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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...
Andrew Potocnik makes a decorative box out of pallet wood. So often one encounters timber...
Meet Sawstop, The US Tablessaw Brand Using Innovative Technology to Save Fingers Across Europe A...
Paolo Frattari combined two skill sets in one when he collaborated with fellow craftsman Dario...
Molly Winton provides some useful information to consider when burning and branding woodturned projects. This...
How many different jaws are there? There are many, but here we will look at the...
Les Symonds makes his interpretation of a drinks canteen, or trails flask As a young...
In Segmented Turning: How to do it. Part 1, we were introduced to segmented turning,...
Wayne Bennett makes an oak box to store watches and cufflinks I was commissioned to...
Woodworking chisels are essential tools for shaping, carving, and cutting wood. They come in various...
Key considerations and making a modified basic mallet with Andy Coates. Bench mallets are a...
Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
In this two-part series, expert turner Kurt Hertzog shows you how to turn a segmented...
As a woodturner, we are often in pursuit of swift gratification. We like to create...
Louise Biggs fixes and restores a wall clock case. I was originally called in to assess...
The author doesn’t get his fingers burnt with his latest router jointing jig Finger joints...
Dave Western carves an Art Deco style hinged spoon Although the wonderfully colourful and ornately...
There isn’t much point in using machines to produce accurate results if they aren’t set...
Caroline Pattenden hears how former accountant Iain Stirling made the leap from corporate to creative...
Phil Edwards is the man behind Britain’s only commercial maker of traditional wooden planes –...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
We decided to go looking for interesting and more obscure facts and useful working information...
Michael T Collins makes a useful pair of salad tongs Who doesn’t like a nice...
Guest editor Kevin Alviti introduces the craftsman, teacher and author known only as Barn the...
Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
Gary Marshall looks at small scale willow growing Have you got a soggy bottom (of...
Timber isn’t a dead material, even though it is cut from a felled tree, because...
Ramon Valdez upgrades his belt sander to tackle concave curves with ease and precision. Sanding...
Continuing on from 10 Tips for Drilling Better Holes, Part One, Kurtz Hertzog shares his...
Richard Findley tackles natural edge work. What is natural edge work? Natural edge work, sometimes...
Amber Bailey offers a multi-layered approach to the restoration of a 19th-century lacquered panel. Several years ago,...
In the previous article, we took a detailed look at the various hollowing rigs available,...
Have you ever stood in a room and considered how many joints you are surrounded...
Kurt Hertzog talks us through what he calls ‘the biggest wins’… If you’ve been turning...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
The notion of saving and reusing things goes back to the dawn of time. But...
Brian Kawal introduces a decorative technique that can really make your work standout At its...
In this two-part series, expert turner Kurt Hertzog shows you how to turn a segmented...
If you need to make joints or trim components to fit or chop away defective...
Rob Porcaro shares some handy tips for tuning your jointer. Jointer parallelism After writing blog...
Having turned a vase with a natural edge in the previous article, I am now...
What is a travisher? In this article, I’m going to show you how to make...
Yannick Chastang investigates 18th-century finishing techniques. Introduction The following two-part series examines the details of...
Colin Sullivan looks at making rope. Both Chatham and Portsmouth dockyards have massive purpose built...
I have been aware of the use of pewter in turning for a number of...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
Peter Clothier introduces the humble gouge and how best to use one. For the beginner...
Rob Porcaro shares his shop-proven techniques for producing accurate joint surfaces and aligning them for...
Ian Woodford takes on his woodturning club’s challenge and creates something with a hole in...
Derek Jones looks at the origins of Arts & Crafts to build a tool box...
There is more than one way to carve a spoon, as Ben Law explains Materials...
Janice Levi enjoys turning wearable art, so here she turns an artistic and functional piece....
Kevin Alviti builds a high-quality garden workstation from Scandinavian redwood Over the years I’ve built...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern. Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
Peter Benson looks at choosing a subject for carving. Try something original One of the...
I’ve looked at a couple of variations of the Moxon vice in the last couple...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
Howard Butler uses hand cut dovetails for a traditional joint with contemporary appeal My inspiration...
Jim Bennett follows traditional shaker design principles to make a special desk for a poet...
In an abridged extract taken from Turned Toys, the author turned a toy for a...
Steve Bisco delves into the dark art of fuming oak There is something about the...
Cedric Boyns carves a stylised raven spirit from the Russian Far East Things you will...
Making a small box is a good exercise for any woodworker. You get to choose...
Make a quick and useful key rack, perfect for a gift! Sometimes you just want...
Zoë Gertner nestles into a project that will put a feather in your carving cap...
Key considerations and making a modified basic mallet with Andy Coates. Bench mallets are a...
Oz Hassan builds a multifunctional piece of furniture At the end of a tough day,...
Steve Bisco shows us how to make a trellis obelisk to create a focal point...
Andrea Zanini turns a typical Italian goblet, known as a grolla. What is a grolla?...
From hand-cut grooves and stopped dados to decorative dovetail joints, Charles Mak covers the trusted techniques used to build this...
Vic Tesolin makes a simple bench with rock-solid joinery that won’t cause you to lose...
Tusked Ocean Wonder: Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a bull walrus. Carving a realistic...
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