand
Gothic Candle Stand Much as I like making thin and delicate carvings in limewood (Tilia vulgaris), it makes a refreshing…
A New Life for Grandpa’s Plane
A New Life for Grandpa’s Plane I had the extreme pleasure of interviewing Ron Hock, blade and tool maker, author…
Making a Portable Shoulder Vice
Making a Portable Shoulder Vice My unheated garage doubles as my workshop during the day. I rely on a fan…
The Sunburst Burnett Table
The Sunburst Burnett Table The Burnett Table originated from a client’s request, “I would like a side table similar to…
In My Workshop with Liam Gardner
In My Workshop with Liam Gardner In a follow up to our main feature last month, we’ve returned to the…