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“Make it with us”
Kurt Hertzog looks at using various types of shell in his turned work. As we’ve...
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...
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...
Richard Findley looks at what is needed to turn for furniture I trained as a...
Robert Sorby is generously offering a bundle of tools from their new Robert Sorby Select...
Dave Western hops into action with this frog face For many years I have been...
In this step-by-step guide, Peter wood shows us how to construct an attractive and practical...
With more than 100,000 species of woods in the world, most turners shouldn’t have a...
You can buy Routing for only £20/ $28 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £25 / $35 🇬🇧...
Isreal Martin describes making a special box from an old European walnut tree A few...
Dave Western shows how to create some wintery Celtic decorations. With wood bins bursting with all...
In an abridged extract from All New Turning Projects, Richard Raffan makes these simple handled...
Peter Benson looks at selecting the perfect carving knife. The most common questions I am asked...
The author shows how to carve this beautiful bird of prey. The bearded vulture (Gypaetus...
Mark Dunning makes the ideal bench for his workshop with twin screw vices and multiple...
A 300-year-old Polish beech has won the annual competition that highlights significant trees A beech...
Continuing from Back to Basics – Types of Hardwood, this week we will look at...
Giacomo Malaspina goes back to basics with some old-fashioned carpentry techniques This article could start...
Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a shallow maple leaf dish. This project is aimed...
Derek Jones uncovers some of the basics of router joinery For several years, I shared...
In an extract from his new book, Dorian Bracht provides an overview of Japanese saws...
Jim Bennett follows traditional shaker design principles to make a special desk for a poet...
Amber Bailey reflects on the benefits of adding decorative metalwork to wood. Natural glue for...
Mike Darlow turns a chess set based on a trumpet-shape design. The set shown above...
Duane Cartwright explains how to carve these festive cards, which make great handmade gifts As...
Sue Harker pens a piece describing how to turn a paper holder It is amazing...
Zoë Gertner nestles into a project that will put a feather in your carving cap...
Wayne Bennett makes an oak box to store watches and cufflinks I was commissioned to...
The Peacock bedroom will be much tidier now that Mitch has made a pair of...
We have picked out some of the most common woods used in woodwork, including visual...
Mark Baker explores creating that elusive perfect cut The perfect cut is something every turner...
In part one of a two-part series, guest editor Nic Westermann covers the basics of...
This nest of tables was made some years ago to complement a client’s existing furniture....
Kurt Hertzog looks at using waterborne finishes Coalescing finishes are waterborne finishes and they cure...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
Dan Schwank demonstrates his method for producing batches of accurate winding sticks One of the...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A. Maxey...
Nic Westermann looks at the methods available to sharpen these tools effectively I should start...
Small can sometimes be very practical. Although an adage often reserved for hand tools, some...
John Adamson traces the origins of a tool that’s found a use in every trade....
Richard Findley takes a look at the best way to part off your spindle work...
Nancy Hiller shows how to recreate two of Davies’ decorative effects When John Ruskin enumerated...
We’ve all struggled with a job and wished we had a better way of doing...
Expert gilder Paul Wilson shows you how to gild an awkward claw foot Paul Wilson...
In the first of a two-part article, Colwin Way looks at supporting and giving lift...
There are many ways to create hollow woodturnings, ranging from the very traditional gouges to...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
Kurt Hertzog talks us through what he calls ‘the biggest wins’… If you’ve been turning...
A continuing series looking at trees, timber and their uses. This time we look at...
If having a little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing, could knowing too much be...
Andy Coates says it is time to bring the versatile scraper back in from the...
Amber Bailey likes to make sure her veneers are in a respectable condition. As anyone...
Ramon Valdez makes some custom holding accessories for his new sliding tablesaw When I finally...
Hand planes are essential tools for woodworking, designed to shape, smooth, and flatten wood surfaces....
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
With more than a nod towards mid-century modern style, Charles Mak finds a simple way...
Anne Briggs Bohnett constructs a dovetailed writing desk with room for a few of life’s...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
Expert gilder Paul Wilson, the subject of our carving feature, shows you how to gild...
Paul Purnell carves this distinctive river bird in a moment of stillness to create a...
How do we duplicate the bevels on the original knife handle so they are identical...
Louise Biggs continues her series by building a decorative and intricate bookcase Having completed the...
Make a quick and useful key rack, perfect for a gift! Sometimes you just want...
If you want to make this dragon as a woodcarving, it works well in oak...
Over the years my off-the-shelf bench gradually had more and more bits screwed and bolted...
Colwin Way continues his turnings with a set of table skittles. This project sprang to...
Sue Harker shows how to make a create a textured bowl using a long-neck grinder,...
Andy Coates looks at a commonly made object and deconstructs it to make something more...
The author takes you from sharpening your knives to making your first triangular chip cut....
Andrew Thomas explores making a stylised reef-dwelling fish. During my teenage years, I spent most...
Amber Bailey goes more or less round in circles to produce a simple fun jigsaw. Rather than...
David Barron makes good use of a chestnut board with this small project I don’t usually...
Steve Bisco carves and guilds a classical acanthus swirl in sapele mahogany The classical acanthus...
The author makes a kitless Ebonite rollerball pen The kitless fountain pen I made in...
Michael T Collins makes a Shaker candle stand What you will need Tools Wood For...
Steve Bisco carves a jewellery dish in the Arts & Crafts style The craftsmen and...
Richard Findley shares a simple technique for turning a perfect sphere. Turned wooden spheres hold...
Steve Bisco shows us how to make a trellis obelisk to create a focal point...
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.