
Questions and Answers – Carving in the Round
Peter Benson looks at keeping tools sharp for carving figures. For this article on queries I received at the European

Peter Benson looks at keeping tools sharp for carving figures. For this article on queries I received at the European

The author opens up the world of freeform chip carving, introducing a new tool and taking you step by step

Peter Benson looks at choosing a subject for carving. Try something original One of the most common difficulties hobby carvers

What you will need • 38mm twist bit or adjustable bit• Bow saw• Compass or dividers• Marking gauge• Cutting gauge•

Jason Townsend talks us through making a useful sanding bow. Sanding is a job that no one really likes, and

Yannick Chastang investigates 18th-century finishing techniques. Introduction The following two-part series examines the details of furniture finishes that were typically

Dave Western shows how to create some wintery Celtic decorations. With wood bins bursting with all sorts of off-cuts that will

In this article we will be looking at the polissoir. These were commonly used tools for applying finishes to furniture