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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...
James Hatter enlisted the help of his eight-year-old grandson Kieran to make a raised bed...
Steve Bisco shows how to create a delicate display of leaves and flowers In a...
Andrea Zanini turns a typical Italian goblet, known as a grolla. What is a grolla?...
John Adamson looks at traditional one-man saws The frame of this English woodcutter’s saw in...
Rich Rick shows how to make a four-legged stool on a mini-lathe Mini and midi-lathes...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
Andy Coates says it is time to bring the versatile scraper back in from the...
Discover the products that bring function and creativity to your drawers For more than 70...
Woodworking is enjoyable, but it also comes with risks. It’s essential to guard your eyes,...
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...Colin Sullivan digs deep into his collection for three tools to make furniture beads by...
In an extract from his new book, Dorian Bracht provides an overview of Japanese saws...
Kevin Alviti builds a high-quality garden workstation from Scandinavian redwood Over the years I’ve built...
As a woodturner, we are often in pursuit of swift gratification. We like to create...
For those of you familiar with turning, you will likely be aware of its addictive...
You can buy Carved Lovespoons for only £12.00/ $15.96 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.95...
Matt Estlea continues his practice frame series by cutting the lap joints In a previous...
Ian Woodford shares some ideas for designing and making a nutcracker. Since the early days,...
Mike Wood provides a step-by-step guide to carving this distinctive large bird Introduced into the...
Hand planes are essential tools for woodworking, designed to shape, smooth, and flatten wood surfaces....
Fred & Julie Byrne use their scrollsaw to make a useful but attractive item for...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
Vic Tesolin explains how a few extra steps will guarantee centuries of strength In medieval...
Sculptor and woodworker Ross Pollard makes an Arts & Crafts-style fumed oak picture frame Arts...
Could your workshop use a bit of a tidy up? Well, the Editor talks us...
Tatiana Baldina explains how carving simple practice boards can take your skills to a higher...
Israel Martin makes a jewellery box using secret mitre dovetails and maple edge inlays When...
Furniture maker Dorian Bracht tell us about his love of joints and his new book...
Richard Findley looks at the difficulties surrounding faceplate work. So, what is faceplate work? Essentially...
Peter Benson shares some invaluable carving advice These tips are what, in my opinion, are...
Josh Brower uses the shou sugi ban wood burning technique to make the two tablets...
Jason Townsend looks at knife skills in the context of working in-the-round. Knife carving is...
What to do about router cutter burns Burning tends to happen more on end grain...
Peter Benson investigates sources of inspiration There is a common belief that there are only...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
Nic Westermann looks at the methods available to sharpen these tools effectively I should start...
In this two-part series, experienced turner Richard Findley looks into the techniques of turning bowls...
Let’s face it, these are a fact of life; it doesn’t always go well. Still...
Bridle joints are common in frame construction because of their strength. The wide mortise and...
Anne Briggs Bohnett emphasises the importance of using truly square stock and offers a few...
We wax lyrical about the sticky subject of keeping your tools shiny and running smoothly....
Vic Tesolin explains how a few extra steps will guarantee centuries of strength In medieval...
We give you the plane facts about machining timber flat and square, safely Planer/thicknessers, surface...
Murray Taylor gives you a brief history of the origins of the Celtic alphabet; plus...
Hand planes are essential tools for woodworking, designed to shape, smooth, and flatten wood surfaces....
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
In my experience, there is no better finish for small to medium sized turned objects...
In Segmented Turning: How to do it. Part 1, we were introduced to segmented turning,...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
Dovetails. A byword for carpentry perfection. Mastering them has long been considered a rite of...
In this article we will be looking at the polissoir. These were commonly used tools...
Brian Kawal introduces a decorative technique that can really make your work standout At its...
Dave Western shows how to carve a Celtic knot pendant I love Celtic knotwork and...
Israel Martin makes a jewellery box using secret mitre dovetails and maple edge inlays When...
Dave Western shows how to create some wintery Celtic decorations. With wood bins bursting with all...
Why you need an axe block Carving spoons from green wood using hand tools is...
In my experience, there is no better finish for small to medium sized turned objects...
Mark Palma brings a modern approach to traditional rustic furniture The five-board bench has existed...
Alan Holtham makes a wooden toy that generations of children can enjoy This wooden bike...
Designer-maker Brendan Devitt-Spooner has a love of home-grown timber, as expressed in this beautiful waney...
Dave Western researches the history of this traditional Welsh craft The lovespoon has become something...
BRIAN HOLCOMBE’S CONSTRUCTION IS ALL ABOUT THE FINELY CREATED JOINT WORK I recently made a...
Colwin Way provides a plan to make a festive queen nutcracker, and gives a guide...
Zoë Gertner shows how to have some fun by carving a delightful trio of hens...
Mark Ivan Fortune guides us through the steps to create this unusual miniature decorative frame....
Having cleaned up and checked the knives on our used DeWalt 735 planer, we put...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern. Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
In part one of a new project, Colwin Way makes a spice rack. As I’ve...
Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a shallow maple leaf dish. This project is aimed...
There is more than one way to carve a spoon, as Ben Law explains Materials...
Michael T Collins shows you how to make a simple Shaker bench, with a different...
Steve Bisco has been saving a special piece of mahogany for a project to do...
Kevin Alviti makes a simple storage box with carved detail Being organised in the workshop...
One sign of professional work on a project is the precision of the fastening, whether...
I am going to demonstrate the techniques necessary to carve the human ear. Ears are arguably...
Alan Holtham builds a sturdy and spacious hen house The idea of keeping a few...
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.