Tools

Wood-framed artwork featuring birds on a branch.
Techniques

Japanese Laquer Panels

Amber Bailey offers a multi-layered approach to the restoration of a 19th-century lacquered panel. Several years ago, I was asked by a

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Wooden hand crank gear mechanism with connected chain.
Techniques

Rope Making

Colin Sullivan looks at making rope. Both Chatham and Portsmouth dockyards have massive purpose built rope walks, showing how important

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Various handcrafted wooden mallets on white background.
Projects

How to Make a Mallet

Key considerations and making a modified basic mallet with Andy Coates. Bench mallets are a staple of any woodworking workshop,

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Woodturning tools and wood blanks on the workbench
Projects

How to Cut a Spigot

Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting a spigot may sound like

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Wooden shapeshifter gauge with handle for woodturning projects.
Projects

How to Make a Garden Dibber

Rick Rich shares his ‘after dinner’ turning project to make a garden dibber. I know some pretty serious gardeners; my wife is one.

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