Reading Workshop Drawings

Practical guidance on tools, sharpening, workholding, workshop setup and the materials that help you get the most from your furniture making.

A practical guide to adhesives for fine furniture making, covering hide glue, PVA, PU, epoxy and CA — with insights from Waters & Acland Head Maker Tim Smith on choosing and using the right glue for the job.

You don’t need a huge workshop to make good furniture. A well planned workspace, even a relatively small one, can give you everything you need to work accurately, comfortably and safely.

Dust is an unavoidable part of woodworking, but a good approach to extraction can make a huge difference to the cleanliness, comfort and safety of your workshop.