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We bring you the very best of woodworking!
“Make it with us”
Robert Ingham explains how to make your own metal hardware I have set myself the...
Robert Ingham explains how to make your own metal hardware I have set myself the...
Michael T Collins shows us just how easy it is to make frame joints The...
Emiliano Achaval shows how to make a classic Hawaiian end grain vessel Most people have...
Mark Gough carves a door knocker inspired by that of the sanctuary at Durham cathedral...
Louise Biggs describes how she made a oak screen for a very particular client. I have...
Emiliano Achaval shows how to make a classic Hawaiian end grain vessel Most people have...
Michael T Collins shows us just how easy it is to make frame joints The...
Mark Gough carves a door knocker inspired by that of the sanctuary at Durham cathedral...
This new series was inspired by an article published last year in Woodturning by my...
How many different jaws are there? There are many, but here we will look at the...
Nic Westermann shares his simple two-point approach to sharpening curved spoon blades and scorps. In...
Over the course of his career, Hampshire-based has moved from machine making to more of...
We wax lyrical about the sticky subject of keeping your tools shiny and running smoothly....
Philip Cooke demonstrates the use of a hand-drawn rod and hand tool skills to create...
You can buy Carved Lovespoons for only £13.50/ $23.99 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £16.99 / $29.99 🇬🇧 For...
When Martin Gallen offered a lift to a traditional Irish music tutor, it opened up...
Richard Findley explores common catches, why they happen and how to avoid them Catches are...
You can buy Routing for only £20/ $28 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £25 / $35 🇬🇧...
David Springett shares his workshop know-how to help your turning 1. Foam chuck This is...
Make a quick and useful key rack, perfect for a gift! Sometimes you just want...
Five easy steps to finishing your woodturning projects. We all know that no matter how much...
Kurt Hertzog explains how to choose and use PPE. In virtually every column, after the...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using waterborne finishes Coalescing finishes are waterborne finishes and they cure...
Meet Sawstop, The US Tablessaw Brand Using Innovative Technology to Save Fingers Across Europe A...
Vic Tesolin takes you through the building of a tool box design that is millennia...
Rob Porcaro shares his shop-proven techniques for producing accurate joint surfaces and aligning them for...
The author explores the spacing of letters, the different methods of carving them and some...
For her cycling-mad godparents’ anniversary, Louise Biggs decided only one type of decoration would be...
Master decorator and special effects expert Martin Green is the Master of Illusion who knows a...
Kevin Ley makes a Morris-style rocking chair. This chair was to be part of a...
Bridle joints are common in frame construction because of their strength. The wide mortise and...
Andy Coates looks at a commonly made object and deconstructs it to make something more...
Having turned a vase with a natural edge in the previous article, I am now...
Expert gilder Paul Wilson shows you how to gild an awkward claw foot Paul Wilson...
Kurt Hertzog explains how to choose and use PPE. In virtually every column, after the...
Philip Greenwood talks about how to sand work to a fine finish. For such a...
Philip Cooke demonstrates the use of a hand-drawn rod and hand tool skills to create...
Whether you have loose drawers or none fitted at all, here is some useful advice...
Even in the modern world – with every conceivable tool with a plug on it,...
Using a biscuit jointer in static mode has many advantages Biscuit jointing has to be...
James Duxbury has a gripping idea for easy component sanding. The sanding of small wooden...
If you need to make joints or trim components to fit or chop away defective...
In part one of a two-part series, guest editor Nic Westermann covers the basics of...
Matt Estlea completes the final joints on his practice frame I previously explained how to...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
This month, Matt Long shows you the cuts you need to make when creating a...
Nic Westermann looks at the methods available to sharpen these tools effectively I should start...
How often do you wish there was a better way to do something? We show...
Nic Westermann explores two fundamental cuts and the differences between them We have completed a...
Using a static sander needs grit and determination – we have both! Once you have...
David Springett shares his workshop know-how to help your turning 1. Foam chuck This is...
Derek Jones shares a few tips to make sure your hinges are always sitting comfortably...
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
Dan Schwank demonstrates his method for producing batches of accurate winding sticks One of the...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A....
In the previous article, we took a detailed look at the various hollowing rigs available,...
Andrea Zanini brings order out of chaos with a useful storage cabinet for all your...
Tusked Ocean Wonder: Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a bull walrus. Carving a realistic...
Andrea Zanini shows how to make an ancient Italian drinking vessel The latest in ancient...
Lee Stoffer saddles up and rides his newest project, a shave horse. My first proper green...
You can buy Turned Toys for only £13.50 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £16.99 🇬🇧 For UK...
John A. Nelson uses an easy trick to create a perfect ‘paint’ design every time...
Steve Bisco shows how to create a delicate display of leaves and flowers In a...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
Gary Ramsden recycles the wood from an old chest of drawers to make a brand...
When you are demonstrating you need to show off your talents so David Barron’s toolbox...
You can buy Wooden Jewellery Boxes for only £13.50/ $21.50 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £16.99 / $26.99 🇬🇧...
Have you ever looked at a sketch or painting of an animal and marvelled at...
Dave Western researches the history of this traditional Welsh craft The lovespoon has become something...
Alan Wasserman on working with less-than-perfect timber, using faults to your advantage It can be...
Fatigued by metal clamps? Derek Jones builds a set of wooden sash clamps and puts...
Bob Jubb shells out some top tips for carving this charming creature There is confusion...
David Barron makes good use of a chestnut board with this small project I don’t usually...
Charles Mak walks you step-by-step through the making of a batch of sleek tongs I...
Gary Marshall shows us how to make a traditional temporary woodsman’s working shelter – ‘a...
Walter Hall makes an elegant, contemporary-style desk pen The temptation when turning desk pens is...
Hendrik Varju combines simple robust joinery and a few minimalist details to complete the work on...
Mark Ivan Fortune carves a pierced rosewood picture frame in the Art Nouveau style This...
Mark Gough shows how to carve and decorate a display mask Having decided on a...
Kevin Alviti makes a wand appear out of a plank of sycamore I have to...
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 428 of Woodturning is packed with creative projects and practical techniques, from festive snowman music boxes and unusual sphere boxes to decorative platters and split-turned bowls. Learn workshop photography tips, explore twisted box-making with Richard Findley, and discover the work of French woodturner Olivier Fillot. With book recommendations, community news, and a special Robert Sorby giveaway, there’s plenty to inspire woodturners 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.