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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...
Ramon Valdez makes some custom holding accessories for his new sliding tablesaw When I finally...
Whether you have loose drawers or none fitted at all, here is some useful advice...
Ger Vervoort makes a unique implement completely out of wood without the need to buy...
Colwin Way takes the mechanism made by Richard Findley and adds his woodturner automaton I...
Mike Stafford turns a bowl that is neither round nor square A lot of us...
Kurt Hertzog answers readers’ questions I’ve been smitten by pen turning. Easily done, small size...
Beatriz Zuazo uses reclaimed wood from her own workshop to make a pair of jewellery...
Creating custom scales for the handle of a fixed-blade knife requires a little care and...
Guest editor Kevin Alviti shows how to adorn furniture with hand-carved decorations Carving strapwork is...
Colin Sullivan digs deep into his collection for three tools to make furniture beads by...
Steve Bisco carves an oak panel with authentic Viking decoration When I take a walk...
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...
With the aid of a few machines, Anne Briggs Bohnett and Steve Dando solve a...
Anthony Bailey researches the history of ration-era furniture and restores a 1950 stable. In the...
Timber isn’t a dead material, even though it is cut from a felled tree, because...
With more than 100,000 species of woods in the world, most turners shouldn’t have a...
Dave Western creates from scrapwood a killer whale that is based heavily on a dramatic form...
Kevin Ley makes a Morris-style rocking chair. This chair was to be part of a...
Pete Moncrieff-Jury considers the progression of turning over the last 34 years The 400th edition...
Theo Cook shares one of the Robinson House Studio’s student projects. (First published in 2017)...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at essential topics, myths and misunderstandings affecting the safety and health of...
We look at an 18th-century carving by Masanao of Kyoto This wooden netsuke of a...
Woodworking, an age-old craft, offers a unique blend of mental and physical benefits that make...
Have you now stood in your kitchen an considered how many joints you are surrounded...
Planning a woodworking project involves several key steps to ensure that the final product meets...
Peter Benson begins his series by telling us the processes, start to finish, in carving…...
Faceplates still have a place in every wood turner’s workshop. I remember this was once...
Could your workshop use a bit of a tidy up? Well, the Editor talks us...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
Vic Tesolin explains how a few extra steps will guarantee centuries of strength In medieval...
Louise Biggs repairs a broken handle This repair to a finger-pull handle of a Chinese...
This month, Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as...
Peter Benson shares some invaluable carving advice These tips are what, in my opinion, are...
In the first of a two-part article, Colwin Way looks at supporting and giving lift...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
David Ritchie shows how to create a nest of segmented bowls – but without segments...
Anne Briggs Bohnett emphasises the importance of using truly square stock and offers a few...
John Adamson traces the origins of a tool that’s found a use in every trade....
We show details of the essential housing jig that you will need in your collection....
It’s amazing what you can achieve with a lathe. Intricate dishes for jewellery, to ornate...
Peter Benson looks at keeping tools sharp for carving figures. For this article on queries...
Having turned a vase with a natural edge in the previous article, I am now...
Dovetails. A byword for carpentry perfection. Mastering them has long been considered a rite of...
I have been aware of the use of pewter in turning for a number of...
Murray Taylor gives you a brief history of the origins of the Celtic alphabet; plus...
The author takes a look at holding work on the lathe securely. Holding work securely...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A....
Mitch Peacock recreates a set prop from Akira Kurosawa’s film Sanjuro Do you ever hit...
In the woodworking shop, taking the time to make a pattern to create identical parts...
Mark Ivan Fortune takes you through the steps to carve this beautiful decoration. All things...
Kevin Alviti is inspired by a day trip to Warwick Castle to carve a medieval-style...
The author takes you from sharpening your knives to making your first triangular chip cut....
For those of you familiar with turning, you will likely be aware of its addictive...
A simple shooting board is an accessory for a hand plane used for squaring the...
Israel Martin makes a small chest of drawers to store a pen collection At the...
Traditional seating in a simple, rustic style Making furniture doesn’t have to be difficult or...
Mark Dunning describes building his Corona Cabinet After years working as a landscaper, tree surgeon...
In part one of a new project, Colwin Way makes a spice rack. As I’ve...
With the aid of a few machines, Anne Briggs Bohnett and Steve Dando solve a...
Charles Mak built this saw vice for his panel saws and shows you how he...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
The author makes a kitless Ebonite rollerball pen The kitless fountain pen I made in...
If you want to make this dragon as a woodcarving, it works well in oak...
In an extract from Woodturning: A Craftsman’s Guide, Mark Baker makes an elegant candlestick Candlestick...
Andy Coates creates a decorative bowl, which remains attached to its base. A while ago I...
Andrew Thomas explores making a stylised reef-dwelling fish. During my teenage years, I spent most...
Colwin Way provides a plan to make a festive queen nutcracker, and gives a guide...
Duane Cartwright carves a hare in relief Intro The moon-gazing hare I have carved here...
Hendrik Varju uses traditional butcher’s block joinery to capture the beauty of beech end grain. I’ve been...
Using a pattern is the best way to create identical parts. In this video, Randy...
Chris Grace makes some replica Tudor trenchers for a community museum. A history society that runs...
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