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Robert Sorby is generously offering a bundle of tools from their new Robert Sorby Select...
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...
Andrew Potocnik shows the stages involved in making a modern hallway table When asked by...
Nic Westermann explores two fundamental cuts and the differences between them We have completed a...
Martin Harvey explains how he developed the key features of his crockery cabinet When I...
Andrew Potocnik shows the stages involved in making a modern hallway table When asked by...
Joe and Paige Paisley say when butterflies and dragonflies are flitting around the garden it...
Nic Westermann explores two fundamental cuts and the differences between them We have completed a...
Discover the products that bring function and creativity to your drawers For more than 70...
Sue Harker pens a piece describing how to turn a paper holder It is amazing...
Duane Cartwright carves a hare in relief Intro The moon-gazing hare I have carved here...
Steve Bisco makes a lime wood foliage carving in the style of Grinling Gibbons. Grinling...
In part one of a two-part series, guest editor Nic Westermann covers the basics of...
Colin Burlton carves a spring favourite This project is intended to be a snapshot in...
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...ANTHONY BAILEY AND MICHAEL HUNTLEY JOIN FORCES TO DESIGN AND BUILD THE ONLY WORKBENCH YOU’LL...
Rita Duxbury turns a natural-edge lighthouse ornament The fascination with lighthouses throughout the world is...
By Carol and Homer Bishop These ornaments sparkle like diamonds when you light up your...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Anthony Bailey gives you the best practice for getting to grips with your bandsaw 1....
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...Mark Beckett explains how woodturning helped bring him back from the brink of death Where...
Alexander Thomson investigates the life and work of this German sculptor Veit Stoss (born before...
This nest of tables was made some years ago to complement a client’s existing furniture....
For more than 70 years, Blum has collaborated with designers and furniture makers worldwide to...
A decent quality tablesaw is incredibly useful. Just being able to do accurate rip cuts...
Richard Findley takes a look at the best way to part off your spindle work...
David Barron makes good use of a chestnut board with this small project I don’t usually...
Kev Alviti builds a new bin to help turn garden waste into useful compost I...
Derek Jones looks at the influences that led to the Golden Age of cabinetmaking. It’s...
Mark Palma turns a piece to accentuate its natural beauty I am always troubled when...
Murray Taylor looks at the planning, layout and carving of these attractive items The thinking...
Kurt Hertzog looks at reactive finishes such as epoxies, cyanoacrylates, oils, varnishes, and oil/varnish blends...
Jim Hooker raises the issue of identifying wood species by common and Latin names The...
Having you recently got into woodcarving, or are considering doing so? Read on to learn...
David Springett shares his workshop know-how to help your turning 1. Foam chuck This is...
Peter Benson suggests ways of dodging unpredictable problems in your work. No matter how careful...
Amber Bailey restores a delightful antique spirit level back to its former glory Any woodworker...
Kurt Hertzog gives his best advice on drilling better holes. As woodturners we are often...
If you’ve ever had a wobble when you’re routing, the editor knows exactly why! One...
As a woodturner, we are often in pursuit of swift gratification. We like to create...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
Peter Benson looks at keeping tools sharp for carving figures. For this article on queries...
The author doesn’t get his fingers burnt with his latest router jointing jig Finger joints...
Derek Jones weighs up the cost for a small-scale batch production run of octagonal components ...
A perfect, well-organised space in which to work is every woodworker’s dream. Here we show...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
Kurt Hertzog has some tips for success with shellac and lacquer For the woodturner seeking...
Gary Marshall looks at small scale willow growing Have you got a soggy bottom (of...
Richard Findley looks at common catches that occur when turning bowls with a bowl gouge...
In part one of a two-part series, guest editor Nic Westermann covers the basics of...
Murray Taylor gives you a brief history of the origins of the Celtic alphabet; plus...
The author looks at the core tools used in woodturning. There are many turning tools...
What is a travisher? In this article, I’m going to show you how to make...
Hand planes are essential tools for woodworking, designed to shape, smooth, and flatten wood surfaces....
We give you the plane facts about machining timber flat and square, safely Planer/thicknessers, surface...
Alan Holtham creates an elegant project that will make life easier for parents It is...
In his book 30-minute Woodturning, Mark Baker tackles this challenging project Goblets are fun things...
Murray Taylor looks at the planning, layout and carving of these attractive items The thinking...
From the height of art deco sophistication and through the mixed up seventies a nicely...
Kev Alviti takes inspiration for his latest project from the history of milling Bread is...
Colwin Way shows how to turn a selection of bowls, bases and columns that can...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
In an extract from Woodturning: A Craftsman’s Guide, Mark Baker makes an elegant candlestick Candlestick...
Charles Mak shows step-by-step how to make to a sculpture that will impress all your...
Sculptor and woodworker Ross Pollard makes an Arts & Crafts-style fumed oak picture frame Arts...
David Waite uses his new skills to make an Arts & Crafts-style cabinet. Having completed...
David Barron uses two simple jigs to put a whole new slant on your dovetailing....
Andrea Zanini turns a typical Italian goblet, known as a grolla. What is a grolla?...
Andrea Zanini shows how to make an ancient Italian drinking vessel The latest in ancient...
Hendrik Varju combines simple robust joinery and a few minimalist details to complete the work on...
Steve Bisco is inspired by a medieval dragon in Christchurch Priory. Christchurch Priory in Dorset,...
Steve Bisco carves a jewellery dish in the Arts & Crafts style The craftsmen and...
Mark Ivan Fortune carves an unusual decorative oak coat hook The creative process of wood...
Robinson House Studio’s Theo Cook demonstrates how you can bring a little ray of sunshine...
Jan Lennon deconstructs the creation of the curved and angled legs on her Meala table...
If you need to reach up higher, make this handy hop-up! The fixing method for...
Peter Benson investigates sources of inspiration There is a common belief that there are only...
Colwin Way turns a simple, but beautiful condiment set. This project is going to be...
Kevin Alviti builds a high-quality garden workstation from Scandinavian redwood Over the years I’ve built...
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.