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

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

Andrew Thomas shows how to carve your own wonderful, decorative seashore shell. Ever since I was a child, I have

Have you ever looked at a sketch or painting of an animal and marvelled at the accuracy of the curves,

Given their natural affinity, it somehow feels appropriate to carve an owl from wood. With this example, our author teaches

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

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