Quercus Magazine Jan/Feb 22 Vorige editie

Woodworking’s most influential author, tutor and maker gives an exclusive interview in the latest issue of Quercus Magazine. Paul Sellers has had a most significant impact for beginners and enthusiasts keen to develop new skills and techniques, arguing that you only need to learn three joints to make anything. We test an innovative new honing guide, for better sharpening, and Britain’s Best Woodworker, Misti Leitz asks if really deserves the title. From Spain Germán Peraire has a 21-step guide to cutting wedged, through mortise and tenon joints, from the USA Ethan cannibalises his fascinating toolkit in making a simple but sliding lid box, and from Germany Matthias Fenner tells readers how he became a successful toolmaker.

Contents

Paul Sellers reveals the truth behind his steady climb from policeman to woodworking star

Misti Leitz admits that she’s not really Britain’s Best Woodworker, but loves making chairs

Living in Scotland Scotland Alex Ward shows how he cuts Sunrise dovetail joints

Radha Sivyer designs and makes a meditative chair for rocking on the ground

New contributor, Bill Ratcliffe explores the fascination and values of tool chests

From his shed, Robin Gates protects his fingers from sharp edges, and sharp edges from nicks

Germán Peraire, from Spain, has a 21-step guide to cutting a wedge, through mortise & tenon joint

Mike Flaim restores a car boot sale plane

Ethan Sincox makes a bog oak and boxwood sliding lid pencil box

Charles Mak reveals his tricks & tips for failsafe glue-ups