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“Make it with us”
Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as a finish...
Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as a finish...
You can buy Carved Lovespoons for only £12.00/ $15.96 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.95...
Amber Bailey is definitely ‘a lady of letters’ as she proves with this gripping little...
Andrea Zanini shows how to make an ancient Italian drinking vessel The latest in ancient...
Peter Benson considers how repeated application improves our carving When I was a small child,...
Amber Bailey is definitely ‘a lady of letters’ as she proves with this gripping little...
You can buy Carved Lovespoons for only £12.00/ $15.96 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.95...
Andrea Zanini shows how to make an ancient Italian drinking vessel The latest in ancient...
Using a biscuit jointer in static mode has many advantages Biscuit jointing has to be...
Mark Beckett explains how woodturning helped bring him back from the brink of death Where...
Michael T Collins makes a useful pair of salad tongs Who doesn’t like a nice...
Key considerations and making a modified basic mallet with Andy Coates. Bench mallets are a...
Kurt Hertzog completes the collaboration with Emiliano Achaval A few months ago, Karen Scott at...
Peter Benson begins his series by telling us the processes, start to finish, in carving…...
We show details of the essential housing jig that you will need in your collection....
Richard Findley looks at how to identify different shapes commonly found in turning. Today’s furniture...
This article is an extract from Chip Carving You can buy Chip Carving from Gifts to...
Using a static sander needs grit and determination – we have both! Once you have...
Philippa Lobb takes us through the manufacture of a bar stool that champions wood joints...
You can buy Simple Japanese Furniture by Group Monomo from Gifts to Me Visit giftstome.co.uk In...
The author gives a brief history of chip carving and describes the tools and equipment...
Three brothers in the Appalachian Mountains in Virginia have teamed up to create a business...
Guest editor Kevin Alviti shows how to adorn furniture with hand-carved decorations Carving strapwork is...
Richard Findley explores the causes of catches on endgrain work and how to avoid them...
No guillotine? No problem. Ramon Valdez uses a dedicated crosscut jig to trim square edges...
You can learn a range of skills and enjoy the great outdoors at this week-long...
Colwin Way provides a plan to make a festive queen nutcracker, and gives a guide...
Nic Westermann demystifies sharpening carving knives and chisels A few years back the (now ex)...
David Waite tells F&C about his first professional project Landing my first commission was an...
Having you recently got into woodcarving, or are considering doing so? Read on to learn...
Steve Bisco looks at the man and the book that transformed 18th-century cabinetmaking and carved...
Gerald is a well-established professional carver, who remains as devoted as ever to his craft....
In the previous article we looked at how to fix a bowl to a lathe...
Andy Coates looks at forms with wide shoulders and the tools and techniques required to...
In Segmented Turning: How to do it. Part 1, we were introduced to segmented turning,...
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
There are times when you can get in a bit of a spin trying to...
Ramon Valdez builds a custom adjustable fence The router is undoubtedly one of the most...
There isn’t much point in using machines to produce accurate results if they aren’t set...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using waterborne finishes Coalescing finishes are waterborne finishes and they cure...
Ramon Valdez upgrades his belt sander to tackle concave curves with ease and precision. Sanding...
We give you the plane facts about machining timber flat and square, safely Planer/thicknessers, surface...
Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
Small can sometimes be very practical. Although an adage often reserved for hand tools, some...
Peter Benson investigates sources of inspiration There is a common belief that there are only...
With more than 100,000 species of woods in the world, most turners shouldn’t have a...
Nic Westermann shares his simple two-point approach to sharpening curved spoon blades and scorps. In...
Woodworking is enjoyable, but it also comes with risks. It’s essential to guard your eyes,...
No guillotine? No problem. Ramon Valdez uses a dedicated crosscut jig to trim square edges...
Let’s face it, these are a fact of life; it doesn’t always go well. Still...
Derek Jones looks at a few techniques to help tone down the appearance of new...
Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
Frustrated with the lack of inexpensive options, yet with a pressing need to have a...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A. Maxey...
The author looks at the core tools used in woodturning. There are many turning tools...
Having you recently got into woodcarving, or are considering doing so? Read on to learn...
The Peacock bedroom will be much tidier now that Mitch has made a pair of...
Mark Dunning describes building his Corona Cabinet After years working as a landscaper, tree surgeon...
From the height of art deco sophistication and through the mixed up seventies a nicely...
Mark Palma brings a modern approach to traditional rustic furniture The five-board bench has existed...
In the first article of this two-part series, I showed you how to take a...
Colwin Way makes the kit for this traditional summer game Before we start looking at...
Oz Hassan builds a multifunctional piece of furniture At the end of a tough day,...
Richard Findley takes a look at involuted turning for the first time. Involuted turning, or...
Why you need an axe block Carving spoons from green wood using hand tools is...
Lee Stoffer saddles up and rides his newest project, a shave horse. My first proper green...
Chris Grace makes some replica Tudor trenchers for a community museum. A history society that runs...
Before laying out joinery and assembling a project, it’s important to ensure the ends and...
Mike Darlow turns a chess set based on a trumpet-shape design. The set shown above...
Charles Mak shares some of his beading techniques while adding an ornamental detail to his...
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
Vic Tesolin makes a simple bench with rock-solid joinery that won’t cause you to lose...
Carolin Reichert describes the creative use of Valchromat in her bespoke music cabinet. I entered the...
You can buy Carved Lovespoons for only £13.50/ $23.99 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £16.99 / $29.99 🇬🇧 For...
Laurent Peacock outlines the techniques used in the joinery of his Sika console table. When...
Woodturner and fishing enthusiast Colwin Way shows how to turn fishing floats, lures and a...
Mark Ivan Fortune guides us through the steps to create this unusual miniature decorative frame....
In an abridged extract taken from Turned Toys, the author turned a toy for a...
Amber Bailey is definitely ‘a lady of letters’ as she proves with this gripping little...
Sue Harker pens a piece describing how to turn a paper holder It is amazing...
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 102 of Woodworking Crafts is packed with inspiring projects, from key cabinets and canvas deck chairs to pallet-wood furniture, carved pendants, and handcrafted planes. Sharpen your skills with expert advice on segmented turning, pocket hole joinery, and choosing a tablesaw, then discover innovative makers, modern marquetry, and the next generation of furniture craftsmanship. With a free woodworking book offer, it’s an essential read for every woodworking enthusiast.
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.