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Kurt Hertzog looks at using various types of shell in his turned work. As we’ve...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using various types of shell in his turned work. As we’ve...
Robert Sorby is generously offering a bundle of tools from their new Robert Sorby Select...
Richard Findley looks at what is needed to turn for furniture I trained as a...
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...
Richard Findley looks at what is needed to turn for furniture I trained as a...
Robert Sorby is generously offering a bundle of tools from their new Robert Sorby Select...
Dave Western hops into action with this frog face For many years I have been...
An ‘open and shut’ installation job that definitely needed closure. The space in question was...
Peter Clothier introduces the humble gouge and how best to use one. For the beginner...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
Israel Martin Describes The Process Of Making A Small Cabinet Hand I love using quartersawn...
Israel Martin makes a small chest of drawers to store a pen collection At the...
Timber isn’t a dead material, even though it is cut from a felled tree, because...
Mark Ivan Fortune carves an unusual decorative oak coat hook The creative process of wood...
Louise Biggs fixes and restores a wall clock case. I was originally called in to assess...
Two French friends are bridging the divide between furniture and art with their unique pieces...
What you will need • 38mm twist bit or adjustable bit• Bow saw• Compass or...
Using a static sander needs grit and determination – we have both! Once you have...
Molly Winton explores embellishing a turned project with home-made brands using nichrome wire Designs can...
The author shows how to carve this striking member of the thrush family. The fieldfare...
The author doesn’t get his fingers burnt with his latest router jointing jig Finger joints...
Creating custom scales for the handle of a fixed-blade knife requires a little care and...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Richard Findley uses the skills from the exercises in the previous issues to make two...
We learn about the remarkable life and work of carver Ronald Ellis. Ronald Ellis’ journey...
In part one of a new project, Colwin Way makes a spice rack. As I’ve...
Philippa Lobb takes us through the manufacture of a bar stool that champions wood joints...
Mitch Peacock recreates a set prop from Akira Kurosawa’s film Sanjuro Do you ever hit...
Hendrik Varju combines simple robust joinery and a few minimalist details to complete the work on...
There isn’t much point in using machines to produce accurate results if they aren’t set...
Kurt Hertzog answers readers’ questions I’ve been smitten by pen turning. Easily done, small size...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
Matt Estlea identifies a few ground rules to ensure your layout lines are ones you...
Ramon Valdez’s auxiliary router fence comes with accuracy, safety and extraction built in There is...
We give you the plane facts about machining timber flat and square, safely Planer/thicknessers, surface...
Kurt Hertzog gives his best advice on drilling better holes. As woodturners we are often...
Richard Findley looks at what is needed to turn for furniture I trained as a...
Matt Estlea completes the final joints on his practice frame I previously explained how to...
Even in the modern world – with every conceivable tool with a plug on it,...
Having turned a vase with a natural edge in the previous article, I am now...
Peter Wood looks at using mortises to make chairs Making slab and stick seating, as...
You may look at this article and think ‘Oh no, another article on sanding!’, or...
Colin Sullivan looks at making rope. Both Chatham and Portsmouth dockyards have massive purpose built...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
Nic Westermann looks at the methods available to sharpen these tools effectively I should start...
Andy Coates says it is time to bring the versatile scraper back in from the...
Richard Findley looks at the difficulties surrounding faceplate work. So, what is faceplate work? Essentially...
Planning a woodworking project involves several key steps to ensure that the final product meets...
It’s very easy to become unhinged if you don’t know the right way to hang...
In the first of a two-part article, Colwin Way looks at supporting and giving lift...
This nest of tables was made some years ago to complement a client’s existing furniture....
Here are some tasty jointer tricks to get your teeth into… Biscuit jointing is so...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
Woodworking is enjoyable, but it also comes with risks. It’s essential to guard your eyes,...
Giacomo Malaspina goes back to basics with some old-fashioned carpentry techniques This article could start...
Colwin Way creates a beautifully-designed rice bowl with the added features of a lid to...
Andrew Potocnik creates a piece inspired by a Cornish ceramicist. I’ve had an idea sitting...
Derek Jones investigates the origins of this quintessentially English vernacular style of table In this...
This article is an extract from Chip Carving You can buy Chip Carving from Gifts to...
Mark Palma brings a modern approach to traditional rustic furniture The five-board bench has existed...
Louise Biggs describes how she made a oak screen for a very particular client. I have...
Dave Western shows how to create some wintery Celtic decorations. With wood bins bursting with all...
You can buy Carved Lovespoons for only £12.00/ $15.96 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.95...
Mike Stafford turns a bowl that is neither round nor square A lot of us...
How do we duplicate the bevels on the original knife handle so they are identical...
Mike Wood shows how to create a delightful rock-dwelling bird The wallcreeper (Tichodroma muraria) is...
Hendrik Varju combines simple robust joinery and a few minimalist details to complete the work on...
Louise Biggs continues her series by building a decorative and intricate bookcase Having completed the...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
Given their natural affinity, it somehow feels appropriate to carve an owl from wood. With...
After a visit to Colombia to visit her family, a friend brought back a wooden...
Neil Lawton creates an easy-to-make trug project, so there’s no excuse for vegetating… I’ve been...
Derek Jones looks at the origins of Arts & Crafts to build a tool box...
In the 1970s, I attended what was then called a building school, and learned all...
Charles Mak shares some of his beading techniques while adding an ornamental detail to his...
Jason Townsend shows us the meaning of KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) – with his...
Mark Baker shows how to make a simple, decorative tealight holder Tealight holders may seem...
Alan Holtham creates an elegant project that will make life easier for parents It is...
I never realised that stands for jigsaw puzzles were a thing until I was asked...
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.