When you buy quality, they say, it only hurts once; buy poor quality and you’ll end up paying twice – and that’s never truer than when you’re buying tools. The Mar/May issue of Practical Woodworking sees Andy King bring together his selection of hand and power tools – from spokeshaves to screw guns, and chisels to circular saws – that represent some of the best performance, quality and value for money in their…
If you can't find Good Woodworking in your local newsagent, you can order a copy direct from 0844 848 88 22 PROJECTSCushy number: The challenges of African paduak stand between Michael Forster and a mini' chest of drawers to house his trinketsThe ultimate worktop: "If you want something done right, do it yourself," says Andy King, as he attempts to create the perfect bench Small footprint, big choice: Alan Willey's nest…
Environmental charity WWF has released a new study that shows that British companies are using timber from illegal sources. The report, entitled ‘What Wood You Choose’, suggests that not all timber that purports to be sustainably and legally sourced actually is, and hammers home the importance of using FSC certified timber. Companies that have been making false promises come into the firing line, with some that claim to have been…
Ahoy, door makers! Hinge specialist Nico has expanded its range of architectural hardware with the addition a number of new products….and to help you keep track of all these it has also released a new catalogue. Amongst the additions is the new triple knuckle butt hinge, measuring 101 x 76mm and designed to offer a high performance alternative to commodity ball bearing butt hinges. There is also a new range of hinges designed for…
The British Furniture Confederation has published its latest strategic plan, intended to clarify the BFC’s role to identify ways that the industry can be supported over the next five years. The Confederation works with the Government on behalf of the industry. The plan, which you can read in full here, aims to fulfil the BFC’s mission statement of sustaining “a strong and influential dialogue with the Government,…
If you can't find Good Woodworking in your local newsagent, you can order a copy direct from 0844 848 88 22 PROJECTSRuhlmann rules (on the cover): OK? Mark Griffiths spectacular curved cabinets pay tribute to legendary designer Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann The mackerel: having snared a big fish with his 'sprat' chairs, David Oldfield sets to work on 'the mackerel': a Macasser ebony and Masur birch sideboardDining in…
The Furniture Industry Sustainability Programme (FISP) has welcomed its first non-EU based manufacturer, Turkish furniture making firm Yonga Mobilya. Yonga was founded in 1974 by Turkish workers in Germany, and today employs 230 people. It is an exclusive supplier to Marks & Spencer, and as well as being the FISP’s first non-EU member, is also the first from Marks & Spencer’s supply chain. It is committed to the…
Gary Goby founded the timber retailer that bears his name in order to meet his children’s university costs. It was ran from a barn-cum-workshop on his six acres of land in Oregon in the U.S. He had no idea that a few years later the company’s annual sales would have reached seven figures, that it would employ five people, and that it would fill a five acre lot and a 10,000 square foot warehouse. But what allowed Goby Walnut &…
If you can't find Good Woodworking in your local newsagent, you can order a copy direct from 0844 848 88 22 PROJECTSThe boxmaker’s art: Ian Hawthorne’s elegant jewellery box is the epitome of precision, full size pull out plans includedAway with the fairies: the green man is the inspiration for Iain Whittington’s woodcarving Keeping up appearances: Mark Griffiths is commissioned to build a pair of oak…
If you can't find Good Woodworking in your local newsagent, you can order a copy direct from 0844 848 88 22 PROJECTSCurves, capitals and columns: Ralph Harvey’s elegant carriage clock is surprisingly straightforward to turn. Full size plans included to make life even easierDefining features: designer-maker Greig Fensome’s wine tables utilise blockboard to stunning effect – a free detachable set of…
