The Woodworkers Institute
We bring you the very best of woodworking!
“Make it with us”
We bring you the very best of woodworking!
“Make it with us”
Anthony Bailey puts his router to good use with this design for an unusual storage...
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...
Get ANY of these books for FREE! We are offering ALL our readers the opportunity...
This small, low-angle block plane from Veritas is the answer to a trim carpenter’s prayers…...
Peter Benson investigates sources of inspiration There is a common belief that there are only...
David Ritchie shows how to create a nest of segmented bowls – but without segments...
Get ANY of these books for FREE! We are offering ALL our readers the opportunity...
As we transition from winter to spring, it seems only appropriate to move the workshop...
Paul Purnell gets crafty with his latest walking stick project Tools Materials Fox head plan...
Mark Ivan Fortune takes you through the steps to carve this beautiful decoration. All things...
Jim Broughton explains why there’s no real alternative to using traditional techniques when it comes...
Louise Biggs shows us how she made a fancy fire surround when there is no...
David Barron does battle with a 2.4m long slab of oak to create a bench...
Furniture maker Dorian Bracht tell us about his love of joints and his new book...
Deciding which joint to use in cabinet and box construction relies on a number of different...
Israel Martin Describes The Process Of Making A Small Cabinet Hand I love using quartersawn...
Emiliano Achaval collaborates with Troy Grimwood to make a beautiful drinking vessel For this months’...
Guest editor Mark Palma restores a CBN wheel which has seen better days CBN wheels...
In this article I will cover choosing wood and the best way to use the...
Graham Thompson makes the case for unplanned carving ‘Free’ carving, means unplanned, seat- of-the-pants, without...
John Hawkswell turns a beautiful spalted beech and yew box with a curved support arm...
Hendrik Varju builds an oak urn with deep family meaning My father, also named Hendrik...
Graham Thompson explores the use of acrylic paints in woodcarving ‘Sacrilege! Why?’ I’m all for...
Mark Dunning describes building his Corona Cabinet After years working as a landscaper, tree surgeon...
How often do you wish there was a better way to do something? We show...
Derek Jones describes a few options for taking the hard work out of large scale...
Anna Muzzolon combines traditional pyrography with colouring techniques to create a floral design In this...
Over the course of his career, Hampshire-based has moved from machine making to more of...
Louise Biggs shows us you can have your cake and eat it too. This cake...
If you’ve ever had a wobble when you’re routing, the editor knows exactly why! One...
When you are demonstrating you need to show off your talents so David Barron’s toolbox...
Derek Jones shares a few tips to make sure your hinges are always sitting comfortably...
Louise Biggs shows us you can have your cake and eat it too. This cake...
In this two-part series, experienced turner Richard Findley looks into the techniques of turning bowls...
Have you ever stood in a room and considered how many joints you are surrounded...
Murray Taylor looks at some different ways of carving letters and introduces a new font...
Brian Kawal introduces a decorative technique that can really make your work standout At its...
Richard Findley takes a look at the best way to part off your spindle work...
Peter Wood looks at using mortises to make chairs Making slab and stick seating, as...
No guillotine? No problem. Ramon Valdez uses a dedicated crosscut jig to trim square edges...
Ramon Valdez makes a handy jig for shaping curved crest rails I recently created templates,...
This month, Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as...
Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
Peter Benson looks at keeping tools sharp for carving figures. For this article on queries...
We wax lyrical about the sticky subject of keeping your tools shiny and running smoothly....
Using a biscuit jointer in static mode has many advantages Biscuit jointing has to be...
Peter Benson suggests ways of dodging unpredictable problems in your work. No matter how careful...
Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
Having turned a vase with a natural edge in the previous article, I am now...
What to do about router cutter burns Burning tends to happen more on end grain...
In the previous article we looked at how to fix a bowl to a lathe...
Kurt Hertzog explains how to choose and use PPE. In virtually every column, after the...
James Duxbury has a gripping idea for easy component sanding. The sanding of small wooden...
The author takes a look at holding work on the lathe securely. Holding work securely...
Theo Cook shares one of the Robinson House Studio’s student projects. (First published in 2017)...
Mark Gough carves an Egyptian style relief of the god ‘Thoth’ in spalted sycamore The...
Fred and Julie Byrne bring some festive cheer with this puzzle that doublesas a Christmas...
Pat Carroll uses a classic design feature that looks great and also disguises the join...
Mark Ivan Fortune carves an unusual decorative oak coat hook The creative process of wood...
Andrea Zanini brings order out of chaos with a useful storage cabinet for all your...
Israel Martin makes a small chest of drawers to store a pen collection At the...
Andy Coates transforms a purely decorative object into a functional box The esteemed Editor of...
Andy Coates creates a decorative bowl, which remains attached to its base. A while ago I...
Steve Bisco makes a lime wood foliage carving in the style of Grinling Gibbons. Grinling...
BRIAN HOLCOMBE’S CONSTRUCTION IS ALL ABOUT THE FINELY CREATED JOINT WORK I recently made a...
Dave Western explores carving a stylised Celtic crow Although I am a massive fan of...
If you need to reach up higher, make this handy hop-up! The fixing method for...
In the first article of this two-part series, I showed you how to take a...
Stuart King turns romantic as he gives you ideas for making a variety of bud...
Colwin Way makes three fun projects, accompanied by his son. For most of us woodturning...
Hendrik Varju builds an oak urn with deep family meaning My father, also named Hendrik...
After a visit to Colombia to visit her family, a friend brought back a wooden...
Dave Western creates from scrapwood a killer whale that is based heavily on a dramatic form...
In part one of a new project, Colwin Way makes a spice rack. As I’ve...
Given their natural affinity, it somehow feels appropriate to carve an owl from wood. With...
From hand-cut grooves and stopped dados to decorative dovetail joints, Charles Mak covers the trusted techniques used to build this...
Having cleaned up and checked the knives on our used DeWalt 735 planer, we put...
With more than a nod towards mid-century modern style, Charles Mak finds a simple way...
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