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Michael T Collins shows how to make one of the oldest woodworking joints that cabinetmakers...
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?...
Steve Bisco shows how to create a delicate display of leaves and flowers In a...
John Adamson looks at traditional one-man saws The frame of this English woodcutter’s saw in...
Andrea Zanini turns a typical Italian goblet, known as a grolla. What is a grolla?...
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...Steve Bisco shows how to create a delicate display of leaves and flowers In a...
Now you should be ready to finish of your sphere. However, a sphere is only...
As we transition from winter to spring, it seems only appropriate to move the workshop...
You can buy Pen Turning for only £12.00/ $15.96 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.95 🇬🇧 For...
We visit a British museum devoted to American decorative and folk art. You don’t have...
Danielle Dixon tells WWC how she took up the art of burning wood and shares...
The Oseberg ship, built around 820AD, is one of three magnificent Viking ships preserved in...
Anthony Bailey researches the history of ration-era furniture and restores a 1950 stable. In the...
From unpromising student to award-winning teacher, Jamie Ward ran the gamut of woodwork teaching before...
Stuart Thomas creates his interpretation of a traditional pair of travelling candlesticks A wonderful project...
Andrea Zanini shows how to make an ancient Italian drinking vessel The latest in ancient...
Kurt Hertzog explains how to choose and use PPE. In virtually every column, after the...
Dave Western shows the techniques required to create a double-ended spoon. A couple of years ago...
Meet Sawstop, The US Tablessaw Brand Using Innovative Technology to Save Fingers Across Europe A...
Have you now stood in your kitchen an considered how many joints you are surrounded...
Ramon Valdez upgrades his belt sander to tackle concave curves with ease and precision. Sanding...
Rick Rich shares his ‘after dinner’ turning project to make a garden dibber. I know some pretty serious...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
The author takes flight with a red grouse in lime The red grouse (Lagopus lagopus)...
Some shelves need to be open, such as for books. But other items are safer...
Michael T Collins brings us a design of chair with an intriguing past. In photographs I...
Kurt Hertzog has some tips for success with shellac and lacquer For the woodturner seeking...
In his book 30-minute Woodturning, Mark Baker tackles this challenging project Goblets are fun things...
Louise Biggs continues her series by building a decorative and intricate bookcase Having completed the...
Derek Jones looks at a few techniques to help tone down the appearance of new...
Peter Clothier introduces the humble gouge and how best to use one. For the beginner...
Brian Kawal introduces a decorative technique that can really make your work standout At its...
In the first of a two-part article, Colwin Way looks at supporting and giving lift...
How often do you wish there was a better way to do something? We show...
One of the skills that has rather got lost is planing accurately by hand, we...
Deciding which joint to use in cabinet and box construction relies on a number of different...
Peter Benson shares some invaluable carving advice These tips are what, in my opinion, are...
Charles Mak covers the basics of the router plane, also nostalgically referred to as a...
Ramon Valdez makes some custom holding accessories for his new sliding tablesaw When I finally...
Alan Wasserman looks at using timber with small cracks and similar imperfections. I am constantly searching...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for making quick, accurate veneers I love my bandsaws: I...
When winter is over it is the time to look at the state of all...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
This nest of tables was made some years ago to complement a client’s existing furniture....
Jim Hooker raises the issue of identifying wood species by common and Latin names The...
Richard Findley takes a look at involuted turning for the first time. Involuted turning, or...
A collector’s guide to the Stanley Yankee pump action screwdriver It may seem odd to...
No guillotine? No problem. Ramon Valdez uses a dedicated crosscut jig to trim square edges...
Molly Winton continues her exploration of how to make your mark on turned work The...
In the previous article we looked at how to fix a bowl to a lathe...
Have you now stood in your kitchen an considered how many joints you are surrounded...
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
We previously looked at the basics of a bandsaw in part 1. Perhaps the machine...
Israel Martin makes a small chest of drawers to store a pen collection At the...
A coffee table restoration project is a great way to enjoy the practical benefits of...
Zoë Gertner shows how to create a relief-carved owl Some years ago I was given,...
Mark Ivan Fortune takes you through the steps to carve this beautiful decoration. All things...
Andrew Potocnik lets nature take the lead with this project For so many of us,...
Andrea Zanini turns an ancient Italian pasta stamp. Italy and food are two words that...
Colwin Way makes the kit for this traditional summer game Before we start looking at...
Sue Harker makes a laminated open segmented bowl by gluing half rows of open segments...
Howard Butler uses hand cut dovetails for a traditional joint with contemporary appeal My inspiration...
One sign of professional work on a project is the precision of the fastening, whether...
Michael T Collins looks at making a steam bending box Several years ago a friend...
Richard Findley shares a simple technique for turning a perfect sphere. Turned wooden spheres hold...
Alan Holtham builds a folding bench for a part-time carver. The brief for this project...
Anthony Bailey puts his router to good use with this design for an unusual storage...
Terry Nokes shows how to carve some fun-to-make bookends The wood selected for this tutorial...
Oz Hassan builds a multifunctional piece of furniture At the end of a tough day,...
Colin Burlton carves a spring favourite This project is intended to be a snapshot in...
Peter Benson carves a large sea bird on the wing The wandering albatross and other...
In an extract from his book Green Wood Carving, Harald Lamon carves a wooden mug...
Murray Taylor looks at the planning, layout and carving of these attractive items The thinking...
Have you ever looked at a sketch or painting of an animal and marvelled at...
Steve Bisco shows how to create a delicate display of leaves and flowers In a...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
Rick Rich shares his ‘after dinner’ turning project to make a garden dibber. I know some pretty serious...
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.