In this issue

The May issue is here, and while we may be living in strange times, at the magazine we see self-isolation as a fantastic opportunity to hone your woodworking skills and continue to do what you love – all from the comfort of your home workshops! So join us in a brand-new issue, as we do our very best to educate and inspire you with the perfect mixture of projects, technical articles, features and all the latest product tests.

PROJECTS

• DICKIE BOW TIE: Andrew Hall shares another one of his signature projects with us here, which is a fun exercise in turning and also makes a fantastic gift
• TROUBLESOME TRITYCH: Martin Saban-Smith’s latest turning allowed him to learn some valuable lessons while having a lot of fun along the way
• BAROQUE GUITAR – PART 1: Shaun Newman takes us through the first steps for recreating one of these stunning instruments
• NAUTICAL PORT HOLE MIRROR: Glenn Perry uses antique brass port holes to create a novel mirror design
• STAIR REPLACEMENT: Phil Davy gets to work replacing a set of household stairs, which is a major challenge for most woodworkers
• FAVOURITE THINGS: Les Thorne reflects on the areas of turning he enjoys the most, including tools, techniques and teaching others

TECHNICAL

In our technical section, we have the first in a brand-new series from journalist turned furniture maker, Simon Frost, as he shares the initial instalment from his furniture-making start-up diary, taking us back to where it all began; also, in ‘Woodworker’s Ecyclopedia’, from the obscure to the common, Peter Bishop continues his woodworking odyssey.

The Woodworker Magazine Description:

The Woodworker is a hands-on magazine aimed at the home woodworker. Its 114 year heritage makes it the authoritative voice on the subject. Edited and written by enthusiasts, there is a real feel for the subject. The Woodworker magazine presents projects and technical advice on all aspects of woodworking, plus news, reviews and tests of the new and most popular tools available. The Woodworker magazine publishes 13 great issues a year