Featuring a varied selection of projects to make, techniques to learn and interesting features to pique your interest, our July issue also includes a fantastic competition from Trend
With the good weather here at last, it’s time to restart any DIY projects around the home that have been previously neglected due to the rainy season. Ryobi, the power and garden tool manufacturer, has launched several new tools to help speed up any creations, renovations or maintenance needed around the house and garden
Today, a significant new apprenticeship scheme has been launched by the National Trust and the Hamish Ogston Foundation to tackle the nationwide heritage skills shortage.
From bespoke cabinetmaking and boxmaking to beautiful woodenware painted using traditional milk paints, this week's #woodworkerfriday5 selection showcases a wealth of woodworking skill
The Peter Child artist’s pyrography machine is widely regarded as the machine of choice by many professionals. Powerful enough to create dense textures and patterns, its slim, light and comfortable-to-use pen design also delivers the perfect balance for the finest detail work - making it an ideal choice for the novice too
To celebrate Her Majesty The Queen's Platinum Jubilee and 70 years on the throne, we bring you a special #woodworkerfriday5, which showcases the skill of various makers across a variety of woodworking disciplines
Makita UK has expanded its offering with the launch of two new corded routers: the RP2303F 1/2in plunge router and the RT0702C 1/4in router trimmer - both of which offer the power and precision required to make light work of any woodworking task
V33, the innovative surface solutions expert, has come up with some helpful advice for anyone wishing to paint their timber garden decking. Marketing Manager, Richard Bradley, says that the first step is choosing the correct paint
Makita UK is celebrating 50 years of trading in the UK. With over 100 years of heritage and since entering the UK market in 1972, Makita UK has been at the forefront of innovation and delivered a wide range of high-quality, durable tools that tradespeople across the country can rely on to tackle any job
After years of planning, and taking just over five months to build, Westonbirt Arboretum's brand-new Community Shelter is now open. The shelter will provide a lasting, calm and protective space to participants of the community programme, sitting comfortably in its woodland setting.
This week's #woodworkerfriday5 selection is inspired by the work of the late, great Alan Peters OBE. From curved drawer slips inspired by his original design to a letter rack made using old stocks of Devon walnut from his collection, we hope that these pieces – which include the work of two past award winners – offer some guidance to those applying for The Alan Peters Furniture Award 2022
Our June issue will get you in the mood for summer – how about dusting off your tools and making some outdoor projects, or learning a new technical skill? We also have two fantastic competitions for you to enter, so there's a lot to get excited about – enjoy!
