If you can't find Good Woodworking in your local newsagent, you can order a copy direct from 0844 848 88 22 PROJECTSQuick-build sawhorse: Makers’ notes regular Stephen Gooda chips in with a simple but handy project
Wenge bathroom units: Mark Griffith’s latest project is truly a triumph of beauty over adversity
If only the Romans had given us 13 four-week months in the year instead of the regular 12, we wouldn’t have to call our extra issue ‘Summer’. But they didn’t and we have… and here it is – 92 pages filled with the usual mixture of projects, techniques and tests to keep you busy whenever rain stops play. We’ll start as usual with a look at the Projects section…
Marilyn Monroe was more renowned for her own beauty than her wise words on the subject, but she certainly was on to something when she observed, “imperfection is beauty.” Those three words say volumes about the character of beauty, particularly when it comes to beauty in the natural world. It is not too much of a leap to say that it is imperfection that gives wood its unique personality as a material, as compared to the uniformity of…
If you’ve ever worried about moisture levels in your wood store and you live in the south of England, fear not! As the long, dry spring turns into what is being billed as the greatest drought since 1893, your timber will be virtually kiln-dried and ready to use. So open up our July issue and see what we have to keep you busy in the workshop this month. We’ll start as usual with…
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The recent sub-tropical spring weather has given outdoor woodworkers an early head start this year. So whether you’re planning a garden woodwork project or just enjoying moving your Workmate out into the sunshine, we have a good selection of features this month to tempt you into a bout of woodworking…
If you can't find Good Woodworking in your local newsagent, you can order a copy direct from 0844 848 88 22 COLLECTED WISDOM Boxmaking special: We’ve plundered the Good Woodworking archive to bring you our comprehensive boxmaking special, which includes everything you need to know to kick start your career as a boxmaker. The special caters for woodworkers of all skill levels, taking you from the most basic mitred…
In this episode Peter looks at what to consider when choosing your veneers, how to flatten buckled veneers and the some of the problems you may encounter when mounting them on to different types of wood.