In Issue 187 of F&C Yannick Chastang reveals the secret behind a 17th-century machine that he replicated for a prestigious project.Alan Holtham makes sure youa€ re using the right bandsaw blade for the job.Peter Sefton holds the key to choosing locks.David Barrona€ s making handy-sized planes.Mark Ripleya€ s making a beautiful media cabinet and Michael Huntley explains why French polish is still relevant today.

John Bullara€ s in the workshop with Garry Olson and we interview John Galvin on his award-winning mid-century modern furniture.

David Barron finds a nice little addition to any toolbox in the Lee Valley gauge.Alan Holtham gives the Axminster MS3840 morticer the thumbs up.We bring you our pick of the best tools on the market in the F&C Toolbox.Matt Long tries the new GOP 300 SCE and suggests it could set the standard for the new generation of multi-tools.Colin Sullivan is happy to indulge in a flush cutting saw from Gyokucho.And dona€ t miss our yearly Dream Team Giveaway worth Ã