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Steve Bisco shows how to create a delicate display of leaves and flowers In a...
Steve Bisco shows how to create a delicate display of leaves and flowers In a...
John Adamson looks at traditional one-man saws The frame of this English woodcutter’s saw in...
James Hatter enlisted the help of his eight-year-old grandson Kieran to make a raised bed...
Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as a finish...
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James Hatter enlisted the help of his eight-year-old grandson Kieran to make a raised bed...
John Adamson looks at traditional one-man saws The frame of this English woodcutter’s saw in...
Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as a finish...
Andrew Thomas explores making a stylised reef-dwelling fish. During my teenage years, I spent most...
Dave Western shows how to create some wintery Celtic decorations. With wood bins bursting with all...
I often joke that I run on oats. All through the cold months of winter,...
Paul Purnell looks at selection, storage, seasoning and straightening. When making your own walking stick,...
Steve Bisco carves an oak panel with authentic Viking decoration When I take a walk...
Colin Sullivan digs deep into his collection for three tools to make furniture beads by...
Amber Bailey reflects on the benefits of adding decorative metalwork to wood. Natural glue for...
It’s very easy to become unhinged if you don’t know the right way to hang...
Mark Palma brings a modern approach to traditional rustic furniture The five-board bench has existed...
Caroline Pattenden hears how former accountant Iain Stirling made the leap from corporate to creative...
Anthony Bailey introduces rotary power carving, with tips on choosing tools and getting the most...
Israel Martin makes a small chest of drawers to store a pen collection At the...
Mark Baker explores creating that elusive perfect cut The perfect cut is something every turner...
Robert Paul Gurney explains how to use ordinary tools to get extraordinarily accurate layouts. The...
In the woodworking shop, taking the time to make a pattern to create identical parts...
Charles Mak built this saw vice for his panel saws and shows you how he...
When Martin Gallen offered a lift to a traditional Irish music tutor, it opened up...
Nic Westermann looks at the methods available to sharpen these tools effectively I should start...
Vintage furniture is increasingly popular but often has surface-level damage. Amber Bailey explains how to...
John Hawkswell looks at some eye catching handles and makes a magic wand, plus a...
Mark Palma describes the techniques for cleaning and repairing old tools. Let’s start with the...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Don’t do a ‘bodged’ chair repair – Ian Whittington shows you the correct way. Chairs...
We always need to hold things together – but should it be screws or nails?...
Hand planes are essential tools for woodworking, designed to shape, smooth, and flatten wood surfaces....
Frustrated with the lack of inexpensive options, yet with a pressing need to have a...
There isn’t much point in using machines to produce accurate results if they aren’t set...
Have you ever stood in a room and considered how many joints you are surrounded...
In the previous article, we took a detailed look at the various hollowing rigs available,...
In part one of a two-part series, guest editor Nic Westermann covers the basics of...
It’s amazing what you can achieve with a lathe. Intricate dishes for jewellery, to ornate...
A collector’s guide to the Stanley Yankee pump action screwdriver It may seem odd to...
Murray Taylor looks at some different ways of carving letters and introduces a new font...
Peter Benson shares some invaluable carving advice These tips are what, in my opinion, are...
Peter Wood looks at using mortises to make chairs Making slab and stick seating, as...
There are times when you can get in a bit of a spin trying to...
Kurt Hertzog looks at reactive finishes such as epoxies, cyanoacrylates, oils, varnishes, and oil/varnish blends...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
Nic Westermann looks at the methods available to sharpen these tools effectively I should start...
Over the years turners usually gather a host of tips and tricks for the ’shop....
Rob Porcaro shares his shop-proven techniques for producing accurate joint surfaces and aligning them for...
A decent quality tablesaw is incredibly useful. Just being able to do accurate rip cuts...
Derek Jones looks at a few techniques to help tone down the appearance of new...
In the first of a two-part article, Colwin Way looks at supporting and giving lift...
We show you how to do it right! Marking out components for cutting and shaping...
A perfect, well-organised space in which to work is every woodworker’s dream. Here we show...
Brian Kawal introduces a decorative technique that can really make your work standout At its...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
Jason Townsend talks us through making a useful sanding bow. Sanding is a job that...
In my experience, there is no better finish for small to medium sized turned objects...
Mark Baker shows how to make a simple, decorative tealight holder Tealight holders may seem...
Charles Mak walks you step-by-step through the making of a batch of sleek tongs I...
Steve Bisco carves a Norman Romanesque corbel with an 11th-century figure When William the Conqueror,...
Tatiana Baldina explains how carving simple practice boards can take your skills to a higher...
Colwin Way makes three fun projects, accompanied by his son. For most of us woodturning...
Andy Coates transforms a purely decorative object into a functional box The esteemed Editor of...
Neil Scobie shows us how to make a window bowl design derived from nature This...
Mark Gough shows how to carve and decorate a display mask Having decided on a...
I am going to demonstrate the techniques necessary to carve the human ear. Ears are arguably...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
Zoë Gertner shows how to create a relief-carved owl Some years ago I was given,...
There is more than one way to carve a spoon, as Ben Law explains Materials...
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Richard Findley shares a simple technique for turning a perfect sphere. Turned wooden spheres hold...
Alan Wasserman on working with less-than-perfect timber, using faults to your advantage It can be...
The author takes you from sharpening your knives to making your first triangular chip cut....
Paul Purnell gets crafty with his latest walking stick project Tools Materials Fox head plan...
Emiliano Achaval collaborates with Troy Grimwood to make a beautiful drinking vessel For this months’...
Over the years my off-the-shelf bench gradually had more and more bits screwed and bolted...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
Although I have called this a book stand, it could be multifunctional. It could be...
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.