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We bring you the very best of woodworking!
“Make it with us”
Robert Ingham explains how to make your own metal hardware I have set myself the...
Robert Ingham explains how to make your own metal hardware I have set myself the...
Michael T Collins shows us just how easy it is to make frame joints The...
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...
Emiliano Achaval shows how to make a classic Hawaiian end grain vessel Most people have...
Michael T Collins shows us just how easy it is to make frame joints The...
Mark Gough carves a door knocker inspired by that of the sanctuary at Durham cathedral...
Duane Cartwright carves a hare in relief Intro The moon-gazing hare I have carved here...
ANDRES CARBONELL BUILDS A HARD-WEARING OUTDOOR TABLE After moving from Argentina to the US, I...
Vic Tesolin makes a simple bench with rock-solid joinery that won’t cause you to lose...
Traditional seating in a simple, rustic style Making furniture doesn’t have to be difficult or...
Everything you need to know about this roughing tool The tool to which we dedicate...
Andy Coates looks at a commonly made object and deconstructs it to make something more...
Oz Hassan builds a multifunctional piece of furniture At the end of a tough day,...
Steve Bisco carves a jewellery dish in the Arts & Crafts style The craftsmen and...
Nic Westermann gets to grips with an edge-damaged tool This month, in the absence of...
Derek Jones meets Jim Broughton from Alexander George Antiques to see how the Golden Age...
Using a biscuit jointer in static mode has many advantages Biscuit jointing has to be...
When Martin Gallen offered a lift to a traditional Irish music tutor, it opened up...
Israel Martin describes the process of making a side cabinet with drawers using hands tools...
Dave Bates reports on the Dalmann Tool Appeal At a time when charities are increasingly...
Philip Greenwood looks at methods of re-chucking. In this part we look at a few...
Are you struggling to plane a straight edge? Is your wood plane ‘biting’ the wood?...
Emiliano Achaval collaborates with Troy Grimwood to make a beautiful drinking vessel For this months’...
Woodworking chisels are essential tools for shaping, carving, and cutting wood. They come in various...
Colwin Way provides a plan to make a festive queen nutcracker, and gives a guide...
Ever peered into the miniature world of a dollhouse and pondered how on earth anyone...
If you need to make joints or trim components to fit or chop away defective...
Cedric Boyns carves a stylised raven spirit from the Russian Far East Things you will...
Richard Findley takes a look at the technique known as ring, or hoop, turning. I first...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Alan Wasserman looks at using timber with small cracks and similar imperfections. I am constantly searching...
With more than 100,000 species of woods in the world, most turners shouldn’t have a...
We’ve all struggled with a job and wished we had a better way of doing...
Ramon Valdez builds a custom adjustable fence The router is undoubtedly one of the most...
Richard Findley looks at common catches that occur when turning bowls with a bowl gouge...
After a weekend forging adzes, Nic Westermann sharpens a Crown Gooseneck scraper I have just...
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Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
Molly Winton provides some useful information to consider when burning and branding woodturned projects. This...
How often do you wish there was a better way to do something? We show...
Murray Taylor gives you a brief history of the origins of the Celtic alphabet; plus...
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
Amber Bailey offers a multi-layered approach to the restoration of a 19th-century lacquered panel. Several years ago,...
Expert gilder Paul Wilson shows you how to gild an awkward claw foot Paul Wilson...
Peter Wood guides us through the techniques for Windsor chairs, paying special attention to getting...
Vic Tesolin explains how a few extra steps will guarantee centuries of strength In medieval...
Using a static sander needs grit and determination – we have both! Once you have...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
Brian Kawal introduces a decorative technique that can really make your work standout At its...
David Springett shares his workshop know-how to help your turning 1. Foam chuck This is...
Nic Westermann looks at the methods available to sharpen these tools effectively I should start...
Whether you have loose drawers or none fitted at all, here is some useful advice...
Deciding which joint to use in cabinet and box construction relies on a number of different...
Walter Hall Makes Two Boxes for Garden Birds The numbers of garden birds have declined...
Nic Westermann makes a Welsh take on a spoon knife I grew up in Surrey...
The author takes you from sharpening your knives to making your first triangular chip cut....
A coffee table restoration project is a great way to enjoy the practical benefits of...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
The final in our series on making a custom knife handle, Randy Maxey shows an...
ANDRES CARBONELL BUILDS A HARD-WEARING OUTDOOR TABLE After moving from Argentina to the US, I...
Kevin Alviti is inspired by a day trip to Warwick Castle to carve a medieval-style...
If you want to make this dragon as a woodcarving, it works well in oak...
Colwin Way makes an out of this world moonlight bowl. So we are in the...
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Bob Jubb shells out some top tips for carving this charming creature There is confusion...
Dave Western shows how to create some wintery Celtic decorations. With wood bins bursting with all...
In the woodworking shop, taking the time to make a pattern to create identical parts...
In my experience, there is no better finish for small to medium sized turned objects...
Geoffrey Laycock visits renowned gunmakers Holland & Holland of London, and discovers a world not...
David Waite tells F&C about his first professional project Landing my first commission was an...
Charles Mak walks you step-by-step through the making of a batch of sleek tongs I...
Ian Woodford shares some ideas for designing and making a nutcracker. Since the early days,...
In an extract from Woodturning: A Craftsman’s Guide, Mark Baker makes an elegant candlestick Candlestick...
Mark Gough carves an Egyptian style relief of the god ‘Thoth’ in spalted sycamore The...
David Barron makes good use of a chestnut board with this small project I don’t usually...
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.