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“Make it with us”
Emiliano Achaval shows how to make a classic Hawaiian end grain vessel Most people have...
Emiliano Achaval shows how to make a classic Hawaiian end grain vessel Most people have...
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...
Louise Biggs describes how she made a oak screen for a very particular client. I have...
Mark Gough carves a door knocker inspired by that of the sanctuary at Durham cathedral...
Robert Sorby is generously offering a bundle of tools from their new Robert Sorby Select...
Pete Moncrieff-Jury contemplates woodturning as an art form I have recently had the privilege of...
By Doug Stow. Published by Taunton Press Available for purchase at giftstome.com Box-making expert Doug...
Accurately transferring the location of a hole from one workpiece to another can be a...
If you need to reach up higher, make this handy hop-up! The fixing method for...
KEVIN LEY CREATES A STRIKING CHEST FROM WALNUT AND CEDAR OF LEBANON Unique timbers and...
Nancy Hiller shows how to recreate two of Davies’ decorative effects When John Ruskin enumerated...
Anthony Bailey explains how to draw up a cutting list for any project Any project...
When working with wood, router bits are essential for shaping, trimming, and detailing wood. Here...
Zoe Gertner shows how to carve a colony of these birds in relief Every so...
Pat Carroll uses a classic design feature that looks great and also disguises the join...
Chris Grace makes an improvement to his banjo and tailstock. Have you ever suffered a...
Have you ever looked at a sketch or painting of an animal and marvelled at...
Caroline Pattenden hears how former accountant Iain Stirling made the leap from corporate to creative...
Five easy steps to finishing your woodturning projects. We all know that no matter how much...
Minis, a speciality of maker Molly Goodfellow Winton, was inspired by ancient, and prehistoric art...
In this two-part series, experienced turner Richard Findley looks into the techniques of turning bowls...
When embarking on a DIY project or even a professional job, selecting the right tool...
Walter Hall makes an elegant, contemporary-style desk pen The temptation when turning desk pens is...
Randy Maxey shows all about combination planes and the differences between old ones and new...
Nic Westermann shares his simple two-point approach to sharpening curved spoon blades and scorps. In...
Lee Stoffer saddles up and rides his newest project, a shave horse. My first proper green...
Louise Biggs repairs a broken handle This repair to a finger-pull handle of a Chinese...
Dave Bates reports on the Dalmann Tool Appeal At a time when charities are increasingly...
You can buy The Art of Chairmaking for only £20/ $28 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £25 / $35...
Richard Findley looks at common catches that occur when turning bowls with a bowl gouge...
Mark Baker explores creating that elusive perfect cut The perfect cut is something every turner...
Over the years, I have used or developed many tricks or shortcuts on my shop...
There are times when you can get in a bit of a spin trying to...
Charles Mak covers the basics of the router plane, also nostalgically referred to as a...
How often do you wish there was a better way to do something? We show...
Dan Schwank demonstrates his method for producing batches of accurate winding sticks One of the...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at some of the issues turners face when working with wood Woodturners...
Richard Findley looks at what is needed to turn for furniture I trained as a...
Brian Kawal introduces a decorative technique that can really make your work standout At its...
This month, Matt Long shows you the cuts you need to make when creating a...
Amber Bailey likes to make sure her veneers are in a respectable condition. As anyone...
Andy Coates looks at turning hollow forms with a modest shoulder In the first part...
Louise Biggs shows us you can have your cake and eat it too. This cake...
Derek Jones demonstrates a few techniques for adding a period-style gallery to your worktops Gallery...
Molly Winton provides some useful information to consider when burning and branding woodturned projects. This...
We previously looked at the basics of a bandsaw in part 1. Perhaps the machine...
Peter Benson begins his series by telling us the processes, start to finish, in carving…...
With more than 100,000 species of woods in the world, most turners shouldn’t have a...
Let’s face it, these are a fact of life; it doesn’t always go well. Still...
A collector’s guide to the Stanley Yankee pump action screwdriver It may seem odd to...
In the previous article we looked at how to fix a bowl to a lathe...
Deciding which joint to use in cabinet and box construction relies on a number of different...
Alan Wasserman looks at using timber with small cracks and similar imperfections. I am constantly searching...
Ian Woodford takes on his woodturning club’s challenge and creates something with a hole in...
Duane Cartwright carves a mythical oak leaf dragon. The leaf dragon is a mythical creature which...
Exploring the styles of ornament If there were some workshops producing high quality carving and...
Pat Carroll uses a classic design feature that looks great and also disguises the join...
David Waite uses his new skills to make an Arts & Crafts-style cabinet. Having completed...
Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a shallow maple leaf dish. This project is aimed...
One sign of professional work on a project is the precision of the fastening, whether...
The author makes a kitless Ebonite rollerball pen The kitless fountain pen I made in...
Terry Nokes carves a baby rabbit This rabbit project was inspired by Easter, has minimal...
Michael T Collins talks us through making this spacious corner cabinet. Things you will need...
You can buy Routing for only £20/ $28 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £25 / $35 🇬🇧...
Steve Bisco carves a pierced panel in the popular style Art Nouveau – literally ‘new...
Emiliano Achaval collaborates with Troy Grimwood to make a beautiful drinking vessel For this months’...
There is more than one way to carve a spoon, as Ben Law explains Materials...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun, shelf-climbing mouse I have carved this fun little shelf-climbing/sitting mouse...
Colin Burlton carves a spring favourite This project is intended to be a snapshot in...
Duane Cartwright explains how to carve these festive cards, which make great handmade gifts As...
Michael T Collins makes a beautiful rustic-looking coffee table. I have long been a proponent of...
Gary Marshall shows us how to make a traditional temporary woodsman’s working shelter – ‘a...
Sue Harker shows how to make a create a textured bowl using a long-neck grinder,...
Liam Thomas uses the Festool Domino to seamlessly reduce the height of a rare mid-century...
Andrea Zanini shows how to make an ancient Italian drinking vessel The latest in ancient...
Theo Cook shares one of the Robinson House Studio’s student projects. (First published in 2017)...
Jan Lennon deconstructs the creation of the curved and angled legs on her Meala table...
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.