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PROJECTS & TURNING

CONVENE CHAIRS & TABLES
This set of two chairs and two side tables by Mark Hampson nests into one compact unit when not in use, and looks stylish in both guises

SCRATCH-BUILT WORKBENCH
Using reclaimed materials and a few workshop staples, Paul Chesterman shows that it’s entirely possible to build a solid, freestanding workbench for around £10

STAVE-JOINTED PLATTERS
Using his own multi-dimensional turning techniques, Rod Tallack shows how to produce some unusual platters

LOG BIRD BOX
Tony ‘Bodger’ Scott makes a snug home for garden birds

SPLINE-JOINTED BOX
Ben Brandt uses aluminium to add decorative contrast to a lovely walnut box with maple lining

SALT PIG
A salt pig, traditionally a simple jar for storing salt, is usually made from earthenware, but here, Les Thorne shows how to turn this classic kitchen item in oak and zebrano

TECHNICAL

SAFETY FIRST
Considering the fact that safety should always be at the forefront of every woodworker’s mind, here we discuss the issue of unguarded machines and how to avoid dangerous practices

TIMBER TERMS – PART 36
Peter Bishop continues working his way through the Ss, and there’s still quite a way to go!

TIMBER PREP BY HAND
Cheaper, quieter and very satisfying, too: preparing timber by hand needn’t be slow or difficult, says Mike Riley

HALVING JOINTS
The halving joint is mainly used in framing work and where two components cross or meet one another in the same plane. Easy to cut by hand or machine, there are several variations of the joint, though all follow the same basic principle, as shown by Andy Standing

FEATURES

JOBS, JOINTS & JOURNALISM
Peter Scaife, editor of The Woodworker in the mid-1960s, recalls a very different world of woodworking

BOX-MAKING MASTER
Hearing Steve Altman modestly describe his pieces as “bits of eye candy”, those not familiar with this boxmaking master’s incredible body of work would be forgiven for underestimating an immense talent

ARCHIVE
Looking to cut better dovetail joints, Robin Gates turns to The Woodworker of May 1951

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

A WOODWORKING LINK WITH THE PAST
Jim Sutherland tells us why, after all these years, his Grandfather’s old tools still hold such a central place in his tool cupboard

TAKE 5
Featuring two wonderful chair designs – one modelled on a workboat and the other a miniature Windsor in black cherry – we hope you enjoy this month’s hand-picked selection

ON TEST

Trend T18S/R14 18V cordless 1/4in brushless router kit 

Veritas Side-Clamping Honing Guide from Classic Hand Tools

Record Power SC1 (2in) mini chuck package & three-piece turning tool sets 

WIN!

We’ve teamed up with Trend to give one lucky reader the chance to win a complete T18S cordless router kit, which includes everything you need to get started. For entry details, see page 25 of the February issue and follow the instructions given, or click here – good luck!

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.

We hope you enjoy the February 2022 issue of The Woodworker & Good Woodworking, which is now on sale! Pick up your copy today, or why not subscribe?