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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...
Chris Grace makes an improvement to his banjo and tailstock. Have you ever suffered a...
In this article we will be looking at the polissoir. These were commonly used tools...
In woodworking, quality screwdrivers are crucial for driving screws cleanly, securely, and precisely without damaging...
Most modern clocks use a battery-operated quartz movement. When the clock quits working and a...
Jason Townsend shows us the meaning of KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) – with his...
Paul Purnell gets crafty with his latest walking stick project Tools Materials Fox head plan...
John Bullar takes a look at traditional joinery for rustic woodworking Green wood joinery, including...
Nic Westermann makes a Welsh take on a spoon knife I grew up in Surrey...
Kurt Hertzog explains how to choose and use PPE. In virtually every column, after the...
Ian Woodford takes on his woodturning club’s challenge and creates something with a hole in...
Some shelves need to be open, such as for books. But other items are safer...
In the first of two articles, Tatiana Baldina demonstrates how to lay out some basic...
Bridle joints are common in frame construction because of their strength. The wide mortise and...
From the depths of France, Wilf Milton shows us his solution to chill winds coming...
Theo Cook shares one of the Robinson House Studio’s student projects. (First published in 2017)...
Why you need an axe block Carving spoons from green wood using hand tools is...
After a visit to Colombia to visit her family, a friend brought back a wooden...
Louise Biggs gives a much-loved early Georgian oak table some vital restoration This oak table...
In Segmented Turning: How to do it. Part 1, we were introduced to segmented turning,...
Michael T Collins makes a useful pair of salad tongs Who doesn’t like a nice...
Richard Findley explores common catches, why they happen and how to avoid them Catches are...
Richard Findley sets his first skew chisel skill-building practice exercises Last week I introduced my...
From unpromising student to award-winning teacher, Jamie Ward ran the gamut of woodwork teaching before...
Guest editor Andy Coates interviews artistic woodturner Tic Challis Tic Challis is an artist and...
David Ritchie shows how to create a nest of segmented bowls – but without segments...
Andy Coates says it is time to bring the versatile scraper back in from the...
Having turned a vase with a natural edge in the previous article, I am now...
Using a biscuit jointer in static mode has many advantages Biscuit jointing has to be...
Rob Porcaro shares his shop-proven techniques for producing accurate joint surfaces and aligning them for...
Molly Winton continues her exploration of how to make your mark on turned work The...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
Murray Taylor looks at some different ways of carving letters and introduces a new font...
Philip Greenwood talks about how to sand work to a fine finish. For such a...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
Abrasives need to work well to do their job, so we have some useful tips...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
Nic Westermann shares his simple two-point approach to sharpening curved spoon blades and scorps. In...
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
The author doesn’t get his fingers burnt with his latest router jointing jig Finger joints...
We show details of the essential housing jig that you will need in your collection....
Josh Brower uses the shou sugi ban wood burning technique to make the two tablets...
In Segmented Turning: How to do it. Part 1, we were introduced to segmented turning,...
Over the years turners usually gather a host of tips and tricks for the ’shop....
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A....
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
With more than 100,000 species of woods in the world, most turners shouldn’t have a...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
Jan Lennon deconstructs the creation of the curved and angled legs on her Meala table...
Jan Lennon deconstructs the creation of the curved and angled legs on her Meala table...
Johan Roudy shows how to create a small, detailed relief carving in boxwood. This 70mm...
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...
Amber Bailey goes more or less round in circles to produce a simple fun jigsaw. Rather than...
We used to regularly get hedgehogs in our garden, but sadly in recent years I...
Steve Bisco carves a Norman Romanesque corbel with an 11th-century figure When William the Conqueror,...
One sign of professional work on a project is the precision of the fastening, whether...
Sculptor and woodworker Ross Pollard makes an Arts & Crafts-style fumed oak picture frame Arts...
ANTHONY BAILEY AND MICHAEL HUNTLEY JOIN FORCES TO DESIGN AND BUILD THE ONLY WORKBENCH YOU’LL...
Sue Harker makes a laminated open segmented bowl by gluing half rows of open segments...
Mitch Peacock recreates a set prop from Akira Kurosawa’s film Sanjuro Do you ever hit...
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Louise Biggs restores a Regency-era rosewood table. I have several clients who prefer antique furniture,...
Charles Mak built this saw vice for his panel saws and shows you how he...
Mark Ivan Fortune takes you through the steps to carve this beautiful decoration. All things...
The author shows how to carve this beautiful bird of prey. The bearded vulture (Gypaetus...
Derek Jones looks at the origins of Arts & Crafts to build a tool box...
This article is an extract from Chip Carving You can buy Chip Carving from Gifts to...
Geoffrey Laycock visits renowned gunmakers Holland & Holland of London, and discovers a world not...
Steve Bisco carves and guilds a classical acanthus swirl in sapele mahogany The classical acanthus...
Steve Bisco is inspired by a medieval dragon in Christchurch Priory. Christchurch Priory in Dorset,...
Alan Holtham makes a wooden toy that generations of children can enjoy This wooden bike...
Dennis Zongker explains how to carve decorative scrolls on table legs Carving scrolls into furniture...
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