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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...
You can buy The Art of Chairmaking for only £20/ $28 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £25 / $35...
Philip Cooke demonstrates the use of a hand-drawn rod and hand tool skills to create...
Hand planes are essential tools for woodworking, designed to shape, smooth, and flatten wood surfaces....
Robert Paul Gurney explains how to use ordinary tools to get extraordinarily accurate layouts. The...
We look at an 18th-century carving by Masanao of Kyoto This wooden netsuke of a...
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Michael T Collins makes a beautiful rustic-looking coffee table. I have long been a proponent of...
Graham Thompson attempts a royal portrait and suggests you try something similar It was going...
Kevin Alviti builds a high-quality garden workstation from Scandinavian redwood Over the years I’ve built...
Derek Jones makes a birdhouse for the garden. The design This little bird box is...
Everything you need to know about this roughing tool The tool to which we dedicate...
Anthony Bailey shares the plans for an easy-to-make laminated sledge I can’t take the credit...
Anthony Bailey gives you the best practice for getting to grips with your bandsaw 1....
Different countries use different measuring systems and typically the USA uses the standard/English/Imperial system and...
If you want to make this dragon as a woodcarving, it works well in oak...
Ever peered into the miniature world of a dollhouse and pondered how on earth anyone...
Wood, a material from trees, grown by the energy of the sun, is the beginning...
In the woodworking shop, taking the time to make a pattern to create identical parts...
In the first of a two-part article, Colwin Way looks at supporting and giving lift...
Having cleaned up and checked the knives on our used DeWalt 735 planer, we put...
Liam Thomas uses the Festool Domino to seamlessly reduce the height of a rare mid-century...
If you need to reach up higher, make this handy hop-up! The fixing method for...
Colin Sullivan digs deep into his collection for three tools to make furniture beads by...
After a weekend forging adzes, Nic Westermann sharpens a Crown Gooseneck scraper I have just...
Peter Wood looks at using mortises to make chairs Making slab and stick seating, as...
Rob Porcaro shares his shop-proven techniques for producing accurate joint surfaces and aligning them for...
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...
Vic Tesolin explains how a few extra steps will guarantee centuries of strength In medieval...
If you’ve ever had a wobble when you’re routing, the editor knows exactly why! One...
Molly Winton provides some useful information to consider when burning and branding woodturned projects. This...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
Amber Bailey offers a multi-layered approach to the restoration of a 19th-century lacquered panel. Several years ago,...
Amber Bailey likes to make sure her veneers are in a respectable condition. As anyone...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
This nest of tables was made some years ago to complement a client’s existing furniture....
Are you struggling to plane a straight edge? Is your wood plane ‘biting’ the wood?...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using various types of shell in his turned work. As we’ve...
A collector’s guide to the Stanley Yankee pump action screwdriver It may seem odd to...
Frustrated with the lack of inexpensive options, yet with a pressing need to have a...
Continuing on from 10 Tips for Drilling Better Holes, Part One, Kurtz Hertzog shares his...
Having turned a vase with a natural edge in the previous article, I am now...
Ramon Valdez upgrades his belt sander to tackle concave curves with ease and precision. Sanding...
Murray Taylor gives you a brief history of the origins of the Celtic alphabet; plus...
Timber isn’t a dead material, even though it is cut from a felled tree, because...
Ramon Valdez makes a handy jig for shaping curved crest rails I recently created templates,...
Louise Biggs shows us you can have your cake and eat it too. This cake...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
Mark Gough carves this unusual statue The statues of Easter Island, or Moai, have fascinated...
Andy Coates transforms a purely decorative object into a functional box The esteemed Editor of...
Terry Nokes carves a baby rabbit This rabbit project was inspired by Easter, has minimal...
Philippa Lobb takes us through the manufacture of a bar stool that champions wood joints...
If you need to reach up higher, make this handy hop-up! The fixing method for...
Chris Grace makes some replica Tudor trenchers for a community museum. A history society that runs...
Richard Findley shares a simple technique for turning a perfect sphere. Turned wooden spheres hold...
The author explores the spacing of letters, the different methods of carving them and some...
Colwin Way continues his turnings with a set of table skittles. This project sprang to...
James Duxbury turns a kit for making paper planting pots In addition to woodturning my...
Ian Woodford takes on his woodturning club’s challenge and creates something with a hole in...
Paul Purnell makes a lyre-shaped thumstick. Following on from last month’s article on joining a...
Howard Butler uses hand cut dovetails for a traditional joint with contemporary appeal My inspiration...
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Cedric Boyns whittles a magnificent bird in courting pose I have had an interest in...
Mark Ivan Fortune guides us through the steps to create this unusual miniature decorative frame....
Alan Wasserman on working with less-than-perfect timber, using faults to your advantage It can be...
In the 1970s, I attended what was then called a building school, and learned all...
Andy Coates makes a table lamp from a reclaimed oak post. Every once in a...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
Anthony Bailey makes a sleek media centre This media unit is designed to be a...
Michael T Collins talks us through making this spacious corner cabinet. Things you will need...
The Peacock bedroom will be much tidier now that Mitch has made a pair of...
Theo Cook shares one of the Robinson House Studio’s student projects. (First published in 2017)...
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