How to

Sharpening 101

Sharp tools are essential for good woodworking. This video introduces some basic techniques for achieving that.

Using Drawknives

An old fashioned hand tool with underrated potential.

Fairing Curves

Templates, jigs, tools and techniques for achieving flowing curves.

Bandsaw 101

A video presentation on knowing and using your bandsaw.

Make an essential workshop tool with Richard Raffan.

This video shows an easy way to saw accurate trenches.

Anton Gerner builds a mobile tool storage-cum-workstation.

Router 101

Tips on basic router usage from Richard Vaughan.

Dovetail Jig Demo

Can’t make it to a wood show? Here's a video demo of the Gifkins Dovetail jig.

Neil Scobie casts light on a simple and stylish project.

The hand can be quicker than the power tool.

How to get an angle on those edges you're shooting for.

This video shows how to take your work to the next level.

Raf Nathan demonstrates some handy jigs for handsawing.

Inspired by China

Much can be learnt from recreating the furniture of another period, explains Rodney Hayward.

Anthony Warfe shows how to 'paint' it black.