Here we are in the middle of the summer and it is the perfect time of year to get some of those outdoor jobs done. To this end, Keith smith is in the garden building raised beds and frames to cover them. In between times he has been back in his workshop building a compact mitre saw stand.
Gordon Warr has built a very neat drop-leaf table showing you how to achieve the perfect rule joint and how to fit lopers - what are lopers? All is…
Behind the scenes we have been working hard to find you some of the most interesting woodworking projects around and this month we have some crackers! Duncan Rose has been hard at it with a pair of Shaker inspired bookcases. We paid Duncan a visit a few weeks ago and found him in his well-appointed single garage workshop. It never fails to amaze me just how small our contributors workshops really are. It proves that you do not need a lot…
Another feature packed issue for you to enjoy. We have been busy sorting out a diverse collection of articles this month. There's something for everyone, from new and established contributors. All the articles are packed with techniques for you to use in your own woodworking, even if you are not following the published project. Some are simple and others are just plane clever. Whatever your woodworking interest there will be something to…
You will find an expanded news section this month. In two sections we will include other items that may well be of interest to you. Over the fence is a place where we will slot in little snippets of interest that are woodwork related, that we hear on the woodwork grapevine or you the readers send in to us. Anything goes here from hints and tips and readers questions to interesting photographs or unusual purchases. Our other new section…
This month you will find Andy Standing on the front cover amongst a pile of tools in his workshop ready for another rigorous testing session. Towards the back of the magazine you will also find him sampling a few tasty biscuit jointers and passing on a few tips along the way.
In its simplest form, woodworking involves taking a large piece of wood, cutting and shaping it into smaller pieces and reassembling them in a different order to make something useful or decorative. The cutting and shaping is relatively straightforward bit. It’s when you come to join all the pieces back together again that the fun begins
The Joint Genie System is the one I've used here
Joining options
Making a beautifully…
