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Michael T Collins shows us just how easy it is to make frame joints 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...
Robert Sorby is generously offering a bundle of tools from their new Robert Sorby Select...
Mark Gough carves a door knocker inspired by that of the sanctuary at Durham cathedral...
Emiliano Achaval shows how to make a classic Hawaiian end grain vessel Most people have...
Louise Biggs describes how she made a oak screen for a very particular client. I have...
Vintage furniture is increasingly popular but often has surface-level damage. Amber Bailey explains how to...
In this series, William Barnsley looks back on the journey that inspired his career change...
In an abridged extract taken from Turned Toys, the author turned a toy for a...
Mark Gough carves this unusual statue The statues of Easter Island, or Moai, have fascinated...
Over the years my off-the-shelf bench gradually had more and more bits screwed and bolted...
Murray Taylor looks at the planning, layout and carving of these attractive items The thinking...
Richard Findley takes a look at the technique known as ring, or hoop, turning. I first...
Guest editor Emiliano Achaval talks to woodturning video creator Mike Peace When I accepted this...
Alan Holtham creates an elegant project that will make life easier for parents It is...
Graham Thompson makes the case for unplanned carving ‘Free’ carving, means unplanned, seat- of-the-pants, without...
Walter Hall describes how he brought an old ‘egg-beater’ hand drill back to working condition...
Kurt Hertzog talks us through what he calls ‘the biggest wins’… If you’ve been turning...
A beginner’s guide to knife-carving a fish, by Terry Nokes. For this project I chose...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Looking for a fun woodcarving project for the weekend? Johan Roudy carves a ready-to-leap mouse...
Terry Nokes carves a baby rabbit This rabbit project was inspired by Easter, has minimal...
As a woodturner, we are often in pursuit of swift gratification. We like to create...
You don’t have to suffer from a bad back to realise that our handy kneeler...
Rich Rick shows how to make a four-legged stool on a mini-lathe Mini and midi-lathes...
Mike Stafford turns a bowl that is neither round nor square A lot of us...
Mike Wood gets to grips with this magnificent bird As its name suggests, the black...
Andrew Potocnik shows the stages involved in making a modern hallway table When asked by...
With more than 100,000 species of woods in the world, most turners shouldn’t have a...
Taking inspiration from nature, Jack de Vos uses a variety of techniques to create this...
Andrew Thomas looks at using wood finishes Wood finishing is an important and extremely enjoyable...
Ramon Valdez builds a custom adjustable fence The router is undoubtedly one of the most...
Richard Findley takes a look at the best way to part off your spindle work...
A perfect, well-organised space in which to work is every woodworker’s dream. Here we show...
Bridle joints are common in frame construction because of their strength. The wide mortise and...
Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
Richard Findley looks at the difficulties surrounding faceplate work. So, what is faceplate work? Essentially...
Peter Wood looks at using mortises to make chairs Making slab and stick seating, as...
Whether you have loose drawers or none fitted at all, here is some useful advice...
Richard Findley tackles natural edge work. What is natural edge work? Natural edge work, sometimes...
Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
The author doesn’t get his fingers burnt with his latest router jointing jig Finger joints...
Even in the modern world – with every conceivable tool with a plug on it,...
We show you how to do it right! Marking out components for cutting and shaping...
If you’ve ever had a wobble when you’re routing, the editor knows exactly why! One...
In this two-part series, expert turner Kurt Hertzog shows you how to turn a segmented...
Amber Bailey likes to make sure her veneers are in a respectable condition. As anyone...
Peter Wood guides us through the techniques for Windsor chairs, paying special attention to getting...
Rob Porcaro shares his shop-proven techniques for producing accurate joint surfaces and aligning them for...
Matt Estlea continues his practice frame series by cutting the lap joints In a previous...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
Philip Greenwood looks at finding the centre of timber. People new to turning, and others...
Louise Biggs gives a much-loved early Georgian oak table some vital restoration This oak table...
Charles Mak covers the basics of the router plane, also nostalgically referred to as a...
Gary Marshall shows us how to make a traditional temporary woodsman’s working shelter – ‘a...
Alan Wasserman on working with less-than-perfect timber, using faults to your advantage It can be...
Mark Gough carves an Egyptian style relief of the god ‘Thoth’ in spalted sycamore The...
How do we duplicate the bevels on the original knife handle so they are identical...
From the height of art deco sophistication and through the mixed up seventies a nicely...
Stuart King turns to inspiration from history to create a vessel with a well-worn look,...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
Theo Cook explains how to make a plane to tame the most awkward grain I...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
Sculptor and woodworker Ross Pollard makes an Arts & Crafts-style fumed oak picture frame Arts...
Bob Jubb shells out some top tips for carving this charming creature There is confusion...
Cedric Boyns whittles a magnificent bird in courting pose I have had an interest in...
Creating custom scales for the handle of a fixed-blade knife requires a little care and...
Mike Wood provides a step-by-step guide to carving this distinctive large bird Introduced into the...
Andy Coates transforms a purely decorative object into a functional box The esteemed Editor of...
Don’t do a ‘bodged’ chair repair – Ian Whittington shows you the correct way. Chairs...
In the 1970s, I attended what was then called a building school, and learned all...
Michael T Collins makes a beautiful rustic-looking coffee table. I have long been a proponent of...
A continuing series looking at trees, timber and their uses. This time we look at...
Derek Jones investigates the origins of this quintessentially English vernacular style of table In this...
David Barron uses two simple jigs to put a whole new slant on your dovetailing....
You can buy Turned Toys for only £13.50 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £16.99 🇬🇧 For UK...
Hendrik Varju combines simple robust joinery and a few minimalist details to complete the work on...
Peter Benson carves a large sea bird on the wing The wandering albatross and other...
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.