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Down on the prairie - Martin Aplin makes a hall table inspired by the American Prairie Houses of Frank Lloyd Wright
Pedal to the metal - Commissioned to make a steering wheel for a pedal car restoration project, Peter Vivian had to get creative in order to recreate the perfect circle
Reworking a carcass - Ever the lateral thinker, Dave Roberts transforms an old table into a quirky CD and DVD cabinet
Low & laid back - Carl Jacobson's simply designed folding stick chair, perfect for lazy summer days, is easily stored away when not in use
To polish or to sandblast? - Colin Simpson shares his designs for two natural-edge decorative tubes, one of which is highly polished and the other sandblasted
The seat with no feet - Tony 'Bodger' Scott makes a garden seat that won't foul a mower
Woodworker's encyclopaedia - part 27 - Peter Bishop has got a really mixed bag for us this month - everything from stink wood to parquetry and many things in between. He clears the Os and makes a good start into the Ps
The bridle joint - The useful bridle joint - often referred to as an open or slot mortise & tenon - is also easy to cut and fit accurately, as Andy Standing demonstrates
Laminated jewellery box - In the second part of this series, Dennis Keeling takes you through the steps for making a stack-laminated jewellery box usinga CNC router
Functional art in wood - Entirely self-taught and deeply inspired by form and function, Brian A. Hubei believes a piece of furniture should stand on its own merit. We find out more about this maker and his creative processes
The chocolate cupboard - Prompted by an article in The Woodworker of October 1934, Robin Gates is moved to measure the years in sideboards
Tools of the trade - Old and collectible tool enthusiast Daniel Letts shares some of his recent finds, including a moulding plane that holds a very elusive maker's mark
A wooden revolution - The first bicycles constructed from wood, in around 1817, bear little resemblance to the sleek, modern versions we see today. Paul Greer takes us on an educational ride
Keep on coopering - Passionate about preserving the ancient craft of coopering, Jonathan Manby - Master Cooper at Theakston's Brewery - talks to John Greeves about the specialist methods and tools used in a cask's creation as well as skills required
Take 5 - There's something of a magic feel to this month's selection of woodworking gems from Instagram
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It's certainly been a strange one, with families separated at Christmas, then having to endure the stresses of being plunged back into lockdown. Sadly, it looks like the effects of COVID-19 may be with usfor some time yet, and no doubt the last two years will godown in history. Hopefully there's light at the end of the tunnel, however, and while summer seems to be a long time coming, spring has most definitely sprung. While we've experienced plenty of sunny days down on the south coast, I won't be packing away my scarf and gloves just yet! The weather has been a bit on the chilly side, but seeing signs of new life poking its way through the soil is most reassuring. I made my annual trip to a local woodland and was delighted to see a carpet of bluebells - it really was a sight to behold - not to mention the daffodils, crocuses and my newfound favourite, the snake's-head fritillary.
Appreciation of skill
As I said last month, many of you are enjoying being back in the workshop and are even starting on some summer projects - perhaps for the home or garden. We've got a great lawn chair build in this issue, plus a garden seat, not to mention turning aplenty and a hall table that will test and develop your skills. There's also a fantastic feature on self-taught furniture maker Brian A.Hubel, whose 'Passage in Time' clock graces this month's cover. The photos above show various details of his work, including some complicated joinery techniques. These are often overlooked on handcrafted pieces, but it's important to take a step back and admire the sheer skill and hard work which has gone into a piece's creation. Brian's furniture hints towards an Asian influence, but his style is very much unique to him. We hope you enjoy the profile and are inspired by his story.
Hints, tips & tricks
With workshop time in mind, don't forget to keep sending in your handy hints and tips for inclusion on our letters page. There's a Veritas apron plane up for grabs each month, so do let us know about your tricks and hacks and those which make your woodworking life easier. We've had a great selection so far - from making your own abrading sticks and scrapwood memo, to an antivice racking wedge, as well as creating movable platforms for woodworking kit. Share your individual tips with other readers and who knows, you may well pick up something revolutionary! Email tegan.foley@mytimemedia.com and ensure to include photos, too.
We hope our June issue helps to put a spring in your step!
Tegan Foley
