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You can buy Carved Lovespoons for only £12.00/ $15.96 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.95...
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,...
Frustrated with the lack of inexpensive options, yet with a pressing need to have a...
Andrea Zanini shows how to make an ancient Italian drinking vessel The latest in ancient...
Amber Bailey is definitely ‘a lady of letters’ as she proves with this gripping little...
Peter Benson considers how repeated application improves our carving When I was a small child,...
Alan Wasserman looks at using imperfect wood, starting with the implications and things to consider...
By Doug Stow. Published by Taunton Press Available for purchase at giftstome.com Box-making expert Doug...
Steve Bisco embraces the colourful heraldry of the Holy Roman Empire Heraldry in Britain and...
Richard Findley continues his skew chisel series by making a wooden mallet for use around...
Paul Purnell gets crafty with his latest walking stick project Tools Materials Fox head plan...
Chris Grace cuts to the chase with some safe and useful advice on using a...
You can make Andy Standing’s handy storage project from just one plank of wood This...
Colwin Way shows how to make a bradawl, marking gauge and a mallet I think...
Guest editor Mark Palma restores a CBN wheel which has seen better days CBN wheels...
Mark Dunning describes building his Corona Cabinet After years working as a landscaper, tree surgeon...
Dave Western explores the meanings behind the signs and symbols used in lovespoons. Understanding lovespoon...
Guest editor Andy Coates interviews artistic woodturner Tic Challis Tic Challis is an artist and...
Michael T Collins makes a Shaker candle stand What you will need Tools Wood For...
Mark Baker reimagines a vase in the flowing style of Ancient Rome The shape of...
Peter Benson suggests ways of dodging unpredictable problems in your work. No matter how careful...
Ian Woodford shares some ideas for designing and making a nutcracker. Since the early days,...
Colin Sullivan looks at making rope. Both Chatham and Portsmouth dockyards have massive purpose built...
Sculptor and woodworker Ross Pollard makes an Arts & Crafts-style fumed oak picture frame Arts...
In an abridged extract taken from Turned Toys, the author turned a toy for a...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
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Andy Coates looks at a commonly made object and deconstructs it to make something more...
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Richard Findley explores the causes of catches on endgrain work and how to avoid them...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A. Maxey...
Peter Benson begins his series by telling us the processes, start to finish, in carving…...
The notion of saving and reusing things goes back to the dawn of time. But...
Kurt Hertzog looks at reactive finishes such as epoxies, cyanoacrylates, oils, varnishes, and oil/varnish blends...
Matt Estlea continues his practice frame series by cutting the lap joints In a previous...
Kurt Hertzog has some tips for success with shellac and lacquer For the woodturner seeking...
We wax lyrical about the sticky subject of keeping your tools shiny and running smoothly....
Anne Briggs Bohnett emphasises the importance of using truly square stock and offers a few...
There isn’t much point in using machines to produce accurate results if they aren’t set...
Ramon Valdez makes a handy jig for shaping curved crest rails I recently created templates,...
Peter Clothier introduces the humble gouge and how best to use one. For the beginner...
Michael T Collins looks at making a steam bending box Several years ago a friend...
Let’s face it, these are a fact of life; it doesn’t always go well. Still...
David Ritchie shows how to create a nest of segmented bowls – but without segments...
Using a biscuit jointer in static mode has many advantages Biscuit jointing has to be...
Molly Winton continues her exploration of how to make your mark on turned work The...
Murray Taylor looks at the Ambrosia, Versal and Asian fonts, a method of carving handwriting...
Here are some tasty jointer tricks to get your teeth into… Biscuit jointing is so...
Andy Coates says it is time to bring the versatile scraper back in from the...
Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
Derek Jones shares a few tips to make sure your hinges are always sitting comfortably...
We turn to those routing difficulties that keep coming around again and again. We turn to...
Derek Jones looks at a few techniques to help tone down the appearance of new...
After a weekend forging adzes, Nic Westermann sharpens a Crown Gooseneck scraper I have just...
Kevin Ley makes a Morris-style rocking chair. This chair was to be part of a...
Stuart King turns romantic as he gives you ideas for making a variety of bud...
In the 1970s, I attended what was then called a building school, and learned all...
Colwin Way makes three fun projects, accompanied by his son. For most of us woodturning...
Andy Coates creates a decorative bowl, which remains attached to its base. A while ago I...
Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a shallow maple leaf dish. This project is aimed...
Michael T Collins makes a beautiful rustic-looking coffee table. I have long been a proponent of...
From the depths of France, Wilf Milton shows us his solution to chill winds coming...
I never realised that stands for jigsaw puzzles were a thing until I was asked...
In the woodworking shop, taking the time to make a pattern to create identical parts...
Charles Mak hand cut the wedged variant of a classic joint to build a pair...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
Mitch Peacock recreates a set prop from Akira Kurosawa’s film Sanjuro Do you ever hit...
Jan Lennon deconstructs the creation of the curved and angled legs on her Meala table...
Peter Benson investigates sources of inspiration There is a common belief that there are only...
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Michael T Collins shows you how to make a simple Shaker bench, with a different...
David Barron uses two simple jigs to put a whole new slant on your dovetailing....
If you need to reach up higher, make this handy hop-up! The fixing method for...
Cedric Boyns whittles a magnificent bird in courting pose I have had an interest in...
Over the years my off-the-shelf bench gradually had more and more bits screwed and bolted...
James Duxbury turns a kit for making paper planting pots In addition to woodturning my...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun cherry greenman The greenman as a carving subject is more...
Dave Western creates from scrapwood a killer whale that is based heavily on a dramatic form...
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.