The Woodworker inc Good Woodworking – October 2021
Our October issue is here and it's just what you need to get in the mood for some autumn woodworking. From a fantastic feature on the finest bespoke hand saws, to projects including a Cheval mirror, children's playhouse and a lovely turned box, you're sure to find something that not only whets your appetite, but also inspires you to learn and grow in your hobby. Enjoy!
PROJECTS & TURNING
GORILLA TOY
Tom Wilson’s fantastic gorilla build uses beech and London plane to create a wonderful wooden version of this magnificent beast
CHILDREN'S PLAYHOUSE
Commissioned to make a bespoke two-storey playhouse for his grandchildren, Geoff Ryan’s first port of call was to ensure it featured a more solid construction than those available off-the-shelf
CHEVAL MIRROR
Peter Dunsmore’s take on a classic full-length Cheval mirror, using lengths of cherry, certainly adds to its sophisticated and elegant appearance
DECORATED TEAR-DROP VASE
Colin Simpson experiments with reactive metal paints to add an aged appearance to a tear-drop vase
CNC CLOCK
Mechanical devices made from wood are always impressive, and few more so than a working, accurate timepiece, as shown in this article by Christopher Blasius
APPLE & ROSEWOOD BOX
Influenced by the late woodturner Dennis Hutchinson, Les Thorne tackles the subject of boxmaking, choosing to make a design based on one of Dennis’ ideas, using two pieces of contrasting timber that complement one another in terms of grain and colour
TECHNICAL
TIMBER TERMS – PART 31
In this section of the directory, Peter Bishop gets stuck into the Rs, where he discusses radial shake, resaw, ridge and resin, among many other timber terms
INVISIBLE MITRE JOINTS
Dovetails are usually thought of as decorative joints, designed to be seen and admired as an example of the craftsman’s art. The mitred dovetail rather goes against this, however, as once completed the dovetails are invisible, as Andy Standing shows
EXTRACTING BROKEN SCREWS
If you’ve ever used small brass screws in hardwood, you’ll have undoubtedly run into issues. Mike McCrory offers his advice on dealing with the problem and tips on how to avoid this happening in the first place
FEATURES
ARCHIVE
Robin Gates is captivated by a jack plane and historic advertisements in The Woodworker and Allied Crafts Journal of March 6, 1909
SKELTON SAWS IN PROFILE
Based in a small workshop in North Yorkshire, Shane Skelton and his wife Jacqueline work tirelessly to create the finest examples of handmade English craftsmanship – bespoke saws designed to last a lifetime
CAN WOOD SAVE THE PLANET?
Looking to the future, building ‘green’ and taking into account the climate-related benefits of wood could be an important part of any solution, as Paul Greer discusses
WILD WOODWORKS IDAHO
Fusing discarded wood with metal and various upcycled items, Chuck and Debbie Spurgeon of Wild Woodworks Idaho create unique pieces using a multitude of techniques and processes
TAKE 5
From complex boxmaking to sculptural woodturning, toolmaking and wildlife carving, this month’s #woodworkerfriday5 selection is sure to brighten your day
ON TEST
- CamVac CGV336-4 dust extractor
- Peacock Oil Wick & Peacock Wax
- AUKTools mini tests
- Mirka DEOS orbital sander
WIN!
In conjunction with Skelton Saws, we're giving five lucky readers the chance to win a bespoke finishing kit from their Peacock Finishes range – worth £60 each. Handmade in Yorkshire by Shane Skelton, each finishing kit contains the following:
Peacock Oil Wick – Clear Figure – 250ml
Peacock Oil Wick – Rich Figure – 250ml
Peacock Wax Tin – 60ml
See inside the issue for details on how to enter – 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 October 2021 issue of The Woodworker & Good Woodworking, which is now on sale! Pick up your copy today, or why not subscribe?
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