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Emiliano Achaval shows how to make a classic Hawaiian end grain vessel Most people have...
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...
Joe and Paige Paisley say when butterflies and dragonflies are flitting around the garden it...
Louise Biggs describes how she made a oak screen for a very particular client. I have...
Mark Gough carves a door knocker inspired by that of the sanctuary at Durham cathedral...
Robert Sorby is generously offering a bundle of tools from their new Robert Sorby Select...
Kurt Hertzog answers readers’ questions I use Forstner bits to drill my blanks when making...
Colwin Way shows how to make a bradawl, marking gauge and a mallet I think...
Rick Knopke’s rural childhood taught him a resourcefulness that later proved invaluable for his furniture-making...
After much debate on the Woodworkers Institute forum, we put these two old rivals head-to-headin...
Kevin Alviti makes a wand appear out of a plank of sycamore I have to...
Andrew Potocnik shows the stages involved in making a modern hallway table When asked by...
Steve Bisco carves an oak panel with authentic Viking decoration When I take a walk...
Woodcarving reader, TimMcGinn shares his experiences and inspirations My introduction to woodcarving was an exhibition...
Mark Palma looks at expanding the use of wax in woodturning. Wax has been used...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
Dave Western carves a pin brooch inspired by Welsh mythology My wife is fond of...
In woodworking, quality screwdrivers are crucial for driving screws cleanly, securely, and precisely without damaging...
Fred & Julie Byrne use their scrollsaw to make a useful but attractive item for...
Anthony Bailey tries his hand at making a traditional board game Solitaire is just that...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at the myths and misunderstandings affecting the safety and health of woodturners...
Ramon Valdez builds a custom adjustable fence The router is undoubtedly one of the most...
Zoe Gertner carves from a log a large snail for a garden ornament. What can...
Pete Moncrieff-Jury considers the progression of turning over the last 34 years The 400th edition...
Anne Briggs Bohnett emphasises the importance of using truly square stock and offers a few...
Bridle joints are common in frame construction because of their strength. The wide mortise and...
In the first of a two-part article, Colwin Way looks at supporting and giving lift...
We’ve all struggled with a job and wished we had a better way of doing...
Robert Sorby is generously offering a bundle of tools from their new Robert Sorby Select...
Arris: A arris is the term for a sharp edge on wood where two edges meet....
Josh Brower uses the shou sugi ban wood burning technique to make the two tablets...
Murray Taylor looks at some different ways of carving letters and introduces a new font...
Richard Findley looks at the difficulties surrounding faceplate work. So, what is faceplate work? Essentially...
Richard Findley takes a look at the best way to part off your spindle work...
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
What is a travisher? In this article, I’m going to show you how to make...
No guillotine? No problem. Ramon Valdez uses a dedicated crosscut jig to trim square edges...
Frustrated with the lack of inexpensive options, yet with a pressing need to have a...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at the myths and misunderstandings affecting the safety and health of woodturners...
What to do about router cutter burns Burning tends to happen more on end grain...
Dan Schwank demonstrates his method for producing batches of accurate winding sticks One of the...
Andy Coates looks at forms with wide shoulders and the tools and techniques required to...
Andy Coates says it is time to bring the versatile scraper back in from the...
Yannick Chastang investigates 18th-century finishing techniques. Introduction The following two-part series examines the details of...
Continuing on from 10 Tips for Drilling Better Holes, Part One, Kurtz Hertzog shares his...
Recently I have become less dependent on making measurements and marking cut lines on boards....
Geoffrey Laycock looks at some of the issues turners face when working with wood Woodturners...
Molly Winton provides some useful information to consider when burning and branding woodturned projects. This...
Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as a finish...
Matt Estlea continues his practice frame series by cutting the lap joints In a previous...
Ramon Valdez builds a custom adjustable fence The router is undoubtedly one of the most...
It’s amazing what you can achieve with a lathe. Intricate dishes for jewellery, to ornate...
Small can sometimes be very practical. Although an adage often reserved for hand tools, some...
Let’s face it, these are a fact of life; it doesn’t always go well. Still...
David Waite tells F&C about his first professional project Landing my first commission was an...
We used to regularly get hedgehogs in our garden, but sadly in recent years I...
The author takes flight with a red grouse in lime The red grouse (Lagopus lagopus)...
Derek Jones looks at the origins of Arts & Crafts to build a tool box...
Colin Burlton carves a spring favourite This project is intended to be a snapshot in...
Charles Mak’s handmade paper roll holders transform note-jotting chores into delightful acts of efficiency marked...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
Zoë Gertner shows how to create a relief-carved owl Some years ago I was given,...
Kev Alviti builds a new bin to help turn garden waste into useful compost I...
Elizabeth Weber carves and paints flowers on Pat Carroll’s lidded vessel Pat was gracious enough...
Israel Martin describes the process of making a side cabinet with drawers using hands tools...
Why you need an axe block Carving spoons from green wood using hand tools is...
Steve Bisco makes a lime wood foliage carving in the style of Grinling Gibbons. Grinling...
Fred and Julie Byrne bring some festive cheer with this puzzle that doublesas a Christmas...
Hendrik Varju builds an oak urn with deep family meaning My father, also named Hendrik...
Sue Harker shows you how to turn an earring and ring stand pedestal bowl I...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
Leaves and woodturning combine to create Sue Harker’s metal leaf platter. You can open up...
Peter Wood uses cleft timber to create a stylised rustic gate For this article I’ve...
In an extract from his book Green Wood Carving, Harald Lamon carves a wooden mug...
When you are demonstrating you need to show off your talents so David Barron’s toolbox...
Derek Jones looks at the origins of Arts & Crafts to build a tool box...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern. Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
The author provides a guide for carving a trio of Wilson’s birds of paradise. Wilson’s...
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.