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.
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!
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
Leading power tool manufacturer Makita UK has expanded its XGT 40VMax range of machines with the launch of the DK0014G two-piece combo kit, DK0172G XGT two-piece combo kit, KP001G planer, HS011G circular saw and VC005GL, VC002GL and VC004GL dust extractors
This week's #woodworkerfriday5 selection focuses on the use of wood as a primary material to create pieces that aren't just functional, but also aesthetically pleasing
Festool is expanding its 18V range with the launch of two cordless compact dust extractors – the CTC MINI and the CTC MIDI – both of which combine a mobile, dust-free and healthy working environment
While the autumn and winter months may seem a fair way off, now's the time to start thinking about protecting your exterior woodwork from these poor weather conditions, which will save you repair time and money in the long run
Liberon Decking Oil is formulated to penetrate deep into the wood, is highly water-resistant with UV filters to prevent fading, and helps to restore colour and beauty to decking that's already weathered
What do floor laying, exterior construction, timber construction and interior finishing have in common? The answer is simple: all trades need a compact saw that’s precise, reliable and, most importantly, completely flexible
Fusing vintage and modern furniture making as well as themes of nature in woodturning and carving, here we present this week's #woodworkerfriday5 selection
