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“Make it with us”
Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as a finish...
Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as a finish...
You can buy Carved Lovespoons for only £12.00/ $15.96 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.95...
Amber Bailey is definitely ‘a lady of letters’ as she proves with this gripping little...
Andrea Zanini shows how to make an ancient Italian drinking vessel The latest in ancient...
Peter Benson considers how repeated application improves our carving When I was a small child,...
Amber Bailey is definitely ‘a lady of letters’ as she proves with this gripping little...
You can buy Carved Lovespoons for only £12.00/ $15.96 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.95...
Andrea Zanini shows how to make an ancient Italian drinking vessel The latest in ancient...
A continuing series looking at trees, timber and their uses. This time we look at...
If you’ve ever had a wobble when you’re routing, the editor knows exactly why! One...
Derek Jones investigates the origins of this quintessentially English vernacular style of table In this...
Dave Western carves a pin brooch inspired by Welsh mythology My wife is fond of...
Guest editor Pat Carroll introduces artist Elizabeth Weber and her beautiful work American woodturner Elizabeth...
We decided to go looking for interesting and more obscure facts and useful working information...
Whether you have loose drawers or none fitted at all, here is some useful advice...
As we transition from winter to spring, it seems only appropriate to move the workshop...
This small, low-angle block plane from Veritas is the answer to a trim carpenter’s prayers…...
You can buy Carved Lovespoons for only £12.00/ $15.96 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.95...
Anthony Bailey introduces rotary power carving, with tips on choosing tools and getting the most...
Charles Mak shares some of his beading techniques while adding an ornamental detail to his...
Derek Jones weighs up the cost for a small-scale batch production run of octagonal components ...
Kurt Hertzog talks us through what he calls ‘the biggest wins’… If you’ve been turning...
Jason Townsend talks us through making a useful sanding bow. Sanding is a job that...
This nest of tables was made some years ago to complement a client’s existing furniture....
Faceplates still have a place in every wood turner’s workshop. I remember this was once...
Jan Lennon deconstructs the creation of the curved and angled legs on her Meala table...
Zoë Gertner shows how to create a relief-carved owl Some years ago I was given,...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Danielle Dixon tells WWC how she took up the art of burning wood and shares...
We head to America’s West Coast to find out how this award-winning designer combines traditional...
Carolin Reichert describes the creative use of Valchromat in her bespoke music cabinet. I entered the...
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...Molly Winton explores embellishing a turned project with home-made brands using nichrome wire Designs can...
David Waite tells F&C about his first professional project Landing my first commission was an...
Philip Greenwood looks at finding the centre of timber. People new to turning, and others...
Frustrated with the lack of inexpensive options, yet with a pressing need to have a...
No guillotine? No problem. Ramon Valdez uses a dedicated crosscut jig to trim square edges...
If having a little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing, could knowing too much be...
Molly Winton continues her exploration of how to make your mark on turned work The...
Derek Jones looks at a few techniques to help tone down the appearance of new...
Dovetails. A byword for carpentry perfection. Mastering them has long been considered a rite of...
Bob Chapman experiments with turning pencils to make various forms Making objects from glued-together pencils...
As a woodturner, we are often in pursuit of swift gratification. We like to create...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
Amber Bailey likes to make sure her veneers are in a respectable condition. As anyone...
In the previous article we looked at how to fix a bowl to a lathe...
Andy Coates take a look at turning hollow forms, the simplest shape – an egg...
Louise Biggs shows us you can have your cake and eat it too. This cake...
Woodworking is enjoyable, but it also comes with risks. It’s essential to guard your eyes,...
Richard Findley looks at common catches that occur when turning bowls with a bowl gouge...
A decent quality tablesaw is incredibly useful. Just being able to do accurate rip cuts...
We’ve all struggled with a job and wished we had a better way of doing...
David Springett shares his workshop know-how to help your turning 1. Foam chuck This is...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
It’s very easy to become unhinged if you don’t know the right way to hang...
Peter Wood guides us through the techniques for Windsor chairs, paying special attention to getting...
In the 1970s, I attended what was then called a building school, and learned all...
Charles Mak walks you step-by-step through the making of a batch of sleek tongs I...
In an abridged extract taken from Turned Toys, the author turned a toy for a...
Creating custom scales for the handle of a fixed-blade knife requires a little care and...
Hone your marking and measuring skills with Ian Parker’s box project. There can be no better...
I never realised that stands for jigsaw puzzles were a thing until I was asked...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun cherry greenman The greenman as a carving subject is more...
ANTHONY BAILEY AND MICHAEL HUNTLEY JOIN FORCES TO DESIGN AND BUILD THE ONLY WORKBENCH YOU’LL...
After a visit to Colombia to visit her family, a friend brought back a wooden...
Mark Gough makes a carver’s vice that will be excellent in any workshop A good vice...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern. Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
Walter Hall makes an elegant, contemporary-style desk pen The temptation when turning desk pens is...
Liam Thomas uses the Festool Domino to seamlessly reduce the height of a rare mid-century...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
Mark Dunning makes the ideal bench for his workshop with twin screw vices and multiple...
Peter Benson investigates sources of inspiration There is a common belief that there are only...
Mark Gough carves an Egyptian style relief of the god ‘Thoth’ in spalted sycamore The...
With more than a nod towards mid-century modern style, Charles Mak finds a simple way...
Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a shallow maple leaf dish. This project is aimed...
In an extract from his new book Whittling Walking Sticks, Peter Benson carves a topper...
Jim Bennett follows traditional shaker design principles to make a special desk for a poet...
Andrew Potocnik creates a piece inspired by a Cornish ceramicist. I’ve had an idea sitting...
Jason Townsend shows us the meaning of KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) – with his...
Fatigued by metal clamps? Derek Jones builds a set of wooden sash clamps and puts...
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 102 of Woodworking Crafts is packed with inspiring projects, from key cabinets and canvas deck chairs to pallet-wood furniture, carved pendants, and handcrafted planes. Sharpen your skills with expert advice on segmented turning, pocket hole joinery, and choosing a tablesaw, then discover innovative makers, modern marquetry, and the next generation of furniture craftsmanship. With a free woodworking book offer, it’s an essential read for every woodworking enthusiast.
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.