Good Woodworking - March 2017

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GW316 sees furniture making expert John Bullar sharing his invaluable advice on creating a range of dovetails; Shaun Newman completes his medieval fiddle build and shows how to make a custom case; Peter Harrison builds a jewellery box with integral hinge and Phil Davy comes up with a clever solution for mobilising his collection of plastic storage trunks. If you’re in the market for a new machinery purchase, then Alex Dalton’s expert advice will help ensure you pick the right one for you, and Peter Bishop’s guide to mortisers tells you all you need to know about this handy workshop addition. We also have some fantastic features, including a look at the work of furniture maker Erik Wolken; we take a closer look at Marc Fish’s unique console table, and Edward Hopkins brings us the first of his ‘back page ponderings’. Andy King also has the lowdown on all the latest kit, including some great tools for power carving, some clever clamps for standard mitre frame-type work and a new pillar drill from Axminster. We also have all your favourite pages, including news, letters & makers and we also give you an idea of what’s in store for next month, so don’t miss out!

Top Tips for Buying Woodworking Machinery

Alex Dalton, managing director of Daltons Wadkin, takes a closer look at some of the top things to consider when making a woodworking machinery purchase.

4 mins

Mortisers for Woodworkers

In the next part of his beginners’ guide, Peter Bishop discusses the topic of mortisers as well as offering his advice and tips on setting them up and getting the best from this handy machine.

6 mins

Home sweet home

Jumping to the aid of new home buying family members, Glenn Perry sets about replacing an old, worn out door with a custom-made framed ledge and braced version.

4 mins

Bringing wood to life

Through building functional sculpture, work that serves both a sculptural aesthetic and utilitarian function, Erik Wolken seeks to create rhythm and poetry in each of the pieces he makes.

10 mins

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"Good Woodworking is the No.1 magazine for aspiring designer-makers. We give you projects to make, techniques to try and expert advice along the way. We tell you what tools to buy in our unrivalled ‘Kit and Tools’ section and provide step-by-step instructions for you too.

This informative and inspirational magazine covers all aspects of the woodworking world and offers outstanding projects for all abilities, the latest techniques, the most authoritative independent tests & reviews based on years of experience."