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Mark Baker reimagines a vase in the flowing style of Ancient Rome The shape of...
Mark Baker reimagines a vase in the flowing style of Ancient Rome The shape of...
Duane Cartwright carves a hare in relief Intro The moon-gazing hare I have carved here...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
Many woodworkers cite a bandsaw as the first ‘proper’ machine purchase. What do you need...
Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
Duane Cartwright carves a hare in relief Intro The moon-gazing hare I have carved here...
Many woodworkers cite a bandsaw as the first ‘proper’ machine purchase. What do you need...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
Dave Wilkins walks guest editor Peter Benson through his journey from stick head making to...
Israel Martin Describes The Process Of Making A Small Cabinet Hand I love using quartersawn...
We decided to go looking for interesting and more obscure facts and useful working information...
Cedric Boyns carves unusual jewellery display stands Following a trip to the Antarctic at the...
In an extract from his new book, Dorian Bracht provides an overview of Japanese saws...
Ian Woodford takes on his woodturning club’s challenge and creates something with a hole in...
The famous dovetail is well used for its sharp finish and practical strength, making it...
Nick Pedullá of Pedullá Studio makes custom furniture and woodworking videos in Sydney, Australia Sydney,...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
Guest editor Les Symonds takes on an unusual heritage project One of the many advantages...
For those of you familiar with turning, you will likely be aware of its addictive...
How do we duplicate the bevels on the original knife handle so they are identical...
Israel Martin describes the process of making a side cabinet with drawers using hands tools...
If you’ve ever had a wobble when you’re routing, the editor knows exactly why! One...
Steve Bisco is inspired by a historic woodcarving from the Viking Age. This project is...
In this two-part series, experienced turner Richard Findley looks into the techniques of turning bowls...
Over the course of his career, Hampshire-based has moved from machine making to more of...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Vic Tesolin takes you through the building of a tool box design that is millennia...
Alan Holtham builds a folding bench for a part-time carver. The brief for this project...
It’s a funny thing. The mass of components and materials that make up a plane...
Louise Biggs restores a Regency-era rosewood table. I have several clients who prefer antique furniture,...
Key considerations and making a modified basic mallet with Andy Coates. Bench mallets are a...
This month, Matt Long shows you the cuts you need to make when creating a...
We show details of the essential housing jig that you will need in your collection....
After a weekend forging adzes, Nic Westermann sharpens a Crown Gooseneck scraper I have just...
Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
We wax lyrical about the sticky subject of keeping your tools shiny and running smoothly....
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
Louise Biggs gives a much-loved early Georgian oak table some vital restoration This oak table...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
Kurt Hertzog explains how to choose and use PPE. In virtually every column, after the...
Andy Coates says it is time to bring the versatile scraper back in from the...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
Even in the modern world – with every conceivable tool with a plug on it,...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
The author looks at the core tools used in woodturning. There are many turning tools...
Jason Townsend looks at knife skills in the context of working in-the-round. Knife carving is...
In the previous article we looked at how to fix a bowl to a lathe...
Have you now stood in your kitchen an considered how many joints you are surrounded...
Amber Bailey likes to make sure her veneers are in a respectable condition. As anyone...
The author takes a look at holding work on the lathe securely. Holding work securely...
Dovetails. A byword for carpentry perfection. Mastering them has long been considered a rite of...
In this two-part series, expert turner Kurt Hertzog shows you how to turn a segmented...
Peter Benson looks at keeping tools sharp for carving figures. For this article on queries...
If you’ve ever had a wobble when you’re routing, the editor knows exactly why! One...
Frustrated with the lack of inexpensive options, yet with a pressing need to have a...
Rick Rich shares his ‘after dinner’ turning project to make a garden dibber. I know some pretty serious...
Duane Cartwright carves a mythical oak leaf dragon. The leaf dragon is a mythical creature which...
The Peacock bedroom will be much tidier now that Mitch has made a pair of...
Alan Holtham builds a folding bench for a part-time carver. The brief for this project...
Andrew Potocnik reveals the negatives and positives of two processes of creating winged forms This...
Richard Findley shares a simple technique for turning a perfect sphere. Turned wooden spheres hold...
An ‘open and shut’ installation job that definitely needed closure. The space in question was...
In his book 30-minute Woodturning, Mark Baker tackles this challenging project Goblets are fun things...
Mark Baker reimagines a vase in the flowing style of Ancient Rome The shape of...
There is more than one way to carve a spoon, as Ben Law explains Materials...
Andrew Potocnik explores turning a multi-part display vessel Goblets are a popular topic for turners...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
Cutting joints by hand challenges your skills. Charles Mak illustrates the technique of cutting a...
Duane Cartwright explains how to carve these festive cards, which make great handmade gifts As...
Make a quick and useful key rack, perfect for a gift! Sometimes you just want...
I hope you enjoyed the first part of our French inspired ‘leaning jar spice rack’. If...
From hand-cut grooves and stopped dados to decorative dovetail joints, Charles Mak covers the trusted techniques used to build this...
Israel Martin makes a small chest of drawers to store a pen collection At the...
Steve Bisco embraces the colourful heraldry of the Holy Roman Empire Heraldry in Britain and...
Sue Harker pens a piece describing how to turn a paper holder It is amazing...
You can buy Routing for only £20/ $28 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £25 / $35 🇬🇧...
Carolin Reichert describes the creative use of Valchromat in her bespoke music cabinet. I entered the...
Colwin Way creates a beautifully-designed rice bowl with the added features of a lid to...
Mark Dunning makes the ideal bench for his workshop with twin screw vices and multiple...
Issue 330 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring craftsmanship, from a cherry chest of drawers and a Shaker-style wall shelf to a striking triangular display cabinet rich in symbolism. Discover clever workshop modifications, elegant designs made from offcuts, and expert restorations, plus features on London’s Fallen and Felled initiative and highlights from the Texas Furniture Show. An essential read for passionate furniture makers.
Issue 212 of Woodcarving is packed with inspiring projects and expert guidance, from Steve Bisco’s ancient-style bog oak figure to carvings of wildlife, masks, portraits, and tactile natural forms. Learn how to avoid common mistakes when carving faces, explore the history of netsuke, and discover the intricate work of Jonathan Bayes. With exhibition highlights and community news, it’s a rich and engaging issue for carvers of all levels.
Issue 419 of Woodturning is brimming with creativity, from Mark Palma’s red oak bowls to projects including spinning tops, burr bowls, iridescent vases, and a traditional Scottish quaich. Learn threading techniques for an acorn box, find inspiration in rescued timber transformations, and catch up on competition highlights and community news. A vibrant and varied issue for woodturners of every level.
Issue 99 of Woodworking Crafts is packed with creative projects and practical know-how, from pantry door shelving and a solid workbench to scrollsawn candle holders, carved frames, and pyrographed bowls. Learn techniques for flooring, drilling jigs, grinding tools, and mortising, and find inspiration in Thomas Dambo’s giant recycled-wood troll sculptures. A varied and engaging issue for makers of all abilities.
The Art of Chairmaking is a step-by-step guide to building elegant Windsor chairs and other classic furniture. It covers tools, techniques, and five projects—including a stool, table, bench, and two armchairs—with clear photos and diagrams for all skill levels.
Release dates: UK 08/2025 | US 09/2025
Seasoned woodcarver Peter Benson introduces the basics of whittling with safety tips, essential tools, and clear, progressive projects. With step-by-step guidance, readers build skills as they carve a dolphin, polar bear, kingfisher, and more.
Release dates: UK 06/2025 | US 10/2025
This book features detailed projects for crafting decorative boxes—from small ring boxes to multi-drawer designs—using techniques like dovetailing, inlay, and veneering with fine woods like walnut and sycamore. With step-by-step photos and personalization tips, readers can create meaningful keepsakes or gifts. Projects include a ring box, wedding box, jewellery box, and heirloom Bible box.
Release dates: UK: 06/2025 | US 10/2025
Routing is a complete guide to using router trimmers and tables, featuring 16 accessible projects. Compact and affordable, trimmers handle most routing tasks, from cutting to joining. With clear tutorials and tips, projects include a storage box, photo frame, and chopping board—perfect for all skill levels.
Release dates: UK 05/2025 | US 08/2025
Wood Identification & Use is a comprehensive guide to over 200 wood species, with detailed descriptions, colour photos, and information on properties, uses, and safety. Aimed at small-scale woodworkers, it covers everything from cabinetmaking to carving, with sections on defects, figuring, health risks, and inspiring finished pieces.
Release dates: UK 05/2025 | US 09/2025
