All About Treasure Trove Display Boxes Treasure Trove Display Boxes Display treasure trove boxes are useful and appealing. If you have a prize collection of trinkets or memorabilia hidden away in the back of a drawer or cupboard, now is just the time to sort it out and set it into a pleasing and […]
Make Mortise and Tenon Joints Story & Pictures by Janek Szymanowski © While there are many items that you can use to fasten pieces of wood together, it is essential to choose the right joint for the job at hand. Traditional craftsmen use many different joints, some of which are quite complicated to cut.
How to Make a Miter Box Story & Pictures by Janek Szymanowski © A miter box will help you with the fundamental woodworking principles of keeping work level and square and are vital irrespective of the timber materials you are working with. When it comes to woodwork, you can make a simple tool at
A Few Common Woodworking Joints Story & Pictures by Janek Szymanowski © There are many different ways to join pieces of wood together. In many instances you can use simple joints, particularly when you combine these with good quality wood glue and/or nails, screws and bolts for extra strength. The most common types of woodworking
Introduction to Woodwork Story & Pictures by Janek Szymanowski © Woodworking has different meanings to different people. To some it is building kitchen cabinets, to others it is turning a bowl of rare wood, to still others it is carving sculpture. Carpentry and Cabinetry Wood is an incredibly versatile material that can be used
Beautiful Jewelry Crafted from Wood Bangle Craft is a family business based in a lovely little town called Kleinmond on the southern Cape coast of South Africa. Reg Brand creates the elements, and his wife Dona (Pictured left) helps him make unique necklaces, earrings, finger rings, religious crosses, and … of course bangles. Small Beginnings
A Selection of the Best Picture Framing Books Available Picture Framing PICTURE FRAMING- MODERN METHODS OF MAKING AND FINISHING PICTURE FRAMES by EDWARD LANDON. Contents include: I ABOUT PICTURE FRAMES i II TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT 9 III MOULDINGS 28 IV MTTER CUTTING 34 V JOINING THE FRAME 42 VI INSERTS OR LININGS 51 VII FINISHES
