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Robert Sorby is generously offering a bundle of tools from their new Robert Sorby Select...
Robert Sorby is generously offering a bundle of tools from their new Robert Sorby Select...
Richard Findley looks at what is needed to turn for furniture I trained as a...
Dave Western hops into action with this frog face For many years I have been...
Derek Jones assesses the risks Based on information collected by the HSE in relation to...
Michael T Collins shows how to make one of the oldest woodworking joints that cabinetmakers...
Dave Western hops into action with this frog face For many years I have been...
Richard Findley looks at what is needed to turn for furniture I trained as a...
Derek Jones assesses the risks Based on information collected by the HSE in relation to...
Colin Burlton carves a spring favourite This project is intended to be a snapshot in...
Andrea Zanini turns an ancient Italian pasta stamp. Italy and food are two words that...
Anthony Bailey shares the plans for an easy-to-make laminated sledge I can’t take the credit...
The author takes you from sharpening your knives to making your first triangular chip cut....
Kurt Hertzog looks at using waterborne finishes Coalescing finishes are waterborne finishes and they cure...
Murray Taylor looks at some different ways of carving letters and introduces a new font...
Duane Cartwright carves a mythical oak leaf dragon. The leaf dragon is a mythical creature which...
In an extract from his new book, Dorian Bracht provides an overview of Japanese saws...
John Lloyd looks at a 15th-century technique that revolutionised furniture making. No, this has nothing...
Andy Coates creates a decorative bowl, which remains attached to its base. A while ago I...
Mark Ivan Fortune guides us through the steps to create this unusual miniature decorative frame....
Duane Cartwright carves a fun, shelf-climbing mouse I have carved this fun little shelf-climbing/sitting mouse...
What you will need • 38mm twist bit or adjustable bit• Bow saw• Compass or...
Founded in 1952 by Julius Blum in Höchst, Austria, Blum has grown from a small...
Brian Crossman shares his trials and tribulations in creating a fun triceratops I first started...
Yannick Chastang investigates 18th-century finishing techniques. Introduction The following two-part series examines the details of...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
In woodworking, quality screwdrivers are crucial for driving screws cleanly, securely, and precisely without damaging...
Alan Holtham builds a folding bench for a part-time carver. The brief for this project...
I have been aware of the use of pewter in turning for a number of...
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Amber Bailey reflects on the benefits of adding decorative metalwork to wood. Natural glue for...
Now you should be ready to finish of your sphere. However, a sphere is only...
Anthony Bailey tries his hand at making a traditional board game Solitaire is just that...
We give you the plane facts about machining timber flat and square, safely Planer/thicknessers, surface...
Mark Baker introduces the ever-popular method of rotary power carving, with tips on choosing tools...
Charles Mak covers the basics of the router plane, also nostalgically referred to as a...
Amber Bailey offers a multi-layered approach to the restoration of a 19th-century lacquered panel. Several years ago,...
Continuing on from 10 Tips for Drilling Better Holes, Part One, Kurtz Hertzog shares his...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A....
Geoffrey Laycock takes a look at impact risk It doesn’t matter whether you are working...
There are many ways to create hollow woodturnings, ranging from the very traditional gouges to...
We previously looked at the basics of a bandsaw in part 1. Perhaps the machine...
Over the years turners usually gather a host of tips and tricks for the ’shop....
A collector’s guide to the Stanley Yankee pump action screwdriver It may seem odd to...
Kurt Hertzog looks at reactive finishes such as epoxies, cyanoacrylates, oils, varnishes, and oil/varnish blends...
Murray Taylor looks at some different ways of carving letters and introduces a new font...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
Louise Biggs gives a much-loved early Georgian oak table some vital restoration This oak table...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
If you need to make joints or trim components to fit or chop away defective...
Molly Winton continues her exploration of how to make your mark on turned work The...
Richard Findley takes a look at the best way to part off your spindle work...
After a weekend forging adzes, Nic Westermann sharpens a Crown Gooseneck scraper I have just...
A continuing series looking at trees, timber and their uses. This time we look at...
Deciding which joint to use in cabinet and box construction relies on a number of different...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
David Waite tells F&C about his first professional project Landing my first commission was an...
Inspired by a Korean TV drama, Mitch Peacock builds a hanging birdhouse for his garden...
Having cleaned up and checked the knives on our used DeWalt 735 planer, we put...
Johan Roudy shows two different ways to carve a Louis XVI Rosette. To illustrate Louis...
Kevin Alviti is inspired by a day trip to Warwick Castle to carve a medieval-style...
Wayne Bennett makes an oak box to store watches and cufflinks I was commissioned to...
Bob Jubb shells out some top tips for carving this charming creature There is confusion...
Emiliano Achaval collaborates with Troy Grimwood to make a beautiful drinking vessel For this months’...
Alan Holtham builds a sturdy and spacious hen house The idea of keeping a few...
Andrew Thomas shows how to carve your own wonderful, decorative seashore shell. Ever since I...
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Woodturner and fishing enthusiast Colwin Way shows how to turn fishing floats, lures and a...
ANDRES CARBONELL BUILDS A HARD-WEARING OUTDOOR TABLE After moving from Argentina to the US, I...
Steve Bisco carves a Norman Romanesque corbel with an 11th-century figure When William the Conqueror,...
A coffee table restoration project is a great way to enjoy the practical benefits of...
Ian Woodford takes on his woodturning club’s challenge and creates something with a hole in...
Andy Coates transforms a purely decorative object into a functional box The esteemed Editor of...
Hendrik Varju uses traditional butcher’s block joinery to capture the beauty of beech end grain. I’ve been...
This article is an extract from Chip Carving You can buy Chip Carving from Gifts to...
Charles Mak built this saw vice for his panel saws and shows you how he...
The author provides a guide for carving a trio of Wilson’s birds of paradise. Wilson’s...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
The final in our series on making a custom knife handle, Randy Maxey shows an...
Richard Findley takes a look at involuted turning for the first time. Involuted turning, or...
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 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.