The Woodworker Magazine August 2021 Retour à l'édition précédente

"From a carving masterclass with wood artist Mark Doolittle to an exclusive feature on a true one-of-a-kind hand saw from Skelton Saws, our August issue presents a challenging, inspirational & approachable woodworking mix – enjoy!

PROJECTS & TURNING
• VIENNA WALL CLOCK – PART 1: In this complex two-parter, Peter Skilton opts for octagons rather than squares as he embarks on this impressive build
• MY FIRST STOOL: Candidly sharing mistakes he made along the way, Geoff Ryan’s elm stool is not only functional, but more importantly, comfortable
• NEBULA BOWL: Colin Simpson takes inspiration from our great galaxy to create an eye-catching bowl with a cosmic twist
• GARDENING AIDS: Les Thorne’s handy turned garden aids make great gifts as well as offering the perfect opportunity for practising tool skills
• FARMHOUSE CHAIR: Glenn Perry sets about replacing the arms and updating the finish on an old chair, which now much improved, enjoys regular use

TECHNICAL
• WOODWORKER’S ENCYCLOPEDIA: Peter Bishop focuses on plywood but also spends time in the countryside where pleaching and pollarding are rife
• CARVING MASTERCLASS: Fine woodworking artist Mark Doolittle shares the tips and techniques he uses to create his intricate carvings
• MITRE JOINTS: Regarded as one of the most troublesome joints, Andy Standing shows how to get your mitres just right, every time

FEATURES
• THE ST PAUL'S CATHEDRAL SAW: Using historic timber from the bells of St Paul’s, and fashioned on the Chippendale Dovetail Saw handle, Shane Skelton has created a true one-off in every sense of the word
• MARK DOOLITTLE IN PROFILE: Mark Doolittle’s pieces serve to express the dynamic form of growth and symmetry encountered in cells and tissues, as well as in whole organisms throughout the natural world
• THE BORDON MEN'S SHED: Clive Handy of Bordon Men’s Shed talks