Furniture and Cabinetmaking 299

In issue 299 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking you’ll find plenty to inspire and inform your furniture making. In our Projects section, Israel Martin makes a showpiece box in contrasting timbers; Louise Biggs restores an elm chest of drawers; Paolo Frattari makes a TV cabinet with storage for gadgets; Thomas Eddolls builds a nest of tables; Alan Holtham makes a room divider from interwoven timber; and John Bullar builds an oak Arts & Crafts style bench.

In Techniques, Mitch Peacock tries out swallowtail joints; Craig Thibodeau gives a masterclass on decorative sunburst veneers; Kevin Alviti demonstrates hand-carved strapwork decorations; AirPress explain their vacuum veneering and laminating systems; Richard Findley turns a batch of bun feet; and Michael Forster shares his top tool sharpening tips.

In Features, we learn about the European Tree of the Year; rediscover the joy of childhood creativity; and visit an exhibition about Japanese carpentry.

We also have profiles of talented designer-makers Vanessa Johnston; Lohr Studios; Ted Lott; Craig Thibodeau; Jomo Tariku; and Stout Duck.

All this and more in issue 299 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking!