Our first issue of the New Year actually appears just before Christmas – too late perhaps for you to make a project as a present, but still in time for you to buy something for the woodworker in your life. How about an annual subscription to the magazine, for example? Meanwhile, between the covers of the January 2011 issue you’ll find the usual great mix of projects, features and tests…• Prize summerhouse – As a…
If you can't find Good Woodworking in your local newsagent, you can order a copy direct from 0844 848 88 22 PROJECTSCurves, capitals and columns: Ralph Harvey’s elegant carriage clock is surprisingly straightforward to turn. Full size plans included to make life even easierDefining features: designer-maker Greig Fensome’s wine tables utilise blockboard to stunning effect – a free detachable set of…
Another year draws to a close on The Woodworker, and with Christmas just around the corner we’ve gathered together a bumper selection of projects to make and features to read, all guaranteed to keep you busy for the next few weeks. Just when you thought you could lock up the workshop for the winter…
• Suite inspiration – Our star feature this month is the opening chapter in a series of pieces designed and made by…
If you can't find Good Woodworking in your local newsagent, you can order a copy direct from 0844 848 88 22 PROJECTSTalking points: a commission to design and construct some furniture fit for former American presidents, the highest echelons of the literati and some of the most illustrious names from the world of journalism brings out the best in former cover star Phil Koomen First-class dining: a bride-to-be's…
“Remember, remember the fifth of November…” is a rhyme every child learns at school, and it’s a timely reminder that fireworks are just around the corner. We’ve certainly got a brilliant show for you in the magazine this month, with a great selection of eye-catching projects and a wide range of other features for you to read and enjoy. Let’s kick off with our star builds…
• Cutting corners…
The latest issue of Practical Woodworking is dedicated to choosing and using the world's most versatile power tool - the router.The publication is split into several sections. The first offers lots of advice from routing experts on how to choose the right router, decide on the correct cutters, how to get started and also use the tool with guide bushes and in a router table.The subject of the second section is setting up and cutters. This…
If you can't find Good Woodworking in your local newsagent, you can order a copy direct from 0844 848 88 22 It’s that time of year again…the skies are darkening, the trees are losing their leaves and the weather is miserable. But don’t despair, because that also means that it’s time for our annual Special Issue, sure to brighten a wintery day! Issue 233 of Good Woodworking is all about…
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PROJECTS
Computer desk: kicking off his office refit, Dominic Collings creates a functional desk that fits perfectly into a corner thanks to some handy scribing
Fold bedside cabinets: furniture that flows like fabric? Not as tricky as it sounds, says Greig Fensome, whose design methodology is truly…
Autumn is in the air as we go to press this month. The cricket season has just come to an end, the spiders are moving back into the shed and the evenings are drawing in. But that’s all the more reason to creosote the fence, put the garden to bed, and start to plan some woodworking projects to while away the spare time you’ll now have on your hands. We have plenty of ideas for you…
• Stand and deliver – Keith…
After last month’s amazing wooden motorbike story, we couldn’t resist following up with the story of Alan Turner’s one-string guitar – the aptly named diddley bow – which he made after seeing one being played at the recent Reading music festival. He says it’s the perfect instrument for the budding blues guitarist, and explains in detail how you can build one yourself…
Once again we have four regular…
In this month's issue of Good Woodworking - September 2010
FEATURES
Order and creation
Straight talk from award-winning maker Nick Gutfreund who has a way of seeing projects that cuts through the nonsense
Foot power
Meet Robin Wood, the man who uses a foot-powered pole lathe and homemade tools to create wooden bowls
PROJECTS
Oak mantelpiece: Putting his bulk-buy-oak to good use, Dominic Collings rebuilds a fire surround…
The latest issue of Practical Woodworking is full of great toy and game projects aimed to inspire, excite and entertain both the maker and the lucky recipient.
The publication is split into several sections. The first features toys designed for playtime that should appeal to younger children. It includes ideas to keep them active and learning through play.
The subject of the second section is games and puzzles and it contains a range…
Among all the usual ingredients in your favourite woodworking magazine, we’ve unearthed a couple of entertaining stories this month with a distinctly outdoor flavour. The first is a description of the restoration of an old cider mill, a job that contributor Peter Bishop took on with relish. We suspect he was paid in pints…
The second story also has a boozy connection! It started life with a bet in the pub that Kieran Felton…
FEATURES
No pretensions
It’s designer furniture and it looks fantastic, but there are no fussy, elaborate touches to the making – we peruse the work of Greig Fensome
Raise your game
Sunk, seated, raised and fielded: Whichever way you like it, Andy King shows you the art of panelling
PROJECTS
Spalted beech cabinet: Brian Barber allows some stunning timber to guide his design
Outdoor structures: The perfect summer…
There’s a bumper collection of no fewer than five fantastic projects for you to tackle this month, whether you’re just a weekend woodworker or have more serious shed time at your disposal.
• King of the castle – Paul Sellers returns to The Woodworker after a couple of years working in the USA to present a sturdy garden bench that’s fit for the National Trust… and look where he’s photographed it!…
