The Woodworker inc Good Woodworking – March 2022

With spring on the horizon, what better way to celebrate than getting back into the workshop. We've got a selection of simple projects to entice you, technical articles to help hone your skills, a number of fantastic features, plus a brand-new competition from Liberon, which runs over the next three issues

 

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Michael Allsop's mantel clock is made using only hand tools

PROJECTS & TURNING

CLASSIC CAKE STAND
With a little help from his niece, who’s a very skilled baker, Les Thorne makes a classic cake stand in English ash and sapele, which features a simple ‘T’ bar handle design

MANTEL CLOCK
Michael Allsop presents an alternative approach to a typical mantelpiece clock project, using only hand tools

WOODTURNING MEETS POTTERY
Is it possible to recreate the shapes and colours of a pottery bowl, in wood? Bob Chapman fires up the lathe and sets about creating a near-perfect replica

PIANO STOOL REPLICA
Stephen Holliday makes a copy of an antique piano stool with a view to re-selling it

SHOOTING BOARD
Phil Davy shows you how to make this nice and easy project that will certainly prove useful in the future

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In a combination of chopping and paring, here, John Bullar uses a bevel-sided chisel to convert a pair of drilled holes into a rectangular socket

TECHNICAL

TOOL RACKS FROM OFFCUTS
When it came to sourcing timber for a new project, rather than paying a visit to his local timber merchant, Gareth Jones turned to the offcuts pile, using various bits to make a range of tool racks

TIMBER TERMS – PART 37
Peter Bishop moves through the shadows to a stout heart, covers some swaging, then just about trickles into the Ts with a bit of a tally and some tacks

CHOOSING & USING CHISELS FOR FURNITURE MAKING
John Bullar looks at how chisels and gouges are used by furniture makers, before going on to discuss a number of techniques and the types available

BOX-MAKING BRILLIANCE
Andy Standing shows you how to make a spline dovetail joint as well as a simple jig. Popular with box-makers, this attractive joint is known for adding strength and decoration

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Given suitable support, David Burton's ‘Victory composite’ can be turned; this bowl is finished with gold leaf

FEATURES

ARCHIVE
The January 1915 issue of The Woodworker propels Robin Gates into the great outdoors for research into a springtime project

MEET THE CHAIRMEN
Former editor Peter Scaife gives us a tour of his impressive chair collection, including examples acquired by inheritance, gift or purchase, as well as two designs of his own making

VICTORY REINCARNED
David Burton adds a theatrical flourish to talks that he gives by donning the Nelson kit he had specially made

BRIDGING THE GAP
When we associate bridges with significant places or events, we risk forgetting their relatively modest but valuable everyday functions, says Paul Greer, who brings us a history of those made in wood

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

TAKE 5
This month’s selection features a reimagined Gerhard Heintzman baby grand piano that serves as a wall-mounted bar and cocktail cabinet, followed by a wonderful turned and carved piece featuring an exquisite gold leaf interior

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Benchdogs MK2 Rail Square

ON TEST

Benchdogs MK2 Rail Square

Timberland PRO® workwear

Shogun Japanese saws

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WIN!
We’re teaming up with woodcare experts, Liberon, to give you the opportunity to showcase your woodworking skills and win a prize bundle worth over £300. Running over the next three issues, see page page 22 for further details!

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 March 2022 issue of The Woodworker & Good Woodworking, which is now on sale! Pick up your copy today, or why not subscribe?

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