The Woodworker & Good Woodworking – August 2022

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In part 1 of this article, Shaun Newman shows how to make your own Malagasy Kabosy

PROJECTS & TURNING

WHEELBARROW
Working from a project plan in the July 1945 issue of The Woodworker, Peter Dunsmore follows the original dimensions to recreate the ‘modern’ wheelbarrow design shown here, which doubles up as a handy garden planter

HORIZONTAL ROUTER TABLE
You may think that a horizontal router table performs exactly the same functions as a vertical one, but working with a router in this orientation actually has a number of significant advantages, as Alan Holtham shows

MADAGASCAN MALODY – PART 1
In the first of a two-part series, Shaun Newman shows how to make this beautiful box-shaped wooden guitar, which is commonly played in Madagascar. He begins by looking at the instrument’s origins before going on to construct the neck, headstock and soundbox

'FOLD' BEDSIDE TABLES
Greig Fensome takes us through the design and making process that resulted in his ‘Fold’ pair

TURNED DESK TIDY TRIO
Les Thorne jazzes up his desk by turning three different accessories using a selection of exotic timbers, all of which feature ready-made brassware

STANLEY PLANE REVIVAL
Phil Davy obeys his conscience and gives a neglected old block plane a new lease of life

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As Iain Whittington shows, in knife carving, the ‘V’tool can be replaced by the use of the short blade chip-knife

TECHNICAL

TIMBER TERMS – PART 42
In the penultimate part of this series, Peter Bishop is still in the Ws, but there’s not many more to go!

DECORATIVE KNIFE-CARVING
Starting with a brief history of the carving knife, Iain Whittington goes on to demonstrate the practical use of various knives for a ‘flat plane’ carving depicting a troll perched atop a fence post

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Ania Boryslawska with her final work, including the ‘Jolene’ cabinet in elm, cherry, sycamore and maple with hand-gilded detailing and brass fixtures

FEATURES

ARCHIVE

Browsing The Woodworker of July 1958 reminds Robin Gates of adventurous family outings in a Ford ‘Pop’

LIBERON COMPETITION WINNER
Having asked readers to share their woodworking projects and show off their workshop skills, we finally announce the deserving winner of the recent Liberon competition as well as sharing a few other selected entries

THE ALAN PETERS FURNITURE AWARD 2022
For the second year running, this is your opportunity to be part of a prestigious annual award, which champions UK furniture designing and making talent while celebrating the life and work of the late Alan Peters OBE

CHIPPENDALE SCHOOL 2022 GRADUATE SHOWCASE
Featuring a multitude of international talent, join us as we celebrate the exquisite work of Chippendale International School of Furniture’s 2022 Professional Course graduates

TAKE 5
Ahead of the deadline for the Alan Peters Furniture Award 2022, this month’s selection is inspired by the work of the man himself – from curved drawer slips inspired by Alan’s original design to a letter rack made using old stocks of Devon walnut from his very collection

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Using the supplied 5mm ‘T’ handle hex screwdriver, the motor on the Suhner 1,530W router motor can be quickly fitted into the adaptor by tightening two screws in the collar, as John Lloyd demonstrates

ON TEST
sauter router lifts & Suhner router motor

Antex Fire Writer pyrography kit


Nijihiro chisels & Genno hammer

WIN!
A powerful top combination for the router table, we’re giving one lucky reader the chance to win a pivoting sauter router lift OFL3.0 and Suhner 1,530W router motor – worth £750! Find further details and entry requirements on page 18 or click here.

YOUR FAVOURITES
As well as all this, you can also expect to find your usual favourite pages, including news, welcome, marketplace, next month, letters and readers’ tips, plus much more.

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