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Andrew Potocnik shows the stages involved in making a modern hallway table When asked by...
Andrew Potocnik shows the stages involved in making a modern hallway table When asked by...
Nic Westermann explores two fundamental cuts and the differences between them We have completed a...
Martin Harvey explains how he developed the key features of his crockery cabinet When I...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using various types of shell in his turned work. As we’ve...
Robert Sorby is generously offering a bundle of tools from their new Robert Sorby Select...
Martin Harvey explains how he developed the key features of his crockery cabinet When I...
Nic Westermann explores two fundamental cuts and the differences between them We have completed a...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using various types of shell in his turned work. As we’ve...
Over the years turners usually gather a host of tips and tricks for the ’shop....
Kurt Hertzog looks at using waterborne finishes Coalescing finishes are waterborne finishes and they cure...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Jim Broughton explains why there’s no real alternative to using traditional techniques when it comes...
Chris Prior clarifies the mysteries of taxonomy and sheds some light on why we use...
Jim Bennett follows traditional shaker design principles to make a special desk for a poet...
The unique chair created by an automative design guru has been awarded a bespoke guild...
BRIAN HOLCOMBE’S CONSTRUCTION IS ALL ABOUT THE FINELY CREATED JOINT WORK I recently made a...
The author makes a kitless Ebonite rollerball pen The kitless fountain pen I made in...
Kevin Alviti unearths an archaeopteryx ‘Your boy likes dinosaurs, think you could carve a fossil?’...
Giacomo Malaspina goes back to basics with some old-fashioned carpentry techniques This article could start...
Guest editor Les Symonds takes on an unusual heritage project One of the many advantages...
Here are some tasty jointer tricks to get your teeth into… Biscuit jointing is so...
Paul Purnell looks at selection, storage, seasoning and straightening. When making your own walking stick,...
In the first of two articles, Tatiana Baldina demonstrates how to lay out some basic...
Mark Baker shows how to make a simple, decorative tealight holder Tealight holders may seem...
We show details of the essential housing jig that you will need in your collection....
Kevin Ley makes a Morris-style rocking chair. This chair was to be part of a...
Matt Estlea continues his practice frame series by cutting the lap joints In a previous...
Steve Bisco is inspired by a historic woodcarving from the Viking Age. This project is...
A brief history of gypsy wagon For hundreds of years, these amazing constructions have been...
Alan Wasserman looks at using imperfect wood, starting with the implications and things to consider...
Lee Stoffer weaves the seat for his stool. To ensure the seat weave was of...
Ramon Valdez’s auxiliary router fence comes with accuracy, safety and extraction built in There is...
Michael T Collins shows how to make one of the oldest woodworking joints that cabinetmakers...
You may look at this article and think ‘Oh no, another article on sanding!’, or...
Andy Coates take a look at turning hollow forms, the simplest shape – an egg...
Alan Wasserman looks at using timber with small cracks and similar imperfections. I am constantly searching...
Nic Westermann looks at the methods available to sharpen these tools effectively I should start...
Kurt Hertzog has some tips for success with shellac and lacquer For the woodturner seeking...
Peter Benson investigates sources of inspiration There is a common belief that there are only...
I have been aware of the use of pewter in turning for a number of...
Matt Estlea completes the final joints on his practice frame I previously explained how to...
We always need to hold things together – but should it be screws or nails?...
Peter Benson considers how repeated application improves our carving When I was a small child,...
Colin Sullivan digs deep into his collection for three tools to make furniture beads by...
With more than 100,000 species of woods in the world, most turners shouldn’t have a...
Yannick Chastang investigates 18th-century finishing techniques. Introduction The following two-part series examines the details of...
Mark Baker explores creating that elusive perfect cut The perfect cut is something every turner...
In this two-part series, experienced turner Richard Findley looks into the techniques of turning bowls...
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
Derek Jones weighs up the cost for a small-scale batch production run of octagonal components ...
Amber Bailey restores a delightful antique spirit level back to its former glory Any woodworker...
Are you struggling to plane a straight edge? Is your wood plane ‘biting’ the wood?...
Timber isn’t a dead material, even though it is cut from a felled tree, because...
In the first of a two-part article, Colwin Way looks at supporting and giving lift...
Andy Coates looks at turning hollow forms with a modest shoulder In the first part...
The Peacock bedroom will be much tidier now that Mitch has made a pair of...
Anthony Bailey tries his hand at making a traditional board game Solitaire is just that...
David Barron uses two simple jigs to put a whole new slant on your dovetailing....
Walter Hall shares some ideas for festive decorations Making your own Christmas tree decorations can...
Colwin Way shows how to make a bradawl, marking gauge and a mallet I think...
BRIAN HOLCOMBE’S CONSTRUCTION IS ALL ABOUT THE FINELY CREATED JOINT WORK I recently made a...
Zoe Gertner carves from a log a large snail for a garden ornament. What can...
Andrew Potocnik shows the stages involved in making a modern hallway table When asked by...
Inspired by a Korean TV drama, Mitch Peacock builds a hanging birdhouse for his garden...
In my experience, there is no better finish for small to medium sized turned objects...
Anthony Bailey puts his router to good use with this design for an unusual storage...
Rich Rick shows how to make a four-legged stool on a mini-lathe Mini and midi-lathes...
Michael T Collins makes and elegant cherrywood box, fitted with plenty of drawers and compartments...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
How do we duplicate the bevels on the original knife handle so they are identical...
Kevin Alviti makes a simple storage box with carved detail Being organised in the workshop...
You can buy Whittling Wildlife for only £12/ $16 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.99 🇬🇧 For...
For those of you familiar with turning, you will likely be aware of its addictive...
Colwin Way makes an out of this world moonlight bowl. So we are in the...
Duane Cartwright carves a mythical oak leaf dragon. The leaf dragon is a mythical creature which...
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
Jason Townsend talks us through making a useful sanding bow. Sanding is a job that...
For her cycling-mad godparents’ anniversary, Louise Biggs decided only one type of decoration would be...
Making a small box is a good exercise for any woodworker. You get to choose...
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.