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Dave Western hops into action with this frog face For many years I have been...
Dave Western hops into action with this frog face For many years I have been...
Derek Jones assesses the risks Based on information collected by the HSE in relation to...
Michael T Collins shows how to make one of the oldest woodworking joints that cabinetmakers...
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...Andrea Zanini turns a typical Italian goblet, known as a grolla. What is a grolla?...
Michael T Collins shows how to make one of the oldest woodworking joints that cabinetmakers...
Derek Jones assesses the risks Based on information collected by the HSE in relation to...
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...Alexander Thomson investigates the life and work of this German sculptor Veit Stoss (born before...
Ramon Valdez builds a custom adjustable fence The router is undoubtedly one of the most...
Peter Benson looks at keeping tools sharp for carving figures. For this article on queries...
We meet Victoria Walpole, a Northumberland- based marquetry artist Victoria Walpole has had a varied...
Traditional seating in a simple, rustic style Making furniture doesn’t have to be difficult or...
You can make Andy Standing’s handy storage project from just one plank of wood This...
Steve Bisco carves an oak panel with authentic Viking decoration When I take a walk...
This new series was inspired by an article published last year in Woodturning by my...
Stuart Thomas creates his interpretation of a traditional pair of travelling candlesticks A wonderful project...
Peter Benson looks at selecting the perfect carving knife. The most common questions I am asked...
From the height of art deco sophistication and through the mixed up seventies a nicely...
Peter Benson looks at choosing a subject for carving. Try something original One of the...
Nic Westermann gets to grips with an edge-damaged tool This month, in the absence of...
Charles Mak shows step-by-step how to make to a sculpture that will impress all your...
Theo Cook shares one of the Robinson House Studio’s student projects. (First published in 2017)...
John Hawkswell looks at some eye catching handles and makes a magic wand, plus a...
Could your workshop use a bit of a tidy up? Well, the Editor talks us...
Vic Tesolin explains how a few extra steps will guarantee centuries of strength In medieval...
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Murray Taylor looks at some different ways of carving letters and introduces a new font...
Steve Bisco carves a Norman Romanesque corbel with an 11th-century figure When William the Conqueror,...
What to do about router cutter burns Burning tends to happen more on end grain...
I have been aware of the use of pewter in turning for a number of...
Giacomo Malaspina goes back to basics with some old-fashioned carpentry techniques This article could start...
Richard Findley tackles natural edge work. What is natural edge work? Natural edge work, sometimes...
This month, Matt Long shows you the cuts you need to make when creating a...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
Have you ever stood in a room and considered how many joints you are surrounded...
Geoffrey Laycock takes a look at impact risk It doesn’t matter whether you are working...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A. Maxey...
Ramon Valdez upgrades his belt sander to tackle concave curves with ease and precision. Sanding...
Peter Wood guides us through the techniques for Windsor chairs, paying special attention to getting...
It’s very easy to become unhinged if you don’t know the right way to hang...
Gary Marshall looks at small scale willow growing Have you got a soggy bottom (of...
Molly Winton continues her exploration of how to make your mark on turned work The...
Charles Mak covers the basics of the router plane, also nostalgically referred to as a...
Frustrated with the lack of inexpensive options, yet with a pressing need to have a...
John Bullar takes a look at traditional joinery for rustic woodworking Green wood joinery, including...
We give you the plane facts about machining timber flat and square, safely Planer/thicknessers, surface...
Woodworking is enjoyable, but it also comes with risks. It’s essential to guard your eyes,...
In Segmented Turning: How to do it. Part 1, we were introduced to segmented turning,...
Bridle joints are common in frame construction because of their strength. The wide mortise and...
It’s amazing what you can achieve with a lathe. Intricate dishes for jewellery, to ornate...
Derek Jones looks at a few techniques to help tone down the appearance of new...
How often do you wish there was a better way to do something? We show...
The famous dovetail is well used for its sharp finish and practical strength, making it...
Dave Western explores carving a stylised Celtic crow Although I am a massive fan of...
Kevin Alviti makes a wand appear out of a plank of sycamore I have to...
After a visit to Colombia to visit her family, a friend brought back a wooden...
By Carol and Homer Bishop These ornaments sparkle like diamonds when you light up your...
Steve Bisco carves a pierced panel in the popular style Art Nouveau – literally ‘new...
Andrea Zanini brings order out of chaos with a useful storage cabinet for all your...
Stuart King turns romantic as he gives you ideas for making a variety of bud...
How do we duplicate the bevels on the original knife handle so they are identical...
Pat Carroll uses a classic design feature that looks great and also disguises the join...
Taking inspiration from nature, Jack de Vos uses a variety of techniques to create this...
Steve Bisco embraces the colourful heraldry of the Holy Roman Empire Heraldry in Britain and...
Colwin Way continues his turnings with a set of table skittles. This project sprang to...
In his book 30-minute Woodturning, Mark Baker tackles this challenging project Goblets are fun things...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
Liam Thomas uses the Festool Domino to seamlessly reduce the height of a rare mid-century...
Steve Bisco carves a solid block of oak into a medieval ‘mercy seat’ Our Gothic...
Johan Roudy shows two different ways to carve a Louis XVI Rosette. To illustrate Louis...
Hendrik Varju combines simple robust joinery and a few minimalist details to complete the work on...
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
Duane Cartwright carves a hare in relief Intro The moon-gazing hare I have carved here...
Hendrik Varju uses traditional butcher’s block joinery to capture the beauty of beech end grain. I’ve been...
Vic Tesolin makes a simple bench with rock-solid joinery that won’t cause you to lose...
The author makes a kitless Ebonite rollerball pen The kitless fountain pen I made in...
Zoë Gertner shows how to have some fun by carving a delightful trio of hens...
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 103 of Woodworking Crafts is packed with festive inspiration and creative projects, from carved turkeys and turned penguin decorations to handmade gifts including toy shops, sewing tidies, and pyrography clocks. Discover expert tips on rust prevention, fitting hinges, and traditional joinery, explore the restoration of a classic Mogens Koch chair, and meet inspiring makers Andrew Potocnik and Ben Willis. With Wood Awards highlights, book reviews, and a free book offer, it’s a must-read for woodworking enthusiasts of all levels.
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.