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Steve Bisco carves a Norman Romanesque corbel with an 11th-century figure When William the Conqueror,...
Steve Bisco carves a Norman Romanesque corbel with an 11th-century figure When William the Conqueror,...
A perfect, well-organised space in which to work is every woodworker’s dream. Here we show...
John Adamson traces the origins of a tool that’s found a use in every trade....
Kurt Hertzog looks at using waterborne finishes Coalescing finishes are waterborne finishes and they cure...
Key considerations and making a modified basic mallet with Andy Coates. Bench mallets are a...
John Adamson traces the origins of a tool that’s found a use in every trade....
A perfect, well-organised space in which to work is every woodworker’s dream. Here we show...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using waterborne finishes Coalescing finishes are waterborne finishes and they cure...
We meet Victoria Walpole, a Northumberland- based marquetry artist Victoria Walpole has had a varied...
Maurice Tebbutt and Keith Drew talk us through the maths and making of a segmented...
Meet Sawstop, The US Tablessaw Brand Using Innovative Technology to Save Fingers Across Europe A...
Richard Findley explores common catches, why they happen and how to avoid them Catches are...
Josh Brower uses the shou sugi ban wood burning technique to make the two tablets...
Richard Findley takes a look at an area of turning that he has never explored...
Yannick Chastang investigates 18th-century finishing techniques. Introduction The following two-part series examines the details of...
Andrew Potocnik makes a decorative box out of pallet wood. So often one encounters timber...
Andrew Potocnik creates a piece inspired by a Cornish ceramicist. I’ve had an idea sitting...
Richard Findley continues his skew chisel series by making a wooden mallet for use around...
We look at a tree that is more universally useful than any other tree on...
Over the course of his career, Hampshire-based has moved from machine making to more of...
After a visit to Colombia to visit her family, a friend brought back a wooden...
A coffee table restoration project is a great way to enjoy the practical benefits of...
Derek Jones uncovers some of the basics of router joinery For several years, I shared...
Sue Harker pens a piece describing how to turn a paper holder It is amazing...
Derek Jones looks at a few techniques to help tone down the appearance of new...
Colwin Way takes the mechanism made by Richard Findley and adds his woodturner automaton I...
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Here are seven must-have woodworking measuring tools picked by the editors at the Woodworkers Institute...
Amber Bailey restores a delightful antique spirit level back to its former glory Any woodworker...
Colin Burlton carves a spring favourite This project is intended to be a snapshot in...
Richard Findley takes a look at the technique known as ring, or hoop, turning. I first...
We show you how to do it right! Marking out components for cutting and shaping...
Peter Wood looks at using mortises to make chairs Making slab and stick seating, as...
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
Murray Taylor gives you a brief history of the origins of the Celtic alphabet; plus...
Could your workshop use a bit of a tidy up? Well, the Editor talks us...
Faceplates still have a place in every wood turner’s workshop. I remember this was once...
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
Ramon Valdez upgrades his belt sander to tackle concave curves with ease and precision. Sanding...
We show you how to do it right! Marking out components for cutting and shaping...
Molly Winton continues her exploration of how to make your mark on turned work The...
Yannick Chastang investigates 18th-century finishing techniques. Introduction The following two-part series examines the details of...
Amber Bailey likes to make sure her veneers are in a respectable condition. As anyone...
Ramon Valdez makes a handy jig for shaping curved crest rails I recently created templates,...
Louise Biggs repairs a broken handle This repair to a finger-pull handle of a Chinese...
Timber isn’t a dead material, even though it is cut from a felled tree, because...
We explain the importance of jigs for routing. Routers only work safely and accurately because...
Philip Cooke demonstrates the use of a hand-drawn rod and hand tool skills to create...
Woodworking, an age-old craft, offers a unique blend of mental and physical benefits that make...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
In the previous article, we took a detailed look at the various hollowing rigs available,...
Whether you have loose drawers or none fitted at all, here is some useful advice...
Have you ever stood in a room and considered how many joints you are surrounded...
What to do about router cutter burns Burning tends to happen more on end grain...
Murray Taylor looks at some different ways of carving letters and introduces a new font...
I have been aware of the use of pewter in turning for a number of...
James Duxbury turns a kit for making paper planting pots In addition to woodturning my...
There is a yew (Taxus baccata) tree growing in the churchyard at Fortingall in Perthshire...
Although I have called this a book stand, it could be multifunctional. It could be...
Mark Dunning describes building his Corona Cabinet After years working as a landscaper, tree surgeon...
Sue Harker shows how to make a create a textured bowl using a long-neck grinder,...
Walter Hall Makes Two Boxes for Garden Birds The numbers of garden birds have declined...
Ian Woodford takes on his woodturning club’s challenge and creates something with a hole in...
Steve Bisco carves a solid block of oak into a medieval ‘mercy seat’ Our Gothic...
Carolin Reichert describes the creative use of Valchromat in her bespoke music cabinet. I entered the...
Mark Palma brings a modern approach to traditional rustic furniture The five-board bench has existed...
Mark Baker reimagines a vase in the flowing style of Ancient Rome The shape of...
Guest editor ZoëGertner is lured by the siren song into creating this deep-sea beauty I...
Mark Gough carves this unusual statue The statues of Easter Island, or Moai, have fascinated...
The author explores the spacing of letters, the different methods of carving them and some...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
In his book 30-minute Woodturning, Mark Baker tackles this challenging project Goblets are fun things...
Steve Bisco has been saving a special piece of mahogany for a project to do...
Colwin Way continues his turnings with a set of table skittles. This project sprang to...
Israel Martin describes the process of making a side cabinet with drawers using hands tools...
Andrew Potocnik lets nature take the lead with this project For so many of us,...
In an abridged extract taken from Turned Toys, the author turned a toy for a...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
Andrew Thomas explores making a stylised reef-dwelling fish. During my teenage years, I spent most...
Jim Bennett follows traditional shaker design principles to make a special desk for a poet...
Issue 333 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring projects and practical techniques, from a Craftsman-style cherry table and a classic rocking chair to floating shelves, a period garden gate, and workshop mallets. Sharpen your skills with expert advice on saw sharpening and working with solid wood, discover outstanding student craftsmanship, and meet talented designer-makers from around the world. Plus, enjoy a special woodworking book giveaway in this inspiring issue.
Issue 215 of Woodcarving is packed with inspiring projects and expert guidance, from Green Men and carved penguins to personalised serving boards and intricate sculpted heads. Learn practical carving skills with Peter Benson, explore the work of acclaimed wildfowl artist Pat Godin, and discover the beauty of foliate carving. With exhibition highlights, community news, and a free woodworking book offer, it’s an inspiring issue for carvers of every level.
Issue 426 of Woodturning is packed with inventive projects and expert techniques, from a walnut phone amplifier and hot-melt glue decorated bowl to shifted forms and unusual turned boxes. Explore basket illusion work, follow Richard Findley’s box-making series, and discover the craftsmanship behind James Carter’s signature Christmas ornaments. With highlights from the AAW Symposium and the latest turning community news, it’s an inspiring read for woodturners of all 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.