By Jonathan SalisburyNo surprises I’ve used different electronic gauges that bridge cutters and blades, but none quite like this one. With some gauges the tip is often difficult to locate on the highest sawtooth, especially if the blade needs to be rotated with one hand while the gauge is held in the other. This handy gauge from iGaging is better in this respect, with a ha …

By Jonathan Salisbury Are you setting a quiz and looking for a ‘mystery item?’ If so, look no further! What a funny looking push stick… Actually, this isn’t a push stick; it’s a clamp.Safety first The 10 Million Dollar Stick (10MDS) allows you to keep wood in place on a chop or radial arm saw without risking a trip to A&E if you get it wrong. The 10 in the name refer …

By Phil Davy With another DVD (or digital download) in his excellent series on machinery, Peter Sefton has established himself in tackling what’s easily a dry, technical subject and making it essential viewing for woodworkers. In fact, he managed to keep my attention for just over two hours, which is admirable! Beginning with choosing a jointer (surface planer), he point …

Check out our latest DVD review of the Ultimate Bandsaw Set Up & MaintenanceBy Phil Davy, The Woodworker Autumn 2018For many woodworkers, the bandsaw is often the first machine they buy. Not only is it less intimidating, safer and quieter than other workshop equipment, but it’s pretty versatile. From cutting accurate joints such as dovetails, bevels and tight curves to simp …

Dave Brown from Artisan Media takes us behind the scenes at the production of Peter Sefton’s new Wood Machining series of DVDs and Downloads. The summer holidays are our time slot for filming with Peter Sefton. The students from his furniture school are away and we have a 2-3 week to get the whole year’s filming completed. The pressure is on. I was particularly looking …

Peter Sefton is the owner of Wood Workers Workshop and is an award winning Master Craftsman and Commercial Designer Maker with 35 years’ experience in bespoke furniture making. With our partners at Artisan Media, Peter brings his fine furniture making knowledge to a series of DVD's and Digital Downloads to share with everyone.One of only 300 Liverymen of the Worshipful Company …