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Mark Gough carves a door knocker inspired by that of the sanctuary at Durham cathedral...
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...
Andrew Potocnik shows the stages involved in making a modern hallway table When asked by...
Robert Sorby is generously offering a bundle of tools from their new Robert Sorby Select...
Louise Biggs describes how she made a oak screen for a very particular client. I have...
Joe and Paige Paisley say when butterflies and dragonflies are flitting around the garden it...
Having turned a vase with a natural edge in the previous article, I am now...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
Anne Briggs Bohnett meets the man who helped kick-start the hand tool revival Few people...
Vintage furniture is increasingly popular but often has surface-level damage. Amber Bailey explains how to...
If having a little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing, could knowing too much be...
Matt Estlea identifies a few ground rules to ensure your layout lines are ones you...
Rick Rich makes wooden handles for two small turning tools Recently at my woodturning club,...
Mark Palma introduces you to the world of miniature woodturning Woodturning is wonderful hobby that...
Murray Taylor looks at the planning, layout and carving of these attractive items The thinking...
Furniture maker Dorian Bracht tell us about his love of joints and his new book...
Dave Western shows the techniques required to create a double-ended spoon. A couple of years ago...
Ramon Valdez makes some custom holding accessories for his new sliding tablesaw When I finally...
Hendrik Varju uses traditional butcher’s block joinery to capture the beauty of beech end grain. I’ve been...
David Waite tells F&C about his first professional project Landing my first commission was an...
Gary Marshall looks at small scale willow growing Have you got a soggy bottom (of...
In this article, experienced woodworker Peter Wood takes us through this step-by-step guide on how...
The author takes a look at holding work on the lathe securely. Holding work securely...
Derek Jones describes a few options for taking the hard work out of large scale...
Franciszek de Sage puts a William-and-Mary-style chest back on its feet This is a walnut...
From the depths of France, Wilf Milton shows us his solution to chill winds coming...
Arris: A arris is the term for a sharp edge on wood where two edges meet....
Chris West looks at getting started with turning a mill, using a CrushGrind Shaft mechanism....
We used to regularly get hedgehogs in our garden, but sadly in recent years I...
What you will need • 38mm twist bit or adjustable bit• Bow saw• Compass or...
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
John Adamson traces the origins of a tool that’s found a use in every trade....
Colin Sullivan digs deep into his collection for three tools to make furniture beads by...
Dovetails. A byword for carpentry perfection. Mastering them has long been considered a rite of...
Charles Mak covers the basics of the router plane, also nostalgically referred to as a...
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...
Richard Findley looks at what is needed to turn for furniture I trained as a...
In the previous article, we took a detailed look at the various hollowing rigs available,...
Abrasives need to work well to do their job, so we have some useful tips...
We’ve all struggled with a job and wished we had a better way of doing...
Frustrated with the lack of inexpensive options, yet with a pressing need to have a...
Over the years, I have used or developed many tricks or shortcuts on my shop...
Andrew Thomas looks at using wood finishes Wood finishing is an important and extremely enjoyable...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using waterborne finishes Coalescing finishes are waterborne finishes and they cure...
In part one of a two-part series, guest editor Nic Westermann covers the basics of...
Geoffrey Laycock takes a look at impact risk It doesn’t matter whether you are working...
Richard Findley takes a look at involuted turning for the first time. Involuted turning, or...
Bridle joints are common in frame construction because of their strength. The wide mortise and...
David Springett shares his workshop know-how to help your turning 1. Foam chuck This is...
Josh Brower uses the shou sugi ban wood burning technique to make the two tablets...
Derek Jones looks at a few techniques to help tone down the appearance of new...
Small can sometimes be very practical. Although an adage often reserved for hand tools, some...
Using a static sander needs grit and determination – we have both! Once you have...
Charles Mak shares some of his beading techniques while adding an ornamental detail to his...
Hendrik Varju builds an oak urn with deep family meaning My father, also named Hendrik...
Colwin Way makes the kit for this traditional summer game Before we start looking at...
Peter Benson looks at carving a humorous and quirky doorstop Two of the most irritating...
Guest editor Pat Carroll makes a three-sided bow This project was inspired by Australian woodturner...
Grinding carbon steel gouges and blades can be tricky, so Chris Grace opts for a...
Mark Ivan Fortune takes you through the steps to carve this beautiful decoration. All things...
Alan Holtham builds a sturdy and spacious hen house The idea of keeping a few...
Alan Wasserman on working with less-than-perfect timber, using faults to your advantage It can be...
Steve Bisco carves a pierced panel in the popular style Art Nouveau – literally ‘new...
Amber Bailey goes more or less round in circles to produce a simple fun jigsaw. Rather than...
Mark Baker turns a natural edge vase At some time or other every turner wants...
Howard Butler uses hand cut dovetails for a traditional joint with contemporary appeal My inspiration...
Joe and Paige Paisley say when butterflies and dragonflies are flitting around the garden it...
Creating custom scales for the handle of a fixed-blade knife requires a little care and...
Gary Marshall shows us how to make a traditional temporary woodsman’s working shelter – ‘a...
Derek Jones looks at the origins of Arts & Crafts to build a tool box...
The author makes a kitless Ebonite rollerball pen The kitless fountain pen I made in...
Mark Ivan Fortune carves a pierced rosewood picture frame in the Art Nouveau style This...
If you need to reach up higher, make this handy hop-up! The fixing method for...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
Inspired by a Korean TV drama, Mitch Peacock builds a hanging birdhouse for his garden...
Colwin Way makes three fun projects, accompanied by his son. For most of us woodturning...
A simple shooting board is an accessory for a hand plane used for squaring the...
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.