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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...
Charles Mak shares some of his beading techniques while adding an ornamental detail to his...
Zoe Gertner shows how to carve a colony of these birds in relief Every so...
Mitch Peacock recreates a set prop from Akira Kurosawa’s film Sanjuro Do you ever hit...
Richard Findley takes a look at the best way to part off your spindle work...
Peter Wood archly weaves his willowy way through another satisfying technique. In this article I...
Dave Western researches the history of this traditional Welsh craft The lovespoon has become something...
Terry Nokes shows how to carve some fun-to-make bookends The wood selected for this tutorial...
Mark Dunning describes building his Corona Cabinet After years working as a landscaper, tree surgeon...
Michael T Collins looks at making a steam bending box Several years ago a friend...
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...In the woodworking shop, taking the time to make a pattern to create identical parts...
Amber Bailey offers a multi-layered approach to the restoration of a 19th-century lacquered panel. Several years ago,...
Rob Porcaro shares his shop-proven techniques for producing accurate joint surfaces and aligning them for...
John Hawkswell looks at some eye catching handles and makes a magic wand, plus a...
Andy Coates says it is time to bring the versatile scraper back in from the...
David Barron makes good use of a chestnut board with this small project I don’t usually...
No guillotine? No problem. Ramon Valdez uses a dedicated crosscut jig to trim square edges...
Dave Western hops into action with this frog face For many years I have been...
Rob Porcaro shares some handy tips for tuning your jointer. Jointer parallelism After writing blog...
Andrew Potocnik reveals the negatives and positives of two processes of creating winged forms This...
Gary Marshall shows us how to make a traditional temporary woodsman’s working shelter – ‘a...
Colin Sullivan looks at the power drill’s manual predecessors The wheel brace or hand drill...
Peter Benson begins his series by telling us the processes, start to finish, in carving…...
Israel Martin describes the process of making a side cabinet with drawers using hands tools...
In this two-part series, expert turner Kurt Hertzog shows you how to turn a segmented...
Nic Westermann shares his simple two-point approach to sharpening curved spoon blades and scorps. In...
Dovetails. A byword for carpentry perfection. Mastering them has long been considered a rite of...
We explain the importance of jigs for routing. Routers only work safely and accurately because...
In the first of a two-part article, Colwin Way looks at supporting and giving lift...
Bridle joints are common in frame construction because of their strength. The wide mortise and...
Andy Coates looks at turning hollow forms with a modest shoulder In the first part...
We’ve all struggled with a job and wished we had a better way of doing...
When winter is over it is the time to look at the state of all...
This nest of tables was made some years ago to complement a client’s existing furniture....
We show details of the essential housing jig that you will need in your collection....
Gary Marshall looks at small scale willow growing Have you got a soggy bottom (of...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
Amber Bailey restores a delightful antique spirit level back to its former glory Any woodworker...
David Ritchie shows how to create a nest of segmented bowls – but without segments...
If you need to get a grip on your woodworking we have some good advice…...
In this two-part series, experienced turner Richard Findley looks into the techniques of turning bowls...
Matt Estlea identifies a few ground rules to ensure your layout lines are ones you...
We previously looked at the basics of a bandsaw in part 1. Perhaps the machine...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
John Adamson traces the origins of a tool that’s found a use in every trade....
Murray Taylor looks at the planning, layout and carving of these attractive items The thinking...
Amber Bailey offers a multi-layered approach to the restoration of a 19th-century lacquered panel. Several years ago,...
Before laying out joinery and assembling a project, it’s important to ensure the ends and...
Mark Ivan Fortune guides us through the steps to create this unusual miniature decorative frame....
Carolin Reichert describes the creative use of Valchromat in her bespoke music cabinet. I entered the...
Mike Wood shows how to create a delightful rock-dwelling bird The wallcreeper (Tichodroma muraria) is...
Charles Mak’s handmade paper roll holders transform note-jotting chores into delightful acts of efficiency marked...
A continuing series looking at trees, timber and their uses. This time we look at...
Walter Hall Makes Two Boxes for Garden Birds The numbers of garden birds have declined...
Andrew Potocnik lets nature take the lead with this project For so many of us,...
Paul Purnell carves this distinctive river bird in a moment of stillness to create a...
Paul Purnell makes good use of leftover gun stock by carving this handy letter opener...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern. Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
Duane Cartwright explains how to carve these festive cards, which make great handmade gifts As...
Charles Mak shows step-by-step how to make to a sculpture that will impress all your...
Colwin Way shows how to turn a selection of bowls, bases and columns that can...
Kevin Alviti builds a high-quality garden workstation from Scandinavian redwood Over the years I’ve built...
Mark Gough carves this unusual statue The statues of Easter Island, or Moai, have fascinated...
Murray Taylor looks at the planning, layout and carving of these attractive items The thinking...
Andrea Zanini shows how to make an ancient Italian drinking vessel The latest in ancient...
Paul Purnell makes coasters using pen blanks. Large end-grain projects are reasonably straightforward if you...
Jim Bennett follows traditional shaker design principles to make a special desk for a poet...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
I often joke that I run on oats. All through the cold months of winter,...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun cherry greenman The greenman as a carving subject is more...
Laurent Peacock outlines the techniques used in the joinery of his Sika console table. When...
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.