The Xmas Issue of F&C is brimming with projects and techniques including John Bullar?s masterclass on Ambrose Heal techniques, Anthony Bailey?s router table, an expert guide to hinging tips, Alan Holtham looks at furniture strength and aesthetics and Colin Sullivan examines whether people choose metal for its sharpening or longevity attributes.
In our design and inspiration section, Derek Jones explores the legacy of Ambrose Heal and furniture classics showcases the sofa table.
There is also a special feature on bog oak that dates back to 3300BC that Adamson & Low mill, kiln-dry then make furniture from.
In terms of tests and equipment, we highlight a range of new products from Bosch, the new Makita bandsaw, the Bahco carpenter?s square and Paul Dowding, of D&M Tools, talks to us about his flourishing business.
Derek Jones travels to Bruges and has the pleasure of testing the new Robland combi machine, Collin Sullivan likes the look of the Quangsheng block plane, David Carley tries out the new furniture finishing pack from Mylands, Anthony Bailey explores the new Bosch multi tool, before Robert Ingham looks at some new meat and fish blades from EPS and finally, in our mini tests section, we highlight the Maffell tools DVD and the Triton belt sander.
As well as all this, there are all your favourite sections including news for makers, from the forum, the tool I can?t do without, plus much more.
All this and more in F&C 174!