From rough-sawn to finishing cuts, Neil Erasmus looks at safe practices for machining small sections.

The things we make for our own everyday use can be of greater value. Story by Terry Martin.

Robert Howard writes about his modified version of Sam Maloof’s classic chair joint.

For Robert Howard, creating his best work is about enjoying processes learnt through a disciplined approach.

Turn up the volume with these simple to make, low tech phone speakers.

Prefinishing components before assembly can deliver a better end result. Darren Oates shares some tips and tricks.

Here's a guide to the different types of traditional handplanes and their capabilities.

Box lids that combine different woods and materials, as well as methods of construction, can set your work apart.

Josh Stevens puts a three-way spin on his contemporary turned stool design.

Angled legs make this useful fold-out step stool a challenging but fun build.

Carving spoons is a popular pastime and it’s easy to get hooked. Here's how to take the raw material through to a finished spoon.

Sometimes, hand tools trump the electron-burners. Here's how to make a simple tool that can take double curves and recurves in its stride.

Iain Green shows how to shape and use curved soled planes to create attractive platters and shallow bowls.

There’s much more to the bandsaw than just ripping and cutting curves. Damion Fauser demonstrates a range of cutting operations.

Brian Shugarue describes how to put together the system he has honed to perfection.

Discover the genius and effectiveness of traditional moulding planes. Troy McDonald talks about types, sharpening, tuning and using them.