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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...
Sometimes it’s good to take it back to basics. As with many interests, there are...
Kevin Alviti makes a simple storage box with carved detail Being organised in the workshop...
Founded in 1952 by Julius Blum in Höchst, Austria, Blum has grown from a small...
Kurt Hertzog explains how to choose and use PPE. In virtually every column, after the...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
Israel Martin makes a small chest of drawers to store a pen collection At the...
Wood, a material from trees, grown by the energy of the sun, is the beginning...
Michael T Collins brings us a design of chair with an intriguing past. In photographs I...
Oz Hassan builds a multifunctional piece of furniture At the end of a tough day,...
Ian Woodford takes on his woodturning club’s challenge and creates something with a hole in...
What is a travisher? In this article, I’m going to show you how to make...
John A. Nelson uses an easy trick to create a perfect ‘paint’ design every time...
From the depths of France, Wilf Milton shows us his solution to chill winds coming...
Last month we looked at peeling cuts and planing cuts with the skew chisel. Hopefully,...
Vic Tesolin makes a simple bench with rock-solid joinery that won’t cause you to lose...
Giacomo Malaspina goes back to basics with some old-fashioned carpentry techniques This article could start...
Charles Mak hand cut the wedged variant of a classic joint to build a pair...
More than just a ‘how-to’ book, the author’s passion for wood carving as a sustainable...
Michael T Collins talks us through making this spacious corner cabinet. Things you will need...
A brief history of gypsy wagon For hundreds of years, these amazing constructions have been...
Guest editor Emiliano Achaval talks to woodturning video creator Mike Peace When I accepted this...
Exploring the styles of ornament If there were some workshops producing high quality carving and...
Mark Gough carves this unusual statue The statues of Easter Island, or Moai, have fascinated...
When talking about trees, perhaps ‘native’ should mean any species that colonises a specific area naturally....
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
I have been aware of the use of pewter in turning for a number of...
Ramon Valdez makes a handy jig for shaping curved crest rails I recently created templates,...
Molly Winton explores embellishing a turned project with home-made brands using nichrome wire Designs can...
With more than 100,000 species of woods in the world, most turners shouldn’t have a...
In the previous article we looked at how to fix a bowl to a lathe...
Dovetails. A byword for carpentry perfection. Mastering them has long been considered a rite of...
Jason Townsend looks at knife skills in the context of working in-the-round. Knife carving is...
Richard Findley takes a look at the best way to part off your spindle work...
We turn to those routing difficulties that keep coming around again and again. We turn to...
Abrasives need to work well to do their job, so we have some useful tips...
David Springett shares his workshop know-how to help your turning 1. Foam chuck This is...
The author takes a look at holding work on the lathe securely. Holding work securely...
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Woodworking, an age-old craft, offers a unique blend of mental and physical benefits that make...
Kurt Hertzog talks us through what he calls ‘the biggest wins’… If you’ve been turning...
If you’ve ever had a wobble when you’re routing, the editor knows exactly why! One...
Using a biscuit jointer in static mode has many advantages Biscuit jointing has to be...
Peter Clothier introduces the humble gouge and how best to use one. For the beginner...
The author looks at the core tools used in woodturning. There are many turning tools...
Peter Benson looks at keeping tools sharp for carving figures. For this article on queries...
Small can sometimes be very practical. Although an adage often reserved for hand tools, some...
A decent quality tablesaw is incredibly useful. Just being able to do accurate rip cuts...
Molly Winton continues her exploration of how to make your mark on turned work The...
Michael T Collins shows you how to make a simple Shaker bench, with a different...
Chris Grace makes some replica Tudor trenchers for a community museum. A history society that runs...
Mike Wood shows how to create one of the most exquisitely coloured birds around There...
Having cleaned up and checked the knives on our used DeWalt 735 planer, we put...
Jim Bennett follows traditional shaker design principles to make a special desk for a poet...
ANTHONY BAILEY AND MICHAEL HUNTLEY JOIN FORCES TO DESIGN AND BUILD THE ONLY WORKBENCH YOU’LL...
We used to regularly get hedgehogs in our garden, but sadly in recent years I...
Amber Bailey is definitely ‘a lady of letters’ as she proves with this gripping little...
In my experience, there is no better finish for small to medium sized turned objects...
David Barron makes good use of a chestnut board with this small project I don’t usually...
The author provides a guide for carving a trio of Wilson’s birds of paradise. Wilson’s...
Theo Cook shares one of the Robinson House Studio’s student projects. (First published in 2017)...
From the depths of France, Wilf Milton shows us his solution to chill winds coming...
Most modern clocks use a battery-operated quartz movement. When the clock quits working and a...
Sculptor and woodworker Ross Pollard makes an Arts & Crafts-style fumed oak picture frame Arts...
Key considerations and making a modified basic mallet with Andy Coates. Bench mallets are a...
In an abridged extract taken from Turned Toys, the author turned a toy for a...
Jan Lennon deconstructs the creation of the curved and angled legs on her Meala table...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
Inspired by a Korean TV drama, Mitch Peacock builds a hanging birdhouse for his garden...
Exploring the styles of ornament If there were some workshops producing high quality carving and...
Kevin Alviti makes a simple storage box with carved detail Being organised in the workshop...
Mike Stafford turns a bowl that is neither round nor square A lot of us...
Steve Bisco has been saving a special piece of mahogany for a project to do...
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