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Dave Western learned some useful lessons when carving this seaweed Inspiration for woodcarvings can come...
Dave Western learned some useful lessons when carving this seaweed Inspiration for woodcarvings can come...
Vic Tesolin makes a simple bench with rock-solid joinery that won’t cause you to lose...
Anthony Bailey puts his router to good use with this design for an unusual storage...
David Ritchie shows how to create a nest of segmented bowls – but without segments...
Peter Benson investigates sources of inspiration There is a common belief that there are only...
Anthony Bailey puts his router to good use with this design for an unusual storage...
Vic Tesolin makes a simple bench with rock-solid joinery that won’t cause you to lose...
David Ritchie shows how to create a nest of segmented bowls – but without segments...
Johan Roudy shows how to create a small, detailed relief carving in boxwood. This 70mm...
Josh Brower uses the shou sugi ban wood burning technique to make the two tablets...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of drive types You may ask how...
Peter Benson shares some invaluable carving advice These tips are what, in my opinion, are...
Bern Chandley talks to F&C about his interpretation of a style that’s never been out...
Mike Stafford turns a bowl that is neither round nor square A lot of us...
Amber Bailey reflects on the benefits of adding decorative metalwork to wood. Natural glue for...
Steve Bisco carves a Norman Romanesque corbel with an 11th-century figure When William the Conqueror,...
Paul Purnell carves this distinctive river bird in a moment of stillness to create a...
With more than 100,000 species of woods in the world, most turners shouldn’t have a...
Fatigued by metal clamps? Derek Jones builds a set of wooden sash clamps and puts...
Steve Bisco is inspired by a medieval dragon in Christchurch Priory. Christchurch Priory in Dorset,...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
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...Richard Findley looks at how to identify different shapes commonly found in turning. Today’s furniture...
We visit a British museum devoted to American decorative and folk art. You don’t have...
Andrea Zanini turns a typical Italian goblet, known as a grolla. What is a grolla?...
Nick Pedullá of Pedullá Studio makes custom furniture and woodworking videos in Sydney, Australia Sydney,...
Steve Bisco makes a lime wood foliage carving in the style of Grinling Gibbons. Grinling...
If you’ve ever had a wobble when you’re routing, the editor knows exactly why! One...
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...A circular saw is a power tool used for cutting a variety of materials, including...
Mark Harrell reveals the three backsaws you really need in your tool kit. We all...
Lee Stoffer weaves the seat for his stool. To ensure the seat weave was of...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A. Maxey...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at the myths and misunderstandings affecting the safety and health of woodturners...
Continuing on from 10 Tips for Drilling Better Holes, Part One, Kurtz Hertzog shares his...
Small can sometimes be very practical. Although an adage often reserved for hand tools, some...
If you’ve ever had a wobble when you’re routing, the editor knows exactly why! One...
Recently I have become less dependent on making measurements and marking cut lines on boards....
Gary Marshall looks at small scale willow growing Have you got a soggy bottom (of...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
Peter Wood looks at using mortises to make chairs Making slab and stick seating, as...
Frustrated with the lack of inexpensive options, yet with a pressing need to have a...
A decent quality tablesaw is incredibly useful. Just being able to do accurate rip cuts...
How often do you wish there was a better way to do something? We show...
Woodworking is enjoyable, but it also comes with risks. It’s essential to guard your eyes,...
David Springett shares his workshop know-how to help your turning 1. Foam chuck This is...
This month, Matt Long shows you the cuts you need to make when creating a...
As a woodturner, we are often in pursuit of swift gratification. We like to create...
James Duxbury has a gripping idea for easy component sanding. The sanding of small wooden...
One of the skills that has rather got lost is planing accurately by hand, we...
Amber Bailey offers a multi-layered approach to the restoration of a 19th-century lacquered panel. Several years ago,...
Jim Hooker raises the issue of identifying wood species by common and Latin names The...
Colin Sullivan looks at making rope. Both Chatham and Portsmouth dockyards have massive purpose built...
We turn to those routing difficulties that keep coming around again and again. We turn to...
Louise Biggs repairs a broken handle This repair to a finger-pull handle of a Chinese...
BRIAN HOLCOMBE’S CONSTRUCTION IS ALL ABOUT THE FINELY CREATED JOINT WORK I recently made a...
David Barron uses two simple jigs to put a whole new slant on your dovetailing....
Colwin Way makes an out of this world moonlight bowl. So we are in the...
In part one of a new project, Colwin Way makes a spice rack. As I’ve...
Walter Hall Makes Two Boxes for Garden Birds The numbers of garden birds have declined...
Charles Mak hand cut the wedged variant of a classic joint to build a pair...
Steve Bisco embraces the colourful heraldry of the Holy Roman Empire Heraldry in Britain and...
Paul Purnell makes coasters using pen blanks. Large end-grain projects are reasonably straightforward if you...
The final in our series on making a custom knife handle, Randy Maxey shows an...
The author provides a guide for carving a trio of Wilson’s birds of paradise. Wilson’s...
Inspired by a Korean TV drama, Mitch Peacock builds a hanging birdhouse for his garden...
Johan Roudy shows how to create a small, detailed relief carving in boxwood. This 70mm...
Dave Western explores carving a stylised Celtic crow Although I am a massive fan of...
Alan Holtham makes a wooden toy that generations of children can enjoy This wooden bike...
In an extract from his book Green Wood Carving, Harald Lamon carves a wooden mug...
Kev Alviti builds a new bin to help turn garden waste into useful compost I...
An ‘open and shut’ installation job that definitely needed closure. The space in question was...
Derek Jones looks at the origins of Arts & Crafts to build a tool box...
Creating custom scales for the handle of a fixed-blade knife requires a little care and...
In an extract from his new book Whittling Walking Sticks, Peter Benson carves a topper...
Make a quick and useful key rack, perfect for a gift! Sometimes you just want...
Mike Wood shows how to create one of the most exquisitely coloured birds around There...
Peter Wood uses cleft timber to create a stylised rustic gate For this article I’ve...
Anthony Bailey puts his router to good use with this design for an unusual storage...
Issue 331 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring projects and expert craftsmanship, from a Craftsman-style highboy dresser and live-edge cabinet to a rotating display cabinet and sofa table with a foldable game board. Discover traditional techniques like butterfly keys, explore innovative joinery, and meet outstanding makers and award-winning designs. A rich and rewarding read for furniture makers at every level.
Issue 213 of Woodcarving is packed with creativity and inspiration, featuring Dave Western’s decorative bowl and traditional Welsh lovespoon alongside projects from beach scenes and optical illusions to birds, brushes, and sculpted portraits. Learn how to capture character in portrait carving, gain insights from experienced tutors, and discover fresh artistic perspectives from makers like Lara Reisigl Domeneghetti. A vibrant and engaging issue for carvers of all levels.
Issue 422 of Woodturning is packed with inspiration and expert guidance, featuring Andrew Potocnik’s striking wall art and projects ranging from bolo ties and ebony boxes to a miniature Windsor chair and wing-handled bowl. Learn more about box lids, drill bit storage, and sharpening techniques, while discovering the work of Irish turner Richard West. Plus, enjoy exclusive woodworking book giveaways and the latest turning community updates.
Celebrate the milestone 100th issue of Woodworking Crafts with exclusive giveaways from Makita and BeaverCraft Tools, free woodworking books, and a special look back at memorable covers from the past 100 issues. Packed with inspiring projects—from folding stands and loveseats to carved spoons, knife racks, and pyrography art—plus expert techniques on veneer repair, sharpening, moulding planes, and bandsaw troubleshooting, this landmark edition is a must-read for every woodworking enthusiast.
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