The Forest Whitby Arbour is inspired by the iconic whalebone arch on Whitby’s seafront & will create a fantastic focal point in any garden. With access to the bench from both sides, this arbour can be placed against a wall or positioned free-standing in an open place in the garden as a decorative feature. All the timber on the Whitby Arbour has a smooth planed finish & is pressure treated with preservative to protect it against rot for 15 years. The arch features posts with an extended curved section that can only be achieved using carefully cut & laminated timber. The posts are linked with thick section rails & cross at the top to create a graceful & unique garden structure that is prefect for training climbing plants. The arbour seat is raised from the floor & the bench is hinged to allow the storage of outdoor items (please note: this storage is not water tight). Delivered flat packed with easy to follow step-by-step instructions & all the fixings you need for a quick & simple build. ...

Inspired by the iconic whalebone arch on Whitby’s seafront, the new Whitby Arche will add a beautiful focal point in any garden. The thick section rails are perfect for training climbing plants, & combined with the dramatic extended arch can create a shaded area in the garden. All the timber used has a smooth planed finish & is pressure treated with preservative to protect it against rot for 15 years. The arche is tall enough to set into the ground & still stand over 2m high; by sinking the arch into the ground you provide a more stable structure that won’t be affected by harsh winds. The arches feature posts with an extended curved section that can only be achieved using carefully cut & laminated timber. The posts are linked with thick section rails & cross at the top to create a graceful & unique garden structure. Delivered flat packed with easy to follow step-by-step instructions & all the fixings you need for a quick & simple build. ...

Brighten up a plain patio or empty decking area with a 3-in-1 planter set from Forest. The York Hexagonal Planter set has a simple six sided design, natural timber finish & horizontal lines. The set contains 3 planters of decreasing size, they can hold a multitude of plants & flowers & when planted up as a set & positioned they'll bring colour & interest to your garden. Manufactured from high quality, Pressure Treated timber. Each planter is raised off the ground with Pressure Treated bearers to prevent damp. The set comes with a 15 year Anti-Rot guarantee. These planters come assembled so you can start planting straight away. ...

From celebrated artist Lora S. Irish comes a treasure trove of small & beautiful patterns for crafters of all mediums. Perfect for carving, woodburning, painting, quilting & more, the patterns are provided in two detailed varieties: a line drawing for transferring & a shaded variety for illustrating depth & shadow. For new carvers Irish demonstrates the whole carving process from start to finish with a charming Country Apple Quilt Square project. She also explains the tools youll need, the appropriate woods to use & how to achieve the appropriate levels of depth in a relief carving. The wildlife, botanical, mythical, landscape & corner designs can beautifully stand alone or be incorporated into functional & decorative items around your home. ...

Compound cutting is a simple technique that produces astoundingly complex-looking results. Here in her first book, author & artist Diana Thompson presents all the information you’ll need to get started on this exciting three-dimensional cutting technique. The book features almost 50 3D projects for animals & people, 3D pattern techniques & a special section on band saw patterns. ...

The definitive guide for learning relief carving. From transferring the pattern to preparing the wood & making the cuts, every element of the carving process is carefully illustrated & clearly explained. In carving a legendary wood spirit, a beginner will learn about tools & how to use them, how to create realistic eyes, noses & other facial features & also how to add the element of texture. ...

Shop tested expert advice from American Woodworker on how to build 50 attractive & functional woodworking projects for all areas of the house, from storage for the kitchen & the outdoors, to furniture & heirlooms. With a variety of style & skill levels included, there is something for every woodworker in this book. Step by step guidance, workshop tips & plans for projects that can take a few hours to a weekend to complete, make this an ideal resource for woodworkers looking for a new project or wanting to spruce up their home. ...

An "everything but the kitchen sink" guide to building kitchen cabinets & making simple, but impressive kitchen upgrades from the experts at American Woodworker. Readers will learn how to make cabinets from plywood, how to make many styles of cabinet door including popular cathedral doors, how to build & install drawers, which hardware to choose, how to make & edge laminate countertops & how to install the completed results. All the information is reader-tested, authoritative & current with contemporary workshop practices.

Includes:: small projects such as simple kitchen upgrades, plus an appliance garage, a kitchen stool & a freestanding pantry, taken from 35 articles that have appeared in the magazine.

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A good frame can accentuate a piece of art, protect a cherished memento, or enhance the decor of your home. However, professional framing can be very expensive. Fortunately, with the advice & instructions inside How to Make Picture Frames, anyone can learn to easily construct their own beautiful frames. From antique to contemporary, readers will find designs for rustic frames, easy-to-make oval frames, highly decorated frames & even a handsome Craftsman-style frame. The experts at American Woodworker Magazine have compiled their best articles on frame-making & provide clear instructions, dozens of illustrations, step-by-step photographs & everything readers need for success. Whether readers are experienced woodworkers or new crafters, they’ll learn how to make frames that can be completed in a weekend with ordinary routers, make jigs for cranking out dozens of frames, frame like a pro using just simple tools, create a lovely photo album, build router & table saw made frames, & make two hallway mirrors. With workshop tips, plans for jigs & matting & mounting instructions, readers are guaranteed to create frames they can be proud of. ...

Great storage solutions & expert advice for making a workshop more efficient. Everything a woodworker needs to know about building a workbench, making outfeed tables for shop machines, making work tables & assembly tables & storage cabinets for tools, materials & supplies. Bonus: Build like an aircraft engineer, super-flat & strong with a torsion box workbench, assembly table & alignment beams. ...