In this month's Good Woodworking
We're looking at different approaches to woodworking this month ~ an opportunity to think a bit about the future.
There's Mike Sturgeon at one end of the spectrum using a homemade CNC router for his Regency chair project, while at the other end Phil Whitfeld questions the role of technology in craft and Ben Plewes wonders whether his computer is absorbing too much of his designing and making time in Notes From A Small Workshop.
Journeying East ~ and away from power tools altogether ~ Andy King gazes through the looking glass to answer some of the mysteries of Japanese tools. Ultimately we'll be asking, how do Eastern tools compare with Western tools?
There's something for every discipline too, from Back To Basics' look at the fundamentals behind our materials and Richard Maguire's practical cupboard project, to the fine skill of Martin Aplin with his Ercol-style corner cabinet.
It's an issue jam-packed with variety we think you'll find. Hopefully you'll enjoy it as much as we enjoyed making it!
FEATURES
Journey to the East
To pull or to push? Andy King tries out a range of Japanese hand tools, providing his typically comprehensive account!
How does wood work?
In our very first Back To Basics ~ a series looking at the fundamentals behind woodworking ~ we get to grips with raw materials
Corner cabinet
Significant Styles follows in the footsteps of Luciano Ercolani, as Martin Aplin builds a cabinet from ash
The craftsman's demise?
Far from suggesting that we surrender in the face of modernity, Phil Whitfeld rallies us to the makers' cause ~ keep learning, work hard and pass on those skills!
PROJECTS
Wall cupboard
Richard Maguire's practical project demonstrates how easy, valuable and fun workshop furniture can be to make
Turned coat stand
Made from stunning mahogany, Dave Roberts' piece is 6ft tall
Regency chair
Boasting majestic curves, Mike Sturgeon's project mixes traditional woodworking with CNC technology
Notes From A Small Workshop
Downing mouse and keyboard, Ben Plewes calls time on designing and gets going with his desk build
Time to improvise
Need a tool that doesn't exist? Sounds like a job for tool-modifying extraordinaire Stephen Simmons
ON TEST
Blue Spot safety knife
Draper CHD183V2KLI drill
Laguna Driftmaster
Veritas dovetail saw
PLUS: The Oldfield Chronicles ~ David recounts his very own horror story, proving that even the pros can make mistakes!
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