Secret drawers and curved drawer fronts added some extra challenges to this bedside cabinet build. Derek Cohen shows how he tackled these elements. Read more
A few tips make this an easy process. Raf Nathan shows how.
Hobart designer/maker Linda Fredheim uses sawn veneer techniques to make the most of some rare Tasmanian myrtle.
"This is the best small bits and pieces storage system I have ever seen. I made it about 15 years ago and have been using it ever since. I cannot fault it or see any changes to improve it," says Paul van Lieshout.
Steven Der-Garabedian shows how to build a veneered cabinet to showcase special items and woods.
In many cases timber furniture can be salvaged – here’s some timely advice.
Traditional or contemporary, with or without drawers, shelves or embellishments; this design can be tailored to your needs. Story by Peter Young.
This groovy little plane will be your new favourite, not only because it works well, but because you made it yourself. Story by Vic Tesolin.
A hollowed sphere with delicately carved flames is a challenging project which will yield a unique piece of art. Neil Turner describes his process.
This bedside table was one of a pair designed to match the bedhead I showed you how to make a while ago, writes Neil Erasmus.
Dive into the world of form building and veneering with this fast paced video exposé of Nick Sawyer’s process.
A stop-start experiment in blackening wood.
Veneered board, metal runners, screw fittings and a basic set of tools make for a relatively fast drawer chest build.
Carol Russell shows how to whittle birds and small hand held sculptures.
Subtle curves and veneered panels feature on Neil Erasmus’s elegant bedhead.
Mitred oak sections create the four-piece legs of this ‘craftsman’ furniture inspired armchair that showcases both the wood and the joinery. Gerald Coon references its historical connections as he shows how to make it.
Winding sticks are commonly used to test for twist. Here's how to make an an essential workshop aid that will also become a family heirloom.